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1. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 19 November 2009
Lord Baker praises JCB Academy Rocester, United Kingdom Britain’s former education secretary has given his thumbs-up for the new GBP22 million...
2. Ati in News story > Swedish inventor develops versatile forklift
Thursday 19 November 2009
A Swedish company is introducing an omni-directional telescopic forklift that it claims can do the work of up to five...
3. Ati in News story > Trade show exceeds most expectations
Thursday 19 November 2009
The global economic downturn may have concerned Logistica 2009 exhibitors, but their show stands were well presented and well received...
4. Ati in Media release > Nissan Forklift Corporation Announces its New Vice President of Sales & Marketing
Thursday 19 November 2009
Marengo, Illinois – November 4, 2009. {statlink|2|Nissan Forklift Corporation} is pleased to announce Mr. James J. (Jim) Radous III as...
5. Ati in News story > Supply chain project on cards
Thursday 19 November 2009
The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) plans to launch a major project to produce an industry position on matters relating to...
6. Ati in News story > Businesses warned of safety scam
Thursday 19 November 2009
WorkCover NSW is warning businesses to beware of calls from bogus sales representatives offering to sell ‘WorkCover-authorised safety procedures packages’. Acting...
7. Ati in News story > Brighter outlook for Christmas and beyond
Thursday 19 November 2009
As broader signs of a strengthening economic recovery take hold, Australian companies are expecting a positive start to the New...
8. Ati in News story > Improving safety for stevedores
Thursday 19 November 2009
Safe Work Australia has released three guidance publications aimed at offering a national approach to improving safety in the Australian...
9. Ati in Media release > Lifetime Contribution Award Presented to Cascade Corporation President
Thursday 19 November 2009
Shanghai, China, October, 2009 – At an award ceremony in Shanghai, China in October, The China Industrial Truck Association (CITA)...
10. Ati in News story > Manitex reports 2009 ups and downs
Tuesday 17 November 2009
Manitex International, Inc., provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough-terrain cranes, rough-terrain forklifts and special mission-oriented vehicles,...
11. Ati in News story > Autoquip acquires American Lifts
Tuesday 17 November 2009
The Autoquip Corporation has acquired American Lifts from the Columbus McKinnon Corporation. The company’s expanded product line will include American...
12. Ati in News story > Drive pedestrians to forklift operator training
Tuesday 17 November 2009
By Tom Andel, contributing editor According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), “pedestrians struck by lift trucks”...
13. Ati in News story > Adelaide hosts biggest rail event
Thursday 12 November 2009
The largest annual rail event in the Asia Pacific, AusRail, takes place at the Adelaide Convention Centre from 17-19 November. Featuring...
14. Ati in News story > Critical container freight study on the go
Thursday 12 November 2009
The freight industry is being asked to participate in a critical landside container freight study which will be used for...
15. Ati in News story > Crown introduces its first IC product
Tuesday 10 November 2009
Crown Equipment Corporation announced the availability of its first company-manufactured internal combustion (IC) forklift with the release of the Crown...
16. Ati in News story > Keeping forklifts out of explosive situations
Tuesday 10 November 2009
By Tom Andel, contributing editor Recently, the manager of one of OSHA’s Voluntary Protection Program regional offices sent out an email...
17. Ati in News story > Rail corridor on track
Thursday 05 November 2009
The modernisation of the Brisbane-Sydney-Melbourne rail corridor is picking up pace with the opening last week of the newly upgraded...
18. Ati in News story > Port expansion gains momentum
Thursday 05 November 2009
The AUD1 billion expansion of container facilities at Port Botany has reached a significant phase with the laying of concrete...
19. Ati in Text Ad > AUCTION – Internet Only, Major Support Equipment Liquidation
Thursday 26 November 2009
Bids Close Thursday, November 12, beginning at 4 PM, Motley’s has been commissioned by a Fortune 500 company to sell...
20. Ati in News story > Plimsoll: UK forklift market due for consolidation
Wednesday 04 November 2009
Many struggling UK forklift companies will finish the year in financial difficulty, according to Plimsoll’s latest study. David Pattison, author of...
21. Ati in News story > Konecranes expands to the US and outsources operations
Wednesday 04 November 2009
Konecranes has expanded its machine tool service business to the US by buying Machine Tool Solutions Unlimited in Cincinnati, Ohio. “This...
22. Ati in News story > Forklift industry and the art of its deals
Monday 02 November 2009
By Tom Andel, Contributing Editor The forklift industry has seen its share of “marriages of convenience”. Toyota and Raymond; MCFA and...
23. Ati in News story > Chinese mayor networks with forklift executives
Thursday 29 October 2009
The mayor of Xiamen Liu Cigui met high-level Linde Material Handling executives and his German counterpart during a visit to...
24. Ati in News story > PD Ports delegates start degree with Teesside Uni
Thursday 29 October 2009
PD Ports and Teesside University have welcomed the first 15 delegates for the new foundation degree created for those working...
25. Ati in News story > Sydney Ports chastises stevedores
Thursday 29 October 2009
Sydney Ports expects an immediate improvement from stevedores following poor performances at Port Botany. Chief executive Grant Gilfillan says the unacceptable...
26. Ati in News story > Obese patients rescued from indignity of forklifts
Thursday 29 October 2009
An Associated Press story last week reported that a critically-ill 1,000-pound man had to be transferred— bed and all—onto a...
27. Ati in News story > I.D. Systems acquires didBox
Thursday 29 October 2009
I.D. Systems, Inc., provider of wireless asset management solutions, has acquired UK-based didBOX, a privately held manufacturer and marketer of...
28. Ati in News story > Debating the “Forklift Effect” on the Carbon Footprint
Thursday 29 October 2009
By Tom Andel, contributing editor A company’s carbon footprint is as unique as its CEO’s leadership style. And more and more...
29. Ati in Text Ad > Motley's Auction & Realty Group - Thursday October 29 - 10am
Thursday 29 October 2009
AUCTION - (2) Plant Liquidations – Reynolds Foil, Inc., Thursday, October 29, 10 AM Material Handling Equipment Consists of:...
30. Ati in News story > Forklift company ordered to stop faxing
Thursday 22 October 2009
A forklift and plant hire company which sent unsolicited faxes to companies and individuals has been ordered to cease its...
31. Ati in News story > Madsen sets record straight
Thursday 22 October 2009
Jens Madsen, Ports of Auckland MD, has rejected certain information provided to the market by a research unit about the...
32. Ati in News story > Major clash over import concessions
Thursday 22 October 2009
Australia’s major forklift importers go to battle this week against local manufacturer Crown Forklifts on an issue about tariff concessions....
33. Ati in News story > New considerations in lease vs buy
Wednesday 21 October 2009
By Tom Andel, contributing editor The decision of whether to lease or buy a forklift was a lot easier when the...
34. Ati in Text Ad > Motley's Auction & Realty Group - Thursday October 29 - 10am
Thursday 22 October 2009
AUCTION - (2) Plant Liquidations – Reynolds Foil, Inc., Thursday, October 29, 10 AM Material Handling Equipment Consists of:...
35. Ati in News story > Dealer funds student space
Thursday 15 October 2009
Associated Material Handling has funded a new student lounge at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Glendale Heights, in DuPage County,...
36. Ati in News story > Linde celebrates 100th Chinese-made reach stacker
Thursday 15 October 2009
Linde (China) Forklift Truck Corp Ltd has held a ceremony at its Xiamen plant to mark production of its 100th...
37. Ati in Product Watch > Baoli F-series 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5T diesel/gasoline/LPG forklift
Thursday 15 October 2009
Are you looking for the perfect combination of safety, comfort and easy operation in your forklifts? {statlink|1|Baoli's} F-series ICCB...
38. Ati in News story > Employment expectations improve
Thursday 15 October 2009
Australia’s employment expectations are rising with 14% of businesses expecting to increase staff before Christmas, according to the latest business...
39. Ati in News story > New chairman for freight council
Thursday 15 October 2009
John McArdle, newly elected chairman of the South Australian Freight Council (SAFC), replaces Vincent Tremaine, who has stood down ...
40. Ati in News story > Toll expands express freight operations
Thursday 15 October 2009
Global logistics giant Toll Group has expanded its express freight operations, with the announcement this week that it has acquired...
41. Ati in News story > Task takes advantage of trends
Thursday 15 October 2009
Business at South Australian manufacturer Task Forklifts is going “gangbusters”, according to chief executive Ben Rainsford. He tells Forkliftaction.com News that,...
42. Ati in News story > Overhead handling and forklifts co-operate
Monday 12 October 2009
It’s natural for people who have been around forklifts all their business lives to view this equipment as the best...
43. Ati in News story > For fleet managers, 'smart' means no surprises
Monday 12 October 2009
By Tom Andel, contributing editor The worst part of any manager’s job is surprises. In many cases, a surprise is the...
44. Ati in Safety First > Rob Vetter: Incorporated by Reference - What’s That?
Friday 09 October 2009
Have you ever heard the term “incorporated by reference” (IBR) in the context of mandatory regulations? If so, did you...
45. Ati in News story > Jungheinrich finishes company’s ambitious project
Thursday 08 October 2009
Jungheinrich has just completed one of its biggest automated materials handling projects for German fastener, screw and machine tool wholesaler...
46. Ati in News story > Association releases list of worst areas for accidents
Thursday 08 October 2009
Birmingham is the UK city with the most forklift incidents, according to the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA). The FLTA revealed...
47. Ati in News story > Komatsu demonstrates new hybrid
Thursday 08 October 2009
Komatsu Forklift Australia is demonstrating its newest arrival in Australia, the battery electric hybrid forklift, which was introduced to the...
48. Ati in News story > Green jobs in T&L
Thursday 08 October 2009
The Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) is conducting research in the area of environmental sustainability, aimed at identifying...
49. Ati in News story > Industry cautiously optimistic
Tuesday 06 October 2009
By Tom Andel, contributing editor Just asking “Are you optimistic or pessimistic about your business in 2010?” is risky. Most smart...
50. Ati in Product Watch > ARI-Hetra's Safety Tire Inflation Cage – Big Tires WS-35026
Thursday 01 October 2009
{statlink|1|ARI-Hetra} has a whole range of Tire Inflation Cages, to safely inflate oversized tires.
  • NEW Optional High Pressure Inflation controls...
51. Ati in News story > Climate change and the supply chain
Thursday 01 October 2009
The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) will host a meeting in Woolloongabba on Friday, 23 October aimed...
52. Ati in News story > OHS laws open for comment
Thursday 01 October 2009
The new model occupational health and safety (OHS) legislation has opened for public comment for a period of six weeks...
53. Ati in News story > Melbourne port resilient despite global downturn
Thursday 01 October 2009
After record highs in 2007/8, trade through the Port of Melbourne remained resilient in 2008/9 despite the global financial crisis. Container...
54. Ati in News story > Visitors preview GBP22M JCB Academy
Wednesday 30 September 2009
Hundreds of people from Staffordshire and Derbyshire had a sneak preview of the new GBP22 million (USD35.2 million) JCB Academy,...
55. Ati in News story > Who will be the winning European nation?
Thursday 24 September 2009
Nine countries will compete against reigning champion Germany in the Stapler Cup’s international forklift competition this week. Three forklift drivers from...
56. Ati in News story > Industry stalwart steps down
Thursday 24 September 2009
David Doherty, a doyen of the logistics industry, has stepped down as national chairman of the Supply Chain and Logistics...
57. Ati in News story > DB Schenker wins multi-million logistics contract
Thursday 24 September 2009
Logistics provider DB Schenker has been awarded a logistics contract worth AUD590 million by Chevron Australia to transport material and...
58. Ati in News story > Jay Williford named president of four-location dealership
Thursday 24 September 2009
Vesco Material Handling Equipment Inc, doing business as Atlantic Coast Toyotalift, has named a new president, but the last name...
59. Ati in News story > OSHA cites firm for forklift, other violations
Thursday 24 September 2009
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited instances of employees operating forklifts without training and failure to...
60. Ati in News story > Agency posts tutorial on engine regulation
Thursday 24 September 2009
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) posted a succinct 25-slide {statlink|1|tutorial} on the fleet requirements of its large spark-ignition (LSI)...
61. Ati in Feature story > Powerful future for batteries
Tuesday 22 September 2009
Battery-powered forklifts make up about half of the total global fleet and continue to compete with internal combustion (IC) versions....
62. Ati in News story > Supply chain awards launched in Victoria
Thursday 17 September 2009
A new awards program to recognise the people who work in the transport, supply chain and logistics industries in Victoria...
63. Ati in News story > Crown Equipment scoops award in NZ
Thursday 17 September 2009
Crown Equipment New Zealand has been recognised for its innovation by scooping SSI Schaefer’s award for its leading distributor in...
64. Ati in News story > Calculating compliance with California ARB rules
Thursday 10 September 2009
Several companies are taking steps to help forklift fleet operators calculate ways to comply with the California Air Resources Board...
65. Ati in News story > Warren sees MCFA deal benefiting Jungheinrich
Thursday 10 September 2009
The North American agreements between Jungheinrich AG and Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc (MCFA) are “a good move for Jungheinrich”,...
66. Ati in News story > Business expectations hold steady for fourth quarter
Thursday 10 September 2009
Businesses are confident that conditions will hold up in the fourth quarter, according to Dun and Bradstreet’s national business expectations...
67. Ati in News story > LDA winner announced
Thursday 10 September 2009
The 2009 Logistics Development Award has been won by Lisa Brown of the Department of Defence, RAAF. The Logistics Development...
68. Ati in Media release > Beyond Cars and Buses: The Market for Fuel Cells in Niche Transportation
Thursday 10 September 2009
Fuel cells power a wide range of niche transportation vehicles, including: forklifts, unmanned aerial vehicles, trains, e-bikes, aircraft, and APUs...
69. Ati in Product Watch > Baoli F-series 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5T diesel/gasoline/LPG forklift
Thursday 17 September 2009
Are you looking for the perfect combination of safety, comfort and easy operation in your forklifts? {statlink|1|Baoli's} F-series ICCB...
70. Ati in News story > Confidence counts, says NZ bank
Thursday 03 September 2009
The latest National Bank outlook survey reveals a surge of confidence in New Zealand in August, up 16 points on...
71. Ati in News story > Rail reform essential to meet freight task
Thursday 03 September 2009
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has outlined an ambitious national reform agenda for rail productivity. Chief executive Nick Dimopoulos says reform...
72. Ati in News story > DB Schenker awarded logistics contract
Thursday 03 September 2009
Schenker Australia has been awarded a major contract by Downer EDI Rail to provide logistics and warehousing to the NSW...
73. Ati in News story > Forklift training switches to new system in NSW
Thursday 03 September 2009
Anyone undergoing forklift training in New South Wales as of 1 September must be enrolled with a training organisation registered...
74. Ati in News story > Snorkel lists representatives in US, Canada
Wednesday 02 September 2009
Snorkel International has identified 12 manufacturer representatives in the US and one in Canada under a cohesive program for the...
75. Ati in Media release > Beyond Cars and Buses: The Market for Fuel Cells in Niche Transportation
Thursday 03 September 2009
Fuel cells power a wide range of niche transportation vehicles, including: forklifts, unmanned aerial vehicles, trains, e-bikes, aircraft, and APUs...
76. Ati in News story > Movers & Shakers
Thursday 27 August 2009
Ancenis, France Bruno Fille has resigned from his position as Manitou BF’s executive vice president and as a member of the...
77. Ati in News story > Australia viewed as business safe haven
Thursday 27 August 2009
Australia has been ranked in line with Canada, Norway and Switzerland as the four safest countries in which to invest. Dun...
78. Ati in News story > Freight conference in Brisbane
Thursday 27 August 2009
For the first time, the AusIntermodal conference, now in its ninth year, will be held in Brisbane. Hosted by the Port...
79. Ati in News story > Brisbane port announces price increase
Thursday 27 August 2009
The Port of Brisbane Corporation (PBC) has announced a new schedule of port charges, to take effect from 1 December...
80. Ati in News story > Freight safety day
Thursday 27 August 2009
Freight Safety Day, part of Freight Week which takes place in Melbourne from 7-11 September, will highlight the importance of...
81. Ati in Feature story > Keeping the industry rolling
Wednesday 26 August 2009
Tyres and wheels are the only piece of equipment on a forklift in constant and direct contact with the ground....
