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Anixter International Inc. Business Reports

Anixter International Inc. Overview

Address

2301 Patriot Blvd. Glenview, 
IL 60026 United States
Phone: 224-521-8000
Toll Free:800-323-8166

Anixter International Inc. Rankings

#414 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
#S&P 600 
#414 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

Company Description

Psssst, want to get wired? Anixter International's got connections. The company is a distributor of communication products used to connect voice, video, data, and security systems. It sells 450,000-plus products, including electrical and electronic wire, cable, fasteners, and security system components, to some 100,000 customers in a host of industries. Anixter operates primarily through several special sales forces -- Electric and Electronic Wire and Cable, Enterprise Cabling and Security Solutions, and Fasteners -- operating from about 230 warehouses and 70 sales centers in 50 countries. Although Anixter gets its products from thousands of suppliers, almost one-third come from just five companies.

Anixter International Inc. Company Profile Report

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Hoover's industry experts provide proprietary editorial analysis supplemented with content from multiple data sources to bring you the Company Profile Report. The depth of each report varies, so be sure to view the sample and review the report contents listed next.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Historical Events
  • Industry Information
  • Financial Summary
  • Annual Income Statement
  • Quarterly Cash Flow
  • Annual Balance Sheet
  • Quarterly Balance Sheet
  • Annual Cash Flow
  • Quarterly Income Statement
  • Earning Estimates
  • Financial Market Data
  • Historical Financials
  • Competitors List
  • Competitive Landscape

Company Profile Report Highlights

  • Company Description

    Quickly grasp how a company operates and understand its current business environment.
  • Industry Information

    Identify the often times disparate industries a company does business in, and find the corresponding SIC and NAICS codes.
  • Biographies

    Learn the background and technology interests of the company's executives, to better understand possible growth directions.
  • Company History

    When you want to know where a company is going, you'll be helped by first knowing where it's been. Use this to get up tp speed on a company's history.
  • Key People

    Uncover the roles and responsiblities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you are sure to talk to the right contact.
  • Company Financials

    Review key financial information to gauge health and growth potential.

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Overview

The US electrical, plumbing, and hardware distributors industry includes about 20,000 firms with combined annual revenue of about $215 billion. Major companies include Ace Hardware, Anixter, Graybar Electric, True Value, and WESCO International. The hardware, plumbing, and heating equipment and supplies segment of the industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 45 percent of revenue. The electrical apparatus and equipment, wiring supplies, and related equipment segment is more concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 50 percent of revenue.

SIC: 5072, 5063, 5074, 5078, 5075

NAICS: 423740, 423730, 423720, 423610, 423710

 

Sample Questions & Answers

What risk management does the company use to protect against swings in demand?

A large portion of sales goes to contractors in the construction industry, especially residential, which tends to be cyclical and seasonal. Construction fluctuates depending on a variety of factors, including favorable interest rates, credit...

 

What expansion or construction plans does the company have for the next few years?

During the past decade, more US manufacturing has moved to countries with lower labor costs, leaving behind US distributors that supply them with small industrial parts. Distributors that supply only US manufacturing companies face a market with...

 

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General Report Description

Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

 

Sections Included in Report

  • Industry Overview
  • Quarterly Industry Update
  • Business Challenges
  • Trends and Opportunities
  • Call Preparation Questions
  • Financial Information
  • Industry Forecast
  • Website and Media Links
  • Glossary of Acronyms

    Industry Report Highlights:

    • Recent Developments

      Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
    • Trends & Opportunies

      Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
    • Call Preparation Questions

      Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.
    • Industry Forecast

      Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.
    • Business Challenges

      Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
    • Executive Insight

      Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
    • Financial Information

      Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
    • Web Links & Acronyms

      Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

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    Overview

    The US music production and distribution industry includes about 3,700 establishments (single-location companies and units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $15 billion. Major companies include Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, and Warner Music Group. The industry is highly concentrated: the top eight companies account for 80 percent of industry revenue.

    SIC: 2731, 7389

    NAICS: 512240, 512230, 512220, 512290, 512210

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How have the studio’s sales been affected by piracy?

