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Tractebel Engineering Business Reports

Tractebel Engineering Overview

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Avenue Ariane 7 Brussels, 
 B-1200 Belgium
Phone: +32-2-773-99-11
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Company Description

Tractebel Engineering (formerly SUEZ-TRACTEBEL) is Belgium's top utility holding company and one of the world's top independent power producers, with operations in more than 100 countries on five continents (through Suez Energy International). As part of the family of companies that make up French energy conglomerate GDF SUEZ, Tractebel Engineering distributes electricity and natural gas; transports and stores gas; is involved in energy trading and marketing; and offers energy and industrial management, infrastructure, and engineering services. GDF SUEZ subsidiary and #1 power producer in Belgium, Electrabel, took ownership of the company in 2007.

Tractebel Engineering Company Profile Report

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Sections Included in Report

  • Company Overview
  • Company Description
  • Company History
  • 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

      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 to speed on a company's history.
    • 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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    • Business Services Sector Industry Report
    • Electronic Equipment Repair Services Industry Report
    • Wholesale Sector Industry Report
    • Professional Services Sector Industry Report
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    Petroleum & Petroleum Products Wholesalers Industry Report

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    Overview

    The US petroleum wholesale distribution industry includes about 5,700 companies with annual revenue of about $765billion. Revenue can vary significantly from year to year with the price of crude oil. Major companies include Getty Petroleum Marketing, Global Partners, Mansfield Oil, Statoil Marketing & Trading, and World Fuel Services. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate more than 70 percent of revenue.

    SIC: 5171, 5172

    NAICS: 424710, 424720

     

    Sample Questions & Answers

    How is the company mitigating relatively flat demand for petroleum?

    US gas consumption has been essentially flat in recent years and is expected to decline. Demand for heating oil has decreased as homeowners switch to natural gas. Concerns about foreign fuel dependency, the fear of dramatic price spikes, and...

     

    How does the company protect itself from fluctuating petroleum prices and supplies?

    Because of changing crude oil prices, constraints in refining capacity, and changing retail demand, wholesale prices for heating oil and gas often vary 50 percent during the year. Rapid changes in product costs require wholesalers to frequently...

     

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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.

      Petroleum & Petroleum Products Wholesalers Industry Report

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      Electric Power Generation Industry Report

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      Overview

      The US electric power generation industry consists of about 480 companies with combined annual revenue of about $120 billion. Major companies include American Electric Power, AES, Dominion Resources, Duke Energy, and Exelon. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 85 percent of revenue.

      SIC: 4911

      NAICS: 221119, 221113, 221112, 221111

       

      Sample Questions & Answers

      How do fuel price fluctuations affect the company's revenue?

      Many power companies use natural gas, which is subject to significant price swings, to generate much of their power. To minimize the volatility of natural gas prices, utilities try to negotiate long-term contracts. Coal prices are relatively stable,...

       

      How is climate change legislation affecting the company's operations?

      Possible climate change legislation has become a deciding factor in the type of fuel that new power plants will use. Coal and natural gas will continue to be the fuels of choice in the short term, but other fuels will gain popularity. More than half...

       

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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.

        Electric Power Generation Industry Report

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        Engineering Services Industry Report

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        Overview

        The US engineering services industry includes about 60,000 companies with combined annual revenue of about $255 billion. Major companies include URS, Jacobs Engineering, and the engineering divisions of large construction companies such as Fluor and Bechtel. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms account for about 35 percent of industry revenue.

        SIC: 7389, 8711

        NAICS: 541330, 541340, 541712

         

        Sample Questions & Answers

        How does the firm adapt to cyclical demand?

        Demand in major engineering fields such as construction and industrial process design depends heavily on the health of the US economy. During economic slowdowns, engineering firms are disproportionately hurt. For example, during the late 2000s...

         

        How accurately does the firm estimate costs?

        Project cost overruns are a primary cause of financial distress for engineering companies. Some firms have incurred heavy losses from underestimating costs, forcing them to divest business units or file for bankruptcy. In addition to paying for cost...

         

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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.

          Engineering Services Industry Report

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          Commercial & Heavy Construction Contractors Industry Report

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          Overview

          The US commercial and heavy construction contractors industry includes about 80,000 firms with combined annual revenue of about $545 billion. Major companies include Bechtel, Fluor, Jacobs Engineering, Peter Kiewit Sons', and Turner Construction. The industry is highly fragmented.

