U.S. revenue increased 8.2 percent year-over-year to 7 million (US$11.4 million).
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Acquisition expands Morrison Supplys presence in El Paso.
Consumer spending increased by 3.8 percent in the second quarter compared to 2Q13, adjusted for inflation.
Acquisition expands DI's presence in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
The new showroom is F.W. Webbs sixth Bath and Lighting Center location in New York.
New facilities will support Fergusons metro New York and Northeast branches.
Watsco now owns 80 percent of Carrier Enterprise LLC.
This article is part of MDM's 2014 Distribution Trends Report. It provides a quick look at key trends affecting the HVACR/Plumbing distribution sector.
The annual report 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 report.
The full report is available to download in PDF format to MDM Premium subscribers. Subscribe below for full access. Or log-in if you are already a subscriber.
Trends outlined in the 2014 report include:
- Leaving Economic Uncertainty Behind
- Connecting the Dots Online and Offline
- Need for Access Whenever, Wherever, However Drives Mobile Adoption
- Avoiding Information Overload Essential with Analytics
- Making the Case for Millennials in Distribution
- Training, Technology Take Front Seat in Employee Retention Strategies
- Better Inventory Management Through Data, Collaboration
- Distributors Seek More Complete Strategy for Vending
- Private Equity Consolidating Markets
- A More Practical Approach to Product Expansion
- Other Trends
- Trend Snapshots for 13 Sectors
The report also includes the following case studies and interviews:
- 2014 MDM Market Movers
- Engman-Taylors Cost-Saving Teams
- Capitol Coffees Proactive Problem-Solving
- Redwood Plastics Online Success Story
- MDM Market Leader Profiles
- DGI Supply: Building on the Core
- F.W. Webb Takes Diverse View of Market
Sales in the U.S. increased 0.5 percent over third quarter 2013.
Transition expands Encompass's HVAC and power tools program.
Advent International agrees to sell Vinnolit for 490 million (US$666.2 million).
Warehouse will expand F.W. Webb's mid-Atlantic footprint.
Divestiture will allow Wolseley to focus on its core operations.
Shale-Inland expands valves and automation offerings with acquisition.
Ferguson expands appliance business with acquisition.
