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Happy new financial year to those whose ledgers turned a new page yesterday. Let’s all hope that the year ahead has more black ink than red – and more than last year. And while some begin a new financial cycle, it’s probably opportune to wonder why the business year is so unsynchronised. Until 1976, the US financial year started on July 1. However, the calendar has been changed, with the fiscal cycle starting on October 1 since ‘76. In the UK, Canada, Hong Kong, India and Japan, the financial year starts on April 1. Sure, this spreads out the reporting cycle for the accounting profession and the financial media, but it must be a nightmare for multinationals whose divisions will always be out of step with each other.
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Gehl, Linde extend credit arrangements
Ancenis, France and Munich, Germany
Manitou has announced that its subsidiary, Gehl Company, has entered into an amendment of its bank credit... |
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AAL buys Hyster in Australia
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Recent rumours circulating in the forklift industry (see Forkliftaction.com News # 413) were confirmed... |
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Cascade opens Indian operations
Portland, OR, United States
Cascade Corporation has announced the establishment of wholly owned subsidiary Cascade India.
Vishnu... |
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Gottwald appoints rep in the Philippines
Manila, Philippines
Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald) has appointed Translift Port Equipment Services, Inc. (Translift)... |
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Terex opens training locations
Redmond, WN, United States
Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) has announced two new sites for service training at Terex facilities... |
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UK firm fined despite collapse
Lincolnshire, United Kingdom
A beleaguered Lincoln dairy firm has been fined GBP10,000 (USD16,000) after an employee sustained multiple... |
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Army pilot project puts fuel cells in forklifts
Fort Lewis, WA, United States
A fleet of 19 sit-down counterbalanced forklifts at the US Army’s Forces Command at Fort Lewis will... |
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NMHG, trucker win CIO 100 awards
Framingham, MA, United States
Nacco Materials Handling Inc (NMHG) of Fairview, Oregon and Old Dominion Freight Line Inc of Thomasville,... |
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AEM honoured for student initiative
Milwaukee, WI, United States
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has received an “innovation” award for its Construction... |
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Operators compete in forklift rodeos
Mount Sterling, IL and Richland, WA, United States
Dot Foods Inc emphasised safety and fun at the company’s national rodeo finals for pallet jack, forklift... |
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Injury case settled for USD800,000
Freehold, NJ, United States
In April 2005, carpentry labourer Deymison Menezes, then 21, of Newark, New Jersey, was assigned to... |
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Hazmat practice uses forklift as prop
York, PA, United States
Emergency services personnel used a forklift in a supporting role during environmental training exercises.
Organisers... |
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Hyundai blogs with the best
Geel, Belgium
Materials handling and construction brand Hyundai is embracing social media to spread its message.
In... |
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Autostrad terminal officially open
Brisbane, Queensland, Australia
Brisbane’s Berth 10 Autostrad terminal was officially opened in June following the completion of a AUD125... |
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Logistics scholarships announced
Parramatta, New South Wales, Australia
The winners of three scholarships in logistics and supply chain education have been announced for 2009.
Rebecca... |
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Focus on safety at small businesses
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
WorkSafe Victoria is targeting a number of regional and metropolitan areas, with teams of up to 10 inspectors... |
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Bigger loads, greater benefits
Auckland, New Zealand
New Zealand’s transport minister Steven Joyce says a proposal to allow road transport operators to carry... |
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Unique traction control system for forklift
Sydney, New South Wales, Australia
Crown Equipment Australia has launched the first-ever pantograph forklift with a traction control system.
The... |
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Toll secures AUD180 million contract
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
Logistics giant, the Toll Group, has secured a contract worth around AUD180 million over three years... |
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Eastwood Forklift Tyres exhibit in MHL Material Handling & Logistics 2009 in Auckland, New Zealand (22nd – 23rd July, 2009) featuring RAEDER-VOGEL® forklift wheels and castors
Eastwood Forklift Tyres & Spares, our trade partner in New Zealand, will exhibit in the MHL Materials Handling & Logistics Show in Auckland, ASB Showgrounds on 22nd and 23rd July, 2009, booth no. 227. For more info on MHL 2009, please visit: www.mhlshow.co.nz.
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Davis Derby: TruckLOG case studies, Eurostar – St Pancras
With some 25 million passengers expected to use the St Pancras mainline, underground and international services annually, public safety is of paramount importance. To minimise the risk posed to the travelling public by its platform vehicles, used to replenish on-board catering points, washrooms and other facilities, Eurostar turned to the Davis Derby TruckLOG suite of products.
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Cascade Corporation announces launch of global nameplate
FAIRVIEW, OR, Cascade Corporation announces the implementation of an international nameplate. This new design will replace 20 + differing Cascade nameplates currently being shipped on product. This allows Cascade to ship product from any manufacturing location to any end user around the world. Steve Wittkop, Technical Publication Manager developed the new global nameplate to assist relaying technical information in a format understandable worldwide.
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Recently LiftTruck.com wins Product of the Year for the Accu-Tilt
The Accu-Tilt was awarded a Gold medal "Product of the Year" award in Manual Material Handling from Plant Engineering Magazine. Selected by readers of the publication, the Accu-Tilt was voted a winner among 140 other products.
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RAEDER-VOGEL®: High-quality wheels and castors for tow tractors
In modern production plants with a focus on lean manufacturing, tow tractors are taking over where moving material is required but no lifting. Tow tractors, also known as tuggers, are easier to operate than a lift truck and they can pull more than one load at a time on multiple carts. Moreover, in general the vehicle purchase costs are lower, and this also applies for operating costs.
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