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MDM Industrial Inflation Index: July 2017

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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August 25, 2017

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STAFDA Member Sales Up 6.2% YOY

For the first six months total construction starts were down 4 percent from the same period a year ago.

August 25, 2017

Research & Analytics

Tip: Keep Employees by Helping Them Develop New Skills

Retention strategies should begin with making employees feel invested.

August 24, 2017

Top Distributor Sectors

Beacon Roofing Supply to Acquire Allied Building Products

The transaction will make Beacon one of the largest publicly traded wholesale building materials distributors in North America.

August 24, 2017

Research & Analytics

Chicago Fed National Activity Index Decreased in July

The index's three-month moving average, CFNAI-MA3, decreased during the month.

August 24, 2017

Finance

Davis-Standard Acquires Maillefer

The transaction is scheduled to close in late August or early September.

August 23, 2017

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KLX Sales Up 13.6% in 2Q

Sales for the first six months increased 15.1 percent.

August 23, 2017

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Lowe’s Sales Up 6.7% in 2Q

For the first six months sales were up 8.5 percent.

August 23, 2017

Economic Trends

Canadian New Housing Construction Investment Up 7.2% in June

Single-family dwellings led the increase.

August 22, 2017

Finance

Avnet Acquires Dragon Innovation

The acquisition will further enhances Avnets role in developing new technology products.

August 22, 2017

Human Resources in Wholesale Distribution

Schneider Packaging Equipment Names President

Company promotes Bob Brotzki to president.

August 22, 2017

Finance

Nidec Agrees to Acquire SV Probe Pte. Ltd.

Nidec will acquire the probe card manufacturer from Singapore-based Ellipsiz Ltd.

August 22, 2017

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NetPlus Alliance Purchases Up 11.2% Year-to-date

Buying group reports an 11.4 percent increase in purchases in the second quarter of 2017.

August 22, 2017

Economic Trends

Canadian Wholesale Sales Down 0.5% in June

Sales were down in five of the seven subsectors.

August 21, 2017

Finance

Packaging Corp. of America Agrees to Acquire Sacramento Container

Company also will convert Wallula, WA, mill paper machine to produce virgin linerboard.

August 21, 2017

Research & Analytics

Canadian Wholesale Services Price Index Up 2.3% in 1Q

In eight wholesale sectors, margins were up in five and down in three.

August 18, 2017

Economic Trends

June Construction Production Decreases in Europe

Production in the construction sector down 0.5 percent in EA19 and down 0.2 percent in EU28.

August 18, 2017

Plumbing Products & PVF Distribution

Winsupply Opens Location in Franklin, TN

Location is the fifth Winsupply has opened in 2017.

August 18, 2017

Finance

Tip: Develop a Strong Communication Plan to Ease M&A Transitions

Involve new owners and existing management teams for a smooth deal.

August 17, 2017

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