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Hog Slat, Incorporated Business Reports

Hog Slat, Incorporated Overview

Address

206 Fayetteville St. Newton Grove, 
NC 28366 United States
Phone: 910-594-0219
Fax:910-594-1392
Toll Free:800-949-4647

Company Description

"Woo, pig, sooie!" isn't just the official chant of the Arkansas Razorbacks' sports teams. It is how many hog farmers call their animals at feeding time. Hog Slat provides a slew of swine-related product and services. The company manufactures pig farming equipment, including floor slabs and tiles, as well as hog penning, breeding, feeding, handling, and watering supplies. It also provides construction services for hog stalls (farrowing crates) and raises some 400,000 hogs per year at its own facilities. The company is owned and run by the Herring family. Hog Slat has two sister companies, HSM Metal Fabrication and Parking Bumper Company, a manufacturer of concrete bumpers for parking spaces.

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    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 responsibilities 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 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.

    SIC: 3569, 3578, 3581, 3582, 3586, 3589, 3593, 3594, 3596, 3827, 3861, 3568, 3567, 3566, 3563, 3564, 3565, 3561, 3559, 3556, 3555, 3554, 3553, 3552, 3433, 3443, 3511, 3519, 3523, 3524, 3531, 3532, 3533, 3535, 3537, 3541, 3542, 3544, 3545, 3546, 3547, 3548, 3549

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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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    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

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    • Call Preparation Questions
    • Financial Information
    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

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      • Recent Developments

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      • Industry Forecast

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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

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      • Web Links & Acronyms

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      Overview

      The US animal production industry includes more than 1 million farms with combined annual revenue of about $160 billion. Major companies include Dairy Farmers of America, Dean Foods, Pilgrim's Pride, Smithfield Foods, and US Premium Beef. Hog farming, poultry and egg production, and dairy operations are concentrated industries: the top 20 percent of companies in each of these three industries account for about 75 percent of revenue. Cattle ranching and feedlot operations are highly concentrated: the top 10 percent of companies account for about 75 percent of revenue.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      How does the farm manage swings in prices for its products?

      Livestock market prices can fluctuate considerably monthly and yearly. Futures prices for hogs, cattle and chicken can vary 10 to 20 percent or more in 12 months. Prices can change rapidly for corn and soybeans, major feed grains for cattle, chickens,...

       

      How have feedlot operator and meatpacker consolidation affected the farm?

      Consolidation in feedlot and meatpacking industries often means fewer buyers for animals, with only two or three bidders at many animal auctions. The top five companies in beef packing, pork packing, and chicken processing dominate US meat production.

       

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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.

       

      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 & Opportunities

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

          Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
        • Industry Forecast

          Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
        • 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.
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        Overview

        The wholesale distribution industry in the US includes about 300,000 companies with combined annual sales of about $5 trillion. Large distributors include SYSCO (foods); McKesson (drugs); and Avnet (electronics). Distributors specialize by product. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest distributors generate about 25 percent of industry revenue.

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How do changes in interest rates affect the company's profits?

        Because many distributors finance their inventories, they're sensitive to interest rates. On average, distributors hold inventory equal to 35 days sales, but machinery distributors may hold products for more than 50 days. Food and petroleum product...

         

        How much business has the company lost due to retailers buying directly from manufacturers?

        Big retailers like Wal-Mart, Home Depot, and Costco buy much of their merchandise directly from manufacturers, bypassing distributors. Because they buy in large quantity and operate their own warehouse systems, these retailers don't need distributors.

         

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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 & Opportunities

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

            Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
          • Industry Forecast

            Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
          • 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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          Farm Support Services Industry Report

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          Overview

          The US farm support services industry includes about 8,500 companies with combined annual revenue of about $13 billion. No major companies dominate the industry, which is highly fragmented.

          SIC: 0711, 0722, 0723, 0724, 0751, 0761, 0762

          NAICS: 115111, 115112, 115113, 115114, 115115, 115116, 115210

           

          Sample Questions & Answers

          How does the company forecast demand for its services?

          By definition, farm support services depend heavily on the success of crop and livestock farms. Rising input and labor costs may actually help some service providers, as it may make sense for a farm to outsource certain labor- or capital-intensive...

           

          How seasonal are the company's hiring needs and cash flow?

          Many farm services depend on a few critical weeks (planting and post-harvest) for the majority of profits. Employment levels can swing considerably depending on food demand, farm worker wages, and growing conditions. Because of the highly seasonal...

           

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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 & Opportunities

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

              Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
            • Industry Forecast

              Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
            • 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 hog and pig farming industry includes about 75,000 farms, 30,000 of which specialize in hogs and pigs, with combined annual revenue of about $19 billion. The industry is concentrated: about 20 percent of farms account for about 90 percent of revenue.

            SIC: 0213

            NAICS: 112210

             

            Sample Questions & Answers

            How does the farm manage fluctuations in feed costs?

            Feed accounts for the majority of production costs for hog and pig farmers. A typical grow-finish pig eats more than 500 pounds of corn, grains, and soybeans in just four months of finishing; 80 percent of a grow-finish hog's diet is corn feed. Corn...

             

            How can the farm help drive up pork consumption?

            US pork consumption has remained flat for years, despite marketing efforts by the industry. Chicken overtook pork in the late 1990s and now rivals beef as the most popular meat in the US. Competition has resulted in slower growth in consumer prices...

             

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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 & Opportunities

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

                Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
              • Industry Forecast

                Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
              • 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 farm and garden equipment wholesalers industry includes about 6,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $55 billion. No major companies dominate. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 40 percent of revenue.

              SIC: 5083

              NAICS: 423820

               

              Sample Questions & Answers

              How much does the company expect current crop prices to affect equipment sales?

              US farm equipment sales are strongly affected by crop prices from the previous year. Prices for major crops such as corn, wheat, and soybeans might rise or fall by 25 percent or more from year to year. The volume of US cropland harvested remains...

               

              How much does the company expect profit margins to change in the next year?

              Rising costs of farm equipment can put pressure on profit margins for farm equipment distributors. Producer prices paid to farm equipment manufacturers increased between 2 percent and 5 percent annually between 2007 and 2011. Factors such as raw...

               

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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 & Opportunities

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

                  Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
                • Industry Forecast

                  Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
                • 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 agricultural machinery manufacturing industry includes about 1,100 companies with combined annual revenue of about $24 billion. Major companies include Deere, AGCO, Alamo Group, and Great Plains Manufacturing. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate more than 80 percent of revenue.

                SIC: 3523

                NAICS: 333111

                 

                Sample Questions & Answers

                How does the company adjust to shifts in farm income?

                Industry revenue depends on the financial condition of crop farmers, which is highly variable. Crop yields, planted acreage, and prices for individual crops can rise and fall by double-digit percentages year-over-year. Other key factors that can...

                 

                How does the company plan production and capital expenditures around the seasonal nature of the farming industry?

                Sales of agricultural machinery are uneven due to the seasonal nature of the farming industry. Farmers often purchase new equipment during spring and fall coinciding with harvesting and planting times. Manufacturers must accurately forecast equipment...

                 

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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 & Opportunities

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

                    Gain instant rapport with prospects during your sales calls using done-for-you call preparation questions.
                  • Industry Forecast

                    Identify growth and integrate projections in your own business planning.
                  • 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.

                  Agricultural Machinery Manufacturing Industry Report

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