MDM’s top news briefs from July 11 – July 25, 2018.
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Year-to-date sales up 5.2 percent year-over-year.
Watsco Sales Up 4.5% in 2Q Read More »
Sales for the first six months increased 13.5 percent year-over-year.
Avery Dennison Sales Up 14% in 2Q Read More »
Manufacturer reports modest sales increase in challenging business environment.
Kimberly-Clark’s Sales Up 1% Read More »
Manufacturer reports strength in both Climate and Industrial segments.
Ingersoll-Rand’s Sales Up 11% Read More »
Manufacturer completes spin-off of electrical business.
Pentair’s Sales Up 4% Read More »
Full-service center in Denver replaces Aurora, CO, warehouse.
Graybar Opens New Colorado Facility Read More »
Freight costs, other factors cloud second-half outlook
Industrial Distributors Report Strong Second Quarter Read More »
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Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: June 2018 Read More »
Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from May 2018
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: May 2018 Read More »
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 second quarter of 2018.
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.
Second Quarter 2018 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples Read More »
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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. Second quarter 2018 pricing levels are compared with first quarter 2018 and second quarter 2017.
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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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MDM Pricing Trends Report: Second Quarter 2018 Read More »
Financial indicators – including the quarterly survey results in this issue (which MDM has now published in partnership with Baird for eight years) – indicate that the second quarter has an increasing probability to be the peak for 2018. The tea leaves point to moderating growth, but still growth. The end result will likely be a record year for many distributors.
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Commentary: Plan Now for Price Inflation Read More »
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 are the latest indicators on revenue and pricing, based on second-quarter results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for third-quarter and full-year 2018. Respondents also provided their perspective on the impact of higher freight costs.
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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Momentum Continues in 2Q18 Read More »
Year-to-date sales up 5.6 percent for building products manufacturer.
USG Sales Up 9% in 2Q Read More »
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