Equipment Sector

Top Five Woodworking Equip Lenders Account for 67.9% of January Total

The top 20 lenders in the segment, in the aggregate, filed financing statements covering a total of 78 woodworking equipment related filings during the month of January 2018. read more

ACT Research: HD & MD Orders in February Third Strongest Since 2006

February’s volume makes it the third strongest order month since the EPA 2007 prebuy-fueled March 2006 order volume and the fifth best order month of the millennium. read more

2017 Business Jet Deliveries Up Y/Y on New Models

The General Aviation Manufacturers Association reported business jet aircraft deliveries grew slightly, rising from 667 to 676 units. GAMA noted several new aircraft models drove the growth. read more

Fly Leasing to Acquire Major Aircraft Portfolio

Fly Leasing will acquire 54 Airbus narrow-body aircraft and seven engines on lease to AirAsia. In addition, Fly will acquire an option to purchase an additional 20 Airbus A320neos which begin delivery from the manufacturer in 2019. read more

Rouse: Early Indications Show Continuation of Positive Trends

According to the latest equipment report from Rouse Services, the preliminary indications for 2018 are showing a continuation of the positive trends observed throughout most of 2017. read more

Wells Fargo EF: Construction Industry Optimism Highest in 20 Years

According to a nationwide survey of industry contractors and equipment distributors released by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, the Optimism Quotient for 2018 is the highest in 20 years. read more

FreightCar America Acquires Navistar Railcar Assets in Cherokee, AL

FreightCar America entered into an asset purchase agreement with Navistar to acquire substantially all of Navistar’s operating assets associated with its railcar operations at the Shoals facility in Cherokee, AL. read more

ACT Research: Used Class 8 Truck Prices Rise 2% Y/Y

Total Class 8 used truck prices rose 2% year-over-year in January, but dipped 3% month-over-month, according to ACT Research. read more

ACT Research: Total U.S. Trailer Net Orders Rise 24% Y/Y in January

According to ACT Research, following historically strong net order volumes in 2017’s final two months, January U.S. trailer net orders continued the pattern, booking the fifth-best order month in history. read more

J.D. Power: Commercial Truck Market Sees Positive Start in 2018

According to a report from J.D. Power Valuation Services, the Class 8 market has looked positive in early 2018. read more

Analytical Equipment Leasing Market Poised to Grow

According to a report from ResearchAndMarkets, the used, rental and leasing analytical instruments market generated $1,649.3 million in 2017, with a base year growth rate of 6.8%. read more

Commercial Vehicle Industry Increasingly Adopting Advanced Technologies

According to a report, fleet managers are adopting advanced truck technologies as the trucking industry is facing a shortage of skilled drivers and is apprehensive about the economic outlook. read more

ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rises 2% in January

American Trucking Associations’ advanced seasonally adjusted (SA) For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index increased 2% in January after falling 0.3% in December. read more

Lobo Leasing, Titan Enter Lease Agreement for Leonardo AW139 Helicopter

Lobo Leasing completed a helicopter leasing transaction with international operator Titan Helicopter Group for one offshore configured AW139 helicopter. read more

U.S. Cutting Tool Consumption Grew 8.3% in 2017

According to the USCTI and the AMT, despite a 5.4% month-over-month decrease in cutting tool consumption in December 2017 experienced an 8.3% increase compared to 2016. read more

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