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Greenlee Textron Inc. Business Reports

Greenlee Textron Inc. Overview

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4455 Boeing Dr. Rockford , 
IL 61109 United States
Phone: 815-397-7070
Fax:815-397-1865
Toll Free:800-435-0786

Company Description

Greenlee Textron likes to lend a hand (or a power tool) to help others install cable. The company, a subsidiary of Textron, has been selling tools for more than 140 years. For much of that time, it focused on woodworking tools; these days its selection includes a wide variety of hand and power tools designed for electrical, maintenance, telecommunications, and plumbing work. Its products include power tools, specialized drill bits, electrical testing and metering equipment, hydraulic pumps, and storage. Greenlee also offers cable pullers, benders, crimpers, and other tools used in wire and cable installation. It markets its products under the Greenlee, Klauke, Paladin Tools, Progressive, and Tempo brands.

Greenlee Textron Inc. Company Profile Report

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Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • People
  • Biographies
  • Industry Information
  • Competitors List

    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

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    • 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

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    Overview

    The US handtool and cutlery manufacturing industry includes about 1,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $11 billion. Major companies include Snap-on, Klein Tools, Blount International, and the tools units of Stanley Black & Decker and Newell Rubbermaid. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies hold more than 65 percent of the market.

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    Sample Questions & Answers

    How has competition from imports affected the company's product development strategy?

    Imports have taken a larger share of the US market, especially for lower-cost products like saw blades and cutlery. US imports of saw blades and handsaws grew 30 percent between 1999 and 2009. Imports from China, the largest exporter to the US, rose...

     

    How does the company manage fluctuations in steel prices?

    Prices for steel, the major raw material for handtool and cutlery manufacture, can change more than 10 percent in 12 months. Prices depend on world demand and import restrictions. Prices for cold rolled steel sheet varied 15 percent during 2008, but...

     

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    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.

     

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

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      • Recent Developments

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      • Trends & Opportunies

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      • Call Preparation Questions

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      • Industry Forecast

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      • Business Challenges

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      • 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

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      Overview

      The US metalworking machinery industry consists of about 7,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $25 billion. Major companies include Kennametal, Hardinge, Hurco, and MAG Giddings & Lewis. The industry is fragmented: the largest 50 companies generate about 30 percent of revenue.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How much has company revenue changed in the past 12 months?

      Demand for metalworking machinery, which depends heavily on US manufacturing, is significantly impacted by cyclical changes in the manufacturing sector. During periods of lower manufacturing activity, customers make do with the machinery they already...

       

      How much competition does the company get from imports?

      Imported metalworking machinery accounts for about 45 percent of the US market. Japan, Germany, and Canada are the major sources. Sophisticated machining centers are a major import. Shipments from China increased nearly more than 120 percent between...

       

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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.

        Metalworking Machinery Manufacturing Industry Report

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        Machinery Manufacturing Industry Report

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        Overview

        The US machinery manufacturing industry includes more than 20,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $315 billion. Major companies include Applied Materials, Baker Hughes, Carrier, Caterpillar, Deere, Kennametal, and divisions of General Electric. The industry, which is fragmented overall, is made up of numerous segments that are concentrated.

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the company respond to shifting demand?

        Demand for machinery can drop rapidly during periods of slow or declining economic growth. Limited availability of credit tends to hinder machinery sales. Because of the large international trade in machinery, US producers are also affected by...

         

        How successful is the company at differentiating its products from foreign competition?

        Machinery imports account for about 40 percent of the US market. China, Japan, Germany, Canada, and Mexico are major sources of imports. Imports of machinery components such as pumps and compressors from China have grown significantly.

         

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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.

          Machinery Manufacturing Industry Report

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