Electek Based on you comments I'm not surprised this is your first trip to Promat. Crown hasn't been there the last 3 shows. I worked the Crown booth in 2002 (the last time we were there) it was a waste of time. As John J mentioned most of the people coming to the booth were competitors (looking for hats), asian manufactures trying to enter the US market or non decision makers. I've been in the lift truck business for almost 20 years and have been to every Promat show since. This one was the weakest by far. I do however agree with you as far as the level of professionalism from many of the people working the booths were poor. It seemed as if your badge didn't say CEO of a HUGE company they didn't want to talk to you or maybe they just didn't want to be there.

As far as your comment regarding Crown technology being weak, I have to laugh. Everyone is entitled to their opinions but you know what they say about opinions. You may not be aware of market share numbers but you may want to look into them. You mention you worked for Raymond, didn't you also work for Crown? Are these the words of a disgruntled employee?