This is not the first time Jungheinrich has done this. Working as Multiton they allowed everybody and their brother to sell their product only to then allow select dealers to peddle their wears. Now those select dealers who have are on the outside looking in. Nobody ever wants to lose their franchise for new forklift trucks but it is particularly hurtful to a company today since the training, hardware, software and specialty tools are very expensive and extremely brand specific. These expenses weren't even thought of 25 years ago.
Although all dealer contracts are lengthy and ostensibly minute in every detail there is one sentence that negates the whole thing: This contract can be cancelled at any time, by either party with a 30 day written notice.
Personally, I think that it is about time that we draft a "Dealers Bill of Rights".