News Digest 4908
MDM’s top news briefs from News briefs from April 11 – April 25, 2019.
Profit was $164.4 million for the first quarter.
Fortive Sales Up 6.7% in 1Q Read More »
Year-to-date sales were up 6.6% year-over-year.
Avnet Sales Down 2% in Fiscal 3Q Read More »
Sales over the first six months were up 1.9% over the same period in 2018.
Rockwell Automation Sales Up Slightly in Fiscal 2Q Read More »
How Distributors an Build an Integrated and Agile Pricing Strategy
Optimize Online Pricing Read More »
Profit was up 7.8% during the quarter.
nVent Electric First Quarter Sales Down Slightly Read More »
Profit was up 33.3% over the previous year.
Packaging Corp. of America’s Sales Up 2.5% Read More »
Profit increased 9% over the prior year.
Atlas Copco’s Sales Up 10% Read More »
First-quarter results show declines in four out of five segments.
3M’s Sales Fall 5% in 1Q Read More »
Organic sales were relatively unchanged compared to last year.
SKF Sales Up 3.9% in 1Q Read More »
Three ways distributors can leverage the power of e-commerce.
To Keep Pace, Embrace the Right Technology Read More »
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Download this Issue in PDF: April 25, 2019 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 first quarter of 2019.
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.
First Quarter 2018 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples Read More »
Wholesale revenues, inventories and ratios from February 2019.
Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: February 2019 Read More »
Modern Distribution Management's monthly Industrial Inflation Index measures a cross-section of industrial supplies.
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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: March 2019 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. First quarter 2019 pricing levels are compared with fourth quarter 2018 and first quarter 2018.
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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: First Quarter 2019 Read More »
Not surprisingly, our quarterly Baird cover story confirms both leading indicators as well as what were hearing anecdotally from distribution executives. The first quarter showed signs of weakness compared to the previous quarter for most distributors, but still good growth overall, and a continued optimistic outlook.
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Commentary: Define Disruption: Changing the Tires On a Moving Car Read More »
Since 2010, Robert W. Baird & Co., in partnership with Modern Distribution Management, has conducted quarterly surveys of distributors and manufacturers to gauge business trends and the outlook for the industry. This quarter’s survey polled approximately 500 industry leaders to determine the latest indicators on revenue and pricing based on first-quarter 2019 results and distributor and manufacturer expectations for second-quarter and full-year 2019.
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MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Growth Decelerates Read More »
The acquisition will enhance Billtrusts capabilities in the order-to-cash cycle.
Second Phase Acquired by Billtrust Read More »