For resource guides specific to other industries, see
Industry Information Resources which covers over 400 individual industries.
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook
National
Wood Pallet & Container Association
Fact Sheets
http://www.nwpca.com
Cover emerging trends and other subjects of interest to pallet user and pallet providers.
They are presented in a brief and concise style and are designed to provide answers to
the most frequently asked questions about the subject. Members only--contact association
for more information.
National Wood Pallet & Container Association
Marketing and Technical Reports
http://www.nwpca.com
Various surveys covering pallet market and usage. Members only--contact association for
more information.
Hardwood Publishing
Hardwood Industry Annual Forecast
http://www.hardwoodreview.com/
Annual publication includes detailed forecasts of business conditions for sawmills and
all major hardwood market sectors, including the kitchen cabinet industry, distribution
yards, flooring, furniture, low-grade markets (railroad ties, pallets, and industrial
and specialty products), moulding and millwork, wood components, and international markets.
Contact publisher for more information.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Woodworking Occupations
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information.
Industry Market Research Statistics
http://www.bizminer
Industry statistics include market volume, number of firms, annual sales and sales trends, sales per employee,
staffing and employment trends, business startup activity and failure rates, and other business information and
statistics on a national, state, and metro area level.
Industry Research Studies and Reports
For more research and analysis available from Moody's,
Standard & Poor's, Dun & Bradstreet, and other sources which cover a wide variety of industries, see
Industry Overview, Issues, Trends, and Outlook.
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Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios
National
Wood Pallet & Container Association
Financial Ratio Survey
http://www.nwpca.com
Key financial comparisons include gross margin, return on sales, assets and equity, inventory
turnover, sales per employee and numerous profitable ratios for business types, classes
and regions. Members only--contact association for more information.
Industry Financial Analysis
http://www.bizminer.com
Five-year comparative financial analysis includes income statements, balance sheets, and key financial ratios.
Income statement includes expense detail in dollars and as a percentage of sales. Available in all firms,
small business, sole proprietor, and business start up versions.
Industry Financial Analysis Reports
For more analysis and ratios available from Fintel Metrics,
RMA Annual Statement Studies, and other sources covering a wide range of industries, see
Industry Financial Information and Financial Ratios.
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Compensation and Salary Surveys
National
Wood Pallet & Container Association
Wage & Benefit Survey
http://www.nwpca.com
Members only--contact association for more information.
Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor
Occupational Outlook Handbook - Woodworking Occupations
http://www.bls.gov/oco/
Information provided includes a description of the nature of the work, working conditions,
employment, occupations, training and advancement, earnings and benefits, employment outlook,
and sources for additional information.
Compensation and Salary Survey Data
For compensation and salary survey data available from
Economic Research Institute, Salary.com, and other sources covering a wide variety of industries, see
Compensation and Salary Surveys.
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Business Valuation Resources
M&A Transaction Data and Valuation Multiples
For M&A transaction data and valuation multiples available
from BIZCOMPS®, Pratt's Stats®, Done Deals, and other sources for a wide range of industries, see
Business Valuation Multiples and Merger
& Acquisition Transaction Data.
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