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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 13 Aug 2009 (#423) Don't say we didn't tell you so, but the consolidation express is gaining momentum. This week, we report on an arrangement between Europe's biggest manufacturer, Jungheinrich, and leading North American...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 7 Aug 2009 (#422) One of the industry's longest-running acquisitions has finally been bedded down, with Terex's take-over of Fantuzzi. This on-again, off-again deal brings together two giants of the crane sector and should...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 30 Jul 2009 (#421) We don't often read about women in forklifts, but this week's report on the Chesapeake Forklift Safety Rodeo shows that females are indeed making a contribution. Donna Young from Random...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 23 Jul 2009 (#420) Could it be the start of a new wave of dealer consolidation? This week, we report on a deal which will see a dealer add Yale to its Hyster line-up...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 16 Jul 2009 (#419) They say any race is easier when you can see the finish line. So this week's exclusive survey of business conditions provides a welcome sign of recovery. As Roger Renstrom...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 9 Jul 2009 (#418) We don't hear too much about the forklift market in Brazil, even though it's one of the fastest-growing economies. But, apparently, there's a lot to hear about in that part...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 2 Jul 2009 (#417) Happy new financial year to those whose ledgers turned a new page yesterday. Let's all hope that the year ahead has more black ink than red - and more than last...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 25 Jun 2009 (#416) This month's special feature looks at Fleet and Asset Management systems and represents one type of feature - those based around forklift applications. The other type of special report we run...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 18 Jun 2009 (#415) If you think things are tough in materials handling, spare a thought for the world's airlines. Last week, the industry's peak body, IATA, noted that the sector last year lost...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 11 Jun 2009 (#414) There's more red ink this week as manufacturers report slow sales and there are further accounts of lay-offs and production rationalisation. Luckily, most of the major players still have some...

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