3/26/2009
NEWS BRIEFS
New UK Fastener Report Available

Dublin-based Research and Markets announced the addition of the “Industrial Fastener Distributors – Business Ratio Report” report for Europe.

“This Business Ratio Report compares the financial performance of the leading players in this industry sector, offering a quick and cost-effective competitor analysis tool for senior management,” the company stated, calling its latest offering a “complete financial reference” for the fastener industry.

The report, which focuses on the leading companies 54 operating as industrial fastener distributors throughout Europe, analyses performance over the three years up to April 7, 2008.

“During this period, the average company experienced an 8.6 increase in turnover, with sales rising from £20.5 million in 2005/06 to £21.1 million in 2006/07, before peaking at £22.2 million in 2007/08,” Research and Markets stated. “Pre-tax profits climbed from £724,000 in the first year of review to £1.1 million in the third year, an overall improvement of 55%.”

Content includes company profiles and structure, balance sheet data, and league table positions (how a company performs relative to all the others in the sector).

Companies mentioned include Anixter, Fabory, Nedschroef, Trifast and Wurth.

Hard copy and electronic versions of the report sell for EUR 642 (US$868).

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