82. Ati in News story > Cargotec merges Hiab and Kalmar
Thursday 20 August 2009
Cargotec has merged its Hiab and Kalmar business areas and subsequently formed two business areas. The “Marine” business area comprises the...
83. Ati in Media release > Cascade Corporation Announces “Economic UpLift” Program in Various Regions
Thursday 20 August 2009
{--picture1--NoBorder--}FAIRVIEW, OR, August 12, 2009 – {statlink|1|Cascade Corporation} announces the ”Economic Uplift” program. Multiple versions of this program have been...
84. Ati in News story > New chief executive for ALC
Thursday 20 August 2009
Michael Kilgariff has been appointed as chief executive of the Australian Logistics Council, effective from mid-September. Announcing the appointment last week,...
85. Ati in News story > Lencrow reconnects with Nissan
Thursday 20 August 2009
The Lencrow Group, still owned by the Grassick family which established it in 1976, has been appointed as a sub-dealer...
86. Ati in News story > MHIA expands on NA 2010 preparations
Thursday 20 August 2009
Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) wants companies to get aggressive despite the sour economy and participate in the NA...
87. Ati in Product Watch > Trelleborg Wheel Systems introduces a new generation of Monarch Solid Tire
Thursday 27 August 2009
Global supplier {statlink|1|Trelleborg Wheel Systems} has added a new Monarch Solid Tire to their already comprehensive range of tires. The...
88. Ati in Media release > Invitation to Compete - US Open Rodeo
Thursday 20 August 2009
The Springfield/Clark County Safety Council (SCCSC) conducted its’ first forklift rodeo in 1994 as a modest, county-wide event. Four years...
89. Ati in Industry Profile > Industry Profile: Joe Hensler, Team Power
Thursday 13 August 2009
Joe Hensler is winding down his 31-year run in the forklift business. His sale of Team Power Clarklift-West Inc to Pacific...
90. Ati in Media release > Cascade Corporation Announces “Economic UpLift” Program in Various Regions
Thursday 13 August 2009
{--picture1--NoBorder--}FAIRVIEW, OR, August 12, 2009 – {statlink|1|Cascade Corporation} announces the ”Economic Uplift” program. Multiple versions of this program have been...
91. Ati in News story > NMHG opens door to dual-brand dealers
Thursday 13 August 2009
Nacco Materials Handling Group Inc (NMHG) is moving toward selective geographic dealership consolidations in North America for its Hyster and...
92. Ati in News story > Product News
Thursday 13 August 2009
Chinese company launches forklifts Jinan, China Qingong International’s forklift division has launched diesel-, battery- and IC-powered forklifts with capacities ranging from 2...
93. Ati in News story > Cargotec Argentina boosts machines’ capacities
Thursday 13 August 2009
Buenos Aires Container Terminal Services SA (BACTSSA) is extending the performance of its rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) to handle increasing...
94. Ati in News story > ID World attracts high CEO participation
Thursday 13 August 2009
Despite the world economic downturn, ID World 2009’s organisers are expecting participation at the international conference to surpass past years’...
95. Ati in News story > Modern Group tightens distribution operations
Thursday 06 August 2009
Modern Group Ltd has restructured its operations as a single integrated full-line industrial distributor and no longer operates as a...
96. Ati in Product Watch > Hoist Liftruck introduces its pneumatic redesign
Thursday 06 August 2009
Bedford Park, Illinois ‐ July 08, 2009 – {statlink|1|Hoist Liftruck} unveiled a redesign of its P‐Series pneumatic forklift line, which...
97. Ati in News story > Container growth at Port Botany
Thursday 06 August 2009
Strong export growth has helped Sydney Ports record its eighth consecutive year of container trade increases. “Latest trade figures for Port...
98. Ati in News story > Komatsu Forklift officially opens in Australia
Thursday 06 August 2009
Komatsu Forklift Australia officially commenced operations in Australia this month. Previously known as Red Australia, the company was purchased in...
99. Ati in News story > SAUR and KAUP co-operate in Brazil
Thursday 06 August 2009
Brazilian attachment manufacturer SAUR Equipamentos S.A. and Germany’s KAUP GmbH & Co. KG have formed an agreement to co-operate in...
100. Ati in News story > Linfox wins major logistics contract
Thursday 06 August 2009
Freight specialist Linfox Logistics has signed a contract worth up to AUD2 billion with food and beverage giant National Foods...
101. Ati in News story > Linde completes NSW installation
Thursday 06 August 2009
Linde Material Handling completed delivery of over 80 forklifts to the Arndell Park facility of VersaCold in New South Wales...
102. Ati in News story > Terex completes buy, copes with slowdown
Thursday 06 August 2009
Terex Corp has completed its acquisition of the port equipment businesses of Fantuzzi Industries sarl and reported its second-quarter sales...
103. Ati in Fork Talk > FLTA wants to recognise industry’s best
Wednesday 05 August 2009
It’s that time of the year again when the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) invites UK companies to enter their...
104. Ati in News story > Briefs
Wednesday 05 August 2009
TICO’s equipment sales halve in first quarter Aichi, Japan Toyota Industries Corp (TICO)’s materials handling equipment sales for the first quarter of...
105. Ati in News story > Manitex gets more military orders
Thursday 30 July 2009
Manitex International Inc of Bridgeview reports its Liftking materials handling operation received specialised forklift orders with total value of about...
106. Ati in Feature story > Narrow aisle, wide future
Thursday 30 July 2009
Even in tough times, narrow aisle and very narrow forklifts continue their tradition of innovation, safety and efficiency, as Melissa...
107. Ati in News story > Charity golf day for supply chain industry
Thursday 30 July 2009
The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) New South Wales division will be holding its inaugural charity golf...
108. Ati in News story > Nominations open for industry awards
Thursday 30 July 2009
Nominations have opened for this year’s Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Awards, a national awards program which has run for...
109. Ati in News story > New technology from lifting specialist
Thursday 30 July 2009
Global specialist in overhead cranes and lifting equipment, Konecranes, has built its most advanced safety, ergonomic and reliability technologies into...
110. Ati in News story > Award-winning system for driverless forklifts
Thursday 30 July 2009
Siemens’s new navigation system will allow forklifts to move on their own in factories or warehouses without the aid of...
111. Ati in News story > Study predicts UK forklift market consolidation
Thursday 23 July 2009
The UK forklift market could be set for a prolonged period of consolidation, according to a new study by Plimsoll. David...
112. Ati 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...
113. Ati in News story > Trico Lift sets up shop in San Antonio
Thursday 23 July 2009
Full-service aerial work platform dealer Trico Lift of Millville has opened a second facility in the Texas market. The new location...
114. Ati in News story > Call for freight award nominations
Thursday 23 July 2009
Nominations for the 2009 Australian Freight Industry Awards are open, with this year marking the 20th anniversary of the awards. “Entering...
115. Ati in News story > Resource kit boosts T&L awareness
Thursday 23 July 2009
Victoria’s secondary school students can improve their understanding of the transport and logistics industry through the use of a new...
116. Ati in News story > Volunteer program for supply chain professionals
Thursday 23 July 2009
The Logistics Association of Australia (LAA) is looking for industry professionals for a volunteer program to provide supply chain management...
117. Ati in Product Watch > ARI-Hetra's Safety Tire Inflation Cage – Big Tires WS-35026
Thursday 27 August 2009
{statlink|1|ARI-Hetra} has a whole range of Tire Inflation Cages, to safely inflate oversized tires.
  • NEW Optional High Pressure Inflation controls...
118. Ati in Product Watch > The Source For Rugged, High Capacity Pneumatic Forklifts
Thursday 23 July 2009
Whether handling 90,000 pounds of project cargo or 36,000 pounds of steel, the {statlink|1|Hoist Liftruck} P-Series is built specifically to...
119. Ati in News story > KION not renegotiating covenants
Thursday 16 July 2009
Forklift giant KION Group has clarified the English version of a German news report about its credit terms with its...
120. Ati in News story > Aus-NZ shipping service rationalised
Thursday 16 July 2009
The services of Hamburg Süd's Asia - Australia/New Zealand Service (ANZL) and the COSCON/ICS consortium will be combined to...
121. Ati in News story > New deputy for SCLAA
Thursday 16 July 2009
David Rogers has been elected as national deputy chairman of the Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA). Rogers,...
122. Ati in News story > Multi-million dollar lease signed at Port Botany
Thursday 16 July 2009
Marine terminal operator DP World has signed a new multi-million dollar lease for its operations at Port Botany. According to NSW...
123. Ati in News story > Accurate Lift rebuts allegations in injury case
Wednesday 15 July 2009
An attorney for forklift dealer Accurate Lift Truck Inc believes that the plaintiff allegations in the Thomas Catlett personal injury...
124. Ati in News story > Manitex broadens line with Badger acquisition
Wednesday 15 July 2009
Manitex International Inc has acquired Badger Equipment Co from Avis Industrial Corp for USD3 million, in part to add new...
125. Ati in Media release > Hoist Liftruck introduces its pneumatic redesign
Thursday 16 July 2009
Bedford Park, Illinois ‐ July 08, 2009 – {statlink|1|Hoist Liftruck} unveiled a redesign of its P‐Series pneumatic forklift line, which...
126. Ati in Fork Talk > AEM develops Chinese version of safety pictorial database
Thursday 09 July 2009
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has developed a Chinese-language version of the AEM Safety Pictorial Database, which provides illustrations...
127. Ati in News story > Forklift incidents result in fatalities, injuries
Thursday 09 July 2009
In North American forklift-related news, three people died, a jury trial concluded with a personal injury award and a firm...
128. Ati in News story > Business outlook slides
Thursday 09 July 2009
Findings from the latest D&B Business Expectations Survey show that 43% of firms expect sales to decrease in the September...
129. Ati in News story > Major order for NZ forklift supplier
Thursday 09 July 2009
New Zealand forklift dealer Gough Materials Handling recently supplied three container handlers and a five tonne forklift to Port Taranaki. The...
130. Ati in News story > Terminal reorganisation begins
Thursday 09 July 2009
Container operations at Ports of Auckland are now based at the port’s recently expanded Fergusson container terminal. Effective this week, the...
131. Ati in Product Watch > Hoist Liftruck introduces its pneumatic redesign
Thursday 09 July 2009
Bedford Park, Illinois ‐ July 08, 2009 – {statlink|1|Hoist Liftruck} unveiled a redesign of its P‐Series pneumatic forklift line, which...
132. Ati in Media release > Cascade Corporation announces launch of global nameplate
Thursday 09 July 2009
FAIRVIEW, OR, {statlink|1|Cascade Corporation} announces the implementation of an international nameplate. This new design will replace 20 + differing...
133. Ati in News story > Cascade opens Indian operations
Thursday 02 July 2009
Cascade Corporation has announced the establishment of wholly owned subsidiary Cascade India. Vishnu Bhagwat, Cascade India's first employee, has been appointed...
134. Ati in Media release > Cascade Corporation announces launch of global nameplate
Thursday 02 July 2009
FAIRVIEW, OR, {statlink|1|Cascade Corporation} announces the implementation of an international nameplate. This new design will replace 20 + differing...
135. Ati in News story > AAL buys Hyster in Australia
Thursday 02 July 2009
Recent rumours circulating in the forklift industry (see Forkliftaction.com News #413) were confirmed this week with the announcement by...
136. Ati in News story > Logistics scholarships announced
Thursday 02 July 2009
The winners of three scholarships in logistics and supply chain education have been announced for 2009. Rebecca Ryan won the undergraduate...
137. Ati in News story > Toll secures AUD180 million contract
Thursday 02 July 2009
Logistics giant, the Toll Group, has secured a contract worth around AUD180 million over three years from Chevron Australia. The contract...
138. Ati in News story > NMHG, trucker win CIO 100 awards
Thursday 02 July 2009
Nacco Materials Handling Inc (NMHG) of Fairview, Oregon and Old Dominion Freight Line Inc of Thomasville, North Carolina have won...
139. Ati in News story > AEM honoured for student initiative
Wednesday 01 July 2009
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has received an “innovation” award for its Construction Challenge student competition. The AEM workforce...
140. Ati in News story > Terex opens training locations
Wednesday 01 July 2009
Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) has announced two new sites for service training at Terex facilities in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma...
141. Ati in News story > Gottwald appoints rep in the Philippines
Wednesday 01 July 2009
Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald) has appointed Translift Port Equipment Services, Inc. (Translift) as its local representative in the Philippines....
142. Ati in News story > New capacity needed at Sydney
Thursday 25 June 2009
The Sydney Airport 2009 Master Plan, approved last week by Minister Anthony Albanese, outlines in its long-term forecasts the need...
143. Ati in News story > New era in OHS
Thursday 25 June 2009
The newly formed Safe Work Australia Council held its inaugural meeting in Sydney in June. The council is an inclusive, tripartite...
144. Ati in News story > Clark buys Townsville operation
Thursday 25 June 2009
Forklift manufacturer and distributor Clark Equipment has bought the Townsville operations of Lift & Shift Machinery Sales, which will begin...
145. Ati in News story > Recession separates winners from losers
Wednesday 24 June 2009
Despite the gloomy UK economic climate, a number of forklift companies are turning in “outstanding financial performance”. A new study of...
146. Ati in News story > Germany gets hydrogen filling station
Wednesday 24 June 2009
Fuel company OMV has opened its first publicly accessible hydrogen filling station at its service station at Stuttgart Airport. The...
147. Ati in Media release > Ruyi Become United Nations Procurement Registered Member
Thursday 25 June 2009
The UN purchase matching meeting was held on 12th June in {statlink|1|Ningbo, Zhejiang.} According to the information from Ningbo Municipal...
148. Ati in News story > Movers & Shakers
Thursday 18 June 2009
Hannover, Germany Hannover’s Lord Mayor, Stephan Weil, has been named the new chairman of the supervisory board of Hannover-based Deutsche Messe....
149. Ati in News story > Improved productivity with Linde
Thursday 18 June 2009
Linde Material Handling has delivered more than 100 forklifts to VersaCold Logistics’ Murarrie facility in Queensland. The forklifts form part of...
150. Ati in News story > Sydney Ports encourages continuous operations
Thursday 11 June 2009
Australia’s first performance management scheme to reduce congestion at the port landside interface will commence at Port Botany in late...
151. Ati in News story > Qantas invests in Tasman operation
Thursday 11 June 2009
Qantas Freight will begin a new Boeing 767 freighter operation between Australia and New Zealand on 15 June 2009, subject...
152. Ati in News story > Major challenges still ahead
Thursday 11 June 2009
Major challenges still lie ahead despite Australia managing to avoid recession for now, according to the latest business expectations survey...
153. Ati in News story > Lower sales but incoming orders for Manitex
Thursday 04 June 2009
Sales have dropped, but Manitex International Inc says a US government agency has ordered Liftking military container handling forklifts valued...
154. Ati in News story > Suits cite patent infringement, personal injury
Thursday 04 June 2009
Raymond Corp has sued two Jungheinrich entities for patent infringement, while a manager operating a Mitsubishi forklift has taken action...
155. Ati in News story > Reducing port delays is vital to trade
Thursday 04 June 2009
The time taken to get products from factory to ship is absolutely vital, with every day that a product is...
156. Ati in News story > Rail freight study in Adelaide
Thursday 04 June 2009
The Australian government has awarded a AUD3 million project to professional services company, GHD, to examine rail freight movements to...
157. Ati in News story > No light on Hyster rumours
Thursday 04 June 2009
Adapt-A-Lift has refused to comment on reports it has been appointed the new distributor of Hyster in Australia. While many...
158. Ati in News story > Kalmar moves Ljungby employees to Lidhult
Wednesday 03 June 2009
Employees from Kalmar’s operations in Ljungby have started relocating to the handling equipment manufacturer’s Lidhult facility, about 40 km away,...
159. Ati in News story > Toyota to launch world-first IC hybrid forklift
Wednesday 03 June 2009
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) will launch what it claims is the world’s first internal combustion (IC) hybrid forklift in the...
160. Ati in News story > Restored forklift a labour of love for repairer
Wednesday 03 June 2009
A former General Motors dealership technician with a penchant for restoring vintage items has almost single-handedly restored a 1985 Toyota...
161. Ati in News story > ALC on the move
Thursday 28 May 2009
The national umbrella body for the transport and logistics industry, the Australian Logistics Council (ALC), will move its national office...
162. Ati in News story > Call for national focus on port issues
Thursday 28 May 2009
NSW Ports Minister Joe Tripodi has called for greater emphasis to be placed on strategic maritime issues, ports and port...
