2018 Material Handling Business Trends
This year, MHEDA decided to rebrand its Critical Impact Factors to “Material Handling Business Trends.” The following trends were defined by MHEDA’s Executive Committee. They are defined as “critical” in that they are significant challenges or opportunities that have recently emerged or become pervasive and should be considered as members develop their internal business plans. […]
January 31, 2018
Growth Expected for Most of the Industry in 2018
MHEDA dealers across the country expect growth, though Storage and Handling anticipates a slow down Southeast As in previous years, the Southeast had the most respondents to this year’s survey. However, unlike last year, when the Southeast was one of the most optimistic regions, this year’s responses were a bit more tempered. Overall, the region […]
January 31, 2018
MHEDA Suppliers Anticipating Continued Strong Growth in 2018
The mood on the supplier side of the material handling equation is generally upbeat going into 2018. While a few companies predicted their sales would soar by 30 percent or more, most saw growth in the 5-10% range. Several suppliers attributed their positive outlook to President Trump’s economic policies, but others were wary about what […]
January 31, 2018
ITR Economic Forecast: A Positive Outlook for 2018
B-to-B will continue to be strong in 2018 and outperform B-to-C in 2019 ITR Economics CEO Brian Beaulieu will be presenting at the MHEDA Convention on Monday, May 7, 2018, at the Loews Miami Beach Hotel in Miami Beach, Florida. His presentation, “The Winds of Change” will discuss the current business cycle status of the […]
January 31, 2018
U.S. and Global Industry Continue to Enjoy Strong Markets
By Brian Feehan, President, ITA The global growth rate has been maintained at its strongest rate for the first time since 2010. The growth rate throughout 2017 has been above recent trends for both advanced and emerging economies and the acceleration has been more “synchronized” among the major economies than at any time since before […]
January 31, 2018
