Mallory Acquires Sanderson’s Safety Business
Acquisition expands company's presence in Washington, Oregon and California.
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November 2015
AD Founder David Weisberg Dies
Weisberg founded AD in 1981 and served as its chairman and CEO for 10 years.
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Uncertainty Dampens U.S. M&A Activity in 3Q
Focus on core competencies drives acquisitions.
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Canadian Industrial Product Price Index Declines in October
Raw Materials Price Index rose 0.4 percent, led by crude energy products.
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National Builder Supply Rebrands as SUPPLY.com
New name reflects companys rapid growth.
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Commodities, Currencies, China Top of Mind for CFOs
CFO optimism falls in many countries.
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- MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Grinding to a Halt
- CFO Optimism Not Rattled by Economic Tremors
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A Passage to Asia
Distributors historically have had trouble gaining market access to Asia, but it remains a compelling destination for U.S. companies because of the regions population and growing economic prosperity. Any company looking to undertake an Asian expansion must be strategic in its approach.
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- Challenges to gaining market access in Asia
- Opportunities in Asia
- Best ways of accessing Asia
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- Rebranding Road Map
- Destination: Mexico
AD Tackles E-Commerce ‘Monster’
Independent wholesale distributors excel in many aspects of business, but they often struggle to compete in areas of business where scale poses an advantage, such as e-commerce. Earlier this year, North American buying and marketing group Affiliated Distributors, Wayne, PA, began development on a program to help its members overcome the e-commerce challenge.
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- How AD developed its eContent Service program
- How the program will work
- Benefits of the program
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- Prioritizing Big Data
- PTDA Summit Inspires, Motivates, Leads
- Amazons B2B Move Reduces Threat
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Commentary: The Airgas Deal and What’s Next for M&A
There are two viewpoints on Air Liquides proposed purchase of Airgas.
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- MDM Interview: Behind Fergusons Acquisitive Year
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: October 2015
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-Baird Distribution Survey: Grinding to a Halt
- Market Analysis: Safety Products Consumption in the United States
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: September 2015
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in September 2015.
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Table of Contents:
- A Passage to Asia
- Commentary: The Airgas Deal and Whats Next for M&A
- AD Tackles E-Commerce Monster
- Commodities, Currencies, China Top of Mind for CFOs
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Date: September 2015
- MDM Inflation Index: October 2015
- News Digest
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Tip: Approach Expansion Strategically, not Tactically
Create effective strategy for global growth.
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‘Good Mix of Growth Drivers’ Propels Beacon Roofing
Acquisitions, existing business each account for half of record sales growth during fiscal year.
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MAPI Quarterly Forecast: Increased Manufacturing Through 2017
Consumer demand, job growth should spark two-year improvement.
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Beacon Roofing Supply FY2015 Sales Up 8.1%
Fourth quarter sales increased 8.4 percent year-over-year.
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Real GDP Up 2.1% in 3Q
Real GDP increase follows second-quarter increase of 3.9 percent.
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Recommended Reading: Strategically Avoid the Race to the Bottom
Relying on competitor pricing downplays a distributor's value.
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Webco Sales Down 13% in Fiscal 1Q
Company reported a loss for the quarter of $1.2 million.
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