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1. Barloworld in News story > Katoen Natie attracted by lifetime costs
Thursday 17 January 2013
Global logistics service provider Katoen Natie has bought nine Hyster reach stackers and two forklifts - a 25 T and...
2. Barloworld in News story > Briefs
Thursday 18 October 2012
Barloworld SCS reassures customers Solihull, United Kingdom Barloworld Supply Chain Software (Barloworld SCS) has clarified its position in the UK market following...
3. Barloworld in News story > Briggs UK completes Barloworld UK buy-out
Thursday 11 October 2012
Briggs Equipment UK Ltd has now replaced Barloworld Handling UK as the sole UK dealer for Hyster products after finalising...
4. Barloworld in News story > Canute invests in forklift transporter fleet
Wednesday 19 September 2012
A new fleet of 11 custom-built forklift trailers will cover over 80,000 km (49,710 mi.) a year for Barloworld Handling’s...
5. Barloworld in News story > Briggs Equipment buys Barloworld Handling UK
Wednesday 29 August 2012
Briggs Equipment UK Ltd, the exclusive UK dealer for Yale Europe Materials Handling products, will acquire the assets and facilities...
6. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld secures major contract
Wednesday 25 July 2012
Barloworld Handling has secured a five-year contract with the fourth-largest builders’ merchant in the UK, to help streamline the maintenance...
7. Barloworld in News story > Briefs
Wednesday 11 July 2012
Contract renewal for Barloworld Maidenhead, United Kingdom C Butt has renewed a materials handling contract with Barloworld Handling for its Magna Park...
8. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld celebrates 110 years
Wednesday 27 June 2012
Staff at Barloworld Handling’s worldwide headquarters in Maidenhead are celebrating 110 years since the formation of the Barloworld global business. Today,...
9. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld wins forklift contract
Thursday 14 June 2012
Warrenpoint Harbour in Northern Ireland has awarded Barloworld Handling a contract for the supply of a new fleet of Hyster...
10. Barloworld in News story > Product News
Wednesday 09 May 2012
New poultry handling truck United Kingdom Cargotec UK Ltd will launch the LR30.3, its latest Hiab Moffett truck-mounted forklift for handling live...
11. Barloworld in News story > Briggs, LiftOne assume Barloworld’s US Hyster assets for USD60 million
Thursday 03 May 2012
Briggs Equipment and LiftOne became authorised dealers of Hyster forklifts in south-east and mid-central US markets on May 1. They succeed...
12. Barloworld in News story > Hyster forklift helps heroes
Thursday 08 March 2012
Barloworld Handling has supplied UK charity Help for Heroes (H4H) with a new forklift for its warehouse and logistics...
13. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld extends port solutions
Thursday 16 February 2012
Barloworld Handling has expanded its range of solutions to UK ports, terminals and freight logistics operations, and is giving free...
14. Barloworld in News story > Forklift in tough Mole Valley application
Wednesday 01 February 2012
Fertiliser manufacturer Mole Valley Forage Services credits increased efficiency in its blending and bagging facility to a compact 7 T...
15. Barloworld in News story > Briggs, LiftOne eye Barloworld’s Hyster US operations
Thursday 26 January 2012
Broadly diversified Barloworld Ltd will withdraw from the forklift business in the United States after 33 years. The firm’s Barloworld Handling...
16. Barloworld in News story > 2012 looking brighter
Tuesday 03 January 2012
It was another year of global political and financial upset and Mother Nature violently reminding us not to become complacent....
17. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld Handling “back to black”
Wednesday 07 December 2011
Barloworld Handling has reported double-digit improvements in revenue for its UK, Europe and Southern African operations, and a return to...
18. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld uses Internet to satisfy customers
Thursday 03 November 2011
Barloworld Handling says the Internet has helped it reduce engineer response times and road miles, reduce many of its customers’...
19. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld cuts costs for Speedy
Wednesday 19 October 2011
Barloworld Handling is saving equipment hire specialist Speedy Services up to GBP160,000 (USD252,000) a year and providing standardised service for...