163. Ati in News story > Free workshop to ensure compliance with legislation
Thursday 28 May 2009
Businesses involved in container transport, such as importers, exporters, freight forwarders and port operators, are invited to attend a workshop...
164. Ati in News story > Forklifts Australia’s assets under hammer
Thursday 28 May 2009
Over 70 new and used forklifts from recently liquidated forklift supplier Forklifts Australia will go on auction this Thursday. Valued at...
165. Ati in News story > Konecranes in statutory negotiations to lay off workers
Thursday 28 May 2009
Konecranes Heavy Lifting Corp has started statutory negotiations regarding possible temporary and permanent layoffs to cope with dropping demand for...
166. Ati in News story > Worker shoots supervisor operating forklift
Wednesday 27 May 2009
Delaware state police have charged a food plant worker with attempted murder and other charges after he shot his supervisor...
167. Ati in News story > Regulators crack down on fraudulent trainers
Wednesday 27 May 2009
A US regulatory agency is strengthening the integrity of its 36-year-old outreach training program in an effort to crack down...
168. Ati 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...
169. Ati in News story > Small business remains pessimistic
Thursday 21 May 2009
The latest survey conducted by the Australian Chamber of Commerce and Industry shows small businesses expect business conditions to remain...
170. Ati in News story > Toyota makes Latvia support hub for Baltic region
Thursday 21 May 2009
Toyota Material Handling Europe has centralised some of its support functions for the Baltic states by establishing Toyota Material Handling...
171. Ati in News story > Auckland confirms plans to streamline
Thursday 21 May 2009
Ports of Auckland has announced it will proceed with a major reorganisation of its container terminals. From July, the port will...
172. Ati in Media release > U.S. Open Forklift Rodeo Gains International Attention...
Thursday 21 May 2009
{--picture1--NoBorder--}Years ago the Ohio Bureau of Worker’s Compensation (BWC) saw fit to establish what is now the Ohio Division of...
173. Ati in News story > Briefs
Wednesday 20 May 2009
JCB enters portable lighting market Rocester, United Kingdom JCB Power Products has entered the portable lighting tower market with the JCB LT9,...
174. Ati in News story > 48 fast-charging systems sold since January
Wednesday 13 May 2009
Electric Transportation Engineering Corp of Phoenix has sold 48 of its Minit-Charger FC heavy-duty battery, fast-charging systems since launching the...
175. Ati in News story > Safety violation results in fine for ArcelorMittal
Wednesday 13 May 2009
An Ontario court has fined ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Canada Inc CAD110,000 (USD89,900) for a safety violation in an industrial accident...
176. Ati in News story > Nacco, Manitex report lower sales
Wednesday 13 May 2009
A significant drop in volume at the materials handling group of Nacco Industries Inc resulted in a companywide loss of...
177. Ati in News story > Employer’s liability for hired equipment
Wednesday 13 May 2009
By Alana Stevenson A Victorian Supreme Court decision on s138 recovery proceedings, launched by the Victorian WorkCover Authority (VWA), has...
178. Ati in News story > Glimmers of hope amidst grim signals
Wednesday 13 May 2009
Australian business executives are seeing small signs of economic recovery, despite employment and capital investment expectations remaining on a downward...
179. Ati in News story > WorkSafe warns on safety spending
Wednesday 13 May 2009
WorkSafe Victoria is urging business owners to be wary of people offering safety services or selling advertising in publications that...
180. Ati in News story > More training, better results
Wednesday 13 May 2009
More companies are turning to refresher training for their forklift operators, not only to improve safety but also to boost...
181. Ati in News story > Internet boost for small business
Thursday 07 May 2009
Google Australia has offered a free marketing campaign to help boost the country’s estimated 1.88 million small-and-medium-sized businesses. Announced two weeks...
182. Ati in News story > Toyota provides specialist advice and forklifts
Thursday 07 May 2009
Forklift specialist Toyota Material Handling has supplied Sydney retailer Strandbags with a variety of equipment on a five-year lease basis...
183. Ati in Fork Talk > PICA awards PR and marketing excellence
Wednesday 06 May 2009
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM) Publications in Construction and Agriculture (PICA) subgroup, has named Jane Cooper, of Cooper Hong...
184. Ati in News story > CFTS clears up Thorough Examination confusion
Wednesday 06 May 2009
Materials handling experts are warning UK businesses using hired forklifts to reduce overheads during the economic downturn to keep abreast...
185. Ati in News story > Inaugural scholarships honour late PSA chairman
Wednesday 06 May 2009
PSA International Pte Ltd presented the inaugural Howe Yoon Chong PSA scholarships to 29 Singaporean students from low-income families last...
186. Ati in News story > Crown settles fatality litigation, pays USD1.85 million
Wednesday 06 May 2009
Rather than further litigating, Crown Equipment Corp has settled a lawsuit resulting from a forklift-related death and paid the operator’s...
187. Ati in News story > Rothenberger starts safety training firm
Thursday 30 April 2009
Veteran forklift safety trainer Joe Rothenberger has established North Georgia Forklift Certification LLC (NGFC) to conduct on-site sessions in six...
188. Ati in News story > Industry development awards
Thursday 30 April 2009
Submissions close on 3 July for nominations for the 2009 transport and logistics industry development awards, with a new category,...
189. Ati in News story > OSHA cites F&B for forklift, safety violations
Thursday 30 April 2009
The US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) is alleging 34 violations at the New Bedford plant of F&B Rubberized...
190. Ati in News story > Logistics scholarship program opens
Thursday 30 April 2009
Applications are now open for a scholarship program designed to support and acknowledge university education in logistics and supply chain...
191. Ati in News story > Supply chain conference
Thursday 30 April 2009
Smart 2009 Conference, one of Australia’s leading supply chain management events, will be held from 10-11 June at the Sydney...
192. Ati in Product Watch > The Source For Rugged, High Capacity Pneumatic Forklifts
Thursday 28 May 2009
Whether handling 90,000 pounds of project cargo or 36,000 pounds of steel, the {statlink|1|Hoist Liftruck} P-Series is built specifically to...
193. Ati in News story > Volume drops for Terex platform unit
Thursday 23 April 2009
First quarter sales in the Terex Corp aerial work platform (AWP) segment decreased 65.6% to USD228.5 million from USD664.7 million....
194. Ati in News story > Safety, environmental violations draw sentences
Thursday 23 April 2009
Judge Mary L Cooper is sentencing four former managers of a ductile iron pipe plant and the owner of the...
195. Ati in News story > NZ port rethinks operations
Thursday 23 April 2009
New Zealand’s largest container port by volume, Ports of Auckland, has announced a major proposal to reorganise its operations. Under...
196. Ati in News story > Port operator considers proposals
Thursday 23 April 2009
Ports operator Asciano has received a range of proposals from a number of parties in relation to its expanded monetisation...
197. Ati in Your Focus > Jeremy I. Silberman and Gary N. Marks: When dealer termination and bankruptcy collide
Tuesday 21 April 2009
In our last column {statlink|1|(Forkliftaction.com News #402)}, we addressed protections to which materials handling equipment dealers may be entitled under...
198. Ati in News story > Linde carries Giant Panda to Xiamen zoo
Wednesday 15 April 2009
A Linde electric tow tractor was used to transport a Giant Panda in a two-metre long cage from Sichuan Wolong...
199. Ati in News story > Fuel cell technology makes headway
Thursday 09 April 2009
LiftOne, Air Products & Chemicals Inc and Linde North America were among those touting fuel cell technologies at an industry...
200. Ati in News story > Slow economy prompts ITA to tighten belt
Thursday 09 April 2009
Acknowledging the economic downturn, the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) is pursuing “some extraordinary actions”, says ITA president Stan Simpson. Simpson...
201. Ati in News story > Port moves into second trial phase
Thursday 09 April 2009
The next phase of trialling new performance and penalty frameworks for stevedores and transport carriers at Port Botany will take...
202. Ati in News story > Firms adopt wait-and-see approach
Thursday 09 April 2009
Business expectations remain pessimistic, according to the latest survey of economic performance by Dun & Bradstreet. The data reveals that executives...
203. Ati in News story > Green forklift tyres softer on pocket
Thursday 09 April 2009
Typically, companies that put the environment ahead of profits expect to pay more for their choice. Now forklift manufacturers and suppliers...
204. Ati in News story > GR George under the hammer
Thursday 09 April 2009
Some 200 registered bidders attended this week’s auction of the assets of newly liquidated transport company, GR George. According to auctioneer...
205. Ati in Product Watch > GOODSENSE shows New Innovation with 2-3.5t forklift
Thursday 09 April 2009
{statlink|1|ZHEJIANG GOODSENSE FORKLIFT CO., LTD}, is the leading forklift manufacturer in China. We produce high-quality forklifts at favourable prices. The...
206. Ati in News story > Jungheinrich invests in staff, gains accreditation
Wednesday 08 April 2009
Jungheinrich UK Ltd has been given Investor in People (IiP) accreditation at a 31 March ceremony at the company’s UK...
207. Ati in News story > BITA: UK forklift orders fall
Wednesday 08 April 2009
UK forklift orders dropped by 14.5% in 2008, with just over 26,500 new forklift orders placed with British Industrial Truck...
208. Ati in Product Watch > Paling Transporter Reports 60 ton Forklift, Performance, Value and Operational Cost Reduction now a Key Focus.
Thursday 09 April 2009
Paling Transporter is pleased to report this 60 ton forklift delivered last February to Syncrude in the Alberta Oil Sands...
209. Ati in News story > Iconic manufacturer in receivership
Thursday 02 April 2009
Lyco Innovations, manufacturer of products across multiple industries including materials handling, farming, wool harvesting and earth moving, has gone into...
210. Ati in News story > Red Australia has been sold
Thursday 02 April 2009
Local distributor of Komatsu forklifts, Red Australia, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation, has been bought through Komatsu Australia...
211. Ati in News story > Terex-Fantuzzi deal back on track
Thursday 02 April 2009
The on-again, off-again Terex purchase of Italian port equipment businesses Fantuzzi and Noell are on again, with the US corporation...
212. Ati in News story > Strong start buffers economic storm for PSA Group
Thursday 02 April 2009
Despite strong growth for PSA Group sharply dropping after the first half of 2008, Singapore has maintained its position as...
213. Ati in News story > Closures and gloomy forecasts
Thursday 02 April 2009
Trelleborg Wheel Systems America (TWSA) has announced that its Hartville, Ohio manufacturing facility will close in May and production will...
214. Ati in News story > Green forklift tyres softer on pocket
Thursday 02 April 2009
Typically, companies that put the environment ahead of profits expect to pay more for their choice. Now forklift manufacturers and suppliers...
215. Ati in News story > Survey reveals trends in industry
Thursday 26 March 2009
Australia’s longest running industry survey – the ACCI-Westpac Survey of Industrial Trends – shows business confidence has stabilised, albeit at...
216. Ati in News story > Three new dealers for Hyundai
Thursday 26 March 2009
Australia’s exclusive importer of Hyundai forklifts, Flexilift Australia, has appointed three new dealers to carry the brand, one each in...
217. Ati in News story > TVH commits to environmental charter
Thursday 26 March 2009
European manufacturer TVH was one of 11 companies to sign the West-Flemish Charter Sustainable Enterprising (West-Vlaams Charter Duurzaam Ondernemen) agreement...
218. Ati in News story > MHEDA Exhibitors Showcase sold out
Thursday 26 March 2009
The Material Handling Equipment Distributors’ Association’s (MHEDA) Exhibitors Showcase for its annual convention in May is sold out. A MHEDA spokesperson...
219. Ati in News story > More on the table, signals Asciano
Wednesday 18 March 2009
Transport infrastructure giant Asciano has signalled, via an announcement this week to the Australian Securities Exchange, that it will widen...
220. Ati in News story > Economic outlook worsens
Wednesday 18 March 2009
Australian businesses expect the domestic environment to get worse before it gets better. Results from the latest survey by Dun &...
221. Ati in News story > Forklift cradle accessories improves productivity
Wednesday 18 March 2009
The latest forklift cradle accessories from Motorola allow forklift operators to use their mobile computers in handheld or vehicle-mounted mode...
222. Ati in News story > Cal-Lift moves operations to new building
Wednesday 18 March 2009
Cal-Lift Inc has moved to a highly visible facility in City of Industry. The distributor of Clark, Mitsubishi, Taylor, Linde and...
223. Ati in News story > Standards group solicits industry support
Wednesday 18 March 2009
The Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation (ITSDF) needs financial support to continue its current level of services to the forklift...
224. Ati in News story > Still no Aussie distributor for OM
Thursday 12 March 2009
Forkliftaction.com News has established that the Australian company which was in negotiations last year to handle the supply of OM...
225. Ati in News story > Forklift finals take place next month
Thursday 12 March 2009
The finals of the annual forklift competition hosted by the SCLAA takes place on 2 April at the National Safety...
226. Ati in News story > Keeping safety standards high
Thursday 12 March 2009
Entries are now open for the WorkSafe Victoria Awards with a deadline of 24 April 2009. WorkSafe executive director...
227. Ati in News story > Joining the links in the supply chain
Thursday 12 March 2009
Members of the transport, warehousing and logistics industry are invited to attend a free information session on chain of responsibility...
228. Ati in News story > Forklifts Australia up for sale
Thursday 12 March 2009
Adelaide dealer Forklifts Australia is up for sale as a going concern after being placed under voluntary administration earlier this...
229. Ati in News story > Yale/Chase adds to service organisation
Thursday 12 March 2009
Yale/Chase Materials Handling Inc has hired 19 technicians and others previously employed at Clarklift of California’s under-utilised facilities in Santa...
230. Ati in News story > Forklift fire report can help increase safety
Thursday 12 March 2009
The National Fire Protection Association’s (NFPA) recent report on forklift fires in the workplace highlights the need for companies to...
231. Ati in Text Ad > Congratulations on your milestone
Thursday 12 March 2009
Written in relation to Forkliftaction.com’s 400th edition of the newsletter. "Forkliftaction.com coverage of the worldwide industrial truck market has been instrumental...
232. Ati in Product Watch > Watts launches new pneumatic tyre
Thursday 12 March 2009
{statlink|2|Watts} Tyre Group has launched its latest industrial pneumatic tyre designed for difficult conditions. Jean-Paul Mindermann, Watts CEO, says the...
233. Ati in News story > Are professionals behind increase in forklift thefts?
Wednesday 04 March 2009
An unsavoury professional organisation appears to be stealing forklifts at will and shipping the purloined equipment to distant destinations without...
234. Ati in News story > JLG thinks ahead, gets kudos
Wednesday 04 March 2009
JLG Industries Inc is thinking ahead in an effort to increase productivity for equipment distributors and end-users. The access equipment design,...
235. Ati in News story > Merger talks stall between rival ports
Wednesday 04 March 2009
Rival New Zealand ports, Port of Tauranga and Ports of Auckland, are no longer discussing merging the two ports’ container...
236. Ati in News story > Forklift company goes under
Wednesday 04 March 2009
Forklift supplier Rapid Equip Service, Sales and Hire of Riverstone, New South Wales is in liquidation, with around 60 of...
237. Ati in News story > JCB apprentice wins competition
Wednesday 04 March 2009
JCB Transmissions employee Paul Howard has been crowned overall champion in a UK engineering competition. Howard was named the Engineering...
238. Ati in News story > New Raymond forklift can save energy
Wednesday 04 March 2009
US materials handling solutions provider The Raymond Corporation has launched its new 9000 series that features a range of energy-saving...
239. Ati in News story > Sheikh named patron for tradeshow
Wednesday 04 March 2009
Sheikh Ahmed Bin Saeed Al Maktoum has been named the patron of Materials Handling Middle East. Sheikh Ahmed is the...
240. Ati in News story > Watts launches new pneumatic tyre
Tuesday 03 March 2009
Watts Tyre Group has launched its latest industrial pneumatic tyre designed for difficult conditions. Jean-Paul Mindermann, Watts CEO, says the...
241. Ati in News story > No shows for some
Tuesday 03 March 2009
Materials handling companies are reassessing their attendance at international tradeshows this year as the economic downturn forces them to tighten...
242. Ati in Product Watch > L-guard Int’l Enterprise Limited is an Expert Forklift Tyre Manufacturer.
Thursday 05 March 2009
{statlink|3|L-guard}will be at the 5th Guangzhou International Brand Forklift & Accessories Exhibition in Guangzhou, China, from 6th to 8th March....
