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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Information Technology Services
2/6/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... the technology consulting arms of IBM and Hewlett-Packard. The computer facilities management segment of the industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 80 percent of revenue. The rest of the industry is ...
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Wood Flooring Manufacturing
1/30/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Industries, and Wood Flooring International (WFI). COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand for wood flooring is closely tied to residential real estate construction, both new and remodeling. The industry is highly competitive because the product is largely a ...
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Legal Services
10/3/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Jones Day, Latham & Watkins, and Sidley Austin. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms generate less than 15 percent of revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand depends on the volume of commercial and civil ...
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Banks & Credit Unions
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... of 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; ...
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Commercial Printing
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... is fragmented: the largest 50 companies account for about 30 percent of revenue. The commercial printing industry includes printing on apparel and textile products, paper, metal, glass, and plastics; it also includes support services such ...
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Deep Sea Freight Transportation
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... APL, 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 ...
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Dollar & Other General Merchandise Stores
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... General, 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 ...
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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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Snack Foods Manufacturing
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... and ConAgra Foods. The industry is highly concentrated: the top 50 companies account for 90 percent of industry revenue. The global snack foods manufacturing industry generates revenue of about $280 billion, according to Global Industry ...
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Used Merchandise Stores
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... and Winmark. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for about 25 percent of industry sales. The industry includes resale shops, consignment shops, thrift shops, and antique stores. Excluded are stores that ...
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Weight Reduction Services
4/2/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... eDiets. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies account for 80 percent of industry revenue. The industry doesn't include companies that provide medical or surgical weight reduction or companies that operate physical fitness ...
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Steel Distribution
3/21/2011 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Steel. The industry is concentrated: the 50 largest companies generate about 50 percent of revenue. The industry includes metals service centers and companies that distribute metals other than steel, but not companies that distribute precious ...
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Legal Services
4/16/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... McKenzie, Jones Day, Latham & Watkins, and Sidley Austin. The industry is highly fragmented: the 50 largest firms generate about 15 percent of revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand depends on the volume of commercial and civil ...
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Armored Military Vehicle Manufacturing
4/9/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... conflict. Major companies include Textron, General Dynamics, Oshkosh Corporation, AM General, and certain US operations of UK-based BAE Systems. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven by the US military budget, which typically changes with perceived threats ...
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Art Dealers & Galleries
4/9/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... the top 50 companies generate about 40 percent of industry revenue. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Consumer spending and home decorating trends drive demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on effective merchandising and marketing. Large companies have ...
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Battery Manufacturing
4/9/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Gamble (Duracell), and Spectrum Brands (Rayovac); Enersys, Exide Technologies, and the battery division of Johnson Controls are among the leaders in the automotive and industrial sector. The industry is highly concentrated: the largest eight companies ...
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Credit Reporting & Collections Services
4/9/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... and NCO Group; major reporting agencies include Equifax, Dun & Bradstreet, TransUnion, and UK-based Experian. The collections segment of the industry is fragmented: the 50 largest companies account for less than 50 percent of revenue. ...
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Glass & Glass Product Manufacturing
4/9/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Corning. The industry is highly concentrated: the 50 largest companies hold more than 80 percent of the market. The global glass industry generates about $75 billion in annual revenue. Top exporters include China, France, Germany, ...
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Oil & Gas Exploration & Production
4/9/2012 | published by: First Research, Inc.
... Corporation, Devon Energy, and Marathon Oil, along with the exploration and production divisions of integrated companies such as Exxon Mobil, Chevron, and ConocoPhillips. The largest oil producing countries are Russia, Saudi Arabia, and the US. ...
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