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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For the first six months, sales fell 1.5 percent year-over-year.
Applied Industrial Technologies Sales Decreased 0.4% in Fiscal 2Q Read More »
The index's three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, increased during the month.
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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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Manufacturing moves from making to creating.
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Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in November 2016.
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Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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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 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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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
Construction
Electrical
Other Related Electrical
Power Transmission/Bearing
Fluid Power
Plastics
Fasteners
Hardware
Tools
Gases/Welding
Paper
HVACR/Plumbing
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Company pushing for 30 percent increase in FAST machines this year.
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