Planned Industrial Construction Projects start January 2026 strong with an increase of 3% from the previous month
Research conducted by Industrial SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team identified 407 new planned industrial projects planned industrial projects in…
197 New Distribution and Supply Chain Planned Industrial Projects Declines by 4% to Start January 2026
Industrial SalesLeads has announced the Distribution and Supply Chain planned capital projects spending report for January 2026. The Firm tracks…
Smarter automation in bulk material handling
How to Integrate, Modernize, and De-Risk Across bulk material handling, controls and automation have become the quiet engine of competitiveness.…
AI Skepticism that won’t age out
Here’s something nobody saw coming: The generation most skeptical of AI isn’t the one that doesn’t understand it. It’s the…
Where do all those ideas come from?
Johnny, pay attention!” Probably the most valuable lesson offered to you in school. But at the time you got it,…
How Automation and AI are redefining real-time Visibility and Decision-Making in material handling
Material handling operations have always lived in the space between predictability and disruption. Demand fluctuates. Labor availability shifts. Equipment breaks…
Price is the Excuse. Process is the Problem.
Ask most service managers why they lose jobs today, and the first answer is usually price. Labor rates are higher…
Global Forklift Market Outlook strengthens, Creating new opportunities for dealers
The global forklift market is entering a period of renewed momentum, with updated forecasts indicating stronger growth in the near…
Adapting or Losing: How Lift Truck Dealers Must Navigate the Next Industrial Era
As I have said previously, I read numerous monthly newsletters covering material handling equipment, construction equipment, pure rental companies, and…
Why did Symbotic acquire Fox Robotics and where will it go next?
On the 4th February 2026, Symbotic announced it has acquired autonomous forklift provider Fox Robotics. While full financial details were not…
AI and Automation Transform Forklift Dealers
As its use permeates both industrial workplaces and personal routines, artificial intelligence continues to attract headlines. Material handling is no…
January 2026 Surges with a 22% Increase in New Industrial Projects Erasing December’s Decline of 20%
Industrial SalesLeads released its January 2026 New Planned Capital Project Spending Report for the Industrial Manufacturing sector, highlighting a strong…
Strategy Is Only as Strong as Its Clarity
Strategy adoption doesn’t fall apart because people don’t care. Most teams are trying hard. They’re putting in the hours. They’re…
Warehouse automation in 2025: A market defined by concentrated growth
2025 was a tale of two halves for warehouse automation. At the beginning of the year, conditions appeared positive, with…
Warehouse automation – What to expect in 2026
2025 proved to be a highly turbulent year for the warehouse automation market, shaped by elevated economic and political volatility…
Why are Industrial Sales Teams Outsourcing Prospecting Services
Industrial sales prospecting is the starting point for successful pipeline development and new customer acquisition. It’s how industrial sales professionals…
Food & Beverage Capital Projects jump 38% since May, rising from 48 to 66 planned projects by December 2025
Industrial SalesLeads has announced the December 2025 results of its Food and Beverage industry planned capital project spending report, pointing…
Distribution and Supply Chain project activity rebounds 14%, reaching 209 planned projects by December 2025
Industrial SalesLeads has announced the December 2025 results of its planned capital project spending report for the Distribution and Supply…
Industrial Project Activity Holds Steady in December with 396 New Planned Projects Across North America
Research conducted by Industrial SalesLeads’ experienced industrial market research team identified 396 new planned industrial projects tracked during the month…
US warehouse construction bottoms out, but challenges remain
The US warehouse construction market has been sliding since late 2023. However, easing economic uncertainty and resilient e-commerce demand suggest…
Ask the wrong questions, get the wrong answers
The most important aspect of making a sale is also a major weakness of every salesperson: Asking Questions. It’s an…
Electrification, Automation, and the Future of Motive Power
Batteries and the critical power they provide are top considerations for material handling companies. Battery makeup, power capabilities, and the…
The AI Bubble Is Real—and it will reshape material handling dealers
I keep hearing about the AI Bubble, which may or may not be a negative from an operations standpoint, even…
New Industrial Manufacturing project fell 20% in December, the weakest showing in 2025
Industrial SalesLeads released its December 2025 analysis of planned capital investment activity within the Industrial Manufacturing sector. The report monitors…
What real-time Visibility and AI can unlock in the warehouse
For years, inventory visibility has been the gold standard in warehouse operations. Knowing what you have, where it’s stored, and…
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Remanufacturing of 100,000 vehicles as a strong commitment to the circular economy in material handling Anniversary truck ETV 216i handed…
2-mile Dune Express conveyor showcases advanced industrial engineering, heavy-duty reliability, and large-scale logistics innovation. SEW-EURODRIVE is helping power one of…
The Long Beach City Council has voted unanimously to confirm Mayor Rex Richardson’s reappointment of Sharon L. Weissman to the…
Shipments of cutting tools, measured by the Cutting Tool Market Report, a collaboration between AMT – The Association For Manufacturing…