Direction of metalforming industry?

Where is the Metal Forming Industry headed from the machinery standpoint?

I have noticed a trend toward very large transfer presses and also the use of multiple gap frame machines in the 100-150 ton range using high speed linear transfer devices.  I know of one company that saved about 1 million dollars by using 8 smaller gap frame presses to run a transfer part instead of purchasing the typical 800 ton transfer press.  What do you think?  Is the market declining in the 300-1000 ton straight side press market?