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Dyson again makes tynes for forklifts

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Dyson Corp is resuming the manufacturing of forklift tynes after a market absence of several years. “Our forklift arms are used in severe-duty applications requiring the highest strength and...
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Bigge adds Xtreme forklift line

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Diversified equipment and project services company Bigge has added the Xtreme Manufacturing LLC forklift lines to its sales and leasing operations in 13 locations. “Many of our rental customers...
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Former forklift broker sentenced for fraud

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Former forklift broker William P Marr of Mokena, Illinois was sentenced to three years in a federal prison for defrauding a now-defunct bank of USD328,882. Judge Ruben Castillo imposed...
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Major battery maker files bankruptcy petition

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

The US operation of Exide Technologies filed a voluntary petition on 10 June for reorganisation under Chapter 11 of the federal bankruptcy code. The manufacturer and recycler of lead-acid...
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Company fined over forklift injury

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

A freight company in Western Australia has been fined $20,000 over an incident in which an employee was injured by a reversing forklift. Massena Pty Ltd, trading as Star...
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Forklift apprentice wins trip to Japan

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Melbourne apprentice technician Joseph Morris will tour Toyota’s forklift manufacturing plant in Japan after winning the Apprentice of the Year award in Toyota Material Handling Australia's (TMHA) annual national skills...
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New site provides career path info in transport and logistics

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Following the publication of its career brochure on occupations in the transport and logistics industry, Transport and Logistics Industry Skills Council (TLISC) has launched its ‘Go Places’ careers micro-site, which...
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Next step in NSW intermodal terminal announced

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Registrations of Interest for developing and operating the Moorebank Intermodal Terminal close this week, with the next stage in the procurement process commencing in August this year in the form...
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JCB invests GBP45M in powerful engine

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

JCB will start producing six-cylinder engines with the addition of the JCB Dieselmax 672 to its engine line-up. The first JCB engine rolled off the UK production line...
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Product News

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Yale adds to MO series Masate, Italy Yale Europe Materials Handling has introduced a fourth model to its MO series of low-level order pickers, claiming the new scissor lift model...
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Mitsubishi Ninja unleashed in SA this month

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Mitsubishi Forklifts and its local southern African dealer, Masslift Africa Pty Ltd, are introducing a new low-cost, internal combustion forklift, the Mitsubishi Ninja. In other markets, the unit is sold...
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KION won’t be Chinese

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

KION’s chief executive officer has told a German newspaper that the group does not expect to be fully acquired by its Chinese shareholder. Gordon Riske was reported in Handelsblatt...
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TVH and TMHE bag awards

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

TVH wins prize for MyTotalSource. Madrid, Spain TVH has won two prizes in Madrid, Spain, at the 19th ANAPAT convention. The first award was given to the Belgian company...
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Big names take out IFOY honours

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Crown Equipment, STILL GmbH and Jungheinrich received honours at the inaugural International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Awards held at the CeMAT Transport Logistics trade fair in Munich last...
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Briefs

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

TMHE launches first competition Brussels, Belgium Toyota Material Handling Europe (TMHE) has launched its first forklift design competition for European design students and 2013 graduates. The theme of the competition,...
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America’s largest trade show for the Advanced Battery Industry

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Taking place September 17-19, 2013, Novi, Detroit, Michigan, The Battery Show 2013 is the premier showcase of the latest advanced battery technology. The exhibition hall offers a platform...
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Towmotor Finds Market Niche - The First Forklift Looks to the Future

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Towmotor, the company that first invented the industrial forklift, is now setting it sights on a what it feels is a rapidly growing market segment — small or medium-sized business...
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Baoli participates in Jakarta exhibition

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT
Baoli, a member of the KION Group, participated in the Jakarta exhibition in Indonesia from May 16-18 with its local distributor, PT Quantum Gemilang Lestari. It is the great exhibition...
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Many Thai customers greeted during Thailand week at Lisman Asia

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT
Lisman, an international wholesaler of used material handling equipment has welcomed many of its Thai customers in the premises of Telok Gong – Malaysia last week. “It has been...
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Caterpillar Eurasia, CNH Kamaz & RM Terex to speak at Russia ACM Summit 2013

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT
Meeting tariff barriers in Brazil and economic distress in China, Russia&CIS market's strong growth is becoming the most attractive cake for more and more vehicles manufacturer and components manufacturers across...
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IMMER-GOED n.v.: Verhuur, Verkoop / Location, Vente / Vermietung, Verkauf

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT

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Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT
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The most advanced driver access and fleet management system.

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT
Davis Derby is a world leader in the design and manufacture of forklift truck access control and fleet management systems, and that’s why the TruckLOG TK5 system is the product...
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Safe pallet handling in the automotive with KOOI-REACHFORKS®

Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:00:00 GMT
Audi, Ford, Mercedes, Volvo, BMW, Citroen, Peugeot, VW, CAMI, Gestamp, Visteon, Trelleborg, Delphi etc. all have one thing in common – they are all ideal candidates for using telescopic forks....
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