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Europe drives Manitou Q1 revenue growth
Revenue was up 8%, thanks to European markets while others saw declines 
New Manitou CEO and chairman of the board announced
Sylvain Blaise takes over as CEO, while Christopher Himsworth is new chair 
Jacqueline Himsworth, Manitou board chair, passes away
A person of “vision, commitment, foresight, and kindness”, said CEO Michel Denis
Manitou ‘resilient’ in 2025, uncertain for 2026
Limited annual decline last year despite tough markets, while Middle East conflict delays 2026 forecast 
Manitou founder Marcel Braud passes away
Visionary leader and inventor passed away this week, aged 93
Manitou enjoys Europe rebound but hit by US tariffs
Sales up significantly in Europe in Q4 2025 helped by rental orders, but tariffs hamper US sales
Manitou CEO to step down
Recruitment process underway to replace Michel Denis 
Manitou revenue dips due to “tightening trade relations”
Weaker economic environment and unfavourable exchange rate effects also affect revenues 
Market uncertainty dampens Manitou results
First half revenue falls but orders are up and 2025 forecast stable 
Manitou and Hangsha announce lithium battery JV
New partnership will include a new dedicated site in France 
French equipment industry urges greater action on green transition
Initiative involves major rental companies, contractors and OEMs 
First Manitou/Kiloutou electric retrofit telehandler on site
Partnership with Bouygues sees first of a kind telehandler tested at new hospital build 
“Good momentum” at Manitou to aid Q4 drop in sales
Net sales for the quarter down, order intake and full year forecast up 
Challenging 2024 for Manitou
Revenues hit by tough ecomomies but profits hold up in Product division 
Difficult final quarter hits Manitou
Sales in Northern Europe down 36% in Q4
Economy and dealer stocks hit Manitou revenues
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Manitou sees drop in its third quarter results, citing an economic slowdown and large dealer stocks in Europe and North America
Manitou Group inaugurates US plant expansion in preparation for North American market growth
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The company’s $20-million investment allows for a new range of telehandlers in Yankton, South Dakota, US
Friday roundup: Cost of sustainability | Sunbelt’s specialty move | Rental mergers
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For the week that was Aug. 7-13, 2024, mergers and sustainability were among the headlines 
Manitou forecasts challenging second half year
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Outlook for North America follows positive first six months of 2024 
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