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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 27 Oct 2022 (#1100) When it comes to powering equipment, there is no correct answer. This week, we have three different solutions, starting with a case study indicating the benefits of moving from a...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 20 Oct 2022 (#1099) We recently reported on increased acquisition activity in the UK equipment hire market. That activity continues, with this week's confirmation that Sunbelt UK, which already boasts more than 200 depots...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 13 Oct 2022 (#1098) What's in a name? This week's article about French equipment maker Gaussin is a reminder about how many businesses in our industry still carry the names of their founders and...

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Inside the News - 6 Oct 2022 (#1097) We report this week that Dutch equipment hire specialist Riwal is planning to withdraw from the UK market. The company cites the long-term outlook for the UK rental market and...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 29 Sep 2022 (#1096) Just when you thought ICE had gone cold, German manufacturer Linde announces a new line of diesel- and LPG-powered forklifts designed for heavier loads. Sure, there are many battery-powered machines...

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Inside the News - 22 Sep 2022 (#1095) We are regularly reminded about the goodwill of our industry, and events in Eastern Europe again reinforce this recognition. As we report this week, a group of equipment hire businesses...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 15 Sep 2022 (#1094) Fleet management technology, like so much else in materials handling, has been impacted by the disruptions associated with COVID, supply chain challenges and geopolitical tensions. As we read in this...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 8 Sep 2022 (#1093) Those in industry or commerce tend to take forklifts for granted, but for charities, these devices can be a game-changer. We often report on humanitarian uses for materials handling equipment...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 1 Sep 2022 (#1092) A recent California police bust says something about the supply delays and rising prices of forklifts. As we report this week, the Inglewood Police Department found more than 120 forklifts...

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Inside the News - 25 Aug 2022 (#1091) We're used to seeing our news dominated by German companies, so this week's geographic spread of news is quite unusual. We have stories from the Maldives, the Dominican Republic and...

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