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Top industrial markets
For many years end-user markets didn’t seem to change much for distributors. The automotive and aerospace markets continued to be the most popular for industrial distributors. Although those are still strong sectors for distributors, other markets are emerging. Industrial Distribution recently completed its 61st Annual Survey of Distributor operations revealing top industrial markets as identified by distributors. Here are the results in descending order of mention:
Manufacturing
Construction
Utilities
Food
Government
Automotive
Institutions (Hospitals, Schools)
Chemicals
Mining
Aerospace
Military
Oil
Top industrial markets
August 20, 2007
For many years end-user markets didn’t seem to change much for distributors. The automotive and aerospace markets continued to be the most popular for industrial distributors. Although those are still strong sectors for distributors, other markets are emerging. Industrial Distribution recently completed its 61st Annual Survey of Distributor operations revealing top industrial markets as identified by distributors. Here are the results in descending order of mention: Manufacturing
Construction
Utilities
Food
Government
Automotive
Institutions (Hospitals, Schools)
Chemicals
Mining
Aerospace
Military
Oil
Posted by Jack Keough on August 20, 2007 | Comments (1)
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