What will 2010 bring? At this point, nobody can say for sure.
BUT…most indicators are positive. And there are reasons to be very optimistic.
Fabricators & Manufacturers Association economist Chris Kuehl named several factors that should guide the business climate. First is international markets, which are already leading the economic recovery. Next is the U. S. consumer, who will start to relax…and spend. Also, government spending will begin to benefit the shop floor.
There are no guarantees, but optimism fuels confidence, and confidence helps create spending. And those are very good signals.
Read more in “Metal Fabrication in 2010: A Wildcard Year” from thefabricator.com
