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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 13 Sep 2018 (#889) Our thoughts and prayers go out to the communities along the US East Coast as they face the perils of another hurricane. But at times like these, it is also...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 6 Sep 2018 (#888) Forkliftaction Media's Machinery onQ portal has undergone an update to make it easier for users to narrow their equipment searches. The new functionality allows visitors to start their search by...

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Inside the News - 30 Aug 2018 (#887) Global rating agency Fitch has upgraded its forecast for global real GDP growth for 2018, now predicting a rise of 3.4%. But it warns that risks to the global economy...

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Inside the News - 23 Aug 2018 (#886) As if the impact of US tariffs and the Brexit uncertainty were not enough, the business world now has to worry about the crisis in Turkey. All eyes are now...

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Inside the News - 16 Aug 2018 (#885) While supply chain is just one of the applications for materials handling, it is becoming an increasingly important one. As we report this week, data from the US-based Council of...

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Inside the News - 9 Aug 2018 (#884) It's a simple two-sentence announcement, but this one is sure to send speculation into overdrive. As we report this week, Crown Equipment Corporation has informed the market that it will...

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Inside the News - 2 Aug 2018 (#883) It's that time of year: we're starting to see financial reporting from the listed manufacturers, and so far, there's lots of blue ink. We're witnessing strong sales on both sides...

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Allan Leibowitz

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Inside the News - 26 Jul 2018 (#882) Business success is not just about having the right products and prices, it also has a lot to do with the trading environment. And that's why so many UK businesses...

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Inside the News - 19 Jul 2018 (#881) Last week, while flagging our stories about continuing consolidation in the industry, we anticipated more mergers and acquisitions. Well, we didn't have to wait long: this week, we report on...

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Inside the News - 12 Jul 2018 (#880) Acquisitions have become quite common in the materials handling space, and the latest trend is the combination of equipment makers and solutions providers. We've seen Toyota acquire Vanderlande and Bastian...

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