ChargePoint, a provider of solutions for charging electric vehicles, formed a partnership with Wells Fargo and EnTech Solutions, a distributed energy solutions provider, to offer financing solutions for businesses building out charging infrastructure for EV fleets. read more

FEB 29, 2024 - 6:58 am

John Crum

Zero emission commercial electric vehicles are here, and more are on the way with market share gains coming faster and higher than you would expect. According to a recent report titled “Charging Forward” by ACT Research, electric powered vehicles could... read more

April 2022

Wells Fargo Equipment Finance appointed three key leaders to its Specialty Industries business unit: National Sales Executives John Crum and Jim Heron and National Sales Manager Scott Dienes. read more

OCT 3, 2019 - 6:45 am

For the eighth consecutive year, construction industry executives say they feel optimistic about the year ahead for their business sector, according to the 43rd Wells Fargo Construction Industry Forecast. read more

FEB 27, 2019 - 6:45 am

Wells Fargo Equipment Finance hired Geoffrey Sale as division sales manager on its Automotive and Aerospace team as. Based in Detroit, Sale will report to John Crum, WFEF Construction national sales manager. read more

FEB 5, 2019 - 7:20 am

After achieving a 20-year high this year, the construction industry is undoubtedly thriving. But have we reached the top of the cycle? John Crum examines the factors that have fueled growth over the last five years and the indicators that the pace of expansion will slow in 2019.... read more

November/December 2018

A record-setting level of optimism was reported in Wells Fargo’s annual construction industry forecast. John Crum, national sales manager of the Construction Group at Wells Fargo Equipment Finance analyzes the data, explains why equipment rental has been on the rise and what challenges and opportunities lie ahead. ... read more

2018

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

MAR 1, 2018 - 7:00 am

Red tape may have put public construction projects on hold this year, but a surge in private spending drove an overall increase in construction activity. Wells Fargo’s John Crum examines this and other key industry observations including the rental market, new equipment sales, used equipment prices and the effects of hurricane season. Looking ahead to 2018, he predicts it could be another great year for construction if this year’s pattern holds.... read more

November/December 2017

According to a survey by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, construction industry executives entered 2017 with increased optimism for nonresidential construction activity. read more

MAR 7, 2017 - 6:55 am

The construction market looks a lot different depending on your vantage. While conditions have been soft for manufacturers, dealers and rental companies, those on the supply side have seen sales increases. John Crum of Wells Fargo Equipment Finance’s Construction Group examines the trend of risk transference in the market and how it has resulted in optimal conditions for contractors.... read more

November/December 2016

Despite a slight dip in the optimism quotient, Wells Fargo’s annual construction survey indicates that optimism is rampant in the industry. John Crum, the national sales manager of Wells Fargo Equipment Finance’s Construction group, took some time to discuss the survey and the meaning behind the numbers. ... read more

February 2016

According to a survey conducted by Wells Fargo Equipment Finance, construction industry executives are less optimistic entering 2016 than they were in 2015. read more

JAN 21, 2016 - 7:00 am

Wells Fargo’s John Crum takes a look at the construction industry environment, including information from a survey of construction industry executives who expressed a sense of optimism during the first three quarters of 2015. read more

DEC 31, 2015 - 5:30 am

Wells Fargo’s John Crum takes a look at the construction industry environment, including information from a survey of construction industry executives who expressed a sense of optimism during the first three quarters of 2015. The last five years have witnessed slow but steady growth, and he sees significant opportunities for equipment financing and leasing in 2016.... read more

November/December 2015