First Research, Inc.First Research, a D&B company, is the leading provider of Industry Intelligence Tools that help sales and marketing teams perform faster and smarter, open doors and close more deals. First Research performs the “heavy lifting” by analyzing hundreds of sources to create insightful and easy to digest Industry Intelligence that can be consumed very quickly to better understand a prospect’s or client’s business issues. Customers include leading companies in banking, accounting, insurance, technology, telecommunications, business process outsourcing and professional services such as ADP, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch and Sprint. Used by more than 60,000 sales professionals, First Research can benefit any organization which has prospects in multiple industries. |
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Food Service Contractors
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about 90 percent of revenue. Most large food service contractors have international locations. The two largest companies, Compass Group and Sodexo, are headquartered in the UK ...
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Industrial Equipment Wholesalers
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... of manufacturers such as General Electric and NACCO Materials Handling Group. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for about 25 percent of industry revenue. Top industrial machinery distributors globally include Brammer ...
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Internet & Mail-Order Retail
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Amazon, Overstock, and Hanover Direct. The industry is concentrated: the top 50 companies account for about 70 percent of industry revenue. Over the past five years, the bulk of the industry's revenue has shifted from ...
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Museums, Zoos & Parks
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Art, and the San Diego Zoo. Most museums, zoos, and parks are nonprofit. The industry is fragmented: most institutions operate a single facility. The industry includes museums, historical sites, zoos, botanical gardens, and nature parks. ...
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Office Supply & Paper Wholesalers
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... include United Stationers, Unisource, S P Richards (a subsidiary of Genuine Parts), and Quill Corporation (a subsidiary of Staples). The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate more than 60 percent of overall revenue. ...
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Plumbing & HVAC Contractors
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... (a subsidiary of EMCOR Group), Rescue Rooter (owned by American Residential Services), and TDIndustries. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand for services depends partly on new residential and commercial construction. Demand for maintenance and repair work on existing ...
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Sales Promotion Services
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Carlson Marketing and subsidiaries of major advertising agencies such as Omnicom and WPP. The industry is fragmented: the top 50 companies account for less than 30 percent of industry revenue. Companies in the sales promotion ...
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Electrical, Plumbing & Hardware Wholesalers
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... 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 ...
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Parking Lots & Garages
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Parking, Standard Parking, and the US operations of Impark. The industry is concentrated: the top 50 companies generate about 75 percent of revenue. About 90 percent of companies operate a single facility. The parking lots ...
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Book Publishers
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Scholastic, as well as publishing units of large media companies such as HarperCollins (owned by News Corp); Random House (owned by Bertelsmann); and Simon & Schuster (owned by CBS). The industry is highly concentrated: the ...
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Bus Transportation Services
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... First Transit, and Greyhound), Coach USA, Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA), Orange County Transportation Authority, and the US operations of National Express. The urban, school, and interurban and rural bus services sectors are highly concentrated; the ...
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Carpet & Rug Manufacturing
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... The industry is concentrated: the four largest companies account for about 60 percent of revenue. Globally, the carpet and rug industry generates more than $30 billion in revenue. Europe is the leading producer of carpet, ...
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Catering Services
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... 50 companies account for less than 15 percent of industry revenue. Many food service contractors, hotels, and restaurants cater events, but those businesses are covered in separate industry profiles and are not included in the ...
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Footwear Manufacturing
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Timberland, are mainly owners of brand names that "source" their shoes from independent manufacturers outside the US. Some large US producers, like New Balance, make a substantial share of their shoes in the US; some ...
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Graphic Design Services
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... the 50 largest companies account for less than 15 percent of revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Regional economic activity drives demand, because most graphic design firms are small and work locally. The profitability of individual companies depends ...
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Hair Care Services
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Companies, Regis Corporation, and Sport Clips. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 15 percent of revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is partly driven by demographics and partly by population growth. The ...
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Highway, Street & Bridge Construction Contractors
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... as Bechtel Group, Fluor, Jacobs Engineering, and URS Corporation. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for about 15 percent of industry revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is largely driven by the availability ...
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Life Insurance Carriers
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... as well as the life insurance operations of Aetna and The Hartford. Insurance carriers and providers of title insurance and health insurance are covered in separate industry profiles. Insurance agents and brokers are also covered ...
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Paper & Paper Products Manufacturing
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Paper. The industry is concentrated within specific product segments: the top 50 makers of corrugated boxes account for 75 percent of segment revenue; the top 50 paperboard mills account for almost all segment revenue. Globally, ...
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Professional Sports Teams & Organizations
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... National Football League (NFL), the National Basketball Association (NBA), Major League Baseball (MLB), and the National Hockey League (NHL). Other leagues include the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA), Major League Soccer (MLS), and the American ...
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Pulp & Paper Mills
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... of integrated manufacturers International Paper, Georgia-Pacific, and Weyerhaeuser. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 20 companies account for 75 percent of revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand depends on both consumer and business use of paper ...
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Ski Facilities
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Company and Vail Resorts. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest firms generate about 80 percent of revenue. Ski facilities that provide overnight accommodations are not included in the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Good snow ...
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Warehousing & Storage
3/26/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... US logistics business, and GENCO. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 40 percent of revenue. Many warehousing and storage companies also provide logistics services, which are covered in the Freight Shipping ...
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Computer Manufacturing
3/26/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... concentrated: the top 50 companies generate about 90 percent of revenue. Globally, computer manufacturing generates about $300 billion in annual revenue, according to Computer Industry Almanac. Manufacturing is concentrated in the Asia/Pacific region, home to ...
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Computer Networking Equipment Manufacturing
3/26/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Networks. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 90 percent of revenue. The global computer networking equipment industry generates more than $100 billion in revenue a year. Major global companies include ...
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