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Navigating the Currents of Change
Produced by Industrial Info Resources, Inc.
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November 2009 |
The U.S. Automotive Sector Reinvents Itself, a Feature on Navigating the Currents of Change
In the past few months both General Motors Corporation and The Chrysler Group LLC have emerged from bankruptcy proceedings, the controversial cash-for-clunkers program was initiated and completed and numerous changes have occurred within the U.S. automotive sector. As the automakers try to come to grasp with the apparent new reality that is the American automotive landscape, what can we expect to see from them in the coming year? Where is the sector heading and how will it look as it winds its way through 2010? We will answer these questions and more as David Pickering, Vice President of Production Research and
Industrial Manufacturing Group Manager, joins us on Navigating the Currents of Change to discuss the American automotive sector and where it is heading in 2010.
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October 2009 |
Growth in Asia to Support International Recovery from Recessionary Period
Heavy industry is struggling to make a comeback in some areas, but in other regions, opportunities are being taken to continue investment and increase production. While regions such as Asia, with emerging powerhouses China and India, continue to invest and grow, other areas such as Europe are hoping the economy will turn around sooner rather than later. Join Chris Easley, Manager of International Research for Industrial Info Resources for an overview of global investment and which way the tide is turning.
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While Fuel from Food Plants like corn ethanol and soy oil biodiesel continue to take hits from Gas Prices and a stingy Credit Market; Second Generation Biofuels are getting All the Glory
Not a single ethanol or biodiesel plant has received funding to start construction in 2009 due to a stingy credit market and lenders keeping funds closed up in the vault. And considering in the U.S. that there is over 1.4 billion gallons of ethanol and 590 million gallons of biodiesel sitting idle, quite frankly who would want to build in a time of tight margins and market uncertainty. Join Jay Brunson, Vice President for Industrial Info's Alternative Fuels Group for an in-depth discussion on the controversial biofuels industry.
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Navigating a Global Reset within the Pipelines & Transmission Industry
As we continue to feel the effects of the most recent recession, the Pipeline & Transmission Industry has been going thru an adjustment or global reset of sorts. Economics mixed with regulatory and funding issues continue to force many companies to place projects on hold, delay spending or cancel projects entirely. Against such a backdrop, one might expect a pessimistic outlook, but there are still promising signs and reasons to anticipate a better outlook within the next year or so. Join Industry Specialist Ilna Penny of Industrial Info along with the guest of Industry Today to hear about future spending trends in this segment of the energy market.
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September 2009 |
The Health of the Petroleum Refining Industry as we move into 2010
The refining industry, like other heavy industrial industries, is currently coping with a slump in products demand, but the outlook is optimistic as we move into 2010. The industry is poised for an uptick in spending next year, as several large multi billion projects are scheduled to resume construction activities and renewed optimism for future capex projects over the next 2-3 years. Will maintenance spending improve in 2010? Join Chris Paschall, Industrial Info's Vice President of Petroleum Refining along with the host of Navigating the Currents of Change for a look the horizon of the North American Petroleum Industry.
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Are there any Measurable Improvements in the North American Chemical Industry yet?
After witnessing billions in delayed chemical projects identified over the course of the last twelve months there is some optimism about what the coming year could have in store. Research by Industrial Info is identifying fewer and fewer projects pushed beyond 2010 with an increasing amount of confidence in the projects planned for next year. Staffing levels in most plants are expected to noticeably increase by the summer of next year providing yet another signal that improvements are on the way. Join Trey Hamblet Vice President of Chemical Research for Industrial Info along with the host of Navigating the Currents of Change to hear more about what's in store for the North American Chemical Industry.
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Capturing a Greater Market Share with Multi-Media Strategies
In today's economy, many companies realize that one dollar invested in multimedia marketing in a downturn economy actually achieves the results of three dollars invested in an upturn economy. So now is a perfect time to grab market share. IIR's Integrated Multimedia Strategy combines a variety of unique channels to position your company in front of the right "Industry Today Show" audience. Watch this video and join Steve Table -- IIR Multimedia Manager to learn how your company can profit from using the IIR Multimedia Strategy.
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North American Metals & Minerals Industry Outlook - September 2009 Update
Like most segments of the industrial marketplace, the Metals & Minerals Industry was hard hit by the economic downturn. A global upswing in demand for raw materials evaporated in mid 2008 after an exciting 5-year ride which saw many commodity prices increase to historic highs. When you think about it the Metals & Minerals industry is really the industry that produces raw materials, like mined products coal and iron ore, and primary metals and minerals processed materials like cement and steel. When demand for raw materials began to dry up, the need to build more capacity dried and up and companies began to defer and postpone major projects. Recently, there are more signs that the industry is turning around. Join Joe Govreau, Industrial Info's VP Metals & Minerals for a discussion of these trends and others.
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Forest Products Industry Stable: Expenditures Slow to Return
Manufacturers of pulp, paper and wood products in North America have struggled through another year of declining demand for products. Despite the recent challenges, many are optimistic that the industry is healthy and is better positioned for the long term. The forest products industry has made strides in stabilizing what once seemed like an industry plagued by overspending and subpar performance. Emphasis on shoring up balance sheets and investor confidence by paying down debt has taken precedence over capital expenditures. Projections for future expenditures will be based on low dollar, strategic investments that offer shorter returns on dollars invested. Join Industrial Info's Vice President of Pulp, Paper & Wood Randy Godet on this edition of Navigating the Currents of Change to hear more on the outlook for this industry.
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August 2009 |
Prescription for Profit: A Mid-Year Reality Check of the North American Pharmaceutical-Biotech Industry
With current economic reports going from bad to worse, the North American Pharma-Biotech Industry has revealed a rare ray of economic light. The industry as a whole completed construction of 137 capital and maintenance projects carrying a total investment value (TIV) of $6.2 billion in the first six months of 2009. Join Annette Kreuger, Industrial Info's Vice President for the Pharmaceutical-Biotech Industry as part of this week's "Navigating the Currents of Change" webcast, for an in-depth discussion on the industry that touches everyone's life. Topics of discussion include what types of plants and research centers are being built and why; how the current credit markets impact the construction of new facilities; and how the new administration's stimulus programs will benefit the industry.
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