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Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada Outlines Industrial Outlook for 2026: Stability, Strategy, and Smart Investment
From automation and labor shortages to tariff uncertainty and economic caution, Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada forecasts the evolving factors influencing business growthMONTREAL, Dec. 11, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Mitsubishi HC Capital Canada, a leading non-bank, non-captive finance provider, has identified four key trends that will shape Canada’s industrial equipment sector in 2026. After years of volatility, the sector is entering a critical phase marked by cautious investment strategies, technol
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