Industry Analysis & Industry Trends
Mixing it up
Emerging markets will prove to be a fertile source of demand for industry manufacturers in the next five years. During the five years to 2011, the housing market collapse and global recession adversely affected firms, but revenue will improve as the economy moves into a recovery. In particular, truck-mounted cement mixer manufacturers will benefit from renewed construction activity, which drives industry growth.... purchase to read more
Industry Report - Industry Analysis Chapter
Before the recession, emerging markets' strong demand for industry products and a burgeoning construction sector buoyed the Truck-Mounted Cement Mixer Manufacturing industry. When the financial crisis erupted in 2008, the industry's fortunes took a turn for the worse. In particular, the construction market's collapse and the global recession reduced demand for construction equipment and cement work, causing industry revenue to fall 23.3% in 2009. Domestic demand remained weak in 2010, but stronger sales of construction machinery in emerging markets and restocking in the United States helped revenue grow 7.3% over the year. In 2011, industry revenue is expected to increase 0.2%... purchase to read more