    Sales of music via legitimate CDs and downloads have been declining for years because of the pervasiveness of illegal copying. In part because the industry was been slow to move into digital music distribution, many consumers found it easier to...

     

    How does the studio get its products in front of the public?

    The shift by many consumers from specialty music stores to high-volume discount chains makes gaining shelf space harder for small labels. The demise of music retailers such as Tower Records and Musicland has decreased the number of outlets offering...

     

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    General Report Description

    Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

     

    Sections Included in Report

    • Industry Overview
    • Quarterly Industry Update
    • Business Challenges
    • Trends and Opportunities
    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

      Industry Report Highlights:

      • Recent Developments

        Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
      • Trends & Opportunies

        Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
      • Call Preparation Questions

        Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.
      • Industry Forecast

        Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.
      • Business Challenges

        Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
      • Executive Insight

        Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
      • Financial Information

        Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
      • Web Links & Acronyms

        Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

      Wholesale Sector Industry Report

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      Industrial Supply Wholesalers Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US industrial supply wholesalers industry includes about 8,000 establishments (single-location companies or branches of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $50 billion. Major companies include WW Grainger, Applied Industrial Technologies, MSC Industrial Direct, McJunkin Red Man, and Industrial Distribution Group. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 50 percent of revenue.

      SIC: 5085

      NAICS: 423840

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      What changes is the company seeing in the manufacturing industries it serves?

      Demand for industrial supplies depends on manufacturing activity. During an uneven economy, manufacturing activity may swing unexpectedly. For example, US industrial production fell nearly 15 percent between 2007 and 2009 then grew more than 5...

       

      How reliant is the company on its largest customers?

      Many distributors serve only customers in a particular industry, exposing distributors to greater demand volatility. Smaller wholesalers often get a large percentage of business from a few large customers or from customers in the same industry.

       

      To read this full Call Prep Question and others, purchase the full report.

       

      General Report Description

      Save valuable research time, increase confidence on sales calls, and get the competitive edge to win more business with Hoover's Industry Report. Proprietary editorial analysis synthesizes hundreds of sources into an easy-to-digest format so that you can quickly understand a client's business challenges. Insight into critical business issues, industry trends and opportunities, and financial benchmarks is an integral part of each report.

       

      Sections Included in Report

      • Industry Overview
      • Quarterly Industry Update
      • Business Challenges
      • Trends and Opportunities
      • Call Preparation Questions
      • Financial Information
      • Industry Forecast
      • Website and Media Links
      • Glossary of Acronyms

        Industry Report Highlights:

        • Recent Developments

          Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.
        • Trends & Opportunies

          Identify avenues for expansion and get prospects thinking about growth opportunities that justify investing in your product.
        • Call Preparation Questions

          Gain instant rappart with prospects during youir sales calls using done-for-you call prearation questions.
        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planing.
        • Business Challenges

          Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
        • Executive Insight

          Identify the correct decision maker and tailor your presentation to his or her needs, and maximize the effectiveness of your pitch.
        • Financial Information

          Increase your credibility and support your presentations by adding verifiable industry metrics.
        • Web Links & Acronyms

          Speak the Prospect's language by demonstrating an understanding of industry trade associations and jargon.

        Industrial Supply Wholesalers Industry Report

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        Anixter International Inc.  Overview

        Top 3 Competitiors

        Company: Border States Industries, Inc.
        Location: Fargo, ND

        Company: Consolidated Electrical Distributors, Inc.
        Location: Westlake Village, CA

        Company: Crescent Electric Supply Company
        Location: East Dubuque, IL

        Industries where Anixter International Inc. Competes

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        Competitive Landscape Brief

        Demand depends heavily on the health of the US economy, including corporate profits and local government budgets. The profitability of individual companies depends on accurate project bids and efficient operations. Large companies have advantages in their ability to engage in multiple projects simultaneously and in many types of construction. Small companies can compete effectively by specializing, working in a limited geography, or serving as subcontractors on larger projects. The industry is capital-intensive: average annual revenue per worker is more than $350,000. The commercial construction industry is intensely competitive, with companies ranging from small private firms to multi-billion dollar companies. Barriers to entry are low, since large upfront capital expenditures are not necessary. Most companies work locally, but large firms work nationally and some, internationally. The largest firms can have up to 75 percent of their projects outside the US, and must therefore establish offices in countries where demand or regulations require a business presence.