243. Ati in Product Watch > Paling Transporter Reports 60 ton Forklift, Performance, Value and Operational Cost Reduction now a Key Focus.
Thursday 05 March 2009
Paling Transporter is pleased to report this 60 ton forklift delivered last February to Syncrude in the Alberta Oil Sands...
244. Ati in Industry Profile > Duncan Murphy, Riekes Equipment Co
Thursday 26 February 2009
Duncan Murphy brings a professional approach to his duties as 2009 president of the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA)...
245. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 26 February 2009
Report on T&L industry The Australian Logistics Council launched a report this month entitled “Who Moves Australia? Workforce Participation in Australian...
246. Ati in News story > New container berth for Brisbane
Thursday 26 February 2009
The new AUD65 million container wharf at Port of Brisbane, commissioned this month by transport minister John Mickel, will boost...
247. Ati in News story > Big Fork Truck’s big move runs smoothly
Thursday 26 February 2009
UK heavy-duty forklift supplier Big Fork Truck (BFT) has successfully completed the relocation of 35 textile looms from Lancashire to...
248. Ati in News story > Battery manufacturer wins environmental award
Wednesday 25 February 2009
Industrial battery manufacturer EnerSys has won an environmental award for its approach to treating industrial wastewater. The Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association...
249. Ati in News story > Movers and Shakers
Wednesday 25 February 2009
Shady Grove, PA, US Glen Tellock has been elected chairman of Manitowoc. He replaces Terry Growcock, who retired as chairman at...
250. Ati in Feature story > Product innovations help keep workers safe
Wednesday 25 February 2009
Materials handling safety is an ongoing issue for most workplaces, but with adequate training and the use of modern technology,...
251. Ati in Product Watch > MasterTrak’s end to end connectivity service plans provide the right information
Thursday 26 February 2009
{statlink|1|MasterTrak} is an asset management tool that communicates directly with the engine and any other critical equipment data points that...
252. Ati in Product Watch > Taylor Machine Works, Inc. New TXB Series
Thursday 19 February 2009
{statlink|2|Taylor Machine Works, Inc.} recently introduced the TXB Series – the workhorse in big wheel industrial lift trucks. The TXB...
253. Ati in News story > Grim outlook for June quarter
Thursday 19 February 2009
Sales, profits, employment and capital investment look set to deteriorate further in the June quarter, according to the latest business...
254. Ati in News story > Fantuzzi confirms Terex arbitration
Thursday 19 February 2009
Fantuzzi has begun arbitration proceedings against Terex’s termination of the deal to purchase the Italian port equipment manufacturer. The proceedings will...
255. Ati in News story > WorkSafeBC reports forklift-related violations
Thursday 19 February 2009
WorkSafeBC has fined Delta Pacific Seafoods Ltd CAD93,387 for several forklift violations following an investigation of a serious worker injury. The...
256. Ati in Fork Talk > ITA announces spring meeting dates
Thursday 19 February 2009
The date for the Industrial Truck Association’s (ITA) next meeting has been announced. The ITA’s spring meeting will be held from...
257. Ati in News story > Sales seminar dates announced
Thursday 12 February 2009
US trade organisation Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) has announced the “Four Pillars of the Sales Profession” seminar will...
258. Ati in News story > Exhibitors for IMHX announced
Thursday 12 February 2009
A number of automated system suppliers have booked stands at the next International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) in 2010 in...
259. Ati in News story > Portable lift wins award
Thursday 12 February 2009
US-based manufacturer and marketer of access equipment JLG Industries has won the Show Stopper Award at the National Electrical Contractors...
260. Ati in News story > New Products
Thursday 12 February 2009
Birmingham, UK Jungheinrich has launched two new order pickers that have been developed to meet the demand for flexibility and high...
261. Ati in News story > Industry trials to reduce logistics costs
Thursday 12 February 2009
The first of three industry trials aimed at improving the performance of Port Botany’s container terminals and reducing costs of...
262. Ati in News story > Business and forklifts up in smoke
Thursday 12 February 2009
Kinglake timber supplier, Add the Beauty of Timber, was just one of the many businesses in Victoria wiped out by...
263. Ati in Product Watch > New H-Series Paper Roll Clamp
Thursday 12 February 2009
{--picture1--NoBorder--} New H-Series Paper Roll Clamp
  • Lower prices
  • Faster Arm Speed
  • Lower weight resulting in increased net capacity
  • Streamlined arm profile...
264. Ati in News story > Melbourne port strengthens NSW presence
Thursday 05 February 2009
Port of Melbourne has opened a dedicated office in Griffith to facilitate trade in southern New South Wales. Port of...
265. Ati in News story > New ECH launched at ProMAT
Thursday 05 February 2009
Manufacturer of heavy-lifting products Hoist Liftruck unveiled its new empty container handler (ECH) that features a modular chassis and inverted...
266. Ati in Product Watch > RAVAS introduces iForks, the new generation scale forks for forklift trucks
Thursday 05 February 2009
{statlink|1|RAVAS,} The Mobile Scale Company, introduces iForks, the first completely wireless scale forks for forklift trucks, reach trucks and narrow...
267. Ati in News story > Three companies win awards
Thursday 29 January 2009
Two materials handling companies have been honoured in the 2009 iF design awards. Two Toyota Material Handling Europe products won the...
268. Ati in News story > MIT tests concept of a robotic forklift
Thursday 29 January 2009
A semi-autonomous forklift may handle movement of supplies in a hostile military war zone if a research project achieves its...
269. Ati in Product Watch > Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Introduces New TXB Series
Thursday 29 January 2009
{statlink|2|Taylor Machine Works, Inc.} recently introduced the TXB Series – the workhorse in big wheel industrial lift trucks. The TXB...
270. Ati in News story > Port jobs initiative launched
Thursday 29 January 2009
A port careers website, {statlink|1|portcareers.com.au}, was launched this month by businesses at Port of Brisbane, to help the industry meet...
271. Ati in News story > Stevedore warned to pick up pace
Thursday 29 January 2009
Stevedore Patrick has been told to improve truck turnaround times or face government regulation, following lengthy delays at Port Botany. Truck...
272. Ati in News story > Transport challenges ahead
Thursday 29 January 2009
More than 40 transport specialists from 17 countries attended a seminar in Sydney this week ahead of the 2009 transport...
273. Ati in News story > New safety law in place
Thursday 29 January 2009
Negligent employers face heavier penalties under new health and safety legislation that comes into force this month in the UK. The...
274. Ati in Media release > Peacock Bros. takes Technology Application award
Thursday 12 February 2009
{statlink|2|Peacock Bros.} has won the "Technology Application" category at the recent 2008 Logistics Mercury Awards. It was awarded for their...
275. Ati in News story > Update on Enfield intermodal project
Thursday 22 January 2009
Consulting firm Maunsell was last month appointed as design consultants for the AUD150 million Intermodal Logistics Centre (ILC) at Enfield. Sydney...
276. Ati in News story > Tough year ahead for business
Thursday 22 January 2009
Australian businesses are anticipating further declines in sales, profits, employment and capital investment in the March 2009 quarter, according to...
277. Ati in News story > T&L skills shortages to be tackled in Qld
Thursday 22 January 2009
A state government-funded project aimed at analysing and addressing the reasons for skills shortages in the transport and logistics industry...
278. Ati in News story > MHEDA dates announced
Thursday 22 January 2009
The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) has announced its 54th Annual Convention will be held over four days in...
279. Ati in Fork Talk > New safety book to cut accidents
Thursday 15 January 2009
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has released a new employee safety booklet to help cut the number of accidents...
280. Ati in News story > Forklift fleet for distribution centre
Thursday 15 January 2009
UK supermarket chain Sainsbury’s has put over 240 Jungheinrich forklifts to work at the Hams Hall distribution centre. The contract...
281. Ati in News story > Maintex cranes to be certified for EU sales
Thursday 15 January 2009
Manitex has announced changes to the design of two cranes so they can be CE-certified and sold in the European...
282. Ati in News story > New offerings for the new year
Thursday 15 January 2009
Fleet, UK Hyster’s new three-wheel and four-wheel forklifts have been designed to help companies reduce materials handling costs. The three-wheel J1.5-2.0XNT and...
283. Ati in News story > Seafood processor appeals forklift-related citations
Thursday 15 January 2009
Ocean Gold Seafoods Inc is appealing state safety and industrial hygiene citations proposing fines of USD41,800, relating to a September...
284. Ati in Feature story > Big things to come for AGVs
Thursday 15 January 2009
Automated guided vehicles (AGVs) is not a new technology; it has been around since the ‘50s, helping companies save time,...
285. Ati in Product Watch > Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Introduces New TXB Series
Thursday 15 January 2009
{statlink|2|Taylor Machine Works, Inc.} recently introduced the TXB Series – the workhorse in big wheel industrial lift trucks. The TXB...
286. Ati in Product Watch > RackDeflektor of North America is celebrating Its first anniversary in North America
Thursday 08 January 2009
Thanks for all your support!
Show us yours and we will show you ours!
Do you have RackDeflektors working in your warehouse...
287. Ati in News story > Australian forklift industry holds steady through 2008 and beyond
Friday 19 December 2008
By Karen Harverson The past 12 months have seen unprecedented events unfold around the world, with few people at the beginning...
288. Ati in Product Watch > Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Introduces New TXB Series
Thursday 08 January 2009
{statlink|2|Taylor Machine Works, Inc.} recently introduced the TXB Series – the workhorse in big wheel industrial lift trucks. The TXB...
289. Ati in Media release > ICHCA Highlights in 2008
Thursday 08 January 2009
“In 2008 the {statlink|2|International Cargo Handling Coordination Association} [ICHCA] and the Australian Chapter have done well in strengthening the cargo...
290. Ati in News story > CeMAT India attracts large numbers
Thursday 18 December 2008
Over 9,500 visitors attended the second annual four-day CeMAT India, 250 more than last year. CeMAT India had 152 exhibitors...
291. Ati in News story > JCB to up-skill employees
Thursday 18 December 2008
Over 2,000 JCB employees will take part in a training initiative in early January to equip them with the skills...
292. Ati in News story > California delays emission enforcement
Thursday 18 December 2008
The California Air Resources Board (ARB) is delaying enforcement of new regulations for off-road large spark-ignition (LSI) engines powering forklifts...
293. Ati in News story > Logistics leader honoured
Thursday 18 December 2008
Toll Holdings managing director Paul Little has received an honorary doctorate from RMIT University for his outstanding contribution to the...
294. Ati in News story > Port Kembla named Port of the Year
Thursday 18 December 2008
Port Kembla Port Corporation was awarded the prestigious Port of the Year Award for 2008 recently. The Lloyds List DCN Australian...
295. Ati in News story > Grant boosts logistics future in NZ
Thursday 18 December 2008
The Bay of Plenty Polytechnic has just received NZD200,000 to assist with research into the feasibility of establishing a National...
296. Ati in News story > Haulotte launches new website
Thursday 18 December 2008
Haulotte Group has upgraded its website to help make online information more accessible and to offer an “interactive customer service...
297. Ati in News story > Fuel cells make progress in forklift world
Thursday 18 December 2008
As the forklift industry climbs the fuel cell learning curve, more trials and demonstrations are giving substance to the technology’s...
298. Ati in Media release > Maximal supplies Chinese Army
Thursday 18 December 2008
The General Logistics Department of the People's Liberation Army (PLA) recently tendered for warehouse equipment for military use. Among the...
299. Ati in Safety First > Rob Vetter: Evaluating medical fitness
Monday 15 December 2008
In the part of the world in which I work, North America, there are several regulatory jurisdictions whose requirements include...
300. Ati in Product Watch > Taylor Introduces the TX-4030 Rigger Truck
Thursday 18 December 2008
The TX-4030 Rigger truck is one of the latest additions to the TX Series at {statlink|2|Taylor Machine Works}. The 132-inch...
301. Ati in News story > CONEXPO Russia date change
Thursday 11 December 2008
The global economic slowdown has taken its first toll on industry events, with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) postponing...
302. Ati in News story > Cargotec to merge UK sales operations
Thursday 11 December 2008
Cargotec is merging its UK sales and service operations by combining Hiab Ltd and Moffett Truck Mounted Forklift (TMF). From...
303. Ati in News story > Forklift evaluation among topics at WERC seminar
Thursday 11 December 2008
How to evaluate types of forklifts, material handling equipment and storage modules is among topics for a 10-11 February seminar...
304. Ati in Fork Talk > BITA stalwart retires
Thursday 11 December 2008
The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) will bid farewell to its technical administration co-ordinator who is retiring after 21 years’...
305. Ati in News story > Biggest business issues for 2009
Thursday 11 December 2008
Business executives expect further declines in sales and profits into 2009 as credit market conditions, a volatile Australian dollar and...
306. Ati in News story > Combilift wins export award
Thursday 11 December 2008
Irish materials handling manufacturer Combilift Ltd has won the Irish Exporters Association’s Exporter of the Year award. The company was...
307. Ati in Feature story > Uncertain future for Russian forklift industry
Thursday 04 December 2008
The Russian economy has not escaped the current economic crisis unscathed and increasing fuel costs and the falling share market...
308. Ati in News story > WorkSafe campaign highlights forklift safety
Thursday 04 December 2008
WorkSafe inspectors conducted a safety campaign in Hamilton last month, focusing on issues such as inadequate machine guarding and forklift...
309. Ati in Fork Talk > Archie finalists announced
Wednesday 03 December 2008
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has announced the finalists in the 15th FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence 2009. David...
310. Ati in News story > Konecranes keen to buy Chinese hoist company
Wednesday 03 December 2008
Konecranes is looking to expand its Asian operations with the purchase of a Chinese hoist and crane company. The Finnish company...
311. Ati in News story > CVS supplies port with reach stackers
Wednesday 03 December 2008
Port Services Corporation (PSC) has signed two agreements for the supply of CVS Ferrari handling equipment to the Port Sultan...
312. Ati in News story > 2008 Mercury Awards winners
Thursday 27 November 2008
Top achievers in supply chain management were celebrated at Logistics Magazine’s third annual Mercury Awards Gala dinner held in Sydney...
313. Ati in News story > Port opens trade office in Tasmania
Thursday 27 November 2008
Australia’s largest container and general cargo port has opened a dedicated office in Tasmania to facilitate trade. With almost 3,600 ship...
314. Ati in News story > Forklift training fills gap
Thursday 27 November 2008
A hands-on transport and warehousing course offered by Victoria University has taken top honours at the recent Australian Supply Chain...
315. Ati in News story > Industry may seek AWP training standards
Thursday 27 November 2008
The possibility of setting global training standards for aerial-work-platform (AWP) operators has activated senior managers of some North American AWP...
316. Ati in News story > Linde secures forklift contract
Thursday 27 November 2008
Linde Material Handling Australia has secured a contract to supply slurry equipment specialist Weir Minerals with over 50 forklifts on...
317. Ati in Fork Talk > BITA freezes 2009 membership fees
Thursday 27 November 2008
British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) has announced membership fees for 2009 will not increase for the second year in a...
318. Ati in News story > Depot buys new ECH
Wednesday 26 November 2008
A West Coast depot service provider will be one of the first to use Hoist Liftruck’s new modular design empty...
319. Ati in News story > Report advocates cost reductions
Thursday 20 November 2008
UK forklift companies offering low-cost alternatives will be the ones to benefit and prosper in 2009, according to a report...
320. Ati in News story > Fonterra plans new facilities
Thursday 20 November 2008
New Zealand dairy giant Fonterra has announced plans to establish a dry store and cool store at Mosgiel, following a...
321. Ati in News story > Oshkosh breaks ground for new Chinese facility
Thursday 20 November 2008
Oshkosh Corporation has broken ground at its new Chinese manufacturing facility, which will produce JLG access equipment specifically for the...
322. Ati in News story > 2008 ASCL Award winners
Thursday 20 November 2008
The top achievers in the industry were announced at the 2008 Australian Supply Chain and Logistics Excellence Awards held in...
323. Ati in Fork Talk > Young engineer wins award
Thursday 13 November 2008
An engineer from Caterpillar Inc has won the 2008 AEM Outstanding Young Engineer Award. Kimberly Ingles, a design engineer in...
324. Ati in News story > Cargotec expands operations into Italy
Thursday 13 November 2008
Cargotec’s recent acquisition of two Italian service companies will allow it to focus on developing its services in Italy. Cargotec’s Kalmar...
