First Research, Inc.

First Research, a subsidiary of D&B (Dun & Bradstreet), stands as the foremost provider of cutting-edge Industry Intelligence Tools, effectively empowering sales and marketing teams to achieve greater speed and precision, thereby unlocking opportunities and sealing deals with heightened efficiency. In essence, First Research takes on the role of information analysis, meticulously sifting through a plethora of sources to craft insightful and easily digestible Industry Intelligence. This resource can be swiftly assimilated, enabling a profound understanding of prospects' or clients' business challenges.

Foremost among First Research's clientele are industry leaders in sectors including banking, accounting, insurance, technology, telecommunications, business process outsourcing, and professional services. Notable customers encompass prominent entities such as ADP, Bank of America, Merrill Lynch, and Sprint.

The effectiveness of First Research's offerings is evidenced by its widespread adoption, boasting a user base of over 60,000 sales professionals. The benefits of First Research's tools extend to any organization that engages with prospects spanning diverse industries.

In the intricate realm of business, First Research's Industry Intelligence Tools emerge as a strategic catalyst, facilitating quicker comprehension of market nuances, sharper decision-making, and expedited collaboration between sales and marketing teams. By fostering these outcomes, First Research enhances the competitive edge of enterprises across varied sectors.
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616 Reports from First Research, Inc.

   
  • Turbine Manufacturing

    Turbine Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture turbines (steam, hydraulic, gas, and wind) and complete turbine generator set units. Major manufacturers include divisions of Caterpillar and GE (both of the US), as well as Hitachi (Japan), Si ... Read More

  • Specialty Eateries

    Specialty Eateries Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry operate limited service restaurants that serve specialty snack items or nonalcoholic beverages for consumption on or near the premises. Major companies include Einstein Bros Bagels, GoToFoods (owner of Auntie ... Read More

  • Wood Flooring Manufacturing

    Wood Flooring Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry make wood flooring products. Major companies include Armstrong Flooring, Floor Covering International, Mohawk Industries, and Shaw Industries (all based in the US), along with Anxin Floors (Shanghai) ... Read More

  • Deep Sea Freight Transportation

    Deep Sea Freight Transportation Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide deep sea transportation of cargo to or from foreign ports. Major companies include CMA CGM (France), COSCO (China), Crowley (US), Evergreen (Taiwan), Hapag-Lloyd (Germany), Mærsk (D ... Read More

  • Electronic Test & Measurement Instruments Manufacturing

    Electronic Test & Measurement Instruments Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture equipment used to test electrical properties and signals. Major companies include Agilent, Danaher, Keysight Technologies, and KLA-Tencor (all based in the US) ... Read More

  • Furniture Stores

    Furniture Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell household, outdoor, and office furniture; as well as furniture sold in combination with home appliances or home furnishings. Major companies include Ashley HomeStore, Crate & Barrel, Raymour & Flan ... Read More

  • Medical & Diagnostic Laboratories

    Medical & Diagnostic Laboratories Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide analysis and diagnostic services by examining body fluids and producing images of the body for medical professionals and patients. Major companies include Alliance HealthCare Services, ... Read More

  • Metal Valve & Pipe Fitting Manufacturing

    Metal Valve & Pipe Fitting Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture metal industrial and fluid power valves; hose and pipe fittings; plumbing fixtures and trim. Major companies include units of integrated process control companies such as Cur ... Read More

  • Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing

    Medical Equipment & Supplies Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture medical equipment and supplies, including surgical and medical instruments, dental equipment, ophthalmic goods, and surgical appliances. Major companies include Baxter Inte ... Read More

  • Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing

    Nonmetallic Mineral Product Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture clay products and refractories, glass and glass products, cement and concrete products, lime and gypsum products, and abrasives and other nonmetallic mineral products. Major ... Read More