        Anixter International Inc. Competitive Landscape

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        Providing a complete view of how this company and its competitors stack up against one another, the Competitive Landscape report includes benchmarks on over 30 parameters related to sales, employees, market cap, profitability, and growth. Exclusive to Hoover's, this landscape can be used to conduct competitive analysis, inform corporate strategy, and identify trends.

         

        Sections Included in Report

        • Key Numbers
        • Profitability
        • Valuation
        • Operations
        • Financial Ratios
        • Per Share Data ($)
        • Growth Statistics
        • *Data provided for 3 to 30 competitors

          Company Landscape Report Highlights

          • Competitors List

            Identify specific primary and secondary competitors, allowing you evaluate the chances of sucessfully introducing new products.
          • Competive Landscape

            Acess detailed financial metrics on a company's top competitors, so you can quickly determine their relative health and add credibility-boosting quantitative data to your presentations.

          Competitive Landscape Report

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          Anixter International Inc. Overview

          Address

          2301 Patriot Blvd. Glenview, 
          IL 60026 United States
          Phone: 224-521-8000
          Toll Free:800-323-8166

          Anixter International Inc. Rankings

          #414 in FORTUNE 500 (May 2011) 
          #S&P 600 
          #414 in FORTUNE 1000 (May 2011)

          Company Description

          Psssst, want to get wired? Anixter International's got connections. The company is a distributor of communication products used to connect voice, video, data, and security systems. It sells 450,000-plus products, including electrical and electronic wire, cable, fasteners, and security system components, to some 100,000 customers in a host of industries. Anixter operates primarily through several special sales forces -- Electric and Electronic Wire and Cable, Enterprise Cabling and Security Solutions, and Fasteners -- operating from about 230 warehouses and 70 sales centers in 50 countries. Although Anixter gets its products from thousands of suppliers, almost one-third come from just five companies.

          Anixter International Inc. Spotlight on IT

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          Hoover’s Spotlight Reports on IT give you a look inside of IT departments of top companies, making it easier for you to learn, prepare, and sell to the IT professionals that lead them. These reports reveal the software and platforms that are currently in use, an overview of the IT department and their strategy, and the IT leaders that make the decisions.

           

          Sections Included in Report

          • Company Overview
          • IT Strategy
          • IT Highlights
          • IT Executives
          • IT Contacts
          • Recent News and Activity
          • Conversation Starters
          • Industry Data
          • Major Subsidiaries and Locations

            Information Technology Report Highlights

            • Company Overview

              Quickly grasp how company operates and understand their current business environment, ensuring you make the right first impression with minimal time invested.
            • IT Highlights

              Be in the know about a company's current infrastructure before you make contact with the list of applications, software, and hardware presently in use.
            • IT Contacts

              Uncover the roles and responsibilities of the management team and identify the correct decision maker, so you don't wast time talking to the wrong contact.
            • Conversation Starters

              Gain instant rapport by engaging you sales prospect as a fellow industry "insider," thanks to these carefully-designed call preparatiion question (with answers).
            • Major Subsidiaries & Locations

              Uncover new cross-sell and up-sell opportunities by exploring the company's corporate relationships.
            • Business Challenges

              Engage your prospects with solution selling that makes their life easier by first understanding their pain points.
            • IT Strategy

              Identify industry trends, opportunities, and challenges that a company is facing right now - often directly from the mouths of its own executives.
            • IT Executives

              Learn the background and technology interests of the company's IT executives, allowing you to strategically position your product in a way that's compatible with their vision.
            • Recent News & Activity

              Stay connected to your prospects and customers by communicating with them about recent developments that affect their business.
            • Industry Data

              Find the SIC and NAICS codes for the oftentimes disparate industries a company does business in to ensure your sales presentation delivers a wide-reaching and compelling value proposition.