The National Association of Wholesaler-Distributors (NAW) released its 2009 Wholesale Distribution Economic Reports for each of the 19 major industry sectors, and are available for immediate download as PDF files. (www.naw.org/wder09)

Written by Dr. Adam J. Fein, the president of Pembroke Consulting, contains detailed 2008 economic statistics on the $4.5 trillion wholesale distribution industry, including revenue and employment growth trends, the number and size distribution of companies, gross margins, wages, and many other operating statistics.

These reports are invaluable reference tools for anyone selling to, investing in, or managing a wholesale distribution company. Wholesale distribution executives can use the data to evaluate their market position. Manufacturers can use them to benchmark their distribution channel economics, and technology firms can use these reports to develop better sales and marketing plans.