Ingersoll-Rand Sales Up Slightly in 1Q
Profit nearly triples to $152.4 million in the first quarter.
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April 2016
SUPERVALU Sales Down 2.2% in Fiscal 2016
Fourth quarter sales decreased 10 percent year-over-year.
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Genuine Parts Names New CEO
President Paul Donahue promoted to CEO.
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Hubbell Sales Up 3.1% in First Quarter
Profit declined 2.4 percent year-over-year to $60.9 million.
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Atlas Copco Sales Down 6.5% in 1Q
Organic sales down 3 percent in first quarter.
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Motion Industries Agrees to Acquire Colmar Belting
Acquisition expands company’s offering.
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Crane Co. Sales Down 3% in 1Q
Profit increased 7.6 percent year-over-year.
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Nidec Sales Up 14.6% in Fiscal 2016
Company’s profits jump 20.8 percent compared to fiscal 2015.
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Protective Industrial Products Names New National Account Manager
Samantha Robbins named as a National Account Manager.
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5 Ways to Instantly Boost Profitability with Invoice Automation
Cut costs, improve processes with invoice automation.
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Caterpillar Sales Down 25.5% in 1Q
Profit for the quarter decreased to $271 million.
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Reliance Steel & Aluminum Sales Down 17.3% in 1Q
Profit fell 9 percent year-over-year during the quarter.
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Alfa Laval Sales Down 6% in 1Q
Profit increased 0.9 percent in first quarter.
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Sandvik Sales Down 7% in 1Q
Profit increased to SEK 1.4 billion in the first quarter.
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‘Good Days Ahead’ for U.S.
Slight uptick in MDM-Baird Distribution Survey positive sign for industry.
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MDM Pricing Trends Report: First Quarter 2016
This report is researched and produced by MDM editors. View the Fourth Quarter & Annual 2015 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. First quarter 2016 pricing levels are compared with fourth quarter 2015 and first quarter 2015.
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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 Industrial Inflation Index: March 2016
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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First Quarter 2016 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 first quarter of 2016.
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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Fostering a Culture of Innovation
Innovation is critical to long-term success in distribution. This article shares tips on how to create a culture that encourages innovation throughout your organization.
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- How distributors currently innovate
- Attributes of innovation
- Six options to consider for improving innovation
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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: 2016 a Turning Point?
Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, conducted a survey of more than 600 distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the distribution industry in diverse sectors. Here is a summary of first-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for the remainder of 2016.
This article includes:
- Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
- Sector breakdown
- Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance
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