Sales for the first six months increased 5.7 percent year-over-year.
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Year-to-date sales up 4 percent year-over-year.
Watsco Sales Up 5.1% in 2Q Read More »
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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 second-quarter 2017 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for third quarter and the rest of the year.
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It’s amazing how often I hear this comment when talking with distribution executives at industry events. Other distributors aren’t seen as the biggest competition for the next generation; the Silicon Valley tech giants are.
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Profit was up 2.2 percent for the second quarter.
Stanley Black & Decker Sales up 10.1% in 2Q Read More »
Sales were up in six of the seven subsectors.
Canadian Wholesale Sales Up 0.9% in May Read More »
Profit increased to $212 million.
Arconic Sales Up 0.9% in 2Q Read More »
Looming tax, health care reform initiatives keep industry cautious.
2Q17 MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Is Revenue Growth Sustainable? Read More »
Year-to-date sales increased 5.4 percent year-over-year.
Illinois Tool Works Sales Up 11.8% in 2Q Read More »
Second quarter profit decreased 15.6 percent.
Sherwin-Williams Second Quarter Sales Up 16% Read More »
Mining and durable goods manufacturing also contributed to the increase.
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing Lead Economic Growth in 1Q Read More »
Single-family dwellings led the increase, accounting for 44.6 percent of the national gain.
Canadian New Housing Construction Investment Up 4.1% in May Read More »
Coincident Economic Index and The Lagging Economic Index also increased.
Conference Board Leading Economic Index Up 0.6% in June Read More »
Year-to-date sales down 1.6 percent year-over-year.
ABB Sales Down 2.6% in 2Q Read More »
Gamut Capital Management has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the company.
JPW Industries to be Acquired by Private Equity Firm Read More »
Profit increased 35.4 percent year-over-year.
PPG Sales Up 0.6% in 2Q Read More »
Profit increased 11.1 percent for the quarter.
Pool Corp. Sales Up 7.6% in 2Q Read More »
Contract manufacturer buys tool builder, expanding its mold-making capabilities.
GW Plastics Acquires Avenue Mould Solutions Read More »
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