[PODCAST] Genie's Matt Fearon Reflects on Aerial Lift Industry in 2019, 2020 and Beyond

Matt Fearon discusses what he saw as major trends and challenges in 2019 for the aerial lift equipment market and opportunities for 2020.

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Becky Schultz
Apr 13, 2020
Genie - Terex AWP
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Listen to this Digging Deeper podcast to hear what Matt Fearon, Genie president, Terex AWP, has to say about the major trends and challenges for the aerial lift equipment industry in 2019 and what opportunities he expects for 2020 and beyond.

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