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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 15 Dec 2016 (#800) This week marks our 800th edition. While that's not a "milestone" number like 500 or 1,000, it does signify something of an achievement. For those relatively new to Forkliftaction News...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 8 Dec 2016 (#799) In the past, there was seldom mention of lithium-ion battery technology, but now barely a week goes by without some manufacturer at least testing the alternative energy source. The groundbreaking...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 1 Dec 2016 (#798) Materials handling manufacturers like to boast about key sales. That can be anything from the 1,000th crane ordered by a port (as reported last week) to deliveries into new markets...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 24 Nov 2016 (#797) This week, we report on another forklift rodeo. These events, while entertaining and fun, are important contributors to forklift safety. They recognise skill and concentration, but they also act as...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 17 Nov 2016 (#796) If you had a feeling that we've been seeing a lot more product launches over the past year, the UK Fork Lift Truck Association has provided indirect evidence that innovation...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 10 Nov 2016 (#795) There's more positive news as the corporate reporting season rolls on. This week, we hear from German giant Jungheinrich Group, which continues to experience growth, with sales and orders rising...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 3 Nov 2016 (#794) It may be a fitting end to the Omega Lift saga. The intellectual property and remaining stock and parts of the failed Canadian manufacturer have ended up with one of...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 27 Oct 2016 (#793) Industry news tends to come in waves, and we're now in the financial reporting season, so we can expect a steady flow of company results in the next few editions...

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Inside the News - 20 Oct 2016 (#792) It feels like we just ended one financial reporting season and another kicks off. This week, we hear from Haulotte, which is reporting solid performance in Europe and a rebound...

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Inside the News - 13 Oct 2016 (#791) This month is National Safe Work Month in Australia and while we believe safety should be a focus every month, it's clear that these designated days, weeks and months do...

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