With enormous volatility in the global financial markets, it is encouraging to see some stability in one of the largest forklift markets - China. As we read in this week's special report, the country's forklift manufacturers seem to have emerged from the global financial crisis in reasonable shape. Repeatedly, the big Chinese names are saying that quality and service are the keys to survival, rather than radical cost-cutting. It seems that the tough times had some positive impact, rationalising the industry, shaking out some of the marginal players, and encouraging the mainstream manufacturers to strengthen their offerings and their business models. And all that bodes well for the future, whatever that may be...

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