Illinois Tool Works Sales Up 2.5% in 2014
Fourth-quarter sales decline 1.4 percent year-over-year
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January 2015
Graco Sales Increase 11% in 2014
Fourth-quarter revenue up 13 percent, while YTD and quarterly profit also rise.
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Crane Co. Sales Rise 12.7% in 2014
Company’s annual profit decreased 9.1 percent compared to last year.
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Packaging Corporation of America Sales Up 59.7% in 2014
Company notches record sales, but sees profit fall 11 percent during year.
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Grainger Sales Rise 6% in 2014
Grainger revenues hit $10 billion in 2014 from the prior year; 4Q sales also up 6%.
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Download this Issue in PDF: January 25, 2015
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- Fourth-Quarter MDM-Baird Survey: Growth Exceed Expectations
- Commentary: Beyond the Politics of the State of the Union
- 4Q2014 & Annual Pricing Trends Report
- Fourth Quarter 2014 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Date: November 2014
- MDM Inflation Index: December 2014
- News Digest
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Fourth Quarter 2014 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
In this two-page report, available to download in PDF after log-in, we feature data on merger and acquisition trends and financial metrics for the largest publicly traded distributors across diverse sectors in the fourth quarter of 2014.
In partnership with Houlihan Lokey, an investment banking firm, the report includes data on M&A activity trends across all industries (not just distribution), as well as valuation multiples for deals in all industries.
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Commentary: Beyond the Politics of the State of the Union
Presidents speech highlights key areas of focus for businesses.
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- Manufacturings Millennial Dilemma
- Federal Government to Mediate West Coast Ports Dispute
- Leaving Economic Uncertainty Behind
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: November 2014
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in November 2014
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MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter 2014 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 2014 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 2013 pricing levels are compared with fourth quarter 2014, third quarter 2014 with fourth quarter 2014, and end of year 2013 with end of year 2014.
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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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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Growth Exceeds Expectations
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. Here is a summary of fourth-quarter 2014 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2015.
This article includes:
- Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
- Sector breakdown
- Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance
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MDM News Digest 4502
News briefs from Jan. 11-25, 2015.
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: December 2014
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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Chicago Fed National Activity Index Decreases in December
The indexs three-month moving average moved down to +0.39.
Chicago Fed National Activity Index Decreases in December Read More »
Conference Board Leading Economic Index Increases in December
Coincident Economic Index and the Lagging Economic Index increased 0.2 percent and 0.3 percent, respectively.
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Hexcel 2014 Sales Up 10.6%
Fourth quarter sales were up 10.5 percent year-over-year.
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High Hopes for Building Materials in 2015
4Q14 MDM-Baird Distribution Survey reveals lofty expectations for sector this year.
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Tip: Baby Steps to Data Analysis
Your CRM and ERP systems are full of data that can be used to make meaningful observations about the way your business works and how to improve it. Unfortunately, data wont come to any conclusions by itself, and it is sometimes difficult to know where to start your data analysis.
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Avnet Sales Up 1.8% in Fiscal 2Q
Year to date, company’s sales increase 3.6 percent.
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HARDI Distributors Report 9.4% Sales Increase in November
Annualized growth through November is 6.9 percent, upper edge of range for 2014.
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