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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 2018 pricing levels are compared with third quarter 2018 and fourth quarter 2017. Year-end 2018 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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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 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.
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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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MDM’s top news briefs from News briefs from January 11 – January 25, 2019.
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This is the PDF of this issue of Modern Distribution Management.
Table of Contents:
- Revenue Growth Well Above Expectations as Pricing Moderates
- Commentary: Preparing for a Turbulent Year
- Outlook for 2019: a Soft Landing Ahead?
- 2019 Outlook for Distribution
- MDM Pricing Trends Report: Fourth Quarter & Annual 2018
- MDM Industrial Inflation Index: December 2018
- Fourth Quarter 2018 Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples
- MDM News Digest 4902
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Manufacturer initiates process to divest its Engineered Components & Systems business segment.
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Company reports strong 2018, as full-year sales hit $2.19 billion.
Company reports strong sales and earnings in fourth quarter and for full year 2018.
Companys fiscal second-quarter 2019 sales rise 26 percent to $840 million.
Distributor reports solid fourth quarter and full year, as 2018 sales rise to $11.2 billion.
Chrissy Nardini to replace Brian Peirce on board.
Manufacturer reports solid results for full year and fourth quarter 2018.
Deal expands distributors fire protection offering in the Midwest.
The decline in November mainly reflected lower sales of petroleum and coal products.
Survey from The Conference Board finds that global political instability, leader development and trade are top issues for C-suite executives this year.
Full-line industrial supplier joins forces with industrial distributor.
New facility is distributors fifth major regional distribution center; will be up and running in second half of 2019.
Fourth-quarter sales reach $1.23 billion; profit rises 11 percent to $168.8 million.
