Inside the News - Edition #1267

Angie Kay -
Inside the News
- 5 Feb 2026 ( #1267 )
1 min read
The LMI shows inventory levels improving strongly
The LMI shows inventory levels improving strongly

In this week’s Forkliftaction News, we report on the January Logistics Managers' Index - a bellwether of the US logistics sector - which has jumped 5.4 points in a month, below the all-time average but still indicative of consistent growth.

French materials handling equipment maker Manitou Group, has released its financial results for Q4 2025 which reveal a 10% year-on-year revenue increase, while full year revenues were down. Read the story to find out by how much.

In other news, Meijer Handling Solutions increases its forklift production capacity, Logistics UK has joined with an educational institution to help address the skills shortage, Taylor Machine Works appoints a UAE distributor and a pioneer of the very narrow aisle forklift is celebrating its 50th anniversary.

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CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY
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Thanks to advertising with Forkliftaction, GemOne has experienced a significant enhancement in our online presence. Working with Forkliftaction has enabled us to boost engagement with our targeted audience, resulting in an increase in information requests and downloads of valuable materials from our website. Forkliftaction has consistently delivered outstanding results, helping us to effectively connect with the right audience.

Justine Lootens, CEO
Editorial calendar - planned features
CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS
HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD
LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT
BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION
FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS
BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME
FORKLIFT SAFETY