Machine Tool/Manufacturing Industry Insight (Spring 2019)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that relate to or affect the machine tool/manufacturing industry as a whole, including President Trump’s intentions with regard to the tariffs placed on China, key trends to watch for in 2019, Boeing’s production of its 737 Max jetliners, and the state of consumer confidence in the U.S. It also includes a brief commentary on the outlook for the manufacturing industry.
Trucking Industry Insight (Spring 2019)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that affect the trucking industry as a whole, including the reality of hydrogen-powered semis, the ongoing struggle to recruit new long-haul truckers, the 2019 outlook for the trucking industry, the results of recent Class 8 truck sales, and concerns regarding potential tariffs on imported truck and automobile parts. It also includes a brief summary of trends in used equipment values.
Construction Industry Insight (Spring 2019)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that affect the construction industry as a whole, including expectations for continued growth, ongoing challenges to acquiring talent, funding for the southern border wall that could come from unawarded military projects, the move toward robotic construction, and the recent drop in housing starts. It also includes a brief summary of trends in used equipment values.
Trucking Industry Insight (Winter 2019)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that affect the trucking industry as a whole, including the industry outlook for 2020, why veterans make good drivers, the decline in used truck prices and sales, the planned layoff by Cummins, Inc., the introduction of the congressional ‘Women in Trucking’ bill, and the Celedon filing for bankruptcy. It also includes a brief summary of trends in used equipment values.
Construction Industry Insight (Winter 2019)
This insight focuses on a number of topics that affect the construction industry as a whole, including the positive momentum of the industry, efforts by President Trump to restore funding for state highway projects, concerns regarding the diminished supply of construction workers, the construction of Apple’s new manufacturing facility in Austin, and the move toward wearable technology devices to improve safety and health within the industry. It also includes a brief summary of trends in used equipment values.