Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Milking it
The Milking Machine Manufacturing industry will sustain revenue growth over the next five years, as demand from emerging economies continues. High exports will support overall revenue growth; in particular, Asia and South America will become more industrialized, resulting in greater demand for automated milking machinery. The high price of feed may limit some farmers' abilities to invest in automated milking machines; however, government subsidies will likely offset some of the costs.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Investment Chapter
The Milking Machine Manufacturing industry has a high degree of capital intensity. In 2012, for every $1.00 spent on labor, operators typically invested an average of $0.56 in capital. The manufacturing process requires significant capital in the form of plant location and equipment. Most manufacturing processes involve repetitive actions that are automated to increase production speed and cost efficiency. Automated production lines rely upon computer technology and robotic equipment to assemble milking machinery components... purchase to read more