325. Ati in News story > Manitowoc expands Italian operations
Thursday 13 November 2008
Manitowoc recently opened its newly expanded factory at Niella Tanaro in Italy. The new 2,500 sqm facility will manufacture the...
326. Ati in News story > Global materials handling companies face uncertain times
Thursday 13 November 2008
The impact of the current financial crisis is being felt worldwide with manufacturers increasing prices of their products due to...
327. Ati in News story > Coming to Australia in November
Thursday 13 November 2008
NTP Forklifts Australia, local distributor for battery-electric TCM Corporation forklifts, has announced the launch of the new 8-series reach truck...
328. Ati in Fork Talk > New global award announced
Wednesday 12 November 2008
The access industry will be able to celebrate and reward excellence next year with the creation of a new award....
329. Ati in News story > Forklift eTool targets gaps in safety
Wednesday 12 November 2008
Educating neophytes to forklift operating challenges and dangers is a goal of the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s powered...
330. Ati in News story > Quinn placed on probation for 18 months
Wednesday 12 November 2008
US Judge John D Bates sentenced Robert E Quinn on 6 November to 18 months’ probation and 70 hours of...
331. Ati in News story > Cincinnati-Lexington dealership adds Clark equipment
Wednesday 12 November 2008
An Equipment Depot dealership has added the equipment of Clark Material Handling Co to its product mix for the market...
332. Ati in News story > Scafftag offers free inspections
Thursday 06 November 2008
A UK supplier of equipment safety tagging and monitoring systems is offering a free safety assessment for forklifts. Scafftag is...
333. Ati in News story > Conference examines port development
Thursday 06 November 2008
An event focused on port infrastructure and development in Asia Pacific will be held in Perth from 4-5 March 2009. The...
334. Ati in News story > Industry works on logistics education
Thursday 06 November 2008
Victoria University and Linfox Australia are working together to improve and enhance the skills of people working in logistics and...
335. Ati in News story > Currency impacts local forklift market
Thursday 06 November 2008
Australian businesses expect further economic turbulence in the New Year as credit market conditions and the volatile Australian dollar impact...
336. Ati in News story > Fuel cell product approved for EU
Thursday 06 November 2008
A US fuel cell company has been given the go-ahead to sell its product in Europe after its product passed...
337. Ati in News story > ProMat offers in-depth educational workshops
Wednesday 05 November 2008
ProMat 2009 organisers will offer three detailed educational workshops as part of next year’s largest North American materials handling and...
338. Ati in Product Watch > CTS provides a versatile solution
Thursday 06 November 2008
In the market of pallet trucks with projecting forks, the CTS series is playing a leading role. Thanks to its projecting...
339. Ati in Feature story > Pallet stackers for low-cost lifting power
Thursday 30 October 2008
The range of materials handling equipment is vast and, depending on a business’s requirements and budget, there is a piece...
340. Ati in News story > Rail to the rescue
Thursday 30 October 2008
Rail will become more important in the Australian economy as exports, trade between the states and passenger traffic expand, says...
341. Ati in News story > Summit focuses on transport and logistics
Thursday 30 October 2008
The sixth Victorian Transport Infrastructure Summit is on November 12-13 at Sofitel, Melbourne. The event will focus on the state’s...
342. Ati in News story > Linde secures national forklift contract
Thursday 30 October 2008
Linde Material Handling Australia has secured a national contract to supply materials handling equipment to cold storage and logistics specialist...
343. Ati in News story > Forklift champion a first time winner
Wednesday 29 October 2008
A Swansea forklift driver has won a national forklift competition, making him the safest operator in the UK. Kenneth Saward beat...
344. Ati in News story > Briefs
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Konecranes moves into Canada Allanburg, ON, Canada Konecranes’ purchase of a Canadian crane service company will help the Finnish company expand its...
345. Ati in News story > Wisconsin Lift Truck resells automatic guided carts
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Jervis B Webb Co has named Wisconsin Lift Truck Corp as a value-added reseller (VAR) to supply, install and service...
346. Ati in News story > Lowry joins Taylor Machine Works
Wednesday 29 October 2008
Taylor Machine Works Inc has hired Bill Lowry in a fulltime position as special projects manager. The inventive industry veteran founded...
347. Ati in News story > Inquiry into Australia's coastal shipping
Wednesday 22 October 2008
A bipartisan report from the parliamentary inquiry into Coastal Shipping Policy and Regulation has been tabled in the House of...
348. Ati in News story > Financial turmoil hits local shores
Wednesday 22 October 2008
Australia’s risk rating has been downgraded, along those of other countries, as financial turmoil continues to affect the global economy. ...
349. Ati in News story > Industry honours logistics star
Wednesday 22 October 2008
The annual Logistics Development Award has been won by Silvia Estrada-Flores, principal consultant at Food Chain Intelligence of New South...
350. Ati in News story > Raymond releases new tyres
Thursday 16 October 2008
The Raymond Corporation has released new polyurethane tyres for electric forklifts which it says are designed to stand up to...
351. Ati in News story > Video game to boost forklift safety
Thursday 16 October 2008
Employers can now use video game technology to boost workplace safety thanks to the launch of a new forklift training...
352. Ati in News story > Lightweight, versatile walkie stacker
Thursday 16 October 2008
Fork Force Australia, newly appointed distributor of the Italian manufactured Pramac brand of walkie stackers, believes the lightweight range offers...
353. Ati in News story > Movers and Shakers
Thursday 09 October 2008
Greene, NY, US Richard Baker has been appointed manager of marketing communications for the Raymond Corporation. Prior to joining Raymond, he...
354. Ati in News story > Major freight project begins
Thursday 09 October 2008
Work has begun on the Wodonga Rail Bypass, the first step in the AUD501.3 million project to revitalise Victoria’s north-east...
355. Ati in News story > Indoor tracking technology demonstration successful
Thursday 09 October 2008
Sky-Trax’s successful demonstration of its new materials handling technology has brought global positioning systems indoors and has the potential to...
356. Ati in News story > Supply chain report released
Thursday 02 October 2008
The Logistics Association of Australia Ltd (LAA) and supply chain and logistics management consultant Logistics Bureau have released the first...
357. Ati in News story > Forklift competition highlights skill not speed
Thursday 02 October 2008
Entries are now open for the National Forklift Championships hosted by the SCLAA. The competition, aimed at recognising the importance of...
358. Ati in News story > Latest knuckleboom hits Australia
Thursday 02 October 2008
Haulotte Group Australia has unveiled its latest rough terrain, all-purpose knuckleboom, the 10.4m HA120PX. According to the company’s GM Mike Corbett,...
359. Ati in News story > Ikea uses 32 electrics in new centre
Wednesday 01 October 2008
Home furnishings retailer Ikea is operating 32 battery-powered forklifts in a new 830,000 square foot (74,700sq m) distribution centre in...
360. Ati in Industry Profile > Baik Sung-Hak, Clark International
Tuesday 30 September 2008
By Melissa Barnett In today’s society, success is often measured by the amount of wealth one has accumulated and one’s position...
361. Ati in Industry Profile > Baik Sung-Hak, Clark International
Tuesday 30 September 2008
By Melissa Barnett In today’s society, success is often measured by the amount of wealth one has accumulated and one’s position...
362. Ati 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...
363. Ati in News story > Workshop to benefit from donated forklift
Thursday 25 September 2008
A UK charity that provides work opportunities for people with disabilities will be able to take on more work in...
364. Ati in News story > Xplore adds to mobile computer line
Thursday 25 September 2008
Xplore Technologies Corporation of America has added model iX104C4 to its family of rugged mobile computing systems. “We have customers...
365. Ati in News story > AEM event focuses on trade, economic issues
Thursday 25 September 2008
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers will focus on the theme “World Trade: Traits of the Masters” at its annual conference...
366. Ati in News story > The key to retaining staff
Thursday 25 September 2008
New research shows that work-life balance is the key factor in attracting and retaining staff and is even more important...
367. Ati in News story > Australia still a business haven
Thursday 25 September 2008
Australia continues to be a safe haven for business, maintaining the third-highest rating on the Dun & Bradstreet Global Risk...
368. Ati in News story > Forklift training resource released
Thursday 25 September 2008
A new training resource focuses on safety and risk management issues by exploring the potential hazards and risks for forklift...
369. Ati in News story > Hertz hits China
Thursday 18 September 2008
Hertz Equipment Rental Corporation (HERC) has expanded its operations after opening an office in Shanghai, China. ...
370. Ati in News story > Exhibition dates announced
Thursday 18 September 2008
The date for one of Asia’s biggest forklift exhibitions has been announced. The 2009 China International Forklifts and Parts Exhibition will...
371. Ati in News story > Growth forecast for North American rental market
Thursday 18 September 2008
A report from Moline-based American Rental Association (ARA) and Global Insight Inc of Waltham, Massachusetts projects rental revenues in North...
372. Ati in Fork Talk > Construction scholarship winners named
Thursday 18 September 2008
The ConstructMyFuture.com program has named three winners of USD1,000 scholarships for construction-focused higher-education tuition or the purchase of tools to...
373. Ati in News story > Seating or semi-seated option from Komatsu
Thursday 18 September 2008
The European market has access to a new hand pallet truck released by Komatsu Forklifts that can be used standing...
374. Ati in News story > Developing nations to boost demand for materials handling products
Thursday 18 September 2008
Demand for materials handling products is expected to increase by 20% within the next four years, according to research by...
375. Ati in News story > NSW leads the nation in reducing workplace injuries
Thursday 18 September 2008
The Australian Safety and Compensation Council’s 10th Comparative Performance Monitoring Report for 2006-07 reveals NSW has achieved significant reductions in...
376. Ati in News story > And the winners are …
Thursday 18 September 2008
Winners of the 19th Annual Australian Freight Industry Awards were announced last Saturday at the Melbourne Convention Centre. Hosted by the...
377. Ati in News story > Timber mill orders second Combilift
Thursday 18 September 2008
Local distributor Adapt-A-Lift has just delivered a second Combilift forklift to a leading wholesale supplier of timber. Just Wood Australia based...
378. Ati in News story > Best forklift operators recognised
Thursday 11 September 2008
The best forklift operators in the UK have been recognised at the National Material Handling Equipment (MHE) competition. The competition, organised...
379. Ati in News story > Further economic challenges ahead
Thursday 11 September 2008
Australia's business executives expect a further decline in economic conditions in the December quarter as high fuel prices, continued inflationary...
380. Ati in News story > Port plans new terminal management system
Thursday 11 September 2008
The Ports of Auckland is planning to introduce a new, state-of-the-art terminal management system which it says will enhance productivity...
381. Ati in Product Watch > Ruyi Introduces New BD Electrical Stationary Platform Truck
Thursday 11 September 2008
As a leading manufacturer of warehouse and materials handling equipment, {statlink|1|Ningbo Ruyi Joint Stock Co., Ltd.} allocates at least 5%...
382. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 04 September 2008
One third of Australian businesses are innovative During 2006/07, over one-third (37%) of Australian businesses reported undertaking some form of innovation,...
383. Ati in News story > Manitex brand gets corporate billing
Wednesday 03 September 2008
A manufacturer of rough-terrain forklifts, boom truck cranes and special mission-oriented vehicles has changed its identity and moved to build...
384. Ati in News story > Crane Rental recapitalises
Wednesday 03 September 2008
Crane Rental Corporation has announced a recapitalisation of the company with a private equity firm in order to continue with...
385. Ati in Feature story > Forklifts still looking up Down Under
Thursday 28 August 2008
The Australian forklift market is relatively small compared to the rest of the world, with the Industrial Truck Association (ITA)...
386. Ati in News story > Amsted guilty of safety violation in forklift death
Thursday 28 August 2008
A Canadian unit of Amsted Industries Inc was fined CAD100,000 (USD95,000) after pleading guilty to a provincial safety violation in...
387. Ati in News story > Sydney to host Auspack 2009
Thursday 28 August 2008
Auspack, Australia's international exhibition of packaging and processing machinery, materials and associated technology, will take place at the Sydney Showgrounds...
388. Ati in Media release > Bolzoni Auramo Operations in Australia
Thursday 28 August 2008
{statlink|2|Bolzoni Auramo Pty Ltd} was formed in 2001 following the merger of Bolzoni Spa and Auramo Oy and has its’...
389. Ati in Media release > BHS Global, Ltd., - International Distributor for Leading Battery Handling Manufacturer - Hannover Debut
Thursday 21 August 2008
BHS Global, Ltd. distributes premium battery handling products for the world-class manufacturer Battery Handling Systems, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis,...
390. Ati in Fork Talk > National Fork Lift Safety Week
Thursday 21 August 2008
Britain will hold its first National Fork Lift Safety Week from 22 to 28 September to raise forklift safety awareness...
391. Ati in News story > Changes reduce form filling
Thursday 21 August 2008
The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed details of changes to health and safety regulations for the next eight...
392. Ati in News story > Inaugural show to promote trade for SMEs
Thursday 21 August 2008
A new show focussing on small to medium businesses looking to increase trade will be held at the Sydney Convention...
393. Ati in News story > Snorkel lays off up to 125 in Kansas
Thursday 21 August 2008
Aerial work platform manufacturer Snorkel International Inc plans to cut up to 125 positions from its workforce in Kansas by...
394. Ati in News story > New forklift fleet for irrigation supplier
Thursday 21 August 2008
Australia’s largest single supplier of irrigation, garden and turf care products, Toro Australia, has selected Toyota Material Handling (TMH) to...
395. Ati in News story > DAC’s collapse heralds tough times
Thursday 14 August 2008
Analysis by Bill Redmond Reflecting tightening conditions in the UK forklift market, DAC Handling Solutions Ltd, Britain’s largest independent distributor...
396. Ati in News story > Bleak profit forecast for December
Thursday 14 August 2008
Profit expectations for the remainder of the year are bleak with 50% of executives anticipating a decline in profits in...
397. Ati in News story > Intermodal terminal will add rail freight capacity
Thursday 14 August 2008
Asciano rail subsidiary Pacific National has bought 327 hectares of freehold land in the Parkes Multi-Modal Transport Hub in New...
398. Ati in News story > Economy slowing but inflation still high
Thursday 14 August 2008
In a statement on monetary policy released this week, the Reserve Bank notes “a significant moderation in domestic demand”. In addition...
399. Ati in News story > Recognition for forklift and truck techies
Thursday 14 August 2008
Nominations are open for the 2008 Craig Roseneder Award for technical and maintenance excellence in the workshop. The award recognises the...
400. Ati in News story > Tasmania joins storage network
Thursday 14 August 2008
Warehouse operator National Storage has expanded its network to include Tasmania, purchasing three storage centres in Hobart last month. The AUD17...
401. Ati in News story > Forklifts smooth operations at lubricant plant
Thursday 14 August 2008
ExxonMobil’s lubricant storage and distribution facility in Yarraville is a fully automated, state-of-the-art, random-stacked facility which utilises a fleet of...
402. Ati in News story > Goodyear payout for forklift injury
Wednesday 13 August 2008
Goodyear Dunlop Tyres UK Ltd was fined GBP20, 000 (USD37,976) after pleading guilty to a breach of the Health and...
403. Ati in Media release > BHS Global, Ltd., - International Distributor for Leading Battery Handling Manufacturer - Hannover Debut
Thursday 14 August 2008
BHS Global, Ltd. distributes premium battery handling products for the world-class manufacturer Battery Handling Systems, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis,...
404. Ati in News story > Toyota heads Top 20 list
Thursday 07 August 2008
For the sixth year in a row, Toyota Industries Corp has been named the top forklift supplier in Modern Materials...
405. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 07 August 2008
Upcoming ICHCA Lunches Two ICHCA state lunches are planned for coming months. In Adelaide, Gerard Anderson, CEO of Centrex Metals Ltd,...
406. Ati in News story > Collaboration is key for NZ logistics companies
Thursday 07 August 2008
Supply chain collaboration is a key to success for New Zealand companies involved in manufacturing, distribution and logistics. “External and internal...
407. Ati in News story > Customer satisfaction leads to new order
Thursday 07 August 2008
Local Aisle-Master distributor Adapt-A-Lift (AAL) has delivered two more of its narrow-aisle articulated forklifts to a satisfied customer, bringing their...
408. Ati 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...
409. Ati in Text Ad > Are you compliant for California Fleet Regulations on January 1, 2009?
Monday 04 August 2008
Initial reductions for fleet average emissions for large forklift fleets, medium forklift fleets and non-forklift fleets must be met either...
