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This week’s coverage of Northland Industrial Truck Co Inc’s expansion seems to be part of a trend. Almost weekly, we read about US dealerships expanding and taking on new brands. It looks like the big are getting bigger, with more brands, more locations and more offerings.
On the one hand, clearly this consolidation brings economies of scale. It also brings wider choice to consumers. But there are also losers in the shake-up - and these include the small, independent dealers who face mammoth competitors, and, to some extent, customers whose choice is limited. When all the major brands are under a single roof, it’s almost impossible to shop around for a better deal.
Overall, though, consolidation must surely be adding to the professionalism of forklift retailing and ensuring that businesses are stronger, more robust and able to withstand the ups and downs of the economy.
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| WorkCover issues warning on elevated work platforms Australasia News
Sydney, New South Wales WorkCover NSW has warned companies using elevated work platforms (EWP) to have appropriate safety procedures in place following the fifth serious incident in less than a year.
One worker... [more] | Rail freight line reopens for exports Australasia News
Melbourne, Victoria A $7.1 million joint project between the Victorian government and food company SunRice will see the Echuca to Toolamba track reopen for rail freight in the third quarter of 2013.... [more] | Construction begins at Melbourne port Australasia News
Melbourne, Victoria Work has begun on the $1.6 billion project to expand capacity at the Port of Melbourne.
The works at Webb Dock have been expedited to enable Melbourne’s third container... [more] | Toll opens new intermodal facility Australasia News
Perth, Western Australia Freight forwarder Toll Intermodal, part of the Toll Group, has officially opened its landmark intermodal freight facility in Perth.
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| Manitou posts double-digit growth, appoints new interim CEO
FRANCE Manitou has posted a 12% growth in 2012 revenue to EUR1.265 billion (USD1.627 billion) and forecasts stable revenue for 2013.
The company had a net income of EUR46 million... [more] | NITCO adds Yale in Connecticut, western Massachusetts
UNITED STATES Northland Industrial Truck Co Inc (NITCO) has added exclusive representation of the Yale forklift line for the state of Connecticut, and for the counties of Berkshire, Franklin, Hamden and Hampshire... [more] | Mecano dealers left out in the cold
SPAIN A European forklift dealer has had to cancel orders for the Mecano Continental machines it sold because it has trouble contacting the manufacturer.
“My experience is that they don’t... [more] |  | Hiab boosts R&D
FINLAND Cargotec subsidiary Hiab has received EUR1.4 million (USD1.8 million) in European Union funding for a three-year research project that will benefit its truck-mounted forklifts.
The project, with academic partners... [more] | Seegrid launches robotic tow tractor in Europe
UNITED STATES Seegrid has launched the GT10 robotic industrial truck tow tractor in the European Union after extensive review and testing.
Fully compliant with all the requirements for CE marking, the... [more] | Briefs
Steel King Industries recognises top dealers
- Stevens Point, WI, United States
Illinois Material Handling adds Big Joe
- Elk Grove Village, IL, United States [more] | Emphasis on youth at Awards
UNITED KINGDOM A new Junior Manager of the Year Award will be launched at the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA)’s 14th Annual Awards for Warehousing, which will be presented on 3 July... [more] | Fuel Cells event includes North American companies
GERMANY More than a dozen North American companies and non-profits will exhibit from 8-12 April at a large European trade show for hydrogen and fuel cell technologies.
Programs relating to... [more] | Konecranes wins prestigious design prize
FINLAND Konecranes has been awarded the red dot award: product design 2013. The award was given for the design quality of Konecranes’ multi-branded electric chain hoist series launched in 2012.... [more] | NDC overhaul boosts productivity
UNITED KINGDOM Jungheinrich has helped the UK’s largest veterinary products wholesaler improve picking rates at its national distribution centre and reduced absenteeism at the site.
Founded in 1989, veterinary wholesaler NVS... [more] |
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