The first major event of the year, ProMat 2009, is wrapping up today, with more than 800 of the leading materials handling and logistics providers showing off their wares and more than 100 educational seminars drawing in the crowds. As the dust settles, it will be interesting to gauge the sentiment of the show, given the tough market conditions around the globe. We'll have all the ProMat news and analysis next week, thanks to the presence of our North American bureau chief Roger Renstrom and our US sales manager, Rodger Lamb; so, as they say, watch this space ...