AARON REED, CFA
Research Analyst
Aaron has a significant network of industry contacts throughout the automotive industry through his personal experience in vehicle restoration and national racing events. His personal ties have proven invaluable in covering the Industrial Manufacturing and Retail Auto Parts sectors and developing on-the-ground contacts (e.g., parts, mechanics, and sales representatives).
Aaron earned a Bachelor of Arts in Finance and Sales Management degree from the University of Akron.
INDUSTRIES
INDUSTRIAL DISTRIBUTION & MANUFACTURING
Companies Covered
Applied Industrial Technologies, Inc. – AIT
Fastenal Company – FAST
FreightCar America, Inc. – RAIL
W.W. Grainger, Inc. – GWW
Snap-On Incorporated – SNA
Tennant Company – TNC
ENGINEERING & CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTORS
Companies Covered
Comfort Systems USA, Inc. – FIX
EMCOR Group, Inc. – EME
BUILDING PRODUCTS
Companies Covered
Carrier Global Corp. – CARR
Lennox International Inc. – LII
Trane Technologies plc – TT
RESIDENTIAL & LIGHT COMMERCIAL HVAC DISTRIBUTORS
Companies Covered
Watsco, Inc. – WSO
RETAIL AUTO PARTS
Companies Covered
Advance Auto Parts, Inc. – AAP
AutoZone, Inc. – AZO
Genuine Parts Company – GPC
O’Reilly Automotive, Inc. – ORLY