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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Toy Manufacture
11/16/2009 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... as well as gaming hardware divisions of Microsoft, Nintendo, and Sony. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies generate about 75 percent of revenue. The industry includes manufacturers of video game consoles, which ...
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Financial Planners and Investment Advisors
2/14/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... and units of diversified financial services companies such as Morgan Stanley. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for about half of revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by consumer income and wealth ...
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Hotel and Motel - Lodging
2/14/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... International, Hilton Worldwide, Starwood Hotels & Resorts, and Wyndham Worldwide. The industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies generate about 45 percent of revenue. This industry does not include casino hotels, which are covered in ...
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Human Resources Services
2/14/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Insperity (formerly Administaff), Automatic Data Processing (ADP), Ceridian, Paychex, and TriNet Group. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate 55 percent of industry revenue. Unlike other providers of outsourced human resources services, PEOs ...
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HVAC and Plumbing Contractors
2/28/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... include Dyn Specialty Contracting (a subsidiary of EMCOR Group), Rescue Rooter (owned by American Residential Services), Southland Industries, and TDIndustries. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand for services depends partly on new residential and commercial construction. Demand for ...
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Highway and Street Construction
2/28/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Bechtel Group, Fluor, Jacobs Engineering, and KBR. 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 of government ...
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Shipbuilding and Repair
2/28/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Ingalls (formerly a unit of Northrop Grumman), both of which are US military contractors. Other top companies include BAE Systems Ship Repair, Bollinger Shipyards, the inland barge division of Trinity Industries, and VT Halter Marine ...
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Household Appliance Manufacture
2/28/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... brand, among others), and the US-based operations of Electrolux. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 20 companies generate about 85 percent of revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by growth in consumer income and ...
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Warehousing and Storage
2/28/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... 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 Services ...
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Newspapers and News Organizations
2/28/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... and The New York Times. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies control almost 80 percent of the market. Many of the larger companies also own and operate TV stations. A few newspapers, ...
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Nonmetallic Mineral Mining and Quarrying
2/28/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... and subsidiaries of foreign firms such as Lehigh Hanson (Germany) and Oldcastle Materials (Ireland). The industry is fragmented, with many small firms serving local geographic markets. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by construction spending and ...
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Paper Products Manufacture
2/28/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... The industry is concentrated in specific product segments, in which the largest 50 companies generate up to 65 percent of segment revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by general commercial activity and population growth. The ...
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Banks and Credit Unions
2/28/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... America, Citibank, JPMorgan Chase, Wells Fargo, and Navy Federal Credit Union. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest firms generate 70 percent of revenue. Commercial banks account for about 80 percent of industry revenue; savings ...
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Seafood Processing and Distribution
2/28/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... units of multi-location companies) with combined annual revenue of about $12 billion. Many companies are involved in both industry segments. Major companies include American Seafoods, Bumble Bee Foods, Red Chamber, Tri Marine International, and Trident ...
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Museums, Zoos, and Parks
3/7/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... 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. Amusement ...
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Office Supply and Paper Distribution
3/7/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... 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. The ...
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Parking Facility Management
3/7/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... 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 parking facility management companies operate a single facility. The parking ...
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Deep Sea Shipping
3/7/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Crowley, and Overseas Shipholding Group. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for more than 90 percent of industry revenue. Deep sea shipping is the transport of cargo to and from foreign ...
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Professional Sports Teams and Organizations
3/7/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... 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 National Lacrosse ...
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Chiropractor Offices
3/7/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... companies dominate. The industry is highly fragmented: the top 50 companies generate less than 10 percent of revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand for chiropractic services is driven by the aging of the US population and the ...
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Dollar and Other General Merchandise Stores
3/7/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Family Dollar, and Dollar Tree. The industry is concentrated, as these three companies account for nearly 60 percent of the retail establishments. The industry includes single-price merchandisers as well as general merchandise stores. Department stores, ...
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Pulp and Paper Mills
3/7/2011 | 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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Floor Coverings
3/7/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Shaw Industries, Mohawk Industries, Beaulieu Group, and Armstrong World Industries. Large retail franchise chains include Flooring America, Lumber Liquidators, and Carpet One. The industry is concentrated at the manufacturing end, where the four largest companies ...
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Footwear Manufacture, Wholesale, and Retail
3/7/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... mainly owners of brand names that "source" their shoes from independent manufacturers outside the US. Some US manufacturers, like New Balance, make a percentage of their shoes in the US while other smaller operations manufacture ...
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Industrial Machinery Wholesalers
3/7/2011 | 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. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand depends heavily on US ...
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