Search / Sort Companies by Industry & State
- 11 Minute Video on ReferenceUSAGenerate lists of companies, by industry and/or location, and then use the 'Chart' feature to sort and display the results.
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Generate Lists of Competitors
The tools below allow users to generate their own lists of companies based on criteria such as industry, location, and size.
For those who are looking for key competitors in a major industry, regardless of location, then most databases which provide company information also include a list of key competitors within the profile. To this end, in addition to the resources below, users should also do a 'companies search' in the Standard and Poor's S&PNetAdvantage.
For those who are looking for key competitors in a major industry, regardless of location, then most databases which provide company information also include a list of key competitors within the profile. To this end, in addition to the resources below, users should also do a 'companies search' in the Standard and Poor's S&PNetAdvantage.
- ReferenceUSA This link opens in a new windowThis directory of American businesses (14 million) is compiled from: telephone directories; annual reports, SEC information; federal, state, provincial and municipal government data; Chamber of Commerce information; business magazines, trade publications, newsletters, newspapers, industry and specialty directories; and postal service information. Users may generate lists of companies based on criteria such as SIC, NAICS, yellow page heading, and geographic location. Includes smaller, private companies.
- Mergent Intellect (Includes Hoovers First Research) This link opens in a new windowThe Advanced Search allows users to generate a list of competitors based on industry, location, and size.
- Mergent Online This link opens in a new windowMergent Online covers 15,000 U.S. public companies (typically larger companies). In the Advanced Search, use the tabs to generate a list of companies based on location, financials, ratios, stock pricing, or industry (SIC or NAICS). The Sawyer Library contract is for 3 simultaneous users; please log off when finished.
- Nexis UniThe Nexis 'Company Dossier' search form (Find a Company / Create a List) allows searches by both SIC and NAICS codes, as well as the option of searching the text of the Business or Brands/Products descriptions. The Dossier search can also be found under the MENU drop down box next to the Nexis Uni logo.
- Business Insights This link opens in a new windowSelect Advanced Search > Companies to generate a list of companies based on revenue, NAICS, and/or location.
- IBISWorld Industry Research This link opens in a new window
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