410. Ati in Media release > A breakthrough for fleet management and OH&S: Linde FleetFOCUS
Monday 04 August 2008
FleetFOCUS is the latest addition to the {statlink|1|Linde} arsenal of Customer Service and Business tools. FleetFOCUS provides Linde’s clients with...
411. Ati in News story > CONEXPO Asia 2009 detailed
Thursday 31 July 2008
Last week's coverage of the next CONEXPO Asia exhibition had an incorrect link. The event will be held on November...
412. Ati in Fork Talk > Forklift rollover safety poster launched
Thursday 31 July 2008
The Association of Pallet Networks (APN) has launched a new safety campaign to raise awareness among forklift operators and employers...
413. Ati in News story > CFTS upgrades documentation
Thursday 31 July 2008
Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) has responded to feedback from accredited companies by upgrading the Thorough Examination documentation (
414. Ati in News story > High-risk work licensing units of competency
Thursday 31 July 2008
The units of competency that underpin the implementation of the National Standard for Licensing Persons Performing High Risk Work (April...
415. Ati in News story > Helping the injured return to work
Thursday 31 July 2008
WorkSafe Victoria has released new publications to assist employers and help injured workers get back to safe and sustainable work. The...
416. Ati in News story > Narrow aisle forklift attracts admirers
Thursday 31 July 2008
Last week’s open day hosted by Aisle-Master distributor Adapt-A-Lift attracted significant interest from the industry, with several requests for quotations...
417. Ati in News story > Rental of ‘pink’ forklifts benefits cancer awareness
Thursday 31 July 2008
To raise awareness about breast cancer, Fort Dodge-based Mid Country Machinery Inc. had the manufacturer apply pink paint and customized...
418. Ati in Feature story > Strong future for engines
Wednesday 30 July 2008
Rather than threatening forklift manufacturers, rising fuel costs and environmental concerns are encouraging innovation in design, use and marketing. Allan...
419. Ati in Your Focus > Cost of ownership considerations: Electric vs ICE Forklifts
Wednesday 30 July 2008
There are a number of factors which determine the appropriateness of forklifts. Jeff Bowles considers some of the cost aspects...
420. Ati in News story > LiftPower finds opportunity in port proximity
Thursday 24 July 2008
A collaboration between manufacturer Crown Equipment Corporation and distributor LiftPower Inc has resulted in delivery of 30 Crown electric forklifts...
421. Ati in News story > CONEXPO Asia 2009 detailed
Wednesday 23 July 2008
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has announced the next CONEXPO Asia exhibition will be held November 16-19, 2009 at...
422. Ati in Fork Talk > FLTA calls for nominations
Wednesday 23 July 2008
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) is calling for nominations for the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence 2009. “Many of the...
423. Ati in Product Watch > NEW CS Easy ...... Innovative, Quick, Simple
Sunday 27 July 2008
{--picture3--}{statlink|1|Solid Plus} is an Industrial Forklift Tyre replacement service company operating throughout Australia. Solid Plus supplies & fits tyres from...
424. Ati in Media release > Engine Control Systems announces the extension of the CARB verification of the ECS TermiNOx™ system
Thursday 17 July 2008
{statlink|2|Engine Control Systems (ECS)} is pleased to announce the extension of its’ California Air Resources Board (CARB) verification for the...
425. Ati in News story > EnerSys works with Lithium Technology
Wednesday 16 July 2008
Industrial battery manufacturer, marketer and distributor EnerSys has signed a memorandum of understanding with Lithium Technology Corporation. The agreement...
426. Ati in News story > Forklift operator gets probation in stock scheme
Wednesday 16 July 2008
A judge has sentenced former forklift operator Juan Renteria Jr. to two years’ probation and ordered him to forfeit USD5,000...
427. Ati in News story > ITA sets agenda for October event
Wednesday 16 July 2008
The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) will review industry issues, regulatory developments and business trends during its 57th annual meeting 2-5...
428. Ati in News story > Safety speakers unveiled
Wednesday 16 July 2008
Program details have been released for the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Safety Conference at Warwick University on September 25th. FLTA...
429. Ati in Fork Talk > BITA Golf Day bookings open
Tuesday 15 July 2008
The British Industrial Truck Association will hold its annual Golf Day on September 9th at the popular Moor Hall Golf...
430. Ati in News story > Kombi stacker now has RFID warehouse navigation
Thursday 10 July 2008
Jungheinrich’s EKX 513-515 electric order picker and three-way stacker, known as the Kombi stacker, can now communicate independently with the...
431. Ati 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...
432. Ati in News story > Business expectations for third quarter
Thursday 10 July 2008
The latest Dun & Bradstreet (D&B) business expectations survey reveals that fuel prices are hitting Australian businesses hard, with nine...
433. Ati in Text Ad > Are you compliant for California Fleet Regulations on January 1, 2009?
Thursday 10 July 2008
Initial reductions for fleet average emissions for large forklift fleets, medium forklift fleets and non-forklift fleets must be met either...
434. Ati in News story > Brief
Thursday 03 July 2008
Last key appointment for Infrastructure Australia Michael Deegan has been appointed as the inaugural infrastructure co-ordinator in charge of overseeing...
435. Ati in News story > Opposite forces leave cash rate unchanged
Thursday 03 July 2008
At its meeting this week, the Board of the Reserve Bank decided to leave the cash rate unchanged at 7.25%. According...
436. Ati in News story > Forklift chosen for safety and reliability
Thursday 03 July 2008
Glass and aluminium fabricator, Sohos Aluminium Framing, has commissioned its first Toyota forklift for its materials handling needs. According to office...
437. Ati in News story > Association bridges student-employer gap
Tuesday 01 July 2008
In an effort to draw more young people to the materials handling industry, the Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA)...
438. Ati in Text Ad > FORKLIFTACTION.COM is looking to appoint a SALES REPRESENTATIVE in Brisbane.
Thursday 26 June 2008
{statlink|1|Forkliftaction.com} is an exciting and growing international company with office in Brisbane. We work with a team of 15 professionals. We...
439. Ati in Fork Talk > Forklift companies outstanding in statistical reporting
Thursday 26 June 2008
Forklift companies are among the equipment manufacturing companies recognised by the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) for enhancing the association’s...
440. Ati in News story > Study warns of consolidation as forklift companies slip
Thursday 26 June 2008
Consolidation among UK forklift companies is essential as supply is outstripping demand, a new study says. Industry analyst Plimsoll Publishing Ltd’s...
441. Ati in News story > Materials handling companies assist flood victims
Thursday 26 June 2008
Toyota Material Handling USA (TMHU) and New Holland Construction have lent a helping hand to flood relief efforts in the...
442. Ati in News story > Hoist receives pneumatic forklift orders from diverse industries
Thursday 26 June 2008
Hoist Liftruck has received a growing number of orders for its P-Series forklifts from the steel, produce and grain industries. Amsco...
443. Ati in News story > Supply chain conference next month
Thursday 26 June 2008
The 2008 Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Conference will be held on Thursday 31 July and Friday 1 August at...
444. Ati in News story > Logistics City planned for Victoria
Thursday 26 June 2008
A new ‘logistics city’ may be in the pipeline for the western metropolitan region of Melbourne, with the potential to...
445. Ati in News story > A wild life for forklift driver
Thursday 26 June 2008
A forklift driver in Victoria is finding success as a wildlife photographer, making the finals of the world’s biggest wildlife...
446. Ati in News story > New national employment standards released
Thursday 19 June 2008
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Employment and Workplace Relations Julia Gillard this week released the new National Employment...
447. Ati in News story > Inflation is more immediate danger for Australia
Thursday 19 June 2008
Australia and the United States of America face significant but different challenges to their economies. Addressing the American Chamber of Commerce...
448. Ati in News story > Focus on rail intensifies
Thursday 19 June 2008
Higher fuel prices and concern about the environment have shifted attention to rail as a better option for freight transport. In...
449. Ati in News story > Green forklifts debut at CeMAT
Wednesday 18 June 2008
By Luc De Smet Alternative fuel sources were the talk of CeMAT 08, with manufacturers unveiling their developments. Hydrogen and...
450. Ati in News story > Freight provider expands presence in Oz
Thursday 12 June 2008
New Zealand-based supply chain provider Mainfreight Limited has signalled its intention to acquire Halford International, an Australian-based international freight forwarder...
451. Ati in News story > Gloomy forecast for third quarter
Thursday 12 June 2008
The latest business expectations survey by Dun & Bradstreet shows that businesses are expecting a steep decline in sales, profits,...
452. Ati in News story > New premises for Brisbane forklift business
Thursday 12 June 2008
Well-known Queensland forklift business Starline Forklifts has just moved to new premises in Coopers Plains after renting premises in Archerfield...
453. Ati in News story > Griffith published in compensation handbook
Wednesday 11 June 2008
The president and CEO of forklift dealer Modern Group has shared his company’s goals and strategies in a new reference...
454. Ati in News story > Linde vans deliver aid to quake victims
Thursday 05 June 2008
Linde service vans were used to carry water, food and medicine to Hanwang Town, one of the worst earthquake-hit areas...
455. Ati in News story > Nichiyu and Mitsubishi merge operations
Thursday 05 June 2008
Nippon Yusoki Co Ltd (Nichiyu) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd will consolidate their domestic marketing activities through a new company...
456. Ati in News story > Profits increase for logistics company
Thursday 05 June 2008
Australasian-based freight and logistics giant Mainfreight last week reported its financial results, recording a record net surplus after taxation of...
457. Ati in News story > Know your carbon footprint
Thursday 05 June 2008
Companies seeking to quantify and reduce their carbon impact throughout their supply chains can attend a conference in Sydney on...
458. Ati in News story > RFID company scoops award for innovation
Thursday 05 June 2008
Australian RFID innovator Peacock Bros, which this year celebrates its 120th anniversary, has just won an award, the 2008 Australian...
459. Ati in News story > TVH Swedish subsidiary buys Kentruck
Thursday 29 May 2008
TVH Swedish subsidiary Bozela Parts AB has taken over a large part of warehouse truck specialist Kentruck International. Bozela managing director...
460. Ati in News story > Growing company marks new office with forklift competition
Thursday 29 May 2008
G-Force Forklift Group celebrated the opening of its Shah Alam office in conjunction with the inaugural Komatsu Malaysian Forklift competition...
461. Ati in News story > Port supports logistics education
Thursday 29 May 2008
A three-day course on supply chain management will be held at University of Auckland Business School from 17-20 June. Endorsed by...
462. Ati in News story > Chinese forklift companies aid quake victims
Thursday 22 May 2008
Materials handling companies have rallied behind victims of the 7.8 magnitude earthquake that rocked south west China on 12 May,...
463. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 22 May 2008
Brambles reports increase in sales Global pallet supplier Brambles has reported a 13% increase in group sales for the 10 months...
464. Ati in News story > Next link in port’s logistics chain
Thursday 22 May 2008
Sydney Ports Corporation has called for Registration of Interest for the design and technical advisory services of its AUD200 million...
465. Ati in Media release > Bayer Award for Excellence in Development and Implementation of Advanced VULKOLLAN® Processing Technology for RAEDER-VOGEL
Thursday 22 May 2008
On 15th April 2008, RAEDER-VOGEL Raeder- und Rollenfabrik GmbH & Co. KG of Hamburg was granted the "Award for Excellence...
466. Ati in News story > Budget bonanza for road, rail and ports
Thursday 15 May 2008
The supply chain sector has welcomed Treasurer Wayne Swan’s budget, especially the priority given to capital investment in infrastructure. Major...
467. Ati in News story > United Rentals’ homebuilding partnership airs on TV
Thursday 15 May 2008
United Rentals has contributed equipment and manpower to rebuild three houses and a church which will be featured in a...
468. Ati in News story > Rough terrain niche attacked
Thursday 15 May 2008
Spain’s Agria rough terrain forklifts are finding a niche in the Australian market. Since their introduction into Australia last year,...
469. Ati in News story > Meetings increase knowledge on supply chains
Thursday 15 May 2008
The International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association (ICHCA) will hold luncheon meetings in Victoria on 19 May and in NSW on...
470. Ati in News story > Europallet production begins
Thursday 15 May 2008
Victorian pallet manufacturer Fisher’s has launched a new side to the business – manufacturing high quality Europallets, used in the...
471. Ati in Media release > AMA Concentrates Its Efforts On The Innovative Dashboards
Thursday 15 May 2008
The new line of DCA graphic instruments, thought and designed by AMA Instruments for off-highway vehicles, is one of the...
472. Ati in News story > Komatsu restructures Japanese operations
Wednesday 14 May 2008
Komatsu Utility Co Ltd is investing JPY3.2 billion (USD30.7 million) to restructure its Japanese operations in a bid to boost...
473. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 08 May 2008
SMH and IMC still merging OLATHE, KS, United States SMH and IMC Holdings are currently merging their purchasing departments, says SMH CEO...
474. Ati in Fork Talk > Call for nominations to AEM’s Hall of Fame
Thursday 08 May 2008
Members of the equipment industry have until 1 June to nominate potential inductees into the Association of Equipment Manufacturers’ (AEM)...
475. Ati in News story > ID Systems buys PowerKey, launches PowerKeyPlus
Thursday 08 May 2008
ID Systems Inc has acquired PowerKey, the industrial vehicle monitoring products division of International Electronics Inc, for USD500,000. ID Systems chairman...
476. Ati in News story > New safety code for waterfront
Thursday 08 May 2008
The Maritime Union has welcomed an announcement by the Australian Safety & Compensation Council (ASCC) that it will develop a...
477. Ati in News story > Another forklift fatality
Thursday 01 May 2008
WorkSafe WA is investigating the work-related death of a 19-year-old forklift operator at Kwinana last week. The man is believed to...
478. Ati in News story > Forklifts find fruit faster
Thursday 01 May 2008
Australian RFID innovator Peacock Bros. has just completed its first full installation at a fruit distribution warehouse in New Zealand,...
479. Ati in News story > Toyota dealer celebrates renovations with green party
Thursday 01 May 2008
Over 100 visitors attended Badger ToyotaLift’s celebration of the completion of renovations to its New Berlin, Wisconsin facility with an...
480. Ati in Safety First > Joseph Hrinik: Operating a forklift while using a cell phone
Tuesday 29 April 2008
A recent thread in the Forkliftaction.com Forums has been discussing the dangers of operators using mobile phones on forklifts....
481. Ati in News story > Auckland port gains in service shake-up
Thursday 24 April 2008
Ports of Auckland will benefit from the latest round of port rotation rationalisation by overseas shipping lines. The NZX/NZS consortium...
482. Ati in News story > ICHCA’s upcoming meetings
Thursday 17 April 2008
The International Cargo Handling Co-ordination Association (ICHCA) of Australia will host a lunch meeting at the Lakes Hotel Resort, West...
483. Ati in News story > Snow storms hit Chinese forklift industry
Wednesday 16 April 2008
By Paris Lord China’s forklift industry was hurt by snow storms in late January and early February that the government has...
484. Ati in News story > Terex plans factory in China
Wednesday 16 April 2008
Equipment manufacturer Terex Corporation has announced that as part of a plan to expand globally, its aerial work platform subsidiary...
485. Ati in Media release > TVH Australasia moving its Mt Waverley operations to Dandenong South
Thursday 17 April 2008
{statlink|1|TVH Australasia} is pleased to announce the opening of our new sales and distribution centre located at Dandenong South in...
486. Ati in Media release > TAILIFT will be participating CeMAT Hanover, Germany 2008
Thursday 10 April 2008
{statlink|2|TAILIFT Group} is a professional manufacturer of Forklifts. Our product range includes:
  • Forklifts
  • Warehouse Forklift
  • Hand Pallet Truck
  • Traction Truck
TAILIFT is looking forward to...
487. Ati in News story > NZ freight transport summit
Thursday 10 April 2008
The New Zealand Freight Transport Summit 2008 will be held at Duxton Hotel in Wellington from 16 to 17...
488. Ati in News story > Logistics pavilion at NMW
Thursday 10 April 2008
National Manufacturing Week (NMW) 2008 will incorporate an integrated Logistics, Materials Handling & Distribution pavilion at the Sydney Exhibition &...
489. Ati in News story > FTA between NZ and China but union is unhappy
Thursday 10 April 2008
A free trade agreement (FTA) has been signed between New Zealand and China. According to NZ prime minister Helen Clark, the...
490. Ati in Fork Talk > Forklift tip-overs feature in national conference
Wednesday 09 April 2008
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has a hard-hitting message for forklift users ahead of its upcoming annual National Fork...
491. Ati in News story > North Carolina student wins AEM’s inaugural scholarship
Wednesday 09 April 2008
A high school student from North Carolina has won the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)’s inaugural scholarship worth USD5,000. JR Poole,...
492. Ati in News story > Veri-Tek’s 2007 revenues grow by 163%
Thursday 03 April 2008
Veri-Tek International Corp, the parent company of Manitex Litfking, has seen its sales grow 163% from USD 40.7 million to...
493. Ati in News story > Accolade for Queensland branch
Thursday 10 April 2008
Toyota Material Handling Queensland has won its ninth national excellence award in the last 10 years. Toyota Material Handling Australia...
494. Ati in News story > Jungheinrich dumps Red for NTP
Thursday 03 April 2008
Rumour became reality this week with the announcement that Red Australia’s 19-year relationship with Jungheinrich was ending, as NTP stepped...
495. Ati in News story > Safety heroes for 2008
Thursday 03 April 2008
Entries are open for the 2008 WorkSafe Awards, which are celebrating 20 years of recognising excellence in health and safety...
496. Ati in News story > Doosan supports school for marginalised children
Thursday 27 March 2008
Doosan Group's Yonkang Foundation has offered KRW340 million (USD342,362) to Seoul Metropolitan Office of Education for its Elementary Childcare Program...
497. Ati in News story > Regional seaports vital to economy
Thursday 27 March 2008
The value of Queensland’s extensive network of seaports has been highlighted in an economic impact study (EIS) released recently. The new...
498. Ati in News story > Novel penalty imposed for safety breaches
Thursday 27 March 2008
New penalty options for workplace safety breaches have been applied, with a Geelong company agreeing for the first time in...
499. Ati in News story > Wage growth strongest in years
Thursday 27 March 2008
Despite talk of an economic slowdown, salaries have risen by 4.7% over the past 12 months, the highest movement in...
500. Ati in News story > Forklift makers back Wal-Mart on initiative
Thursday 27 March 2008
By Roger Renstrom Wal-Mart Stores Inc is working with forklift providers and others to capture the potential benefits of radio-frequency-identification (RFID)...
501. Ati in News story > Materials handling research funding up for grabs
Thursday 20 March 2008
The Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) and the College Industry Council on Material Handling Education (CICMHE) are soliciting proposals...
502. Ati in News story > Australia must prepare for future oil shortages
Thursday 20 March 2008
Sydney and other cities should be preparing now for future oil shortages, says Bruce Robinson, convenor of the Association for...
503. Ati in News story > New shipping service for Auckland
Thursday 20 March 2008
Ports of Auckland will benefit from the rationalisation of key international and New Zealand shipping services announced this week by...
504. Ati in Media release > Omega Lift Wins Canadian Department of National Defence Contract for Omega Lift 50,000 lb. HERC Units
Thursday 22 May 2008
Omega Lift Manufacturing Inc. has been contracted to provide the Canadian Department of National Defence with rough terrain forklift units....
505. Ati in Media release > Modern Carton and Bolzoni Auramo in co-operation
Thursday 20 March 2008
The largest paper company in Turkey, Modern Carton, producing 330.000 tons of paper products per year and heavily investing in...
506. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 13 March 2008
Football tipping competition Supplier of fork parts and attachments, the EMC Group, is hosting a materials handling footy tipping competition. Open...
507. Ati in News story > Electronic newsletter for OHS
Thursday 13 March 2008
WorkCover NSW has launched a free monthly electronic newsletter for people who are interested in OHS and workers compensation. ...
508. Ati in Safety First > Danny Maron: To be … or not to be (competent)
Wednesday 12 March 2008
When determining whether someone is competent to operate the forklift, is it simply a pass or fail? According to...
509. Ati in Fast Facts > Reed Business Information’s survey has ranked Toyota Material Handling USA’s forklifts number one in quality and value.
Tuesday 11 March 2008
510. Ati in News story > BITA: 2008 a challenging but rewarding year
Thursday 06 March 2008
The UK forklift market grew by 3.5% with just over 31,000 units sold in the 2007 calendar year. According to data...
511. Ati in Text Ad > One week left! Advertising deadline for the International Warehouse and Logistics Review
Thursday 06 March 2008
In April 2008 the International Federation of Warehousing and Logistics Associations [IFWLA] will distribute the International Warehouse and Logistics Review...
512. Ati in News story > Vibration control and new seats at CONEXPO
Thursday 28 February 2008
Grammer Inc will be exhibiting two new seats for medium-sized and large construction machines and a vibration dosimeter to help...
513. Ati in Text Ad > The International Warehouse and Logistics Review: advertising deadline in 2 weeks time
Thursday 28 February 2008
In April 2008 the International Federation of Warehousing and Logistics Associations [IFWLA] will distribute the International Warehouse and Logistics Review...
514. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 21 February 2008
Konecranes wins repeat order from Steveco HYVINKÄÄ, Finland Konecranes has received an order for one ship-to-shore (STS) crane from Finnish container terminal...
515. Ati in News story > Statewide buys Budget
Thursday 21 February 2008
Forklift company Smeaton Forklifts, trading as Budget Forklifts (NSW), has been sold to Statewide Forklifts (NSW), owned by brothers Lou...
516. Ati in News story > NER signs Home Depot
Thursday 21 February 2008
National Equipment Register (NER) has signed an agreement with Home Depot to help the home improvement retailer deter the theft...
517. Ati in News story > US federal agency seeks forklift/AGV partner
Thursday 21 February 2008
The National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) wants to partner with a forklift or automated guided vehicle (AGV) manufacturer...
518. Ati in Your Focus > Measures needed to fight fires
Wednesday 20 February 2008
Following recent high profile warehouse fires, more emphasis is likely to be placed on preventing the escalation of a fire...
519. Ati in Media release > FUTURE OF LOGISTICS – International CeMAT Conference 2008 at the Hannover Exhibition Center on 26 May 2008
Thursday 21 February 2008
The {statlink|2|FUTURE OF LOGISTICS} - International CeMAT Conference is being held the day before CeMAT – on 26 May 2008...
520. Ati in News story > Business confidence crumbles
Thursday 14 February 2008
The monthly business survey of National Australia Bank (NAB) reports that business confidence fell dramatically (by 9 points) in January...
521. Ati in Fork Talk > CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 advance registration deadline extended
Wednesday 13 February 2008
Advance registration for the CONEXPO-CON/AGG 2008 and co-located IFPE 2008 expositions has been extended from 8 February to 29 February. Show...
522. Ati in News story > Kalmar launches rival to AGV for container handling
Wednesday 13 February 2008
Kalmar has launched a self-loading vehicle that picks, places and transports containers between ship-to-shore (STS) and yard stacking cranes. The one-over-one...
523. Ati in News story > Rocla’s automation tackles skills shortage
Wednesday 13 February 2008
Rocla Oyj has introduced the first generation of its automated warehouse trucks as a solution to the labour shortage in...
524. Ati in Media release > New International Publication and Website for the Warehousing and Logistics Industries
Thursday 14 February 2008
April 2008 sees the launch of the International Warehouse and Logistics Review which will be sent to all the members...
525. Ati in Fast Facts > Raymond Corp’s website now offers information and specifications on forklift parts and accessories for Raymond and non-Raymond forklifts.
Tuesday 12 February 2008
526. Ati in News story > National Manufacturing Week 2008 in May
Thursday 07 February 2008
National Manufacturing Week 2008, an annual integrated manufacturing exhibition, takes place at Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour from...
527. Ati in News story > Number one in forklifts again
Thursday 07 February 2008
Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) is claiming the number one position in the Australian counter-balance forklift market for the 21st...
528. Ati in Fork Talk > HSE reminds employers of legal duty
Wednesday 06 February 2008
The UK Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has reminded employers of their legal duties relating to manual handling after a...
529. Ati in Fast Facts > The Linde Cup national forklift competition received a “best event award” at the 10th Shanghai Great World Best Event Award ceremony in Jiangsu, China, on 23 January.
Wednesday 06 February 2008
530. Ati in Fork Talk > How thorough are your vehicle examinations?
Thursday 31 January 2008
Some forklift users may be breaking the law by confusing “inspections with legally obligatory thorough examinations” (Forkliftaction.com News #212). Brian...
531. Ati in News story > Offer for Budget, IFS liquidated
Thursday 31 January 2008
Administrator Peter Hillig of Smith Hancock hopes to wrap up the sale of embattled forklift company Smeaton Forklifts, trading as...
532. Ati in News story > Confidence levels begin to erode
Thursday 31 January 2008
Turbulence in the financial markets is taking its toll on the business sector with confidence levels now at their lowest...
533. Ati in News story > Pilot project to tighten port supply chain
Thursday 31 January 2008
Global technology services company EDS Australia has been awarded a 12-month contract to trial new technology designed to dramatically increase...
534. Ati in News story > Woman hit by forklift, dies
Thursday 31 January 2008
A 43-year-old woman, injured in a workplace incident recently, died in hospital last Friday. The woman, who was a supported employee,...
535. Ati in Industry Profile > David Shillingford, National Equipment Register
Thursday 24 January 2008
Six years ago, David Shillingford was more familiar with names like Monet, Cézanne and Van Gogh than Manitou, Case and...
536. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 24 January 2008
Equipment Inc wins more Nissan awards JACKSON, MS, United States Equipment Incorporated has won the Nissan Nine Award for the 29th time...
537. Ati in News story > Something for every application
Thursday 24 January 2008
Powerlift (Nissan) has released its new Powerlifter range of walkie stackers to the Australian market. The range encompasses three base...
538. Ati in News story > Lilly sells Nashville operations to KMH
Thursday 24 January 2008
KMH System Inc has completed its acquisition of Lilly Co’s Nashville forklift operations following a period of wrangled Mid-South relationships...
539. Ati in Safety First > Rob Vetter: It Don’t Mean a Thing If It Ain’t Got That Tailswing
Wednesday 23 January 2008
Before I get started, Happy New Year! Despite any possible confusion created by the poor Duke Ellington reference in the title...
540. Ati in News story > Associations focus on global competition, safety and skills
Thursday 17 January 2008
Forklift and telehandler industry associations around the world say their goals for 2008 include promoting safety, assisting members to become...
541. Ati in Fast Facts > Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc has been awarded ISO 14001 certification.
Thursday 17 January 2008
542. Ati in News story > New materials handling distributors appointed for Australasia
Thursday 17 January 2008
Logistics and materials handling supplier Schaefer Systems International has appointed two new distributors in Australasia. Forklift truck manufacturer Crown Equipment has...
543. Ati in News story > Optimism wanes on Australia’s economic future
Thursday 17 January 2008
Business optimism about the performance of the Australian economy during the next 12 months has waned, a new survey shows. The...
544. Ati in News story > 25 year anniversary for Matex
Thursday 17 January 2008
Materials handling and warehousing exhibition Matex celebrates its 25th anniversary in 2008 as a stand-alone event in a new venue....
545. Ati in Media release > 4th Guangzhou International Brand Forklift & Accessories Exhibition China 2008
Thursday 17 January 2008
Being a member of Guangzhou Exhibition association, Guangzhou Best International Exhibition Company (China) is a professional company which undertakes and...
546. Ati in Product Watch > RAEDER-VOGEL: Special wheel materials for cold store and deep-freeze applications
Thursday 20 December 2007
Deep-freeze and temperature-controlled operations may require special wheel materials for safe and productive operation due to extreme temperatures and harsh...
547. Ati in Product Watch > EBLO SEATING releases it's new MGV20/C1 narrow seat
Thursday 20 December 2007
EBLO SEATING has complemented their C1 seating range with the introduction of their new narrow version. Due to the growing...
548. Ati in Fork Talk > ITA to renew OSHA agreement
Thursday 20 December 2007
The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) wants to renew its partnership agreement with the federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)...
549. Ati in News story > CITA joins the Alliance
Thursday 20 December 2007
The China Industrial Truck Association (CITA) has accepted an offer to join the Alliance of Industrial Truck Organisations (AITO), a...
550. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 20 December 2007
Safety steps taken to avoid exposure The Air New Zealand cargo building at Auckland’s Ogilvie Drive was evacuated last Friday morning...
551. Ati in News story > Four in 10 employees plan to look for work elsewhere
Thursday 20 December 2007
A new survey shows four out of 10 employees are about to look for work elsewhere. The new survey, developed by...
552. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 13 December 2007
Yale expands order picker range FLEET, United Kingdom Yale Europe Materials Handling has introduced the MO20 and MO20S models to its AC-powered...
553. Ati in News story > NMHG gains trade zone designation in Alabama
Thursday 13 December 2007
The Sulligent, Alabama plant of Nacco Materials Handling Group Inc (NMHG) has gained access to a foreign-trade zone (FTZ) that...
554. Ati in News story > Call for papers
Thursday 13 December 2007
The Supply Chain conference to be held in Sydney in April by the Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia...
555. Ati in Fork Talk > When it comes to protection, size does not matter
Wednesday 12 December 2007
The size of an organisation or business is irrelevant when it comes to looking after employees, says Health and Safety...
556. Ati in Product Watch > RAEDER-VOGEL: Special wheel materials for cold store and deep-freeze applications
Thursday 13 December 2007
Deep-freeze and temperature-controlled operations may require special wheel materials for safe and productive operation due to extreme temperatures and harsh...
557. Ati in News story > Brief
Thursday 06 December 2007
Sign up for “Fork Off” competition Entries for a forklift driver competition, dubbed the “Fork Off”, are pouring into the Supply...
558. Ati in News story > Australia records worst trade deficit
Thursday 06 December 2007
Australia has recorded its worst-ever trade deficit, despite being in the midst of one of the biggest commodity booms in...
559. Ati in Media release > 4th Guangzhou International Brand Forklift & Accessories Exhibition China 2008
Thursday 06 December 2007
Being a member of Guangzhou Exhibition association, Guangzhou Best International Exhibition Company (China) is a professional company which undertakes and...
560. Ati in News story > Second CONEXPO draws international crowd
Wednesday 05 December 2007
Industry professionals from more than 80 countries visited CONEXPO Asia 2007 this week at the Chinese Import and Export Fair...
561. Ati in Fork Talk > BITA keeps fees at 2007 level
Thursday 29 November 2007
British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) members have voted unanimously not to raise membership fees for next year. The association’s board proposed...
562. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 29 November 2007
Jamco donates pallet jacks to relief effort CAMBRIDGE, Canada Forklift wholesaler Jamco has donated six Eagle55 pallet jacks to assist relief efforts...
563. Ati in News story > TVH an integration enterprise
Thursday 29 November 2007
TVH Forklift Parts has been recognised as an “integration enterprise” by the Belgian ministry for Mobility, Social Economy and Equal...
564. Ati in News story > Jungheinrich modifies forklift to move cars
Thursday 29 November 2007
Jungheinrich AG has developed a custom car transporter based on a pedestrian pallet truck for General Motors (GM) Powertrain in...
565. Ati in News story > Freight volumes make road upgrades urgent
Thursday 29 November 2007
Labor’s plan to invest $660 million toward upgrading Sydney’s roads and creating an improved freight network will create higher levels...
566. Ati in News story > Genie spreads wings globally
Thursday 22 November 2007
Five years after being acquired by Terex Corp, telehandler manufacturer Genie Industries is rapidly changing into a global company. Steve Wilhelm...
567. Ati in News story > Electric switch for Irish stationery company
Thursday 22 November 2007
An Irish stationery products provider has replaced its LPG-powered articulated forklift fleet with electric articulated forklifts from Narrow Aisle. The company...
568. Ati in News story > Nothing but a Red herring
Thursday 22 November 2007
Red Australia has quashed a rumour circulating in the market that it is no longer the Jungheinrich distributor. According to a...
569. Ati in Product Watch > Eblo Seating has complemented their RECARO ERGO line with 2 brand new seats.
Thursday 22 November 2007
Due to the immense popularity of the ERGO INDUSTRY seat, {statlink|1|EBLO SEATING} has developed two new models for the construction...
570. Ati in Media release > Fork-Safe International on track for Global Growth
Thursday 22 November 2007
The release of the “High-End” LED Lighting, Warnings & Alarms product range coincides with two other important developments for Fork-SAFE...
571. Ati in Feature story > China: big changes in giant market
Thursday 22 November 2007
By Paris Lord Glance at the growth and size of China’s forklift industry, and the numbers might induce dizziness. Total exports...