20. Barloworld in News story > Movers & Shakers
Thursday 13 October 2011
Wiesbaden, Germany and Mumbai, India Sunil K Gupta, 53, has been appointed CEO of Voltas Material Handling Pvt Ltd (VMH). He...
21. Barloworld in News story > Saica Pack saves space with Hyster Fortens
Wednesday 21 September 2011
Packaging firm Saica Pack has benefitted from three new ultra-compact Hyster Fortens forklifts fitted with specialist attachments. The Saica Pack operation...
22. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld grows short-term fleet
Thursday 08 September 2011
Barloworld Handling is investing GBP3 million (USD4.8 million) in 140 new diesel- and gas-powered Hyster forklifts for its short-term hire...
23. Barloworld in Feature story > Make it work: fleet and asset management
Wednesday 24 August 2011
Ask yourself these questions: Do I know where my forklift is? Do I know when my forklift needs its PM?...
24. Barloworld in News story > Briefs
Thursday 18 August 2011
Barloworld gains certificate Cumbernauld, Scotland Barloworld Handling has received its first ISO 14001 certificate at its Cumbernauld facility in Scotland. ISO 14001...
25. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld offers help with compliance
Wednesday 06 July 2011
Barloworld Handling is offering free advice to UK ports and terminals on the new Tier 4i/Stage IIIB emission regulations that...
26. Barloworld in News story > Food bank aims to boost forklift assets
Thursday 17 March 2011
The non-profit Lowcountry Food Bank intends to add forklift capability and upgrade its warehouse with a USD70,000 grant that was...
27. Barloworld in News story > George Hammond moves fruit with Hyster forklifts
Wednesday 09 March 2011
UK firm George Hammond Plc has purchased a fleet of 10 Hyster Fortens LPG forklifts from Barloworld Handling to handle...
28. Barloworld in News story > Chivas Brothers’ new fleet improves efficiency
Thursday 03 February 2011
Chivas Brothers, the Scotch whisky and premium gin business of Pernod Ricard, has received a new fleet of Hyster forklifts...
29. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld posts double-digit fall in profit
Tuesday 23 November 2010
The world’s largest forklift dealer, Barloworld Ltd, has suffered a 39% drop in full-year profit as the global economic downturn...
30. Barloworld in News story > Hyster and Barloworld claim higher UK forklift sales
Tuesday 09 November 2010
Hyster and its UK distribution partner Barloworld Handling report they have strengthened their market position as the materials handling sector...
31. Barloworld in News story > Hysters handle wind farm components
Thursday 04 November 2010
Hyster reach stackers are providing quicker and more economical handling of wind farm components at the Port of Mostyn in...
32. Barloworld in News story > JCB receives huge order from new service provider
Wednesday 13 October 2010
JCB has received an order for 94 industrial forklifts from a company it has just appointed to be its materials...
33. Barloworld in News story > Britvic boosts efficiency through partnership
Thursday 02 September 2010
UK beverage firm Britvic Soft Drinks says partnering with Barloworld Handling to manage its 200-plus materials handling vehicles on its...
34. Barloworld in News story > Gentle upward trend perceived at Barloworld
Thursday 10 June 2010
The US materials handling operation of Barloworld Ltd reports a gentle upward trend in the North American forklift market. “We started...
35. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld posts half-year loss
Thursday 20 May 2010
Barloworld Ltd has reported a net loss of ZAR135 million (USD17.4 million) for the six months ended 31 March 2010....
36. Barloworld in News story > Briefs
Thursday 06 May 2010
Linde celebrates 50,000th forklift Xiamen, China Linde (China) has celebrated a milestone with the 50,000th forklift being assembled at its Xiamen plant. Otmar...
37. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld in US adds Mariotti forklifts
Thursday 22 April 2010
The US operation of Barloworld Handling is adding distribution of forklifts from V Mariotti SpA through 30 sales and full-service...
38. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld “only company” to offer solution to John Lewis
Thursday 11 March 2010
The UK’s largest department store has chosen Barloworld Handling for its materials handling challenges. John Lewis typically stocks about 350,000 separate...
39. Barloworld in News story > Briefs
Thursday 25 February 2010
Barloworld teams up with JLG Maidenhead, United Kingdom Barloworld Handling will supply its customers with JLG equipment including over 50 models of...
