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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 23 Mar 2023 (#1120) While the share markets are being buffeted by the fall-out from a couple of banking collapses, it's good to know that the materials handling sector continues to shrug off the...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 16 Mar 2023 (#1119) What's in a name? Well, if we can judge from this week's move by Doosan Bobcat to rename its Doosan materials handling lines as Bobcats, there clearly is some benefit...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 9 Mar 2023 (#1118) Could the worst be behind the materials handling sector? The latest forecasts from the likes of manufacturing giant KION are pointing to significant improvements in 2023. In its latest results...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 2 Mar 2023 (#1117) The financial reporting season continues to reveal solid performance on both sides of the Atlantic, with major manufacturers overcoming unprecedented challenges to produce healthy profits. However, in Asia, the story...

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Inside the News - 23 Feb 2023 (#1116) It's very handy when you can employ your own technology at home, as KION well knows. The German giant has started work on a new parts centre which will rely...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 16 Feb 2023 (#1115) Our thoughts this week are with the people of Türkiye (formerly Turkey) and Syria and our industry colleagues caught up in one of the worst disasters in recent times. As...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 9 Feb 2023 (#1114) China's economy is set to rebound this year as mobility and activity pick up after the lifting of pandemic restrictions, providing a boost to the global economy. The International Monetary...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 2 Feb 2023 (#1113) After some pessimism last year, the International Monetary Fund has increased its 2022 and 2023 growth forecasts. Global growth will slow from 3.4% in 2022 to 2.9% in 2023 and...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 26 Jan 2023 (#1112) The year is not even a month old, and already we are seeing increased acquisition activity in the US dealer market. One has to ponder the reasons for this surge...

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Inside the News - 19 Jan 2023 (#1111) We wish all our Chinese readers a happy new year as we enter the Year of the Rabbit. This lunar cycle is associated with longevity, peace and prosperity and 2023...

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