This week marks the start of financial reporting, with organisations announcing results for the first quarter of 2019 and, in some cases, full-year results for 2018.
We kick off on a positive note with Konecranes announcing solid growth.
Why do we report these results? Well, we see them as more than an indicator of the health of the materials handling sector. In many respects, they are a barometer of the whole economy: if more forklifts are being sold, it not only means equipment manufacturers and retailers are doing well, it also shows that demand is strong, indicating lively manufacturing, retail and distribution. So, good performance in materials handling sales reflects increased activity in all markets.