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. Both Yale and Hyster fall under the Nacco Materials Handling Group which is adamant that it will not combine the brands. But some analysts see the Arnold Machinery Co as the thin edge of the wedge. There's no doubt that manufacturers need to realise some benefits of scale and surely consolidating some of the systems and processes around multiple brands must be on the cards. So, as we often say around here, watch this space...