ITR Economic Program

The Manufacturers Association for Plastics Processors (MAPP) membership offers access to economic intelligence from ITR Economics to help reduce risk and drive practical, profitable and informed business decisions. Through this new program, MAPP members will gain access to quarterly economic reports and more.

These resources are valued at more than $30,000. MAPP members receive these resources for free! 

About ITR Economics

Founded in 1948, ITR Economics is the oldest privately held, continuously operating economic research and consulting firm in the United States. With a long-term accuracy rating of 94.7%, ITR Economics has forecast major economic events such as the Great Recession of 2008 years in advance. ITR provides reliable industry and company forecasts tailored to clients’ needs and offers economic webinars, subscription periodicals, consultative reports, and data-collection services.

Quarterly Reports

The quarterly Forecast Reports cover a comprehensive overview of the economy and an in-depth look at key industry sectors: 

• North America Light Vehicle Production
• U.S. Total Retail Sales
• U.S. Medical Equipment and Supplies Production
• U.S. Private Nonresidential Construction
• U.S. Agriculture, Construction and Mining Machinery Production Index

The report also will convey the current and shifting phases of the business-cycle (Accelerating Growth, Recovery, Slow Growth or Recession) for each industry sector.

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