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SPECIAL REPORT • 12 Table 1: Spending intentions Spending Will Increase Spending Will Decrease Spending Will Stay About the Same Does not apply Automation/Technology 45.10% 3.50% 29.20% 22.20% Breakers 10.60% 6.20% 38.90% 44.30% Class 8 haul trucks 9.70% 7.10% 24.80% 58.40% Conveyors 29.20% 8.00% 31.80% 31.00% Crushers 21.20% 6.20% 34.50% 38.10% Dozers 10.60% 5.30% 39.80% 44.30% Dredges 5.30% 4.40% 15.90% 74.40% Drills 12.40% 3.50% 26.50% 57.60% Equipment maintenance 40.70% 4.40% 37.20% 17.70% Excavators 17.70% 3.50% 41.60% 37.20% Off-highway haul trucks 21.20% 4.40% 30.10% 44.30% Portable plants 21.20% 4.40% 21.20% 53.20% Scales 18.60% 7.10% 40.70% 33.60% Screens (boxes) 19.50% 5.30% 38.10% 37.10% Screens (media) 25.70% 1.80% 35.40% 37.10% Ticketing equipment 13.30% 5.30% 34.50% 46.90% Trailers 15.90% 2.70% 38.10% 43.30% Truck maintenance 23.90% 5.30% 40.70% 30.10% Washing/classifying equipment 22.10% 2.70% 28.30% 46.90% Wheel loaders 30.10% 2.70% 35.40% 31.80% The equipment category most likely to benefi t from increased spending is automation/technology with nearly one in two respondents planning to increase investments in this area. For decades BITCO has provided custom-designed insurance that works for pit and quarry operations. BITCO offers broad coverages at competitive prices. And we follow through with the additional support services you require including prompt claims handling, knowledgeable underwriting and risk control. Visit our website, then contact your local BITCO agent for a quote. Insurance contracts are underwritten and issued by one or more of the following: BITCO General Insurance Corporation and BITCO National Insurance Company, rated A+ (Superior) by A.M. Best, A2 Stable by Moody's, and A+ Strong by Standard and Poor's. We Know Rock Products 1-800-475-4477 www.BITCO.com BITCO INSURANCE COMPANIES INSURANCE FOR THE REAL WORLD During the next 12 months, please indicate your compa- ny's spending trends compared to last year in the following areas: