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N.B. Handy Company Overview

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65 10th St. Lynchburg, 
VA 24504 United States
Phone: 434-847-4495
Fax:434-847-2404
Toll Free:800-284-6242

Company Description

If it's cold, there's a leak in the roof, or you just want to make something metal, you'll need to have these guys handy. N.B. Handy wholesales heating, ventilation, and air conditioning supplies, as well as commercial roofing products and sheet-metal fabrication machinery through about 15 distribution centers from Maryland to Florida. Brand names include Bosch, Carlisle Syntec, Engel Industries, Honeywell, and Johns Manville. Its primary customers are commercial, residential, and mechanical contractors. Nathan B. Handy founded the company in 1891 as a supplier of metals, hardware, and metal fabrication machinery. It expanded into HVAC after WWII.

N.B. Handy Company Company Profile Report

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  • People
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  • Industry Information
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    • Industry Information

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    Overview

    The US home center and hardware store, or home improvement retail, industry includes about 23,000 hardware stores and home centers with combined annual revenue of about $150 billion. Major home center companies include The Home Depot and Lowe's Companies; major hardware store companies include True Value Company and Ace Hardware. The home center segment of the industry is highly concentrated: the top four companies account for more than 90 percent of segment revenue. The hardware store segment of the industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies account for about 30 percent of segment revenue. Home centers offer more building supplies (such as lumber and flooring) and appliances than hardware stores. Home centers account for about 85 percent of industry revenue; hardware stores for about 15 percent. Hardware stores account for about 70 percent of retail locations for the industry, compared to about 30 percent for home centers.

    SIC: 5211, 5251

    NAICS: 444110, 444130

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How have long-term pricing trends in the home improvement market affected the company?

    Declining and flat retail prices in key categories for home improvement retailers can affect profitability. Retail prices for tools and hardware were basically flat between 1999 and 2009; prices for outdoor equipment and supplies were down almost 10...

     

    How do residential housing trends affect the company's sales?

    Home sales, improvement and repair projects, and new residential construction drive sales for home improvement stores. The residential real estate market can be cyclical and influenced by economic conditions. Decreases in home turnover and slower...

     

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    • Quarterly Industry Update
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    • Call Preparation Questions
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    • Industry Forecast
    • Website and Media Links
    • Glossary of Acronyms

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      • Executive Insight

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      Overview

      The dollar and other general merchandise stores industry in the US includes about 33,000 retail outlets with combined annual revenue of about $50 billion. Major companies include Dollar General, Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree. The industry is concentrated, as these three companies account for nearly 60 percent of the retail establishments.

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      Sample Questions & Answers

      During which periods does the company experience the highest demand?

      Demand is dependent upon consumer spending, particularly around the Christmas and Easter holidays. If consumer spending falls, companies don't have other sources of revenue to compensate for the losses. In recent years, dollar stores have increased...

       

      How does the company plan for fluctuations in variable costs, such as shipping charges?

      Unlike some types of retailers, the industry has very little profit margin to absorb changes in variable costs because many items are fixed-price ($1). The primary source of cost fluctuation in the industry is transportation costs, such as fuel and...

       

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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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      • Financial Information
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      • Website and Media Links
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        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

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        Sample Questions & Answers

        How sensitive is the company's business to the economy?

        Economic factors, including personal income, consumer confidence, job growth, and interest rates, can greatly affect consumer spending and the retail sector. During recessionary periods, retail sales growth can slow drastically and even decline.

         

        How does the company compete with large retailers?

        In many retail segments, large companies dominate and hold the majority of the market. Even specialty retailers in fragmented markets must compete with mass merchandisers and warehouse clubs that offer a smaller selection of comparable merchandise at...

         

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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

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            Stay up to date on crucial industry news that may affect your strategy.

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

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            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

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