MTS Journal

Appraisers must consider certain aspects of the ‘financing documentation’ as it pertains to equipment condition, definition of value and perhaps the situation.

Insights into changes in the mining sector and the importance of ASA's ME214 class - The Identification and Appraisal of Mining and Mineral Processing Equipment.

Part 2: The US/Canadian brewing industry has evolved to re-vitalize brewers consisting of regional craft breweries, microbreweries, and brewpubs. As appraisers, we want to understand the brewing industry processes as they relate to the equipment we value.

Insights into the mining industry including the advantages of having a diverse energy grid, the outlook for the coal industry, actions taken by the EPA to scrap the Clean Power Plan, the growth in oil demand anticipated by OPEC, and more.

Insights into the trucking industry, including expectations regarding higher compensation for truck drivers, President Trump's targeting of truck drivers to sell his tax reform plan, Warren Buffett's purchase of Flying Pilot J, and more.

Electric trucks provide lower operational costs, noise reduction and environmental benefits. While up-front costs are prohibitive, many continue to work toward commercially viable electric trucks to reduce diesel pollutants and greenhouse gas emissions.