U.S. Pumps Report Based on the drop in industrial production in 2009, ship-


ments of pumps decreased, but a slight recovery is forecast to raise shipments in 2011 and 2012.


Pumps/Compressors -Gray Iron Short Term Growth ‘09/’11 .................................................................... 19% Long Term AGR ‘09-’19 ......................................................................... 4.3% Forecast Factors: Conversion to ductile iron • Oil equipment up


Pumps/Compressors - Ductile Iron Short Term Growth ‘09/’11 .................................................................... 21% Long Term AGR ‘09-’19 ......................................................................... 5.5% Forecast Factors: Replacement of steel and gray iron


Pumps - Steel Short Term Growth ‘09/’11 .................................................................... 14% Long Term AGR ‘09-’19 ......................................................................... 3.5% Forecast Factors: Petrochemical and chemical up


U.S. Mining and Oil Equipment Report


Replacement equipment for oil field machinery is expect- ed to contribute to an increase in demand. A major growth


Mining Machinery - NAICS 333131 Short Term Growth ‘09/’11 .................................................................... 14% Long Term AGR ‘09-’19 ......................................................................... 3.9% Forecast Factors: Imports up


in mining applications are manganese steel componenst and wear and abrasive resistant parts.


Oil Field Equipment - NAICS 333132 Short Term Growth ‘09/’11 .................................................................... 19% Long Term AGR ‘09-’19 ......................................................................... 2.2% Forecast Factors: High oil prices


January/February 2010


Metal Casting Design anD PurChasing


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