The Celina, OH, distribution center is scheduled to open in late fall.
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Total sales for the manufacturer increased 3 percent.
This article is part of MDM’s 2013 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.
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Trends outlined in the 2013 report include:
- Generational Shift Drives Changes in Technology, Customer Expectations
- Hiring in Distribution Complicated by Lack of Visibility, Shifting Needs
- The Rise of Little Data in Distribution
- Distributors Get Smarter About Vending
- Distributors Get Aggressive with Inventory Management
- Vendor, Distributor Consolidation Continues
- Wallet Share, Customer Demands Drive Channel Convergence
- Other Trends
- Trend Snapshots for 14 Sectors
The report also includes the following case studies and interviews:
- 2013 MDM Market Movers
- Replenex Builds Culture of Cost Savings
- A&M Industrial Finds Niche in Essential Services
- Strategic Planning Pays Off for Machinery Tooling & Supply
- MDM Market Leader Profiles
- Interline Brands’ Focus on Jan-San
- Arrow Electronics Plots a Global Course
RONA plans to focus on its core.
Customers were more likely to repair than replace during the recession, but the pendulum is swinging the other way now.
Results followed a 6.9 percent decline in March.
Sales in the U.S. increased 12.2 percent over third quarter 2012.
Colder weather versus the prior-year quarter affected results in several sectors.
Anixter CEO: ‘Europe is going to be challenging.’
Distribution & Transmission sales jumped 118 percent due to 2012 mergers.
Sales from international operations decreased 4 percent.
Overall sales of $714 million were up 13 percent, thanks to Carrier joint venture.
The fire sprinkler system fabricator is now called West Coast Winsupply.
Geothermal heating and cooling has been in use for several decades and is a key part of many states’ energy efficiency initiatives. This article looks at the current state of the geothermal industry and the roles distributors are playing in it.
This article is the second in a series examining the current state of the alternative energy market in the U.S.
When alternative energy is discussed, the focus often tends to be on electricity generation. But other elements – such as heating and cooling – have to be included in the conversation, as well.
Geothermal energy can be used for electricity generation, but that is a relatively small part of its role in alternative energy markets. According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 24 countries used the heat from the Earth to generate electricity in 2010.
In the U.S., five states had geothermal steam plants in place in 2011.
HARDI webcast speaker says no recession is expected but that growth will be modest.
Six of seven reporting regions reported healthy gains.
JV originally launched in 2009 now accounts for a majority of the distributors sales.
