It's the time of year when analysts stick their necks out and make bold predictions for the year ahead.
Forkliftaction.com News has watched from the sidelines for many years, but we'll take a stab this year.
Here are our five picks for the next 12 months:
1) We haven't seen the end of mergers and acquisitions at the big end - and there will be at least one mega-merger this year.
2) Safety and ergonomics will outstrip fuel-economy as a key feature of new machines rolling out in the year ahead.
3) We'll see the big machines getting bigger and the smaller narrow-aisle models getting nimbler and stronger.
4) Rental will continue to forge ahead, especially in China.
5) Forkliftaction.com News will remain a vital part of your information network in the next 12 months.
I hope that we're right with at least one of these tips - especially if it's the last one.
Stay tuned ...