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Conveyor systems market to post steady CAGR of 3%-4% until 2020
Demand for solutions in food and beverage applications among growth drivers.

MHI industry survey: Keynote highlights supply chain impact of rising consumer expectations
The results of the 2015 MHI Annual Industry Report were released at Wednesday’s ProMat keynote, with some of the biggest findings from the report’s survey being pricing pressure combined with ever growing customer expectations for a faster, better experience.

2014’s strong economic performance expected to continue in 2015
The second half of 2014 saw strong performance among MHI member companies, with momentum projected to continue through 2015, according to an economic sentiment survey prepared by ProMat sponsor MHI.

MHI to preview 2015 Annual Industry Report during ProMat 2015 keynote
MHI will preview its 2015 Annual Industry Report-Supply Chain Innovation: Making the Impossible Possible during the March 25 Keynote at ProMat 2015.

Retail sales are modest in February, according to Department of Commerce and NRF
Commerce reported that February retail sales at $437.0 billion were down 0.6 percent compared to January and up 1.7 percent compared to January 2014, and the NRF said that February retail sales, which exclude automobiles, gas stations, and restaurants, dipped 0.2 percent seasonally-adjusted month-to-month compared to January and increased 3 percent annually on an unadjusted basis.

Control System Integrators Association grows in step with U.S. economy
Membership and revenue gains for CSIA on the rise since 2009.

ELFF: Confidence highest in three years
Equipment Leasing and Finance Foundation's monthly confidence index at 66.3 in February, up from 66.1 in January.

MAPI: Lower oil prices spur consumer spending, U.S. economy ‘maintaining its momentum’
Manufacturing production expected to increase 3.7% in 2015 and 3.6% in 2016; projections for GDP growth of 3.0% in 2015 and 2.7% in 2016.

Combilift announces $50 million investment in new manufacturing facility
New site will more than double the company’s present manufacturing facilities.

MAPI: Is Cuba open for business?
Economic potential, challenges lie ahead for U.S. neighbor.

January manufacturing data falls mildly but still growing, reports ISM
While sequential growth did not materialize to begin the year, manufacturing activity still remained in growth mode over all in January, according to the January edition of the Manufacturing Report on Business from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).

Manufacturing Day 2014 smashes all participation goals
Nearly 400,000 individuals involved in activities over the course of more than a month.

Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing orders grew 8.1% in 2014
MHEM forecasts 9% growth for 2015 and 7% growth in 2016.

United States sixth most optimistic economy as new year begins
Global uncertainty threatens resurgent business confidence, growth prospects.

ELFA announces Top 10 Equipment Acquisition Trends for 2015
Equipment Leasing and Finance Association suggests favorable conditions will drive replacement and expansion spending.


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