Industry Sector Overview 2011
September/October
Increasing Corporate Profits to Stormy Skies Over Washington Send Mixed Signals
By Monitor Staff
Teal Group’s Business Jet Overview
Unprecedented Bifurcation, Signs of Life
By Richard Aboulafia
After suffering from apocalyptic numbers in 2008 and 2009, the business jet market spent 2010 and 2011 (so far) convalescing, but with few signs of a complete recovery. Key economic health indicators are sending mixed messages, and the fundamental market trend signs remain depressed. However, there are hopeful prospects for a deliveries recovery in 2012.
A Call to Action
NBAA Responds to White House ‘Turbulent’ Tax Talks
By Lisa M. Goetz
National Business Aviation Association president and CEO Ed Bolen has navigated the organization through industry highs and lows since he assumed the post in 2004. Today, facing a slow and unsteady economic recovery and proposed Washington policies that could harm the industry, Bolen has mobilized the NBAA’s membership to educate politicians, the media and the general public about the contributions of business aviation to the United States.
At Long Last, Tangible Signs of a Recovery ‘Round the Bend’
By Monitor Staff
Hammer Down: New Opportunities Surface as Trucking Industry ‘Kicks Into Gear’
By Lisa A. Miller
The trucking industry appears to be “kicking into gear.” As such, the Monitor sought out Jon Eide, national sales manager for the Commercial Vehicle Group at Wells Fargo Equipment Finance to share his perspective. From where he sits, Eide sees many new opportunities on the horizon.
A ‘Double Dip’ on the Horizon?
‘Not Likely’ Says NTEA Economist
By Steve Latin-Kasper
While the media and jittery investors may be seeing another recession on the horizon, NTEA economist Steve Latin-Kasper doesn’t see it as likely. A turbulent European economy and the unbecoming proceedings surrounding the debt ceiling debate notwithstanding, Latin-Kasper thinks it’s hard to have a recession when business, consumer and government expenditures are expected to increase in 2012.
Lift Truck Shipments Improve Y/Y, But Market Still ‘Fragile’
By Monitor Staff
No Break in Sight as Infrastructure Investment is ‘Threatened Like Never Before’
By Monitor Staff
Federal Infrastructure Investments
In Today’s Climate, Uncertainty Is the Name of the Game
By Christian A. Klein
Equipment markets can’t seem to get a break. After losing 37% of its workforce during the economic downturn, the construction equipment industry has suffered through a jobless recovery plagued by uncertainty surrounding long-term federal infrastructure investments. Given the outsized role the federal government plays in driving equipment purchases to build infrastructure projects, this uncertainty has constrained growth.
Navigating Today’s Equipment Marketplace
What Sellers Need to Know in Order to Succeed
By Paul Hendrix
When it comes to reselling equipment, no matter how much research you do or how prepared you are, ultimately it’s the marketplace that determines the outcome of the sale. Understanding the marketplace, effective marketing strategies and the flexibility of your business all contribute to the success of liquidating equipment … both today and in years to come.
In a Service-Based Economy, the IT Engine Keeps Humming
By Monitor Staff
IT Leasing & Financing Outlook
Steady Growth But Challenging Technology Futures
By Joseph Pucciarelli
The IT leasing and financing marketplace remains one of the more vibrant sectors with reasonable growth prospects through 2015. Even with the moderate economic growth forecast, IDC expects companies will continue to invest in technology that improves efficiency and helps them expand their reach into new markets — sustaining IT spending demand — and IT leasing and financing requirements.
Machine Tool Orders Spike in 2011, More Good News to Follow With Year-End ‘Bump’
By Monitor Staff
Even in a Downturn, De Lage Landen ‘Stays the Course’ With Long-Term Strategy
A Conversation With William Stephenson, Chairman, De Lage Landen Global Vendor Finance
By Monitor Staff
In January of this year, Monitor readers found out that William Stephenson was appointed to lead De Lage Landen’s Global Vendor Finance (GVF) group. Recently, the company released impressive results for the first half of this year. We reached out to Stephenson, a 25-year veteran of the company, to learn more about his group’s performance and its approach to the market.
Proposed Lease Accounting Rules Will Change Our Business
Focus on Construction/Mats Handling/Ag Equipment
By Bill Bosco
This is the fifth of a six-part series on how the proposed lease accounting rules will impact six major market segments in the leasing industry. This segment will focus on construction/materials handling/agriculture equipment. The municipal, IT/office equipment, vehicles and large-ticket market segments were covered previously, although readers from those segments should read on as new information regarding recent FASB/IASB decisions has been included.
Involuntary Bankruptcy Proceedings
Maybe a Creditor Should Give It a Second Thought (Part II)
By Andrew K. Alper
The filing of an involuntary bankruptcy petition by a creditor can be a very useful tool for a creditor to collect money from its recalcitrant debtor. But given some new cases, maybe a creditor should give the filing of an involuntary bankruptcy proceeding a second thought.
