2016

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 third 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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MDM Pricing Trends Report: Third Quarter 2016

Economic Trends, Research & Analytics / MDM Staff

This report is researched and produced by MDM editors. View the Second Quarter 2016 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. Third quarter 2016 pricing levels are compared with second quarter 2016 and third 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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Download this Issue in PDF: October 25, 2016

Full Issue PDF / MDM Staff

This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.

Table of Contents:

MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Industry Sputtering Back to Life
Commentary: Sales, Marketing, E-Commerce: Pick Three
MDM Pricing Trends Report: Third Quarter 2016
Third Quarter 2016 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: August 2016
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: September 2016
News Digest

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Commentary: Sales, Marketing, E-Commerce: Pick Three

Management, Research & Analytics, Strategy, Technology / Tom Gale

Leaders disrupt their own models to meet their customers needs.

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Fostering a Culture of Innovation
Dont Be Frozen by Fear
2016 Distribution Remodel: Refocus on the Core

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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: August 2016

Economic Trends, Research & Analytics / MDM Staff

Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in August 2016.

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Watsco Sales Up 5% in 3Q

Companies, Free, HVACR, News, Plumbing Products & PVF Distribution, Top Distributor Sectors / MDM Staff

For the first nine months, sales were up 3 percent year-over-year.

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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Industry Sputtering Back to Life

Quarterly MDM-Baird Distribution Survey, Research & Analytics / Eric Smith

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 third-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for fourth-quarter 2016 and full-year 2017.

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