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In the U.S. economy is experincing a slowdown, Europe is expected to remain stable, and Japan, the dominant net exporter of heavy machinery in the 1990s, is expected to recover. This means that opportunities for increased sales globally will continue in the years to come, and with reductions in tariffs and duty-free movement between mature markets, the heavy equipment industry has become more streamlined and competitive. Manufacturers are able to limit the number of production centres and ship according to demand.
New technologies have meant increased safety, comfort, and reliability. Advancements include air conditioned cabins, automatic transmissions, engine monitoring systems, noise reduction, and gps tracking systems for precision surveying. Some can even be programmed to repeat tasks or operate on driverless routes. Of course, these increased features require increases in training and certification for heavy equipment operators and companies alike.