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This article is part of MDM's 2015 Distribution Trends Special Issue. It provides a quick look at key trends affecting the electrical distribution sector.
The annual feature was researched and written by MDM editors based on interviews with dozens of wholesaler-distributors, as well as industry experts and manufacturers. MDM also conducted a survey of its readers to uncover the trends outlined in this issue.
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Trends outlined in the 2015 report include:
- Good & Bad News for U.S. Economy
- Distributors Get Back to the Basics
- ‘Doubling Down’ on Distributor Relationships
- Distributors Embrace, Expand Online Customer Base
- Distributors Seeking ‘Lean’ Supply Chain
- Distributors Adapt to More Sophisticated Supply Chain
- Distributors Combine Traditional, New Means for Recruiting
- Distributors Change Tune on Generational Shift
- Trend Snapshots for 13 Sectors
The report also includes the following case studies and interviews:
- 2015 MDM Market Movers
- AJ Adhesives Takes Service to New Level
- Plumbers Supply’s “Win-Win-Win-Win”
- MDM Market Leader Profiles
- Culture Drives Success for ERIKS North America
- TTI’s Strategic Approach to Global Growth
Purchase expands footprint in Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Company has agreed to acquire surface inspection systems division of Cognex Corp.
New facility, still located in Raleigh, NC, is 20,000 square feet larger.
Acquisition expands companys portfolio of automation solutions.
US LBM Holdings' four acquisitions stand out during tepid May in distribution.
New location serves McKenzie County and the Bakken oil fields in North Dakota.
Purchase will help expand EECO's footprint in Virginia.
Cooper Electric, Crawford Electric expand footprints with purchases.
New location offers local deliveries, will-call and a sales counter.
The company reported a loss of $38.1 million in the first quarter.
New group presidents named for Hubbell's electrical segment.
Profit for the electrical distributor jumps 10.1 percent to $12.4 million.
The acquisition strengthens Rexels expertise in high value-added services.
