Management Information

One of the most important issues identified by any association membership, including ABMA, is the gathering of statistical data. The ABMA management information and surveys are briefly described below:

  • Data Collection Survey - This easy-to-complete triennial survey contains fundamental business information on a variety of topics necessary to efficient day-to-day operation of a business. Moreover, it allows company comparison against the industry's norm. Topics covered include: health insurance, safety & human resource, freight, order entry & activity, computer integration, quality assurance programs, basic financial issues, and sales trends. The first edition was issued to all members; future editions are sent to participating member companies only.

    2006 Results
    2009 Results
    2012 Results
    2015 Results
    2018 Results
  • Economic Indicators - Collection of eleven key economic indicators with prior history up to one year (posted monthly) to assist in high level planning. Listed by publish date DDMMYY.
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  • Industrial & Maintenance Monthly Sales Index - Monthly sales information on power and non-power brushes is presented in tabular and graphical form for Division participants and Associate Members. Click here for a reporting form that can be mailed, faxed or e-mailed for receipt not later than the 20th of the following month.

  • Industy Market Data - Annual market size data, along with import and export totals.
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    2019
  • Survey of Business Ratios - A triennial survey utilizing operating percentages, financial ratios, and per employee data. It is designed to provide a basis for companies to evaluate their own performance in comparison to the industry. The survey form is structured to capture data directly from the appropriate line in a company's annual tax report. It includes a tabular industry summary and is issued only to participating companies.

    2005 Results
    2008 Results
    2011 Results
    2014 Results
    2017 Results
    2020 Results
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