          SIC: 1623, 6552, 1622, 1611, 1541, 1522, 1389

          NAICS: 236210, 236220, 237110, 237120, 237130, 237210, 237310, 237990

           

          Sample Questions & Answers

          What strategies does the firm use to protect against slowdowns in construction activity?

          A tight financing environment for construction loans has made a once booming industry slow significantly. The slowdown in commercial construction activity has made work for contractors scarce in certain sectors. Many companies try to protect against...

           

          How seasonal or erratic is the company's cash flow?

          Although commercial contractors incur a steady stream of expenses, payments from customers are periodic, including amounts retained until after a project is complete. Bad weather can significantly delay construction schedules, creating uneven cash...

           

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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.

            Commercial & Heavy Construction Contractors Industry Report

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            Natural Gas Distribution & Marketing Industry Report

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            Overview

            The US natural gas distribution industry includes about 450 companies with combined annual revenue of about $130 billion. Major companies include CenterPoint Energy, NiSource, and Sempra Energy, as well as natural gas distribution subsidiaries of companies such as Dominion Resources and ONEOK. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 90 percent of revenue.

            SIC: 4923

            NAICS: 221210

             

            Sample Questions & Answers

            How does the company hedge against price changes?

            Because of changing crude oil prices and distribution bottlenecks, prices for natural gas can vary substantially from month to month. In the last few years, the average US wellhead price varied from $2 to $10 per thousand cubic feet (Mcf). Price...

             

            What new or prospective regulations concern the company the most?

            State and federal regulators control the interstate distribution and retail pricing of natural gas. Pricing regulations can affect profitability, because distributors can't easily pass on higher costs to customers. In recent years, the goal of...

             

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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.

              Natural Gas Distribution & Marketing Industry Report

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              Business Services Sector Industry Report

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              Overview

              The US tire wholesaler industry includes about 1,200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $25 billion. Major companies include American Tire Distributors and TBC Corporation. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 70 percent of revenue.

              SIC: 5014

              NAICS: 423130

               

              Sample Questions & Answers

              How sharply would the company be affected if it lost its main supplier?

              Most wholesalers depend highly on a few large suppliers. Because of industry consolidation in the past decade, the four largest manufacturers account for 75 percent of US production. Consequently, wholesalers have reduced power to negotiate favorable...

               

              How does the company protect itself from higher fuel costs?

              Because they distribute a heavy product with a fairly low profit margin, tire wholesalers are vulnerable to increases in fuel costs, as prices for gas or diesel can increase 50 percent within a year. If higher delivery costs are passed to customers,...

               

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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.

                Business Services Sector Industry Report

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                Electronic Equipment Repair Services Industry Report

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                Overview

                The US electronic equipment repair services industry includes about 13,000 establishments (single-location companies or units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of $19 billion. No major companies dominate the industry.

                SIC: 7629, 7378, 7622

                NAICS: 811212, 811213, 811219, 811211

                 

                Sample Questions & Answers

                How do fluctuations in new equipment sales affect demand for the repair center's services?

                The electronic equipment repair services industry depends highly on manufacturer sales of new equipment to drive demand for warranty, repair, and maintenance work. Swings in production levels affect demand and vary by product category. US production...

                 

                How has manufacturers' practice of planned obsolescence impacted demand for the company's services?

                Many consumer electronics manufacturers intentionally design and build products with short lifespans. Such planned obsolescence outdates models quickly, so consumers will need or want to buy newer units, boosting manufacturer sales. Cheaply priced or...

                 

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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.

                  Electronic Equipment Repair Services Industry Report

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                  Wholesale Sector Industry Report

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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.

                  SIC: 5012, 5013, 5014, 5015, 5021, 5023, 5031, 5032, 5033, 5039, 5043, 5044, 5045, 5046, 5047, 5048, 5049, 5051, 5052, 5063, 5064, 5065, 5072, 5074, 5075, 5078, 5082, 5083, 5084, 5192, 5193, 5194, 5198, 5085, 5087, 5088, 5091, 5092, 5093, 5094, 5099, 5111, 5112, 5113, 5122, 5131, 5136, 5137, 5139, 5141, 5142, 5143, 5144, 5145, 5146, 5147, 5148, 5149, 5153, 5154, 5159, 5162, 5169, 5171, 5172, 5181, 5182, 5191

                  NAICS: 424480, 424490, 424510, 424520, 424590, 424610, 424690, 424710, 424720, 424810, 424820, 424910, 424920, 424930, 424940, 424950, 424990, 425110, 423310, 423320, 423330, 423390, 423410, 423420, 423430, 423440, 423450, 423460, 423490, 423510, 423520, 423610, 423620, 423690, 423710, 423720, 423730, 423740, 423810, 423820, 423830, 423840, 423850, 423860, 423910, 425120, 423110, 423120, 423130, 423140, 423210, 423220, 423920, 423930, 423940, 423990, 424110, 424120, 424130, 424210, 424310, 424320, 424330, 424340, 424410, 424420, 424430, 424440, 424450, 424460, 424470

                   

                  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.

