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May Projects Rise 19.2% Year-Over-Year, Food and Beverage Remains Steady in 2026
Industrial SalesLeads released the May 2026 results from its monthly report tracking planned capital investment activity in the Food and…
400 New Planned Industrial Construction Projects Remain Steady in May 2026
Industrial SalesLeads has announced the May 2026 results for its planned industrial capital project spending report, tracking North American facility…
5.5% Decrease in New Distribution and Supply Chain Projects in May 2026, Holds Steady in 2026
Industrial SalesLeads has announced the May 2026 results for its planned capital project spending report covering the Distribution and Supply…
Stop Blaming the Economy: Five ways Smart Business Owners control in any market
Smart business owners focus on what they CAN control rather than worrying about what they CAN’T control. No amount of…
A goal is a dream with a plan. And other fairy tales
My mother never went to Europe. She talked about it, dreamed about it — even opened a travel agency at…
The next growth opportunity in Aftermarket Distribution is better visibility
For years, growth in aftermarket distribution came mostly from breadth. More SKUs, more suppliers, and more geographic reach usually meant…
Future-Proofing your business: Strategies for Integrating AI and improving Financial Performance
Don’t worry, this is not going to be an accounting lesson. Operating companies, such as material handling dealers, are made…
Industrial Manufacturing Project Activity climbs 7.6% MoM, reaching 156 New Planned Projects in May 2026
Industrial SalesLeads has found that planned capital investment activity in the Industrial Manufacturing sector continued its upward momentum in May…
The new Aftermarket Playbook
Why the future of dealership growth depends on owning the entire customer lifecycle Walk through any dealership today, and you…
Four decades of Power Innovation: How Green Cubes became a trusted partner in Material Handling Electrification
For more than four decades, Green Cubes Technology has built its reputation on delivering reliable power solutions for demanding industrial…
Forklift Battery Certification Standards: UL vs. SGS vs. TÜV
What matters most for Safety and Market Access? Published in recognition of National Forklift Safety Day, June 9 2026 Every…
Your organization has an idea problem. Here’s what it’s actually costing you
Every offsite generates a dozen new initiatives. Every all-hands meeting produces a fresh wave of suggestions. Every leadership transition arrives…
How not to waste years writing a business book
A haunting tale of the benefits of using a ghostwriter In the world of expertise-driven businesses, credibility is currency. For…
Industrial News and Planned Industrial Construction Projects – April 2026 Recap
Research by Industrial SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team, shows 408 new planned industrial projects tracked during the month of…
You’re Tracking Everything—Except What Actually Matters to Customers
It is hard to believe we’re almost halfway through 2026. As I look back on the conversations with customers, industry…
AI adoption is no longer optional: Dealers face a shrinking window to compete
The last month or so, I was following up on where dealers stand in terms of AI, Automation, Robots, etc.,…
Designing Safer Workflows in the Warehouse
Safety in material handling rarely breaks down because people do not care. It breaks down when the operation places too…
The relationship edge…Are you on it, in it, or over it?
Beginning a relationship is easy. Exploration is predominantly on the surface. Nothing too deep. Nothing too wide. Nothing too revealing.…
56 Food & Beverage Industrial Projects Advance in April 2026
Industrial SalesLeads announced today the April 2026 results. The month saw weaker activity across the food and beverage sector than…
198 New Distribution and Supply Chain Planned Capital Projects Signal Strong Investment for April 2026
April 2026 saw significant activity across the distribution and supply chain sector, with our research team tracking 198 newly identified…
From Bootcamps to Panic Buttons: The New Era of Warehouse Safety
How training, equipment, and the latest tech can help protect workers and products As material handling operations become more technologically…
149 New Industrial Manufacturing Planned Industrial Project Reports – April 2026 Recap
Industrial SalesLeads released its April 2026 planned capital project spending report and saw a surge in new industrial manufacturing capital…
How to tap your Innovation Pipeline when your organization is tapped out
Three ways to unlock your organization’s hidden innovation potential Stress. Uncertainty. Unrealistic deadlines. Unreasonable goals. You know what they are:…
You’re Not Making Decisions. You’re Defending a Story.
Narratives are powerful because they compress complexity into something memorable. They give us a neat explanation we can repeat in…
Why Appointment Setting Matters in Material Handling
Material handling sales cycles are notoriously complex and drawn out. From the first conversation to a signed agreement, deals can…
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