Hardware and Fastener DistributorsSIC 5072 | NAICS 423710 The following guide to industry information, research, and analysis provides sources for industry trends and statistics, market research and analysis, financial ratios and salary surveys, and more. Select from the following sections or scroll below to view available resources: For guides to other industries, see our index of over 400 industries. Industry Analysis, Trends, Statistics, and ForecastsComprehensive market research reports provide in-depth industry analysis and five-year forecasts, with special focus on the underlying structure and external forces and relationships that affect industries and their performance. Report contents include:
Distributor's Link, Inc. Distributor's Link Magazine https://www.linkmagazine.com/ Quarterly trade journal features news and information for fastener distributors, with topics covered in each issue including company news and profiles, technical information, new products and materials, association meetings, legislative updates, trade shows, conferences, conventions, and other special events. Current and prior digital editions of this publication can be downloaded or viewed free online. http://www.firstresearch.com First Research profiles cover key aspects of an industry's size, scope, and operations and include a five-year growth forecast. Profile contents include:
National Fastener Distributors Association Fastener Distributor Index https://www.nfda-fastener.org/ Monthly survey of North American distributors provides seasonally-adjusted index trend values on a current (FDI) and forward looking (FLI) basis that are designed to provide directional perspective on expectations for market conditions, with index values above 50 indicating strength and index values below 50 signaling weakness. Current and prior surveys can be downloaded and viewed free online. Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association Publications available from this trade association include:
Quarterly Trend Report
Distributor Profile Report Catalina Research Research reports available from this organization include:
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Furniture and Cabinet Hardware Industry Financial Ratios Hardware and Fastener Distributors https://www.bizminer.com Search for "423710" Five-year financial statement analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios, with data available by sales size range on a national, state, and metro area level.
National Fastener Distributors Association Profit Report https://www.nfda-fastener.org Annual financial analysis survey provides detailed financial and operating performance measures for participating firms, with financial data provided in the report including income statement and balance sheet data and key financial and operating ratios. In addition to the "Profit Report", participating firms also receive a custom "Profit Improvement Profile" which compares their firm with other similar firms. Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association Financial Analysis Report (FAR) http://www.stafda.org/ Biennial financial benchmarking survey allows participants to compare their company's performance with median and high-profit performance measures for all participating firms, with measures covered in the report including sales volume and growth, gross margin, payroll and non-payroll expense as a percentage of sales, net profit margin, asset productivity, cash sufficiency, and return on investment. National Fastener Distributors Association NFDA Compensation Report https://www.nfda-fastener.org Biennial wage and benefits survey provides base salary, bonus/commission, and total compensation data for personnel employed by participating distributors, and also includes information on employee benefits such as health insurance, retirement programs, and employee time off. Study is available to participating members at no charge and is also available for purchase by nonparticipating members. Specialty Tools & Fasteners Distributors Association Cross-Industry Compensation & Benefits Survey http://www.stafda.org/ Biennial cross-industry compensation survey provides base salary, bonus/commission/incentive pay, and total cash compensation data for personnel employed by participating STAFDA distributors, and also includes cross-industry comparisons with survey data provided by other participating wholesale distributor trade associations based on company sales volume, industry type, and geographic region. |