Mixed Growth in Construction Dampens New Machine Sales.

The article presents construction machine sales forecasts for 2014. Analysts predicts a decline in sales of construction machines due to the slow recovery of the construction industry. Factors that are expected to contribute to sales include the growth in rental companies and dealers that operate rental lots. Statements from Doug Oberhelman, chief executive officer (CEO) of construction equipment maker Caterpillar, on rentals on the job site are presented.