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What is value? Is it the cheapest forklift? Is it the most reliable? Obviously, there's no point saving a few dollars on the purchase price if the machine needs constant repairs or if replacement parts are expensive. Environmental impact is also part of the value calculation these days. And let's not forget operator safety. All the other savings pale into insignificance if a single staff member is injured.

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EU imposes new anti-dumping duty

The European Union (EU) has imposed a new anti-dumping duty on all pallet trucks imported from China to the region. Erling Pedersen, president of Danish materials handling equipment manufacturer... [more]

Kalmar buys Spanish Mareiport

SPAIN Kalmar has bought Spanish crane refurbishment and maintenance service company Mareiport SA. The acquisition is part of Kalmar’s strategy to become a major global crane refurbishment and services... [more]

White paper raises questions on forklift automation

UNITED STATES A 10-page white paper on forklift automation identifies challenges in adopting technological advancements as an integral part of future warehousing. The paper — “The State of Forklift Automation:... [more]

Dealer appointed for Ethiopia

ETHIOPIA Doosan Construction Equipment has appointed My Wish Enterprise PLC, based in Addis Ababa, its authorised dealer in Ethiopia for Bobcat compact equipment. The Bobcat appointment follows three... [more]

Manitex logs gains in quarterly profit, sales

UNITED STATES Manitex International Inc reports a 53% gain in profit on a 39% climb in sales for the first quarter ended 31 March, compared tothe 2012 first quarter. “Our first... [more]

Plug Power boosts finances, foresees end of losses

UNITED STATES Fuel cell technology firm Plug Power Inc is strengthening its financial position and moving towards the end of operational losses, the company says. “I believe we are at the... [more]

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks identifies winner

UNITED KINGDOM Customer support and reliable products were the winning formula for Andover Fork Truck Services at the Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks dealer awards. The forklift dealer won a gold award and... [more]

Clark gives nod to top North American parts, service managers

UNITED STATES Clark Material Handling Co recognises its top 2013 parts and service managers in North America. Top parts managers are Mark Boyer, of Equipment Depot, Fort Worth, Texas; Raul Rodriguez,... [more]

Movers & Shakers

FSIP, FLTA [more]

Imran Khan injured in forklift fall

UNITED KINGDOM The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has expressed its commiserations to Pakistani politician and former cricketer Imran Khan and his family after a forklift accident at a Lahore rally.... [more]

Beverage firm boosts efficiency with new trucks

GERMANY One of Germany’s leading beverage logistics companies has turned to Yale and its authorised dealer Helmut Reiter to manage part of its materials handling operations. Hövelmann-Ahr Getränke Logistik, based... [more]

Hyster, Yale market new electric rider forklifts

UNITED STATES Two Hyster-Yale Materials Handling Inc operations introduced technically similar electric rider forklift series in separate 13 May announcements. Hyster Co launches its E80-120XN electric rider forklift series as a... [more]

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Announcements

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The right forks for heavy forklifts

Scana Booforge, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of large and customized fork arms, is focusing in the heavier segment and assures the design and quality which a large fork requires in order to withstand the heavy wear and tear. [more]

Mobicon Systems - United States LCS Contract

After the first delivery of a Mobicon to the US Navy was completed in 2008, the Mobicon solution has since proven so successful that a further 11 have been ordered. [more]

Ten years of slip sheet attachments

Since winning the first Logistics Award at Logistica 2003 in Utrecht, now 10 years ago, MSE-FORKS has not been idle in terms of new product development in the field of pallet-free transport. [more]

Iconic Towmotor brand makes a comeback

Towmotor, the company that first invented the forklift, is now making a major comeback in the market it once dominated after decades of languishing in the corporate wilderness. [more]

AUSA very optimistic after BAUMA’s 2013 results

AUSA attracted interest from visitors of 70 different countries when they presented the T 144 H Plus, a revolutionary compact telehandler at this year’s BAUMA. The compact T 144 H Plus can efficiently compete with the best Skis Steer Loaders. [more]

A Word from our Sponsors

RTITB Operator of the Year competition sponsors believe that safe working practices are of paramount importance in the materials handling sector, for operators and employers alike. Their support demonstrates their commitment to raising operating standards across the industry. [more]

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Announcements

The right forks for heavy forklifts

Mobicon Systems - United States LCS Contract

Ten years of slip sheet attachments

Iconic Towmotor brand makes a comeback

AUSA very optimistic after BAUMA’s 2013 results

A Word from our Sponsors

YOUR MARKETPLACE INVESTIGATED

Global News

EU imposes new anti-dumping duty

Kalmar buys Spanish Mareiport

White paper raises questions on forklift automation

Dealer appointed for Ethiopia

Manitex logs gains in quarterly profit, sales

Plug Power boosts finances, foresees end of losses

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks identifies winner

Clark gives nod to top North American parts, service managers

Movers & Shakers

Imran Khan injured in forklift fall

Beverage firm boosts efficiency with new trucks

Hyster, Yale market new electric rider forklifts

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