Gloria has a total lift capacity of 45 T and can stack up to 6 high.

Gloria reach stackers enter Asia Pacific
Helsinki, Finland
Kalmar launched its G-generation reach stackers named Gloria in Shanghai, China last week.
Gloria has a total lift capacity of 45 T and can stack up to 6 high (5 high on the intermodal). Fuel savings of up to 20% are claimed to be achievable via the reach stacker's three driving modes: power, normal and economy. Kalmar says the automatic stop/start function can also result in a 10% fuel saving and reduced emissions.
Kalmar spokesman Dan Pettersson says: "We are very much looking forward to launching Gloria into the Asia Pacific region. Of course, [the Asia Pacific] is one of the most competitive markets for this type of equipment. However, given the success we have experienced in other parts of the world, we are confident that Gloria will quickly establish its credentials and popularity." The fifth-generation machines have been introduced to European markets.

Jungheinrich trucks get a facelift
Hamburg, Germany
Jungheinrich is launching the latest edition of its hydrostatically driven 3s, 4s and 5s series forklifts. The focus of the facelift was the complete reengineering of the VFG 425s-435s series trucks that were launched in 2008.
"This engine satisfies the stringent directives of the Stage III B European exhaust emission regulations," says head of product management Marek Scheithauer. The trucks have the latest-generation diesel engines, consisting of common-rail engine technology from Volkswagen.
The facelift also involved replacing the old hydraulic fixed-displacement pumps employed in the 4s series with a new variable displacement pump. "This kind of pump delivers exactly the right amount of oil for the operational hydraulics," Scheithauer says. "In practice, this means an increase of up to 20% in the efficiency of the lift and hydraulic functions."

New mast on Hyster trucks
Greenville, NC, United States
Hyster has redeveloped the mast on its 2-3.5 T ICE and electric forklifts to give drivers maximum fork visibility.
"We have maximised fork visibility to help drive operator productivity and minimise damage to goods and equipment," explains product manager David Rowell.
Hyster says it has optimised the 180-degree panoramic field of vision by enlarging the window through the mast, increasing the distance between the channels by 50% or more, and repositioning the chains and hose routings.
The new three-stage FFL and 2-stage LFL mast designs include changes to the structure that increase rigidity and improved hydraulic hose routings that extend hose life, and is expected to reduce the total cost of truck ownership and downtime.
"Mast lowering speeds have also increased with these changes," Rowell says. "Tests have shown that it is possible to handle two extra loads per hour, per truck. Across a fleet, this can lead to significant productivity improvements."