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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 22 Dec 2022 (#1108) We got through a tough 2021 But the challenges had just begun War, shortages, fuel prices, inflation Were enough to cause much consternation But the forklifts just kept on going...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 15 Dec 2022 (#1107) It looks like the hydrogen wave is gaining momentum, with Manitou Group unveiling its new hydrogen facilities as part of its roadmap for research and development. As we report this...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 8 Dec 2022 (#1106) The tide of new products continues, and this week we report on a few new offerings which reflect broader industry trends. The move to electrification sees MacGregor debut a fully...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 1 Dec 2022 (#1105) There's some optimism about the global economy from one of the world's leading banks, Deutsche Bank. The bank's chief investment officer for Private Banking, Christian Nolting, is tipping mild recessions...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 24 Nov 2022 (#1104) The world's biggest equipment rental company, United Rentals, is about to become even bigger with its acquisition of Ahern Rentals. This is just the latest in a string of rental...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 17 Nov 2022 (#1103) The cancellation of the merger of all mergers - Cargotec and Konecranes - continues to have repercussions, with Cargotec deciding to put its MacGregor business on the market. But, as we report...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 10 Nov 2022 (#1102) The focus of this week's news is very corporate. We include a couple of financial reports from major manufacturers, some acquisition news and coverage of dealer developments in Europe and...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 3 Nov 2022 (#1101) Reporting season is well under way, and we are seeing manufacturers with increased sales and revenues, but their profit margins under pressure. This is largely because the sales performance is...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 27 Oct 2022 (#1100) When it comes to powering equipment, there is no correct answer. This week, we have three different solutions, starting with a case study indicating the benefits of moving from a...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 20 Oct 2022 (#1099) We recently reported on increased acquisition activity in the UK equipment hire market. That activity continues, with this week's confirmation that Sunbelt UK, which already boasts more than 200 depots...

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