March 2006
Internet Prospector

CORPORATIONS/FOUNDATIONS

We're taking a look this month at some companies and industries you've probably never heard of. However, what they lack in name recognition and glamour, they make up in huge sales figures. Even though revenues may be up, many face challenges from both suppliers and customers, so margins may be slim for some of these companies. You'll need to do your homework. This month's theme is mainly a reminder to look at the many companies quietly providing basic goods and services. They may be operating behind the scenes in your own community.

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PURCHASING.COM -- TOP 100 CHEMICAL DISTRIBUTORS

This is an international list of the top distributors of products unfamiliar to most of us: surfactants, amines, esters, aldehydes, ketones, poyglycols and many more. We may not want to think about it, but these products end up in things we all use: paints, cosmetics, detergents, adhesives, tires, textiles, paper and even food. This list is a little dated, but watch for a new one in May.

http://www.purchasing.com/article/CA527335.html


AFTERMARKET BUSINESS – 2006 TOP 100

The Top 100 names in the automotive aftermarket are actually in two lists: the Top 50 Auto Chains and the Top 50 Service Dealers. So many prominent distributors were acquired by the largest auto chains in the past year, it was difficult to find 50 distributors with retail stores to include in this report. However, you’ll probably have no trouble finding some of these chain stores and service dealers in your neighborhood. They are ranked on the number of company-owned stores, rather than by sales.

http://www.aftermarketbusiness.com/aftermarketbusiness/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=280769


INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION – THE BIG 50

Many industrial distributors have been challenged with surging steel prices and shortages, as well as the loss of a strong manufacturing base in the U.S. Even so, these companies had to sell in the North American marketplace and make at least $50 million in annual sales to make this list. The 2006 list will be out in June.

http://www.manufacturing.net/ind/article/CA603698.html


ELECTRICAL WHOLESALING - TOP 200

The free list of top electrical wholesalers includes just the company name and headquarters (no addresses) in a plain Excel format. You'll need to purchase the complete listing to get the company revenues, number of employees and locations.

http://ewweb.com/top200/


MODERN MATERIALS HANDLING – TOP 20 LIFT TRUCK SUPPLIERS

These are the largest lift truck suppliers in the world -- some posting revenue gains in excess of $600 million. You'll need to register (free) for complete site access and to see the list. The next update will come in August.

http://www.mmh.com/article/CA632152.html


SUPERMARKET NEWS

Total U.S. sales in grocery stores are $775 billion, according to U.S. Department of Commerce figures and industry estimates. Supermarket News provides a list of the 2005 Power 50 (CEOs and presidents), thumbnail sketches of the Top 75 Food Retailers in the U.S., and the Top 25 Worldwide Food Retailers.

http://www.supermarketnews.com/


THE JOYCE FOUNDATION

The Joyce Foundation's program areas are education, employment, environment, gun violence, money and politics, and culture. The focus is on initiatives that promise to have an impact on the Great Lakes region, specifically the states of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio and Wisconsin. Grants for environmental programs are available to organizations in Canada.

Deadlines for proposals in 2006 are April 14, August 15 and December 11.

http://www.joycefdn.org/seekingagrant/content/seeking-main.html


CHICAGO CAMPAIGN TO EXPAND COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

"The most important building in the community shouldn't close at 3:00 p.m." Corporate and foundation sponsors of this project agree. You are invited to access their Web sites from the home page of the Chicago Campaign to Expand Community Schools. Those who want to lend (or seek) support for community schools will need to take the time to explore the many resources on this site.

http://www.chicagocommunityschools.org/news.php


Beverly Goodwin
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