572. Ati in News story > New licensing system for high-risk equipment
Thursday 22 November 2007
Safety laws which provide for the operation of forklifts, cranes, boom lifts and other high-risk equipment have changed. As a...
573. Ati in Industry Profile > James Song, Clark Material Handling International
Thursday 15 November 2007
James Song, the head of Clark Material Handling International, starts his work day by checking emails and browsing through Korea’s...
574. Ati in News story > Kalmar’s major Latin American order
Thursday 15 November 2007
Kalmar Industries has received orders for 13 DRF450 reach stackers, four DCE90 empty container handlers and 18 Ottawa 4x2 terminal...
575. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 15 November 2007
Toyota aids with USD2million IRVINE, CA, United States Toyota Material Handling USA Inc (TMHU) has donated USD25,000 and 13 forklifts to the...
576. Ati in News story > Battling Budget could be bargain buy
Thursday 15 November 2007
Over 20 parties have expressed interest in purchasing the business and assets of embattled forklift company Smeaton Forklifts, trading as...
577. Ati in News story > Another fleet under administration
Thursday 08 November 2007
Another Australian forklift fleet operator has been placed in voluntary administration. Smeaton Forklifts Pty Limited, which trades as Budget Forklifts NSW,...
578. Ati in News story > Moving freight into the future
Thursday 08 November 2007
The ICHCA Australia Limited (IAL) conference held in Adelaide last month featured a range of speakers sharing their perspectives on...
579. Ati in News story > NER to spread waived deductible program
Thursday 08 November 2007
The National Equipment Register (NER) hopes waived insurance policy theft deductibles through equipment registration with the company’s national database will...
580. Ati in Fork Talk > Farmers shown safe forklift use
Thursday 01 November 2007
A farmer standing on a pallet that was balanced on the forks of a telehandler fell three meters to his...
581. Ati in News story > Warehousing association offers forklift training
Thursday 01 November 2007
The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) is partnering with The Resources Group to provide materials handling equipment training for its...
582. Ati in News story > US trade association offers Chinese scholarships
Thursday 01 November 2007
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is establishing a scholarship program to give Chinese students from low-income families the chance...
583. Ati in News story > Oregon OSHA proposes fines for unsafe plant
Thursday 01 November 2007
The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) is fining Del Monte Fresh Produce and American Staffing Resources USD28,700...
584. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 01 November 2007
Rocla supports Red Cross JÄRVENPÄÄ, Finland Rocla Oyj has donated a Rocla SW12 stacker to the Finnish Red Cross. Outi Amanor, a...
585. Ati in News story > Forklift component companies for sale
Thursday 01 November 2007
The Bulgarian privatisation agency has called tenders for a 67% stake in forklift component manufacturers Balkancar Erma and Balkancar ZFI. ...
586. Ati in Product Watch > Nissan Forklift AC-Powered Platinum Pallet Trucks Feature Standard Components For Cold Storage Solutions
Thursday 25 October 2007
Nissan Forklift introduces its enhanced line of AC-powered Platinum Walkie/Rider Pallet Trucks – designed with standard components that can withstand...
587. Ati in Media release > 4th Guangzhou International Brand Forklift & Accessories Exhibition China 2008
Thursday 25 October 2007
Being a member of Guangzhou Exhibition association, Guangzhou Best International Exhibition Company (China) is a professional company which undertakes and...
588. Ati in Product Watch > RAEDER-VOGEL: Special wheel materials for cold store and deep-freeze applications
Thursday 25 October 2007
Deep-freeze and temperature-controlled operations may require special wheel materials for safe and productive operation due to extreme temperatures and harsh...
589. Ati in News story > UK lifting and handling equipment market fluctuating
Thursday 18 October 2007
Sales of forklifts and work trucks in the UK are expected to show overall growth of 34% in the next...
590. Ati in News story > IFS deadline looms
Thursday 18 October 2007
Andrew Fielding and David Whyte of PPB (Qld), the administrators of embattled forklift group Independent Forklift Services, expect to receive...
591. Ati in News story > Jungheinrich restructures US sales operations
Thursday 18 October 2007
Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp US president John Sneddon has used the company’s first quarterly internal newsletter, The Source, to explain...
592. Ati in Media release > Fork-Safe International on track for Global Growth
Thursday 18 October 2007
The release of the “High-End” LED Lighting, Warnings & Alarms product range coincides with two other important developments for Fork-SAFE...
593. Ati in News story > Economic crime in NZ soars
Thursday 18 October 2007
Economic crime continues to threaten companies around the world, including New Zealand. According to the Global Economic Crime Survey 2007...
594. Ati in News story > Australian stevedoring industry creates global buzz
Thursday 11 October 2007
Australia's stevedoring industry is attracting worldwide attention due to the success of its Brisbane automated straddle carriers (autostrad) operation which...
595. Ati in Product Watch > RAEDER-VOGEL: Special wheel materials for cold store and deep-freeze applications
Thursday 18 October 2007
Deep-freeze and temperature-controlled operations may require special wheel materials for safe and productive operation due to extreme temperatures and harsh...
596. Ati in News story > Job site for supply chain and logistics practitioners
Thursday 04 October 2007
The Supply Chain & Logistics Association of Australia, which opened its NSW branch last Friday, has also launched its own...
597. Ati in News story > NAB sells commercial fleet business
Thursday 04 October 2007
National Australia Bank (NAB) this week announced that it had agreed to sell its Commercial Fleet business to Super Group...
598. Ati in News story > Work Safe Week around the corner
Thursday 04 October 2007
‘Learn the latest and stay up to date’ is this year’s Work Safe Week theme. Less than three weeks away,...
599. Ati in News story > More automated systems for China
Thursday 04 October 2007
China’s materials handling production is tipped for rapid growth. A study by industry analyst IMS Research looks at the growth...
600. Ati in News story > Briggs broadens US presence
Wednesday 03 October 2007
Yale’s largest North American distributor is expanding in the US with the acquisition of four Atlanta dealerships. Briggs Equipment has bought...
601. Ati in News story > No fire sale at collapsed IFS
Wednesday 03 October 2007
It’s business as usual at failed forklift sales and rental operation, Independent Forklift Services (IFS), according to administrator Andrew Fielding. National...
602. Ati in Product Watch > Rejuvenation Kits for electric forklift batteries.
Friday 28 September 2007
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603. Ati in Feature story > Emissions drive innovation
Thursday 27 September 2007
by Christine Liew With the phasing in of emissions regulations, forklift manufacturers have no choice but to ensure their engines...
604. Ati in News story > IFS under voluntary administration
Thursday 27 September 2007
Brisbane-based Independent Forklift Services (IFS) has been placed under voluntary administration. The Sumner Park-headquartered firm sells and hires forklifts, with operations...
605. Ati in News story > New international associations committee advances industry
Thursday 27 September 2007
Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) and its association counterparts overseas have partnered to promote the global construction equipment industry. AEM, China...
606. Ati in News story > NER-CNA alliance makes thieves’ lives riskier
Thursday 27 September 2007
The National Equipment Register (NER) has formed an alliance with CNA insurance companies to help their clients combat equipment theft. CNA...
607. Ati in News story > Royal visits JCB headquarters to present award
Thursday 20 September 2007
The Earl of Wessex, Prince Edward, visited JCB’s world headquarters last week to present the company’s telehandler unit a Queen’s...
608. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 20 September 2007
Calculator compares forklift cost RICHMOND, VA, United States Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp is helping forklift buyers compare the advantages of an AC...
609. Ati in Fork Talk > UK members network over eagles and birdies
Thursday 20 September 2007
More than 60 of UK materials handling industry members united last week pursuing eagles, birdies, holes-in-one and, of course, refreshments...
610. Ati in News story > Mixed results in ITA survey
Thursday 20 September 2007
Fewer than 40% of US industrial truck manufacturers expect to export US-produced products to China, but most anticipate partnering with...
611. Ati in News story > New laws to shield small businesses
Thursday 20 September 2007
Australian small business will have greater protection from unfair competition by their bigger rivals under new laws passed by the...
612. Ati in News story > Snubbed SCLAA launches its own NSW division
Thursday 20 September 2007
The Supply Chain and Logistics Association of Australia (SCLAA) will officially launch its New South Wales division on 28 September. Headed...
613. Ati in News story > Samuk replaces Auto Renovations’ Linde
Thursday 13 September 2007
Car loading company Auto Renovations selected a Samuk forklift to replace its 15-year-old Linde because the Chinese-made forklift gives a...
614. Ati in News story > Crown to grow in Concord
Thursday 13 September 2007
Crown Equipment Corp is moving its factory-direct sales and service branch from Charlotte, North Carolina to Concord, North Carolina. Crown bought...
615. Ati in News story > Higher sales and profits expected for rest of year
Thursday 13 September 2007
Signs of inflationary pressure and concerns regarding interest rate rises are impacting the outlook for the December quarter. According to the...
616. Ati in News story > If you’re in freight…
Thursday 13 September 2007
Freight Week takes place this week from 15 to 21 September at Caulfield Racecourse, Melbourne. It includes 10 separate conferences,...
617. Ati in News story > Housing crisis dampens construction activity
Thursday 13 September 2007
The housing affordability crisis continues to impact upon the Australian construction industry, leading to a further deterioration in activity last...
618. Ati in Media release > 4th Guangzhou International Brand Forklift & Accessories Exhibition China 2008
Wednesday 12 September 2007
Being a member of Guangzhou Exhibition association, Guangzhou Best International Exhibition Company (China) is a professional company which undertakes and...
619. Ati in Fork Talk > Nominations for Archies still open
Thursday 06 September 2007
There are a few more weeks for forklift companies to enter their products or services for the Fork Lift Truck...
620. Ati in Industry Profile > Wang Yi Gao, China Industrial Truck Association
Thursday 06 September 2007
Wang Yi Gao, the export manager for China Industrial Truck Association (CITA) used to head Linde (China) Forklift Truck Corp...
621. Ati in News story > Auction used to get rid of non-compliant forklifts
Thursday 06 September 2007
Forklift sellers were among companies that participated in a Los Angeles auction to get global market value for equipment that...
622. Ati in News story > Forklift program mentioned in UK-based publisher’s book
Thursday 06 September 2007
Monaco Group Inc president Joe Monaco says forklift operator training is sometimes wasted due to ignorance of human performance improvement...
623. Ati in News story > Melbourne Airport gears up to become freight hub
Thursday 06 September 2007
The volume of air freight handled at Melbourne Airport is expected to increase dramatically once the A$330 million expansion project,...
624. Ati in News story > Fosters trials LGVs
Thursday 06 September 2007
Fosters, Australia’s largest alcohol company, will pilot a Laser Guided Vehicle (LGV) installation over the next six months to automate...
625. Ati in Product Watch > Rejuvenation Kits for electric forklift batteries.
Wednesday 05 September 2007
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626. Ati in News story > Port News
Thursday 30 August 2007
Konecranes expands Mediterranean base HYVINKÄÄ, Finland Konecranes has bought Italian service company Technical Services srl’s ports service business. Technical Services, based in Vado...
627. Ati in News story > Movers & Shakers
Thursday 30 August 2007
Mt KISCO, NY, United States Curtis Instruments Inc has appointed Mark Ankers as director of product management for motor speed controllers....
628. Ati in News story > First Asian forklift heads for Brindley’s museum
Thursday 30 August 2007
Komatsu Forklift has donated a 36-year-old reach truck to the National Fork Truck Heritage Centre in Derbyshire, UK. The FB10R-1 reach...
629. Ati in News story > Acquisition target CVS plans expansion with new plant
Thursday 30 August 2007
Italian container handling specialist CVS Ferrari plans to double its production capacity in three years. The plans come on the back...
630. Ati in News story > Innovative solutions to workplace safety
Thursday 30 August 2007
Recent media reports have highlighted the vital importance of separating pedestrians and forklifts to ensure workplace safety. Forkliftaction.com News...
631. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 30 August 2007
The move to photo licences As part of a larger program to prepare for a new national standard for licensing “persons...
632. Ati in News story > Inventor wants to hook up with backers
Wednesday 29 August 2007
A Scottish engineer is looking for partners to commercialise his unique towing attachment designed for forklifts. Glasgow-based Peter McNally developed the...
633. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 16 August 2007
BMWT releases Dutch figures VLIETWEG, Netherlands According to Dutch industry association BMWT, a total of 8,943 forklifts were sold in the...
634. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 16 August 2007
Second-hand forklift dealer opens in Nudgee Forklifts International, which specialises in the sale of second-hand diesel, petrol and LPG forklifts, has...
635. Ati in Safety First > Rob Vetter: Safety or Compliance: If You Have To Choose…
Wednesday 15 August 2007
An article I read recently in an e-zine called SafetyXChange talked about a safety consultant who was on a worksite...
636. Ati in Safety First > Todd Brennan: Uniform National Standards?
Thursday 09 August 2007
From a young age, we are told that being unique is good. That makes it tough to get state governments...
637. Ati in News story > Veri-Tek attracted by Noble assets
Thursday 09 August 2007
US manufacturer of engineered lifting equipment Veri-Tek International Corp has bought Noble Rough-Terrain Forklift from GT Distribution for USD4.2 million. Veri-Tek...
638. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 09 August 2007
Governor recognises Clark's safe days LOUISVILLE, KY, United States Clark Material Handling Company's aftermarket parts distribution centre in Louisville has received the...
639. Ati in Product Watch > Eblo Seating has complemented their RECARO ERGO line with 2 brand new seats.
Thursday 09 August 2007
Due to the immense popularity of the ERGO INDUSTRY seat, {statlink|1|EBLO SEATING} has developed two new models for the construction...
640. Ati in News story > Danish group establishes operations in New Zealand
Thursday 09 August 2007
DSV Air & Sea Holding, a division of Danish transport and logistics services group DSV, has established a new company...
641. Ati in Media release > 2007 Innovative Australian Product of the Year (Industrial) – Highly Commended awarded to Speedshield
Wednesday 08 August 2007
Automotion Control Systems, more commonly known for its Speedshield technology was last week recognised by the 2007 Endeavour Awards, receiving...
642. Ati in Product Watch > Rejuvenation Kits for electric forklift batteries.
Wednesday 08 August 2007
FIX your battery and EXTEND its LIFE !! From the day a battery is made performance decline begins. Sulphate crystals...
643. Ati in News story > Myths blamed for incidents in the UK
Thursday 02 August 2007
Despite advances in forklift design and technology, the number of forklift incidents remain “stubbornly high”, according to David Ellison, chief...
644. Ati in News story > Omega Lift wins Canadian Dept of National Defence contract
Thursday 02 August 2007
Omega Lift Manufacturing Inc has won a contract to supply the Canadian Department of National Defence with four all-terrain 50,000lb...
645. Ati in News story > Briefs
Thursday 02 August 2007
Lift System distributes Bolzoni PIACENZA, Italy Bolzoni Auramo has appointed Lift System srl in Bucharest as its distributor in Romania and Bulgaria. Previously,...
646. Ati in Fork Talk > AEM gives forklift companies awards
Thursday 02 August 2007
Eight forklift manufacturers are among the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)’s 39 recipients of its annual “statistics outstanding merit award”. Carelift...
647. Ati in Feature story > Forklifts in Harsh Applications
Thursday 26 July 2007
As forklifts are used in a growing range of applications, more of them are deployed in harsh conditions. These range...
648. Ati in News story > Toyota terminates UK dealer
Thursday 26 July 2007
Toyota Industrial Equipment UK (TIEUK) has terminated its relationship with its dealer for the North, Midlands and East of England...
649. Ati in News story > Australian presence needed in Japan
Thursday 26 July 2007
Now is a good time for Australian firms to consider sending an employee to work in Japan or to export...
650. Ati in News story > Bolzoni reacts to newsletter
Thursday 26 July 2007
Bolzoni chief executive officer, Roberto Scotti, has questioned a reference to his company in last week’s Forkliftaction.com News (Forkliftaction.com...
651. Ati in Product Watch > Nissan Forklift AC Platinum Pallet Trucks Efficiently Increase Performance And Comfort
Monday 23 July 2007
{statlink|3|Nissan Forklift's} newest generation of Walkie/Rider pallet trucks, the Platinum RPX Series, incorporates advanced AC power technology for increased performance...
652. Ati in Product Watch > Rejuvenation Kits for electric forklift batteries.
Thursday 19 July 2007
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