Economy

ELFA forecasts generally positive economy and solid capital investment with building headwinds and moderated growth by year end.

ELFA president noted demand, abundant funding in the credit markets and quality portfolios as contributors to a healthy equipment finance sector in 2018.

Reported by key executives from the $1 trillion equipment finance sector, confidence in the equipment finance market eased to 53.4 from the December index of 55.5.

November 2018 booked orders decreased 14.7% when compared to November 2017 orders.

The United States industrial real estate sector has been thriving in recent years, but report suggests 2019 could be a year in which the sector presses the pause button.

In a healthy but fiercely competitive landscape, technology continues to play a pivotal role in the ongoing digital transformation of supply chains big and small.

November’s 1,005,001 shipments represented a 1.8% annual gain, with 2018 shipments through November, at 11,288,944, are up 6.1% annually. Panjiva said this tally also includes containerized shipments, which saw a 3.7% annual increase.

Automotive (52%) and non-automotive (48%) segments are closer than ever in the history of RIA’s reports dating back to 1984.

With 1,144,033 shipments, October was up 11.9% annually, which Panjiva said marks the fastest rate of growth for monthly shipments going back to March 2014.

The PMI fell 2.1% to 57.7, showing growth for the 26th consecutive month and the overall economy now having grown for 114 consecutive months.

A focus on product design, recovery processes, renewable and recycled materials to drive innovations that enhance performance and efficiency.

Global sales value up 21% year over year. United States robot installations increased to 33,192 units in 2017, 6% more than in 2016.

The good economic times may not last forever

August shipments were down 1.4% compared to July and up 1.4% annually. All months in 2018 have seen growth, with the exception of a 0.2% decline in March. Through August, shipments are up 5.2% year-to-date.

Orders of unit handling equipment up 159.7% since May.