Hubbell Sees Growth in Profit, Sales
Company’s annual figures helped by strong fourth quarter.
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2014
ISSA Launches Angry Janitors Mobile Game
Game promotes importance of cleanliness, cleaning services.
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SKF Sales Down 1.5% in 2013
Fourth-quarter profit for the Swedish manufacturer was negatively impacted by costs associated with the acquisition of Kaydon.
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Unisource, xpedx to Merge
Agreement will result in new publicly traded company.
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4Q13 Distribution Survey: Fourth-Quarter Sales Better than Expected
Growth led by gains in residential construction during the quarter.
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Troy Industrial Solutions Acquires B&J Electric Motor Repair
B&J Electric provides motor repair, sales and field service.
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Tablets Enable ‘Deeper, More Expansive Discussion’ with Data
Technology is enabling a different conversation.
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4Q13 MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Sales Growth Better Than Expected
Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of more than 500 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. This article provides a summary of fourth-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2014.
This article includes:
- Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
- Sector breakdown
- Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance
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- 10 Distribution Trends to Watch in 2014
- Profits in a Year of Strong Growth
- Special Report: The Industrial Vending Boom
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Commentary: Mind the Analytics Gap
Where there are gaps, there are opportunities. MDM’s research on the state of analytics in wholesale distribution identified clear gaps across analytics technology, talent and techniques. This perspective from Publisher Tom Gale talks about why you should think about a strategy and plan for analytics.
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- Minding the Gap Between Data and Action
- Commentary: Better Data, Better Analytics/li>
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MDM News Digest 4402
News briefs from Jan. 11, 2014-Jan. 25, 2014
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: December 2013
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
This index includes:
- Abrasives Products
- Cutting Tools
- Power Transmission Equipment
- Fasteners
- Valves, etc.
- Power Tools
- Material Handling Equipment
- Belting
- Hand Tools
- Misc. Metal
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- MDM Interview with Guy Blissett: Uncertainty + Change = Opportunity?
- Auto Industrys Return from Collapse
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: November 2013
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in November 2013.
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- Wholesale trade revenues for durable and nondurable goods in November 2013
- Monthly inventories/sales ratio for the industry
- Sales & inventory trends for durable and nondurable goods
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- 4Q13 and Annual MDM Pricing Trends Report
- Building on Already Profitable Business
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MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter 2013 and Annual
This report was formerly called the Inflation by Commodity Group Report.
This report is researched and produced by MDM editors. View the Third Quarter 2013 report here.
These product groups provide a snapshot of inflation trends based on the Producer Price Index from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Fourth quarter 2012 pricing levels are compared with fourth quarter 2013, third quarter 2013 with fourth quarter 2013, and end of year 2012 with end of year 2013.
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Industrial
- Abrasives
- Adhesives & Sealants
- Metal Cutting Machine Tools
- Metal Forming Machine Tools
- Pumps, Compressors, & Eqmt
- Ind. Material Handling Eqmt
- Rubber & Plastic Hose
- Rubber & Plastic Belts & Belting
- Ind. Rubber Products, nec
- Metal Valves (not fluid power)
- Personal Safety Equipment & Clothing
- Steel Mill Products
Construction
- Softwood Lumber
- Hardwood Lumber
- General Millwork
- Gypsum Products
- Hardboard, Particlebd, Fiberbd
- Plywood
- Plastic Construction Products
- Wood Ties, Siding, Shingles,
- Shakes
Electrical
- Electrical Machinery & Eqmt
- Electronic Components & Accs
- Integrating and Measuring Instruments
- Motors & Generators
- Wiring Devices
- Transformers & Power Regulators
- Switchgear, Switchboard, etc., Eqmt
- Communications & Related Eqmt
- Electric Lamp Bulbs & Parts
Other Related Electrical
- Lighting Fixtures
- Nonferrous Wire & Cable
- Fabricated Ferrous Wire & Cable
Power Transmission/Bearing
- Mechanical Power Transmission Eqmt
- Ball & Roller Bearings
- Plain Bearings & Bushings
- Speed Changers, Drives & Gears
Fluid Power
- Fluid Power Eqmt
- Fluid Power Valves
- Fluid Power Hose/ Tube Fittings
- Fluid Power Pumps & Parts
- Fluid Power Actuators/ Accum/ Cylinders
Plastics
- Plastic Resins & Materials
- Plastic Products (Overall)
Fasteners
- Nuts, Bolts, Screws, Rivets, Washers (overall)
- Aircraft Fasteners
- Externally Threaded Fasteners
- Internally Threaded Fasteners
- Nonthreaded Metal Fasteners
Hardware
- Hardware (overall)
- Builders’ Hardware
Tools
- Hand & Edge Tools
- Power-Driven Hand Tools
- Tools, Dies, Jigs, Molds, Fixtures
- Cutting Tools & Accs (overall)
- Precision Measuring Tools
- Small Cutting Tools
Gases/Welding
- Industrial Gases
- Welding Machinery/ Equipment
Paper
- Pulp, Paper & Allied Products (overall)
- Sanitary Paper Products
- Boxes
- Packaging Products from Plastic
HVACR/Plumbing
- Air Cond. & Refrigeration Eqmt
- Heating Eqmt
- Plumbing Fixtures & Fittings
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Download this Issue in PDF: Jan. 25, 2014
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- 4Q13 MDM-Baird Survey: Sales Growth Better Than Expected
- Commentary: Mind the Analytics Gap
- The State of Analytics in Distribution: 2014
- MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter 2013 and Annual
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: November 2013
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: December 2013
- News Digest
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Grainger Sales Hit $9.4B in 2013
Grainger revenues grew 5 percent in 2013 from the prior year.
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WinWholesale Opens Tulsa Winair
Tulsa Winair is the second Win company in the Tulsa area.
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Johnstone Supply Sells Software Division to DDI System
Move was the “best next step” for DSPro software users.
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Stanley Black & Decker Organic Sales Up 3% in 2013
Profit fell 44 percent to $490.3 million.
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McKesson Revives Bid for Celesio with Independent Agreements
McKesson will exceed the 75% ownership threshold of Celesio through agreements to purchase shares and bonds from two entities.
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Hexcel 2013 Sales Up 6%
Industrial sales fell nearly 23 percent for the year.
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