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Economic Trends

MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2013

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 3Q13 Pricing Trends Report
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Auto Industrys Return from Collapse

December 25, 2013

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Table of Contents:

Top 10 Trends to Watch in 2013
Commentary: The Year That Will Be
ISM Semiannual Forecast: Growth to Continue in 2014
Wholesale Trade Data: October 2013
MDM Industrial Inflation Index: November 2013
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December 25, 2013

Economic Trends

Monthly Wholesale Trade Data: October 2013

Sales and inventories data for wholesaler-distributors in October 2013.

This article includes:

Wholesale trade revenues for durable and nondurable goods in October 2013
Monthly inventories/sales ratio for the industry
Sales & inventory trends for durable and nondurable goods

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Distribution Financial Metrics & Trading Multiples: November 2013
Distribution Profitability Case Study
Building on Already Profitable Business

December 25, 2013

Subscriber Only

MDM News Digest 4324

News briefs from Dec. 11 – 25, 2013.

December 25, 2013

Happy Holidays! Thank You for Your Readership in 2013

We look forward to continuing to serve your information needs in 2014.

December 25, 2013

Top 10 Management Tips of 2013

List highlights the importance of executing critical business strategies better.

December 25, 2013

Top 10 MDM Interviews of 2013

Highlights from a year of interviews with distribution and manufacturing executives, as well as other thought leaders.

December 24, 2013

Economic Trends

Durable Goods New Orders Up 3.5% in November

Increase led by transportation equipment orders, which grew 8.4 percent for the month.

December 24, 2013

Economic Trends

Latin America Manufacturing Output to Grow 3.1% in 2014

MAPI: Intermediate industries will have to expand to meet growing demand from auto industry.

December 23, 2013

Economic Trends

Distributors’ Top Concerns Going Into 2014

Online competition, a slow economy and nontraditional competition among top concerns for distributors.

December 23, 2013

Economic Trends

Chicago Fed National Activity Index Increases in November

The index’s three-month moving average increased to 0.25, its highest reading since February 2012.

December 23, 2013

Economic Trends

3Q Real GDP Revised Up to 4.1%: Third Estimate

Increases in personal consumption expenditures and nonresidential fixed investment were larger than previously estimated.

December 20, 2013

WESCO Distribution Acquires LaPrairie in Canada

LaPrairie generates about $30 million in annual revenue.

December 20, 2013

Airgas Increases Helium Prices by 20%

Increases may differ based on market conditions or contractual provisions.

December 20, 2013

Actuant Names New Energy Segment EVP

The departure of Sheri Roberts has led to two executive changes.

December 20, 2013

Building Materials/Construction

Southwire Agrees to Acquire Coleman Cable

The transaction values Coleman at $786 million, including the assumption of net debt.

December 20, 2013

Building Materials/Construction

Construction Employment Up in 39 States YOY

Mississippi led all states (up 17 percent year-on-year) but ranked 49th between October and November.

December 20, 2013

Singer Equities Acquires Cumberland Valve

Cumberland, under the same name, will operate as a division of R/W Connection.

December 20, 2013

2013 in Review: Top 25 Quotes of the Year (Slides PDF)

In 2013, MDM spoke with scores of distributors, manufacturers and industry experts to research trends and events affecting the wholesale distribution industry. Many had a real talent for expressing the most important and complex issues of the day in just a few words.

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December 20, 2013

Actuant Core Sales Up 5% in 1Q

Core sales growth was driven by higher activity in the engineered solutions segment.

December 19, 2013

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