United Rentals Agrees to Acquire NES Rentals
2016 sales for United Rentals were down 0.9 percent year-over-year.
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January 2017
McKesson Sales Up 5% in Fiscal 3Q
Company agrees to acquire CoverMyMeds.
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Avnet Sales Up 2.7% in Fiscal 2Q
Year-to-date sales down 3.4 percent year-over-year.
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Chicago Fed National Activity Index Increases in December
The index’s three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, increased during the month.
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Applied Industrial Technologies Sales Decreased 0.4% in Fiscal 2Q
For the first six months, sales fell 1.5 percent year-over-year.
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Hexcel Sales Up 7.7% in 2016
Fourth quarter sales were up 4 percent year-over-year.
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Tip: Improve Value Proposition with a Leading Customer Experience
Distributors should focus on long-term success with customers, as well as short-term.
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Praxair Sales Down 2% in 2016
Fourth quarter sales up 2 percent year-over-year.
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WESCO Sales Fall 2.4% in 2016
Fourth quarter sales fell 3.7 percent year-over-year.
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Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: November 2016
Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in November 2016.
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MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter 2016 and Annual
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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 2015 pricing levels are compared with fourth quarter 2016, third quarter 2016 with fourth quarter 2016, and end of year 2015 with end of year 2016.
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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: December 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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Download this Issue in PDF: January 25, 2017
This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Revenues Slump; Enthusiasm Reigns
- Commentary: Innovation: Made in the USA
- MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter 2016 and Annual
- Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: November 2016
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: December 2016
- News Digest
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Fastenal’s Vending Growth Misses Goal
Company pushing for 30 percent increase in FAST machines this year.
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Summit Electric Names VP of Supply Chain Operations
David Meeks formerly served as supply chain manager for Hagemeyer North America IDG.
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Illinois Tool Works Sales Up 1% in 2016
Fourth quarter sales increased 4 percent year-over-year.
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Textron Agrees to Acquire Arctic Cat
2016 sales up 2.7 percent year-over-year.
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Rockwell Automation Sales Up 4.5% in 1Q
Organic sales increased 3.8 percent year-over-year.
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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Revenues Slump; Enthusiasm Rules
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 2016 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for 2017.
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- Revenue, inventory and pricing expectations
- Sector breakdown
- Analysis of trends affecting sales and operating performance
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- Top Trends for 2017
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- Wholesale Distribution Disrupted, Part 2: Engage to Combat Disruption
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2017 Outlook: Win the Mid-Market
Good growth is likely in 2017, but competition will be fierce.
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