40. Barloworld in Media release > Barloworld extends offering with Combilift multi-directional lift trucks and sideloaders
Thursday 11 February 2010
Barloworld Handling has signed a preferred supplier agreement with Combilift, the world’s leading manufacturer of multi-directional lift trucks and sideloaders...
41. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld supplies four-way forklifts
Wednesday 27 January 2010
Barloworld Handling will now distribute Combilift multi-directional forklifts and sideloaders along with the Hyster range. Barloworld Handling general manager for...
42. Barloworld in News story > Thank goodness that’s over!
Thursday 24 December 2009
By anyone’s standards, 2009 was a tough year in global business, and the materials handling sector was not immune. Melissa...
43. Barloworld in News story > Forklift helps deliver Christmas shoeboxes
Wednesday 23 December 2009
Barloworld Handling has supplied a forklift to help international development and relief charity, Samaritan’s Purse, with its Operation Christmas Child...
44. Barloworld in News story > Movers & Shakers
Wednesday 02 December 2009
Maidenhead, United Kingdom Barloworld Handling has appointed Mike Parkin as sales manager to support its new projects and existing customers in...
45. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld invests in the future
Thursday 26 November 2009
Barloworld Handling believes that apprentice training is a key factor in its future success and that is why it has...
46. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld wins competitive tender
Thursday 22 October 2009
Barloworld Handling has won a competitive tender to supply Palletline with a new fleet of 40 LPG Hyster Fortens forklifts...
47. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld experiences rising demand
Thursday 08 October 2009
Barloworld Handling is offering free delivery on certain models of large capacity forklifts as demand for them grows in the...
48. Barloworld in News story > Movers & Shakers
Wednesday 30 September 2009
Wiesbaden, Germany Otmar Hauck has been appointed to KION Group GmbH’s executive board as chief operating officer (COO). He will be...
49. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld distributes Irion
Thursday 24 September 2009
Barloworld Handling is now providing UK-wide sales and service support for the Irion brand of sideloaders. Graham Jones, Barloworld Handling’s general...
50. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld uses Six Sigma to boost efficiency
Wednesday 09 September 2009
Barloworld Handling has used Six Sigma tools to achieve customer satisfaction and cut costs. “One of the main areas of focus...
51. Barloworld in News story > Boost for used forklift vendors
Thursday 13 August 2009
Barloworld Handling has opened eight regional showrooms in the UK to display its “Approved Used” forklifts. The idea behind the new...
52. Barloworld in News story > Briefs
Thursday 23 July 2009
Rush Tracking acquires patent portfolio Kansas City, KS, United States RFID specialist Rush Tracking Systems has acquired a portfolio of intellectual property...
53. Barloworld in Feature story > UK market meets challenges
Tuesday 26 May 2009
Never in the history of the UK forklift industry has there been such a rapid and steep market fall of...
54. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld faces challenging conditions
Wednesday 13 May 2009
Barloworld faced challenging trading conditions in its international operations for the first six months of financial year 2009, and the...
55. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld introduces comprehensive service program
Wednesday 08 April 2009
Barloworld has launched a service program to meet the legislation requirements and operational needs of UK companies that own new...
56. Barloworld in News story > New Barloworld reception centre opens
Thursday 12 March 2009
Barloworld Handling has opened its new National Used Equipment Reception Centre in Tamworth, Staffordshire. The 62,000 sq ft (5,759 sqm)...
57. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld lays off staff
Thursday 05 February 2009
Barloworld UK has announced it will cut costs and may reduce staff numbers in response to the decline in the...
58. Barloworld in News story > Some optimism after a tough year
Wednesday 07 January 2009
By Annette Densham Despite the bleak outlook, some of the leading players in the materials handling industry have an optimistic outlook...
59. Barloworld in News story > More UK forklift companies saved by capital injections
Monday 15 December 2008
By Bill Redmond Alongside substantial capital injections to Linde UK, Britain’s biggest forklift manufacturer, two more large forklift operators in Britain...
60. Barloworld in Feature story > Lead acid batteries here to stay
Thursday 25 September 2008
Despite these times of technological advancements and alternative fuel sources, tried and true products like lead acid batteries stand the...
61. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld dropped from top 40 index
Thursday 18 September 2008
South African materials handling and equipment supplier Barloworld has been dropped from the JSE Top 40 Index. JSE Securities Exchange (previously...
62. Barloworld in News story > Movers and Shakers
Thursday 18 September 2008
Johannesburg, South Africa Barloworld has appointed Sango Ntsaluba as a new non-executive director. Ntsaluba is the chief executive officer of Amabubesi Group...
63. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld gets new leadership in US
Thursday 07 August 2008
The US materials handling operation of Barloworld Ltd has a new president, a restructured branch network and a mandate for...
64. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld invests in UK hire fleet
Wednesday 06 August 2008
Barloworld Handling has invested GBP10 million (USD19.5 million) in its short-term hire fleet over the past 12 months to meet...
65. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld Handling helps Shoreham Port with timber operation
Thursday 10 July 2008
It was the size and capacity of Hyster’s diesel forklifts that made the mainly timber-handling Sussex Port Forwarding continue its...
66. Barloworld in News story > Briefs
Thursday 26 June 2008
Doosan foundation funds teacher tour SEOUL, South Korea Doosan Group’s Yongkang Foundation is sponsoring an overseas academic tour for 91 elementary and...
67. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld to sell 10% stake to black investors
Wednesday 18 June 2008
Barloworld is selling 10% of the company to black investors in a ZAR2.4 billion (USD296.4 million) deal, according to terms...
68. Barloworld in News story > Forklift guide pulls down language barrier
Wednesday 11 June 2008
Barloworld Handling has made its forklift safety guide available in the Polish language because an increasing number of UK companies...
69. Barloworld in Feature story > Materials handling in the Benelux
Thursday 24 April 2008
The Benelux is an economic union in Western Europe that consists of Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg. Christine Liew...
70. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld buys Hong Kong-based Flynt
Wednesday 09 April 2008
Barloworld Logistics has acquired Hong Kong-based logistics company Flynt International for USD13 million. Flynt is a private company that has been...
71. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld buys Swift Group
Thursday 03 April 2008
Barloworld Logistics, Barloworld’s supply chain management subsidiary, has acquired Dubai-based Swift Group and its overseas affiliates for USD70 million. Swift Group...
72. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld benefits from business boom
Thursday 06 March 2008
Barloworld’s equipment division recorded strong growth for financial year 2007, posting a 44% jump in revenue to ZAR16,755 million (USD2,117...
73. Barloworld in News story > Hyster builds productivity for Ibstock Brick
Thursday 14 February 2008
UK brick manufacturer Ibstock Brick Ltd is so pleased with its three new 4-tonne Hyster Fortens forklifts that are working...
74. Barloworld in News story > Kylie Minogue rescues with forklift
Wednesday 23 January 2008
Millions of Doctor Who fans watched pop singer Kylie Minogue prevent a spaceship crash by ramming a villain with a...
75. Barloworld in Your Focus > Top tips for buying a used forklift
Wednesday 12 December 2007
The majority of second-hand forklifts are operated by small to medium-sized businesses that either cannot afford or don’t need to...
76. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld invests for customers
Thursday 27 September 2007
Barloworld Handling says it has spent millions to improve its service delivery for its growing UK customer base. “Over the last...
77. Barloworld in News story > Movers & Shakers
Thursday 26 July 2007
MAIDENHEAD, United Kingdom Geoff Tucker has been appointed managing director of Barloworld Handling in the UK. Tucker, a chartered accountant, joined...
78. Barloworld in News story > Movers & Shakers
Thursday 21 June 2007
SANDTON, South Africa Barloworld Ltd has appointed Dumisa Ntsebeza as non-executive chairman and Trevor Munday as non-executive deputy chairman of the...
79. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld sells UK forklift lease book for GBP109 million
Thursday 23 November 2006
By Bill Redmond Barloworld has sold its UK forklift lease book to GE Capital Solutions for GBP109 million (USD209.6 million). The...
80. Barloworld in News story > Antwerp follows Dutch law with forklift order
Thursday 19 October 2006
LBC Tank Terminals, a Paris-based operator of storage facilities for liquid bulk chemical products, has ordered 18 Hyster forklifts from...
81. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld sells US leasing business
Thursday 14 September 2006
South Africa’s Barloworld Ltd has sold its US materials handling equipment lease and loan portfolio to Hyster Capital for ZAR564...
82. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld's good service clinches deal
Thursday 01 September 2005
Barloworld Internal Transport’s good service set it apart from rivals for a 22 Hyster forklift delivery to DAF Trucks. DAF Trucks...
83. Barloworld in News story > Movers & Shakers
Thursday 28 July 2005
JLG has appointed Philip H Rehbein to assume responsibility for its new Commercial Solutions Group (CSG). Rehbein is a senior...
84. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld sells 25 per cent stake to Shongwe-led consortium
Thursday 28 July 2005
Barloworld Ltd has sold a 25 per cent stake in its South African and African logistics business to a consortium...
85. Barloworld in News story > Forklift to help deliver wheelchairs
Thursday 30 June 2005
An Atlanta charity group has received a donated forklift worth USD14,000 to help it deliver wheelchairs to disabled people. The Gwinnett...
86. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld replaces carpet producer’s 415 forklifts
Thursday 03 February 2005
Barloworld’s “total solutions approach” helped it win a USD15 million contract to replace a major US carpet manufacturer’s 415 forklifts...
87. Barloworld in News story > Movers & Shakers
Thursday 03 February 2005
Rowan Goeller has been appointed Barloworld Limited’s head of investor relations. Goeller was investor relations manager at Ispat Iscor, Africa’s...
88. Barloworld in News story > Barloworld buys Northern Ireland Hyster distributor
Thursday 09 December 2004
Barloworld has reached an agreement to buy CMS Lift trucks, Northern Ireland’s exclusive Hyster dealer, for GBP5 million (USD9.73 million). CMS,...
89. Barloworld in News story > Cascade receives history-making deal
Thursday 09 December 2004
Cascade Europe has just received the largest order in its 44-year history from Barloworld Handling. Cascade (UK) Ltd will supply paper...
90. Barloworld in News story > BARLOWORLD BUYS DUTCH HYSTER DEALER
Thursday 30 October 2003
Barloworld Ltd has acquired Geveke Intern Transport BV, Hyster's Dutch dealer, for R41 million (USD5.9 million). The purchase, effective this month,...
91. Barloworld in Feature story > ENTANGLEMENTS SPOTLIGHT MID-SOUTH REGION
Thursday 11 September 2003
Forklift industry legal and business developments in Memphis have highlighted the Mid-South region's dealerships and their distribution and manufacturing relationships. Unsettling...
92. Barloworld in News story > GBP50 MILLION DEFENCE CONTRACT FOR BARLOWORLD
Thursday 20 June 2002
Barloworld Handling Ltd has won an eight-year, GBP50 million (USD73 million) contract with the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence's (MOD)...
93. Barloworld in News story > WINNERS PRAISED IN UK'S FORKLIFT OSCARS
Thursday 04 April 2002
Organisers of last month's Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Awards 2002 say the event was the "biggest and best" in...
94. Barloworld in News story > BARLOWORLD TO DISTRIBUTE MITSUBISHI FORKLIFTS IN PORTUGAL
Thursday 27 September 2001
LISBON, Portugal -- Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has appointed Barloworld Empilhadores as its exclusive Portuguese distributor, following the expiry of the...
95. Barloworld in News story > MOVERS & SHAKERS
Thursday 22 November 2001
DURBAN, South Africa -- Barloworld has appointed five new directors to lead its international expansion. Ramon Fernandez-Urrutia, chief executive of...
96. Barloworld in News story > BARLOWORLD PLANS TO EXPAND
Thursday 22 November 2001
DURBAN, South Africa -- Barloworld plans to expand through acquisitions it has identified in the US. Chief executive Tony Phillips told...
97. Barloworld in News story > BARLOWORLD SEES SURGE IN FIRST HALF OPERATING PROFIT
Thursday 24 May 2001
DURBAN, South Africa -- Industrial company Barloworld says it has defied international market downturns to post a 47 per cent...

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