This presentation will provide MacKay & Company’s latest update on the economy – and more specifically the construction-related economy—but primarily focus on a review of their latest update from their DataMac CE aftermarket study. This study is based on surveys completed by hundreds of construction equipment users, profiling the parts aftermarket demand including total demand, point of service, point of final sale, outlook and several other factors.

John Blodgett began working for MacKay & Company in 1994 as project manager overseeing single- and multi-client research projects. Today, he is responsible for client contact for single- and multi-client projects. Prior to MacKay & Company, John worked for John Fluke Manufacturing, Gould Electronics and Syracuse Supply Company (Caterpillar Dealer) in a variety of sales positions.

John is a regular speaker at industry events and has presented at AASA (Automotive Aftermarket Suppliers Association) Technology Conference, HDAD (Heavy Duty Aftermarket Dialogue), HDAW (Heavy Duty Aftermarket Week), TMC (Technology Maintenance Council), AEM (Association of Equipment Manufacturers), HDBF (Heavy Duty Business Forum), MERA (Motor & Equipment Manufacturers Association), Northwood Aftermarket University, ATD (American Truck Dealers Association), SSA (Service Specialist Association), SOLD (Service Opportunities Learning Days) as well as many corporate events.

John has been a guest on Autoline TV show, Transport Topics Radio (Sirius) show and is a regular contributor to industry publications. John received his BS in Interdisciplinary Engineering and Management from Clarkson University and an MBA from Pepperdine University Graziadio School of Business and Management. John has served as vice president of the M.P.S.A. (Midwest Parts & Service Association) and is a member of TMC (Technology & Maintenance Council), AEM (Association of Equipment Manufacturers) and IAC (Intermodal Association of Chicago).