The positive financial results continue rolling in. This week, another couple of manufacturers report increased orders and rising incomes.
The improvements come amid rising concerns about supply chain challenges - mostly in the form of shortages of materials or delays in key components.
For equipment buyers, the combination of bulging order books and materials shortages probably mean two things: you'll wait longer for delivery of your new machines and you'll pay more for them.
It's no surprise, therefore, that we're seeing increased rental activity and more interest in used and refurbished equipment - two trends which attachment maker Bolzoni is hoping to capitalise on through some of its latest activity.