  • Poultry & Egg Production

    Poultry & Egg Production Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry breed, hatch, and raise poultry for meat or egg production. Major companies include Foster Farms, Perdue Farms, and Tyson Foods (all based in the US) as well as Bachoco (Mexico). BRF and JBS (both based ... Read More

  • Outpatient Surgical Centers

    Outpatient Surgical Centers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry provide surgical and emergency care services for ambulatory patients in standalone facilities that are outfitted with operating and recovery rooms; they do not offer overnight or long-term hospital c ... Read More

  • Social Assistance

    Social Assistance Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Organizations in this industry provide services such as food banks, temporary shelters, emergency relief, rehabilitation, adoption, and child care. Major institutions include Feeding America, Food for the Poor, and Habitat for Humanity ... Read More

  • Sporting Goods Manufacturing

    Sporting Goods Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry manufacture sporting and athletic goods, including sports and fitness equipment. Major companies include Acushnet Holdings, BRG Sports, Callaway Golf, iFIT Health & Fitness, and Russell Athletic ... Read More

  • Agriculture & Forestry Sector

    Agriculture & Forestry Sector Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sector grow crops, raise or fatten animals for animal products, and grow and harvest timber. Major crop production companies include AMAGGI, Chiquita, Dole Food Company, Fresh Del Monte Produce, Su ... Read More

  • Coastal & Great Lakes Freight Transportation

    Coastal & Great Lakes Freight Transportation Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry transport cargo in US coastal waters, on the Great Lakes System, or between ports of the US mainland, Puerto Rico, and US island possessions. Major companies include American Steamsh ... Read More

  • Computer Software

    Computer Software Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry design and publish computer software. Major companies in the US include Activision Blizzard, Adobe, IBM, Microsoft, NortonLifeLock, Oracle, and Salesforce; as well as Dassault Systèmes (France), Sage Gr ... Read More

  • Security System Services

    Security System Services Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in the security systems services industry sell, install, and monitor commercial and residential electronic security alarm systems. Major companies include US-based ADT and Johnson Controls, along with G4S (UK), Secom (J ... Read More

  • Aluminum Production

    Aluminum Production Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry process and manufacture alumina, aluminum, and aluminum products. Major companies include Alcoa (US), Chalco (China), Hindalco Industries (India), Norsk Hydro (Norway), Rio Tinto (UK), and RUSAL (Russia). CO ... Read More

  • Coffee Shops

    Coffee Shops Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell coffee drinks and other food and beverages for consumption on the premises or for takeout. Major companies include Peet’s Coffee, Starbucks, and The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (all based in the US), as w ... Read More

  • Farm & Garden Equipment Wholesalers

    Farm & Garden Equipment Wholesalers Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry distribute farm equipment, lawn and garden equipment, and related parts. No major companies dominate the industry. COMPETITIVE LANDSCAPE Demand is driven primarily by the health of the farmin ... Read More

  • Home Furniture & Housewares Stores

    Home Furniture & Housewares Stores Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry sell new furniture, home furnishings, and floor coverings. Major companies include Bed Bath & Beyond, Havertys, La-Z-Boy, Pier 1 Imports, Rooms to Go, and Williams-Sonoma (all based in the ... Read More

  • Meat Product Manufacturing

    Meat Product Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry slaughter animals and prepare meat products. Major companies include Hormel Foods and Tyson Foods (both located in the US); as well as BRF and JBS SA (both based in Brazil); CPF (Thailand); Danish Cro ... Read More

  • Manufactured Home Manufacturing

    Manufactured Home Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry produce manufactured homes, also known as mobile homes, and nonresidential mobile buildings. Major companies include Cavco, Clayton Homes, and Skyline Champion Corporation (all based in the US), ... Read More

  • Musical Instrument Manufacturing

    Musical Instrument Manufacturing Brief Excerpt from Industry Overview Chapter: Companies in this industry are primarily engaged in the manufacture of musical instruments. Major companies include Fender, Gibson Brands, and Steinway (all based in the US), as well as Pearl River Piano (China), and Rola ... Read More

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