UTI Machinery Survey 2014

摘要

Capital goods, like polyurethane machinery, are some of the most sensitive lead indicators of economic mood. Polyurethane machinery is particularly sensitive because it is priced relatively modestly, compared to other types of machinery, such as presses or injection moulding machines. Polyurethane equipment is often sold by small/medium-sized companies to other SMEs. All companies guard their capital jealously but one misplaced investment can be a matter of life or death for SMEs which, typically have restricted reserves of capital. So companies which may buy polyurethane machines are typically cautious. However, the lower cost of some types of polyurethane processing machinery and often short build times can be an advantage for the sector.