News briefs from January 11 – January 25, 2018
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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 and year-end of 2017.
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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This report is researched and produced by MDM editors. View the Third Quarter 2017 report here.
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 2017 pricing levels are compared with third quarter 2017 and fourth quarter 2016. Year-end 2017 levels are compared to year-end 2016 levels.
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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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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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Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in November 2017
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This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Distribution Gains Momentum
- Commentary: 2018 is an Inflection Point Are You Ready?
- Fourth Quarter & Annual 2017 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
- MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter & Annual 2017
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: November 2017
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: December 2017
- MDM News Digest 4802
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Examining which features are important is the first step to staying competitive.
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Mike Morton is was most recently president TTI global sales and marketing.
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For the first six months, sales grew 9.3 percent year-over-year.
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Year-to-date sales were up 9.4 percent year-over-year.
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Industrial sales up 6.9 percent in the fourth quarter.
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Fourth quarter sales up 11.7 percent year-over-year.
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The Coincident Economic Index for the U.S. increased 0.3 percent in December.
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Schmaling was most recently president, North America for Komatsu Mining Corporation.
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Kirk Robinson was promoted from channel chief at the company.
Fourth quarter sales increased 6.8 percent year-over-year.
Real GDP by state growth ranged from 5.7 percent in Delaware to 0.5 percent in South Dakota.
Mike Buchanan has been named vice president of finance.
The company will operate as Duhig Stainless, a Wolseley Industrial Group company.
