Frank Manfredi

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Mundelein, IL 60060
United States

Frank Manfreid is president of Manfredi & Associates, Inc.

More from Frank Manfredi
Total tractor sales (blue) with Housing Starts (red)
Farm tractor market forecast: A tale of two or more markets, not one
Farm tractor sales expected to be up and down for the rest of 2014 and into 2015.
October 13, 2014
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Market expectations in 2015 a mixed bag
Second quarter 2014 industry revenues down 4%, profits down 14.5%; however, U.S. retail sales Of Caterpillar And Komatsu are encouraging for construction and mining.
October 13, 2014
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A first look at the equipment markets in 2014
So far, 2013 has been a tough year for construction machinery manufacturers.
September 24, 2013
Data compiled and presented by Frank Manfredi.
A Q2 analysis of manufacturers, dealers and rental companies for 2013
Manufacturers and dealers are both reducing inventory, which is contributing to the reported drops in sales.
August 15, 2013
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European market poised for two years of slow growth
February 27, 2013
Lessons For Doing Business in China
Cat and Siwei analyzed by OEM Off-Highway's Market Forecaster, Frank Manfredi, and how this reflects business dealings in China.
February 12, 2013
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Notes from China
OEM Off-Highway's Market Forecaster Frank Manfredi summarizes the news and launches of bauma China 2012 in Shanghai.
December 17, 2012
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2013 Equipment Market Forecast
Next year is a tricky one to forecast, but OEM Off-Highway's Market Forecaster Frank Manfredi attempts it under one major assumption, we will avoid the fiscal cliff problem.
November 19, 2012
A prelude to the 2013 forecast
OEM Off-Highway's market forecaster Frank Manfredi gives us insight into the economic indicators he monitors while attempting to draw conclusions as to the course of the upcoming year.
October 18, 2012
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The pulse of the coal industry: Reports of the death of coal (and fossil fuels in general) are exaggerated
I’ve taken some liberties with Mark Twain’s quote, “The report of my death was an exaggeration.”
September 10, 2012
JCB announces a game-changing Tier 4 engine technology
July 11, 2012
U.S. Non-farm Productivity Index
Where has all the innovation gone?
"...the total spend for emissions compliance is probably in the range of $5 to $10 billion."
June 8, 2012
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European Market Update
The Greek economy, Western Europe’s slow economic growth, details of European construction output and a 2013 market projection.
March 1, 2012
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U.S. Truck Market Poised for a Good 2012
A brief projection of the trucking industry in 2012, and the indicators and key influences of that conclusion.
January 19, 2012
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BICES 2011 and China’s Five-Year Plan
Columnist Frank Manfredi dissects BICES 2011 and China's five-year plan
November 14, 2011
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2012 Forecast
Searching for the new normal
October 18, 2011
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2012 Forecast - Searching for the new normal
September 22, 2011
Mid-year economic review
A prediction of continued lethargic growth for the remainder of 2011. Forward-looking economic indicators suggest downturns are unlikely this year.
September 12, 2011
A slowly consolidating industry
With the turmoil going on in the machinery markets over the past two years, there should have seen rapid consolidation between manufacturers. Manfredi takes a closer look at this trend.
August 25, 2011
Is The U.S. Market Closed To Foreign Competition?
June 17, 2011
Caterpillar Report Dealer Retail Statistics – Machines (Reported in constant dollars and based on unit sales as reported by dealers)
Recovery starting to appear real
Using Caterpillar as an economic indicator, Frank Manfredi predicts a mild 15% recovery.
May 24, 2011
The D7E's power train uses a diesel engine to generate electricity, powering drive motors.
Will electric be the ultimate green?
Eyes on the electric-drive vehicle market.
April 19, 2011
Machine shortages in the recovery stage
Dealers are experiencing equipment shortages, even during a time of economic recovery.
February 17, 2011
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China's Market Buoyant
OEM Off-Highway market forecaster Frank Manfredi takes a closer look at China’s market after attending bauma China 2010 last November.
February 7, 2011