                    Wholesale Sector Industry Report

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                    Professional Services Sector Industry Report

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                    Overview

                    The US professional services industry includes about 770,000 firms with combined annual revenue of more than $1 trillion. Major firms include Booz Allen Hamilton, Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC), Gensler, IBM, Jacobs Engineering Group, Omnicom, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms account for less than 20 percent of revenue.

                    SIC: 8743, 8999, 0781, 0741, 7335, 4731, 5199, 6541, 7221, 7291, 7311, 7312, 7313, 7319, 7331, 8742, 7336, 7361, 7371, 7373, 7376, 7379, 7389, 7819, 8111, 8711, 8712, 8713, 8721, 8731, 8732, 8734, 8741

                    NAICS: 541940, 541990, 541110, 541120, 541191, 541199, 541211, 541213, 541214, 541219, 541310, 541430, 541490, 541511, 541512, 541513, 541519, 541611, 541612, 541613, 541614, 541618, 541620, 541690, 541711, 541712, 541720, 541810, 541820, 541830, 541840, 541850, 541860, 541870, 541890, 541910, 541921, 541922, 541930, 541320, 541330, 541340, 541350, 541360, 541370, 541380, 541410, 541420

                     

                    Sample Questions & Answers

                    How does the firm adapt to lower demand during economic slowdowns?

                    Many corporate customers cut outside expenses or delay major projects when profits are low. The revenue of many professional firms dropped during the late 2000s recession; particularly hard-hit were advertising, engineering, and IT services firms.

                     

                    How does the firm mitigate the risk that customers will sue?

                    Because of the greater involvement of professional firms in the operations of corporate customers, firms face greater risk of blame or liability if their advice proves faulty. Customers are quicker to blame advisers, and regulators are more likely to...

                     

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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.

                      Professional Services Sector Industry Report

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                      Electric Power Transmission, Distribution & Marketing Industry Report

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                      Overview

                      The US electric power transmission and distribution (electric energy distribution) industry includes about 1,200 companies with combined annual revenue of about $450 billion. Major companies include American Electric Power, Exelon, NextEra Energy, Pacific Gas & Electric, and Southern Company. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for more than 80 percent of revenue.

                      SIC: 4911

                      NAICS: 221122, 221121

                       

                      Sample Questions & Answers

                      How do economic shifts in the company's service area impact energy demand?

                      Although some portions of electricity demand, such as for residential and commercial use, tend to increase steadily, US industrial use varies with the level of economic activity. However, in the recession of the late 2000s, even though residential...

                       

                      How are changes in regulation impacting the company?

                      In most markets, the rates electricity distributors can charge are regulated by state public utility commissions (PUCs). Rates are usually set to enable the distributor to earn an appropriate ROI, but winning rate increases to reflect higher costs...

                       

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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.

                        Electric Power Transmission, Distribution & Marketing Industry Report

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                        Water & Sewer Utilities Industry Report

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                        Overview

                        The US commercial water and sewer utilities industry includes about 5,000 companies with combined annual revenue of $9 billion. Large companies include American Water Works, Aqua America, California Water Service, and the US subsidiaries of major global players, including United Water (a subsidiary of SUEZ Environnement) and Veolia Water North America (subsidiary of Veolia Environnement). The industry is fairly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for 65 percent of industry revenue. The commercial industry is small compared to the water and sewer services operated by many regional and local governments in the US; government-owned water and sewer utility services earn about $80 billion annually.

                        SIC: 4941, 4952, 4961

                        NAICS: 221310, 221320, 221330

                         

                        Sample Questions & Answers

                        How does the company plan to fund construction and repair of its water and sewer infrastructure?

                        Deteriorating sewage collection and water distribution pipes and pumps require large periodic capital investments, but there is little federal money available to help pay for improvements. The EPA estimates that about $335 billion is needed over the...

                         

                        How does the company manage profits during periods of low water consumption?

                        The revenue of water utilities depends on the volume of water consumed, which in turn depends on weather conditions. Residential water use increases in hot, dry weather and decreases during cool, rainy periods. During dry periods, municipalities may...

                         

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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.

                          Water & Sewer Utilities Industry Report

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                          $129