3M (MMM) Industry Analysis

Industry Analysis 56 KO Mww 3M is classified as a diversified industrial conglomerate. The company's portfolio of vastly differentiated products and services means it operates in multiple industries against a large number of smaller competitors. However, if viewed as a conglomerate only, its closest competitors (for valuation purposes) are General Electric (GE) and Johnson and Johnson (JNI). Key Players in Business Segments Consumer and Office Pitney Bowes F Inc. (PBI) Société Bic (EPA:BB) Pitney Bowes is a hardware manufacturer, which also provides packaging and delivery services. Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, the company has a worldwide workforce of 28,000. Last year, the company posted revenues of $4.9 billion, down 4.3% from 2011 sales of $5.1 billion. Its sales have fallen at a compound annual growth rate of 4.77% over 2008-2012. Société Bic was founded in 1945 by Baron Marcel Bich, and has achieved recognition over the years for its lighters, magnets, ballpoint pens, shaving razors and printed paper products. The company recorded sales of $2.1 billion in 2012, having grown at a compound annual growth rate of 6% over the five years through 2012. Based out of Calhoun, Georgia, Mohawk manufactures floor covering products in North America and Europe. The company's portfolio consists of soft and hard flooring products (including ceramic tiles, natural stone and hardwood flooring), and lamination. The company employs 32,500 workers through its operations in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Europe, India, Malaysia, Mexico, Russia and the US. MOHAWK Mohawk Industries (MHK) Its sales in 2012 totaled $5.8 billion, having fallen at a compound annual rate of 3.5% since 2008. MASCO Masco Corp. (MAS) Masco Corporation provides home improvement products, and materials and insulation used in home construction. It has 60 manufacturing facilities in the US, and 20 in other countries. In 2012, the company reported worldwide sales of $7.7 billion, which had fallen at a compound annual rate of 4.11% from $9.5 billion in 2008. BIDNESS etc. SOURCES: Company Data, SEC filings, Bloomberg Professional Services Bidness Etc(TM) and related marks are owned by Bidness Etc. Any other trademarks appearing on this website are the property of their respective owners, and are not used to indicate the origin of goods or services offered or provided by Bidness Etc herein or to suggest approval for or affiliation with Bidness Etc. DISCLAIMER: