ÿþ<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01 Transitional//EN"> <html> <head> <title>Untitled Document</title> <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1"> </head> <body leftmargin="0" rightmargin="0" bottommargin="0" topmargin="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" style="font-family: verdana, tahoma, arial;font-size: 11px;"> <style> a { text-decoration: none; color: #0033BB; } a:hover { text-decoration: underline; color: #0088EE; } </style> <table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"> <tr> <td width="1%" rowspan="3" valign="top"><img src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/header_cogs.gif"></td> <td width="1%" valign="top"><img src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/header_title.gif" height="73"> <!-- <img src="{--h--}/newsletter/counter.asp?usid=&neid=252" height="0" width="0"> --> <!-- <img src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/counter.php?usid=&neid=252"> --> <img src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newscounter/_252.asp" width="0" height="0"> </td> <td width="99%" align="right" valign="top" background="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/header_bg.gif"><a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/members/register.asp"><img src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/header_email.gif" border="0"></a></td> </tr> <tr> <td colspan="2" align="right" valign="top" style="padding-right: 15; font-family: tahoma; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold;"><img src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/mail.gif" align="absmiddle"> <a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/sendnewsletter.asp?neid=252">Send this newsletter to an associate</a> &nbsp; <img src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/print.gif" align="absmiddle"> <a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/printversion.asp?issue=252">Print version</a></td> </tr> </table> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" style="margin-top: 10;"> <tr> <td style="padding-left: 15; font-size: 12px; font-family: verdana;"><b><font color="#0066FF"> <a name="top"></a></font> </b> Dear reader,<br> <b>WELCOME TO FORKLIFTACTION.COM, MATERIALS HANDLING ONLINE.</b><br> This is issue #252 - 23 March 2006 of the weekly newsletter for industry professionals. <br> <br> </td> <td width="5%" rowspan="2" style="padding-right: 15; padding-left: 30;"> <table><tr><td><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/lynad/news_adclick.asp?assid=266' target='_blank'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/bannerfiles_news/4.gif' alt='http://www.forkliftaction.com/lynad/news_adclick.asp?assid=266' border='0'></a></td><td><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/spacer.gif' width=10></td><td><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/lynad/news_adclick.asp?assid=259' target='_blank'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/bannerfiles_news/27.gif' alt='http://www.forkliftaction.com/lynad/news_adclick.asp?assid=259' border='0'></a></td></tr></table></td> </tr> <tr> <td height="19" style="padding-left: 15; font-size: 15px; font-family: verdana;"><b><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/spotlight.gif' alt='IN THE SPOTLIGHT' align='middle'><br><a href="#n2"> Hyundai wants to conquer top forklift brands. </a></b> </td> </tr> </table> <br> <table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tr> <td width="99%" rowspan="2" align="center" valign="top" style="padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15;"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#F4F4E4"> <tr> <td background="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_beige_bg.gif"><img src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_inthisissue.gif"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family: verdana, tahoma; font-size: 12px; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x bottom;"> <a href='#inside'><b>INSIDE FORKLIFTACTION.COM</b></a><br><br><b>SPECIAL REPORT:</b> <a href='#special'><b>Fast charging  what is it?</b></a><br><br><b>NEWS</b><br>&bull; <a href='#n1'>Thirteen buyers keen on Linde s forklift</a> <br>&bull; <a href='#n2'>*Exclusive* Hyundai identifies key competitors</a> <br>&bull; <a href='#n3'>Logitrans makes history-making buy</a> <br>&bull; <a href='#lbc'><b>Sample of used equipment for sale</b></a><br>&bull; <a href='#n4'>Kalmar buys US crane company</a> <br>&bull; <a href='#n5'>Nacco forecasts strong demand</a> <br>&bull; <a href='#n6'>Movers & Shakers</a> <br>&bull; <a href='#n7'>Forklift operator wins Powerball</a> <br>&bull; <a href='#n8'>TVH irons out workers frowns</a> <br><br><b>MEDIA RELEASES</b><br>&bull; <a href='#m1'>EnerSys leads the industry in providing battery and charger solutions!</a><br>&bull; <a href='#m2'>ASPIN Technology s NEW battery life extend Device product</a><br>&bull; <a href='#m3'>PosiCharge is Faster, Smarter, Safer Charging</a><br>&bull; <a href='#m4'>Eight years of savings by using Minit-Charger to eliminate lift truck battery changing</a><br>&bull; <a href='#m5'>Cascade names Herre Y. Hoekstra Vice President and Managing Director, Cascade Europe</a><br><br><b>SAFETY FIRST:</b> <a href='#safety'>Kent O'Sullivan: Adjusting to suit your audience</a><br><br> <br> </td> </tr> </table> <br> <img src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/mail.gif" align="absmiddle"> <a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/sendnewsletter.asp?neid=252" class="microcopy" target="_blank" style="font-family: tahoma; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold;">Send this newsletter to an associate</a> <br> <a name='inside'></a><br><table width='100%' border='0' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' bgcolor='#EFEFEF'><tr><td background='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_gray_bg.gif'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_inside.gif' alt='Inside Forkliftaction.com'></td></tr><tr><td style='font-family: verdana, tahoma; font-size: 12px; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x bottom;'><img src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/upload/newsletter/252-1.gif" align='left' style='margin-right: 10px; margin-bottom: 15px;'>Forkliftaction.com helps you plan your advertising by providing a calendar of editorial features appearing in Forkliftaction.com News in the coming months.<BR> Features planned are:<BR> April: The forklift market in China <BR> May: Reach stackers<BR> June: Forklift tyres, wheels and castors<BR> For the full editorial calendar, <a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/editorial.asp" target="_blank">click here</a>.<BR> <BR> Editorial features are an excellent way for your company to share the spotlight of these features. 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Contact <a href="mailto:marketing@forkliftaction.com">marketing@forkliftaction.com</a> for more information.<br><br></td></tr></table><br><br><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/lynad/news_adclick.asp?assid=260' target='_blank'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/bannerfiles_news/10.gif' alt='http://www.forkliftaction.com/lynad/news_adclick.asp?assid=260' border='0'></a><br> <a name='special'></a><br><table width='100%' border='0' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' bgcolor='#F4F4E4'><tr><td background='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_beige_bg.gif'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_specialreport.gif' alt='SPECIAL FEATURE'></td></tr></table><table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' style=''><tr><td bgcolor='#F4F4E4'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='n1'></a><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3104&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'><b>Fast charging  what is it?</b><span class='plain'> <img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/photo.gif' align='absmiddle' border='0'></span></a></strong><br><br>In the 1990s, California, USA, established a series of mandates to reduce air pollution from transport sources. That prompted US companies to invest millions of dollars in developing battery-powered cars and buses. Edison Minit-Charger and Posicharge are among the players that developed a new type of battery charging. The technology, fast charging, is now used in forklifts, not cars. <a href="mailto:news@forkliftaction.com">Christine Liew</a> reports.&nbsp;&nbsp;<a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3104&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252">Read more</a><br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_onbeige.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr></table><br><a name='news'></a><br><table width='100%' border='0' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' bgcolor='#EFEFEF'><tr><td background='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_gray_bg.gif'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_news.gif' alt='NEWS STORIES'></td></tr></table><table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' style=''><tr><td bgcolor='#EFEFEF'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='n1'></a><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3102&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>Thirteen buyers keen on Linde s forklift</a> <br>LONDON, United Kingdom</strong><br><br>Private equity groups have approached Linde to talk about its forklift business, the <i>Financial Times</i> has reported.<BR> <BR> According to the report, 13 private equity bidders have done provisional work on the possible value of the division and sought meetings with management.<BR> <BR> An unnamed source close to Linde told the <i>Financial Times</i> investment groups like Kohlberg Kravis Roberts, Apax Partners, Blackstone and Cinven had expressed interest. The report said Linde had not appointed an investment bank to handle the sale but had begun establishing a  data room on the division with the help of accountants. <BR> <BR> Linde spokesperson Uwe Wolfinger would not comment on the report. Linde has been quiet on a possible sale of its forklift division but said it was considering  strategic options (<i><a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3064get="_blank">Forkliftaction.com News #250</a></i>).<BR> <BR> Linde s materials handling division employed 12,024 workers and made an operating profit of EUR223 million (USD277.6 million) at the end of 2005.<br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_ongray.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor='#EFEFEF'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='n2'></a><br><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3098&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>*Exclusive* Hyundai identifies key competitors<span class='plain'> <img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/photo.gif' align='absmiddle' border='0'></span></a> <br>GEEL, Belgium</strong><br><br>Marketing its machines based on the KIS (keep it simple) principle, Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) is making rapid progress in Europe after only five years in the region. In 2005, forklift sales for HHIE totalled 1,000 units, up 25 per cent from 2004. <BR> <BR> Michel de Weert, marketing manager of HHIE spoke to Forkliftaction.com News reporter Christine Liew in an exclusive interview about the company s relatively unknown brand, its rapid growth and the new Folex forklifts, after returning from Manutention 2006.<BR> <BR> <BR> <b>Was it HHIE s first time at Manutention and what did HHIE accomplish at the show?</b><BR> <BR>  No, it was the second time we participated but the first time with our new program (the -7 range). Last time we were at Manutention was in 2001. This year s show brought us a lot of contacts from potential dealers and customers. Therefore we can say that HHIE is continuing its successful market approach towards the European forklift business. <BR> <BR> <b>Describe the growth trend for HHIE forklift sales for the past five years.</b><BR> <BR>  Brand recognition is increasing steadily as our marketing efforts pay off. The growth Hyundai Motor Company is undergoing creates a spin-off effect on our products and brand name. Along with a good basic product, these two effects have resulted in a qualified growth, rising above expectations. <BR> <BR> <b>What does HHIE think of this growth trend?</b><BR> <BR>  We hope our growth will keep thriving like this for the next five years. In the mean time, we will prepare ourselves for any threats the future might bring. <BR> <BR> <b>What sort of threats does HHIE anticipate the future to bring?</b><BR> <BR>  Seeing what is going on with Linde, the forklift business will look very different after a takeover has occurred. Resulting from this deal, we might have to face a competitor, even stronger than Linde has been. <BR> Nevertheless HHIE will keep on going to prove that we re up to the challenge and that we can be part of world class suppliers. <BR> <BR> <b>Who are your main competitors in Europe and how do they rank alongside Hyundai?</b> <BR> <BR>  Brands like Linde, Toyota, Still and Jungheinrich are at the top of our game. Our ambition is to conquer a place in between those brands. In the mean time we feel like we re playing at the same level with Doosan, Hyster and Mitsubishi, which is amazing as we have only been present in Europe for five years. <BR> <BR> <b>How important is the European market to HHIE?</b><BR> <BR>  The European forklift market is an indicator for the rest of the world s forklift business. The European customer is most demanding because the market itself is the oldest one. That is why not only Hyundai but most of the competition focuses on Europe when it comes to new developments and adapted programs. <BR> <BR> <a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3097" target="_blank">Click here to read the full interview</a><br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_ongray.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr></table><br><Br><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/lynad/news_adclick.asp?assid=261' target='_blank'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/bannerfiles_news/62.gif' alt='http://www.forkliftaction.com/lynad/news_adclick.asp?assid=261' border='0'></a><br><br><br><table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0'><tr><td style='background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor='#EFEFEF'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='n3'></a><br><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3101&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>Logitrans makes history-making buy<span class='plain'> <img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/photo.gif' align='absmiddle' border='0'></span></a> <br>RIBE, Denmark</strong><br><br>Danish forklift manufacturer Logitrans has signed the biggest sales outlet investment deal in the company s 66-year history.<BR> <BR> Logitrans has bought Interthor Inc, its American dealer in Illinois since 1988, from Interthor s parent company, Southworth Inc, which manufactures and sells materials handling equipment.<BR> <BR> The price was not disclosed but Logitrans said it was an  obvious buyer as Interthor had been its dealer since 1988.<BR> <BR> A Logitrans spokesperson said: Logitrans products have all the years been Interthor s primary products. Southworth Inc will still be an important importer in the USA together with the activities of Interthor.<BR> <BR>  In the last two years, Logitrans has experienced growth of 15 per cent and Logitrans sells around 20,000 units a year. The primary growth markets have been Norway, Germany, Denmark, Finland and the USA.<BR> <BR>  Part of the growth is because Logitrans has entered strategic relations with European competitors, for whom Logitrans manufactures products. This has led to positive growth, she said.<BR> <BR> The acquisition is expected to strengthen the company s position in the USA. US Postal is one of Logitrans US customers. It uses Logiflex stackers for handling letters and parcels.<BR> <BR> Established in 1940, Logitrans is an international company manufacturing and selling materials handling equipment. It has 140 employees and consists of the parent company in Denmark and eight sales subsidiaries in the UK, Belgium, France, New Zealand, Norway, Sweden, Germany and the USA. Around 85 per cent of product is exported to more than 40 countries. Its largest markets, the USA, Denmark, Germany and France, account for more than 50 per cent of sales.<BR> <BR> Logitrans launched a new drum lifter in January that can be fitted on Logitrans stackers with standard forks (the Logiflex).<br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_ongray.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor='#F4F4E4'><a name='lbc'></a><div style='padding-left: 15px; padding-right: 15px; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='n4'></a><br><table width='90%' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' border='0' style=''><tr><td><b>Sample of used equipment for sale:</b></td><td align='right'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/' style='font-size: 12px;'><b>Search 9092 listings in the Marketplace</b></a></td></tr></table><br><table width='90%' cellpadding=0 cellspacing=0 border=0 style='font-size: 12px;'><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-bottom: 3px;'><nobr>Hyster</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-bottom: 3px;'><nobr>H300A</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-bottom: 3px;'>1989</td><td width='10%' style='padding-bottom: 3px;'>United States</td><td width='10%' style='padding-bottom: 3px;'>USD 19900</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-bottom: 3px;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=15687&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Hyster</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>E3.00XL</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>1989</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>Belgium</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>EUR 7500</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=231&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Hyster</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>H1.75XM</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>1994</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>New Zealand</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>NZD 11500</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=30952&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Komatsu</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>FG15T-14</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>1988</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>Belgium</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>EUR 4000</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=28618&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Kalmar</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>DC10-600</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>1986</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>France</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>EUR 21000</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=17234&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Toyota</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>5FB30</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>1995</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>Belgium</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>EUR 11000</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=28560&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Raymond</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>1250PC30TT</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>1996</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>Australia</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>AUD 3000</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=25482&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Toyota</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>406FG25</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>-</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>Australia</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>AUD 16000</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=25525&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Linde</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>H35D</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>1999</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>Mexico</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>USD 12000</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=10569&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Still</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>FM 14</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>1996</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>Germany</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>EUR 2600</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=20261&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Yale</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>OSO30BA</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>1989</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>United States</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>USD 2500</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=9625&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Linde</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>H 25 D-02</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>1995</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>Germany</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>EUR 7900</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=19897&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Yale</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>GLC50TG</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>1999</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>United States</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>USD 7823</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=30426&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr><tr><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>Still</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><nobr>R 20-15</nobr></td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>2000</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>Germany</td><td width='10%' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'>EUR 5000</td><td width='10%' align='right' style='padding-top: 3px; padding-bottom: 3px; border-top: 1px SOLID #DDDDCC;'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=19930&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank'>Details</a></td></tr></table><br>and thousands more...<br><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/tools/contact.asp'>Click here</a> to include your used forklifts, stackers, telehandlers, container handlers, attachments etc.<br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_onbeige.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor='#EFEFEF'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='n4'></a><br><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3095&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>Kalmar buys US crane company</a> <br>STOCKHOLM, Sweden</strong><br><br>Kalmar is expanding its US crane service and maintenance business with the acquisition of East Coast Cranes & Electrical Contracting Inc (ECC).<BR> <BR> In a statement, Kalmar said it had signed an agreement to buy the specialist crane construction services and port maintenance company.<BR> <BR> The acquisition was expected to boost Kalmar s service growth in the US and create a stronger platform for it to develop its port crane business, Kalmar said.<BR> <BR>  It is a step forward for Kalmar to strengthen its presence and capacity to service other types of port equipment in the country. <BR> <BR> ECC has more than 100 employees working mainly on the US east coast and in gulf ports. The company currently has projects in ports on the US west coast, the Caribbean and in Latin America. Its 2005 net sales were USD25 million.<BR> <BR> The deal, to be finalised in April, will see ECC president and founder James Anastasio maintain his post together with his management team and employees. ECC will be an independent subsidiary of Kalmar. <BR> <BR> Both parties agreed not to disclose details of the transaction.<br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_ongray.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor='#EFEFEF'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='n5'></a><br><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3105&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>Nacco forecasts strong demand</a> <br>CLEVELAND, OH, United States</strong><br><br>Nacco Material Handling Group (NMHG) Wholesale foresees  substantially higher forklift orders and shipments during 2006 and early 2007, reflecting strength in global markets, the company said.<BR> <BR> The outlook anticipates strong market demand in North and South America and the Asia-Pacific region and moderate increases in Europe.<BR> <BR> NMHG Wholesale forklift shipments increased 7.6 per cent last year to 83,361 units from 77,493 in 2004.<BR> <BR> Revenues jumped 19 per cent, in part because of a shift in mix to higher-priced forklifts in North and South America and Europe, more unit sales in North and South America and the Asia-Pacific region, price increases and greater parts volume. NMHG Wholesale reported an operating profit of USD26 million on 2005 sales of USD2.2 billion. In 2004, operating profit was USD17.9 million from revenues of USD1.9 billion.<BR> <BR> Newly designed models were entering the market, NMHG said. During a phase-in period, NMHG Wholesale plans to limit shipment rates for its new internal combustion engine forklifts, which can handle 8,000 pounds-14,000 pounds (3,600kg-6,300kg).<BR> <BR> Past investments in NMHG Wholesale product developments, expense reductions now underway and manufacturing improvements show promise of yielding improved results beginning in 2006 s first half.<BR> <BR> NMHG Retail, which operates wholly owned dealerships, reported an operating loss of USD7.9 million on 2005 sales of USD185.8 million, compared with an operating loss of USD7.2 million on 2004 sales of USD195.2 million. Two European retail dealerships were sold last year accounting, in part, for the lower sales.<BR> <BR> Unfavorable margins on new units and higher operating expenses in the Asia-Pacific region were responsible for the unit s increased loss. Efforts continued to achieve at least break-even results for NMHG Retail in future years, the company said.<BR> <BR> NMHG parent holding company Nacco Industries Inc, of Cleveland, reported profit of USD62.5 million on 2005 sales of USD3.16 billion. In 2004, profit was USD47.9 million on&nbsp;&nbsp;sales of USD2.78 billion.<br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_ongray.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor='#EFEFEF'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='n6'></a><br><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3096&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>Movers & Shakers<span class='plain'> <img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/photo.gif' align='absmiddle' border='0'></span></a> </strong><br><br><b>WESTPORT, CT, United States</b><BR> Terex Corp has appointed <b>Hyeryun Lee Park</b> as president of Terex Asia. Before joining Terex, Park was president and owner of Midas Alliance Group, a consulting company with consultants based in Seoul, Korea, and Chicago and Washington DC, USA. <BR> <BR> <b>JÄRVENPÄÄ, Finland</b><BR> Rocla Oyj has appointed acting managing director <b>Jussi Muikku</b> as managing director. He was previously general manager of warehouse trucks operations.<BR> <BR> <b>ROCESTER, United Kingdom</b><BR> JCB has appointed <b>Matthew Taylor</b> to replace <b>Francoise Rausch</b> as managing director of sales. Taylor was managing director of Land Rover for the last five years. Rausch is now executive director of JCB sales. <BR> <BR> <b>ALMERE, Netherlands</b><BR> Cascade Europe has appointed <b>Herre Y Hoekstra</b> as vice president and managing director. Hoekstra was the managing director of artificial turf group for Royal Ten Cate.<BR> <BR> <b>SHROPSHIRE, United Kingdom</b><BR> Electrofit Zapi has appointed <b>Steve Pusey</b> as business development manager for the UK. Pusey has a sales & marketing background and was previously setting up new channels for UK distribution group Premier Farnell.<br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_ongray.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr></table><br><Br><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/lynad/news_adclick.asp?assid=264' target='_blank'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/bannerfiles_news/22.gif' alt='http://www.forkliftaction.com/lynad/news_adclick.asp?assid=264' border='0'></a><br><br><br><table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0'><tr><td style='background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor='#EFEFEF'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='n7'></a><br><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3103&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>Forklift operator wins Powerball</a> <br>BISMARCK, ND, United States</strong><br><br>A forklift driver won his state s largest lottery prize last week but says he will keep driving forklifts.<BR> <BR> Kevin Green, 28, was driving a forklift at work when he heard a North Dakota Powerball outlet had sold a USD1 million winning ticket, The Associated Press reported.<BR> <BR> Hearing that the winning ticket was sold at the Williston convenience store where he usually bought his tickets, Green checked his 25 tickets and found one contained the winning numbers.<BR> <BR> Green received USD694,600 after taxes.<BR> <BR> He said he would keep driving forklifts and use the money save for his retirement and pay off two pick-up trucks.<BR> <BR> Green s prize was the biggest awarded since the North Dakota lottery started selling Powerball tickets on March 25, 2004.<br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_ongray.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor='#EFEFEF'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='n8'></a><br><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3106&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>TVH irons out workers frowns</a> <br>WAREGEM, Belgium</strong><br><br>The TVH Group has found a novel way of helping its 951 employees balance the stress of work and household chores.<BR> <BR> From April 4, TVH employees can bring their clean laundry to work and take advantage of the professional ironing services of Makkie cvba for a good rate. <BR> <BR> Makkie will pick up TVH employees laundry to iron at its Kortrijk-based workshop on Tuesdays and Fridays and return the clothes two working days later.<br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_ongray.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr></table><br><Br><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/lynad/news_adclick.asp?assid=258' target='_blank'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/bannerfiles_news/61.gif' alt='http://www.forkliftaction.com/lynad/news_adclick.asp?assid=258' border='0'></a><br><br><br><br><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/mail.gif' align='absmiddle'> <a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/sendnewsletter.asp?neid=252' style='font-family: tahoma, verdana; font-size: 11px; font-weight: bold;' target='_blank'>Send this newsletter to an associate</a><a name='media'></a><br><table width='100%' border='0' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' bgcolor='#F4F4E4'><tr><td background='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_beige_bg.gif'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_media.gif' alt='MEDIA RELEASES'></td></tr></table><table width='100%' border='0' cellspacing='0' cellpadding='0' style=''><tr><td bgcolor='#F4F4E4'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='m1'></a><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3092&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>EnerSys leads the industry in providing battery and charger solutions!<span class='plain'> <img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/photo.gif' align='absmiddle' border='0'></span></a></strong><br><br><b>EnerSys</b> is the world's largest industrial battery company offering a broad line of batteries and chargers for electric lift trucks, ground support equipment, mining equipment and AGVs. We've been designing, testing, building and servicing batteries since 1888 to pack over a century of design innovation and commitment to quality into our Exide Ironclad and General Battery brand batteries and chargers.<br><br><a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3092&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252" target='_blank'>Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.</a><br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_onbeige.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor='#F4F4E4'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='m2'></a><br><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3055&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>ASPIN Technology s NEW battery life extend Device product<span class='plain'> <img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/photo.gif' align='absmiddle' border='0'></span></a></strong><br><br><b>ASPIN</b> has launched <b>BPD</b> (<i>Battery Plus Devices</i>) in the material handling industry market. The major role of <b>BPD</b> is to extend the life of lead acid battery as a dominant power source. <b>BPD</b> has been studied for seven years through development, lab models, and field trial tests. The Lead Acid Battery is the main core of the power source for fork lifts.<br><br><a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3055&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252" target='_blank'>Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.</a><br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_onbeige.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor='#F4F4E4'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='m3'></a><br><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3004&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>PosiCharge is Faster, Smarter, Safer Charging<span class='plain'> <img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/photo.gif' align='absmiddle' border='0'></span></a></strong><br><br>Discover what many of the world's leading companies have known for years: <b>PosiCharge</b> is the global leader in fast charge design, innovation, and application. <b>PosiCharge</b> makes battery changing  and battery rooms  obsolete by fast charging vehicles in decentralized areas during scheduled breaks.<BR> <b>VEHICLES AND PEOPLE ARE MORE PRODUCTIVE.</b><BR> With PosiCharge, vehicles never stop working in order to change batteries. Equipment and people can operate non-stop at maximum efficiency...<br><br><a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3004&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252" target='_blank'>Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.</a><br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_onbeige.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor='#F4F4E4'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='m4'></a><br><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3000&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>Eight years of savings by using Minit-Charger to eliminate lift truck battery changing<span class='plain'> <img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/photo.gif' align='absmiddle' border='0'></span></a></strong><br><br><b>Minit-Charger</b> enters its eighth year of providing fast chargers for electric lift truck fleet owners in North America. <b>Minit-Charger</b> introduced fast charging to the North American lift truck market in 1998. Since then, multiple repeat Global 1000 customers as well as smaller fleets have saved 50% or more in costs related to recharging lift truck batteries.<br><br><a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3000&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252" target='_blank'>Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.</a><br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_onbeige.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr><tr><td bgcolor='#F4F4E4'><div style='heigth: 100%; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x BOTTOM'><a name='m5'></a><br><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3093&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>Cascade names Herre Y. Hoekstra Vice President and Managing Director, Cascade Europe<span class='plain'> <img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/photo.gif' align='absmiddle' border='0'></span></a></strong><br><br>Almere, The Netherlands--There is a new face at <b>Cascade Europe</b>, the worldwide leading manufacturer of forks and attachments for lift trucks. Herre Y. Hoekstra was recently named <i>Vice President and Managing Director</i> of <b>Cascade Europe</b>. Hoekstra brings extensive senior level management experience to the <b>Cascade Executive Team</b> through various assignments around the world, including Royal Ten Cate and Shell. As a member of <b>Cascade s</b> global management team Hoekstra will work with the company s executive team in setting strategic goals for the corporation.<br><br><a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3093&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252" target='_blank'>Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.</a><br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_onbeige.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></div></td></tr></table><br><a name='safety'></a><br><table width='100%' border='0' cellpadding='0' cellspacing='0' bgcolor='#F4F4E4'><tr><td background='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_beige_bg.gif'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_safety.gif' alt='SAFETY FIRST'></td></tr><tr><td style='font-family: verdana, tahoma; font-size: 12px; padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15; background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x bottom;'><strong><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3100&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='blank' style='font-size: 15px;'>Kent O'Sullivan: Adjusting to suit your audience<span class='plain'> <img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter/photo.gif' align='absmiddle' border='0'></span></a><br>ABBOTSFORD, Canada</strong><br><br>In a multicultural society, new immigrant groups can retain their ethnicity, language and traditions without challenge; a freedom we hold dear. However, that freedom can sometimes have a significant impact on employee safety in the workplace.<br><br><a href="http://www.forkliftaction.com/news/newsdisplay.asp?nwid=3100&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252">Click here for the full text of this Safety First feature.</a><br><br><div align='center'><a href='#top'><img src='http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/totop_onbeige.gif' border='0' alt='Back To Top'></a></div><br></td></tr></table> </td> <td width="1%" align="center" valign="top" background="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot_vert.gif"><img src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/whitespace.gif" width="9" height="34"></td> <td width="5%" align="center" valign="top" style="padding-left: 15; padding-right: 15;"> <table width="100%" border="0" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" bgcolor="#EFEFEF"> <tr> <td background="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_gray_bg.gif"><img src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/title_extras.gif"></td> </tr> <tr> <td style="font-family: verdana, tahoma; 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font-family: verdana, tahoma; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color:#FFFFFF;'>MARKETPLACE</td></tr><tr><td style='background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/extras_content_bg.gif) repeat-x TOP;'><div style='background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x bottom; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; padding: 5;'><br><table style='font-family: verdana, tahoma; font-size: 12px;'><tr><td style='padding-bottom: 15;'>3 of 9,092 listings</td></tr><tr><td style='padding-bottom: 15'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=30835&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank'><div style='margin-bottom: 5'><b>Svetruck - 28.120-46 - 2002</b></div><img style='border: 1px SOLID #000000;' align='left' src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/tools/resizer.php?mode=restrictwidth&maxwidth=70&maxheight=50&path=%2E%2E%2Fupload%2Fmarketplace%2F30835%2D1%2Ejpg"></a><font size='1'>Hamburg, Germany</font></td></tr><tr><td style='padding-bottom: 15'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=11440&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank'><div style='margin-bottom: 5'><b>Pettibone - 204G CARY-LIFT - 2000</b></div><img style='border: 1px SOLID #000000;' align='left' src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/tools/resizer.php?mode=restrictwidth&maxwidth=70&maxheight=50&path=%2E%2E%2Fupload%2Fmarketplace%2F11440%2D1%2Ejpg"></a><font size='1'>Sheridan, Wyoming, United States</font></td></tr><tr><td style='padding-bottom: 15'><a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/marketplace/details.aspx?clid=30758&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank'><div style='margin-bottom: 5'><b>Mitsubishi - FB15 - 1999</b></div><img style='border: 1px SOLID #000000;' align='left' src="http://www.forkliftaction.com/tools/resizer.php?mode=restrictwidth&maxwidth=70&maxheight=50&path=%2E%2E%2Fupload%2Fmarketplace%2F30758%2D1%2Ejpg"></a><font size='1'>Hakata+Port, Japan</font></td></tr></table></div><div style='padding: 5; 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Granted, there are some very heavy farmers out there, but are they counting on a 400lb farmer to act as a counterweight? Someone please enlighten me.</a>"<br><font color='#888888'><i>InventoryOps, United States</i></font><br><br>Do you have spinner knobs on your steering wheels?<br>"<a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/forum/thread.asp?trid=454&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank'>The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) publication B56.1-2004 (and previous ANSI versions), Safety Standard for Low Lift and High Lift Trucks, addresses modifications to trucks and the use of spinner knobs. </a>"<br><font color='#888888'><i>joseph_h, United States</i></font><br><br>Fork heel thickness 2<br>"<a href='http://www.forkliftaction.com/forum/thread.asp?trid=451&counter=yes&usid=&neid=252' target='_blank'>What you need to be asking is what load centre you are working at. 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font-family: verdana, tahoma; font-size: 12px; font-weight: bold; color:#FFFFFF;'>Fast Facts</td></tr><tr><td style='background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/extras_content_bg.gif) repeat-x TOP;'><div style='background: url(http://www.forkliftaction.com/newsletter2/dot.gif) repeat-x bottom; font-family: verdana; font-size: 12px; padding: 5;'><br>1. <a href='#m1'>EnerSys leads the industry in providing battery and charger solutions!</a><br><br>2. <a href='#m2'>ASPIN Technology s NEW battery life extend Device product</a><br><br>3. <a href='#m3'>PosiCharge is Faster, Smarter, Safer Charging</a><br><br>4. <a href='#m4'>Eight years of savings by using Minit-Charger to eliminate lift truck battery changing</a><br><br>5. <a href='#m5'>Cascade names Herre Y. 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