News briefs from January 11-25, 2017.
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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. Fourth quarter 2015 pricing levels are compared with fourth quarter 2016, third quarter 2016 with fourth quarter 2016, and end of year 2015 with end of year 2016.
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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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This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- MDM-Baird Distribution Survey: Revenues Slump; Enthusiasm Reigns
- Commentary: Innovation: Made in the USA
- MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter 2016 and Annual
- Fourth Quarter 2016 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
- Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: November 2016
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: December 2016
- News Digest
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David Meeks formerly served as supply chain manager for Hagemeyer North America IDG.
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Fourth quarter sales flat year-over-year.
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2016 sales up 2.7 percent year-over-year.
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Fourth quarter sales increased 4 percent year-over-year.
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Organic sales increased 3.8 percent year-over-year.
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Sales in the fourth quarter increased 3.5 percent year-over-year.
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Roland Gordon appointed to position, Jack Johnston to remain on board of directors.
Higher sales in four subsectors partially offset by lower sales in two subsectors.
Acquisition to help company "strengthen network in the USA."
Privately owned housing starts up 4.9 percent for 2016.
Investment in all types of dwellings led the increase.
Company completes fourth acquisition in past 18 months.
Health insurance only bare minimum for today's workforce.
Profit climbs 43.2 percent for the year compared to 2015.
Capacity utilization increased 0.6 percent to 75.5 percent.
