
Machinery is responsible for the greatest industrial advancements in history. This industry plays a key role in the production of the world's goods and services. Its expansive reach makes it susceptible to significant domestic and foreign competition, creating pressure to maximize profits through cost reduction and productivity boosts. Businesses are developing more automated processes and implementing more efficient production techniques. A steady supply of highly skilled labor is critical. While demand for machinery manufacturing is sensitive to economic swings, continued utilization of advanced technologies will help ensure that the industry remains competitive and at the forefront of global enterprises.
Industry InsightsMetal Stamping: Presses Continue to Rebound Copper: The Rise and Fall in 2011 Construction Machinery: Still Digging Out CNC Equipment: Lifeblood of Manufacturing Operations Still Declining Woodworking Machinery: An Industry Deeply Cut by the Housing Crisis Declining Values for Metal Stamping Presses Expected to Continue in 2009 Construction Machinery: Supply and Demand Flat Domestically; Increasing Internationally |
SuccessesTrue Value of Assets Identified, Enhancing OEM's Appeal to Investors Groundbreaking Inventory Buildout Analysis Enables Metal Fabricating OEM to Obtain Large Working Capital Loan AccuVal Valuation Supports Acquisition of Leading OEM in the Machine Tool Industry |