Mr. Joe d.
Once again a friendly poster has made my point.You admit to comparing antique faithful Hysters with modern red trucks.You also admit no familiarity with the up to date Hyster product.
I point out that the reason Hyster is often not mentioned when electric warehouse products are discussed by the red and gray is because they do not wish to compete with an obviously superior product.Like one fast food restaraunt comparing their burger to another burger.Why don't they compare their offering with a nice steak restaraunt? Billions and Billions sold as they say.Market share does not make fine food or the best machine.Nice sales tactic though.
As for red colors under other brands of paint.There is an orange brand named after an insect larvae that puts their paint on red too.It is done as a marketing ploy to fill a gap in application.Price and sales drives that ,not quality.
As for past threads and identities....
I noticed a past thread was ended by the editors of this web site.Sorry folks, but I missed the tussel that brought about big brothers entry into the scene.I was away for a bit.I tuned in a day too late. I don't care who the participants are.The flush out theory is paranoia.I was even alluded to as a corporate man trying to lure out unsuspecting whiners.Probably because I have a vocabulary that includes more that colorful adjectives.
I ,for my part, enjoy discussions with People such as the ones who have joined this thread.People proud and confident in their skills.People who serve their company and managers with pride.We all have to serve someone to get a paycheck.Do it well ! Work hard ! Stand up and defend your brand, craft, and reputation ! I am an elite Hyster technician myself.As I have mentioned in other threads, I say to the testing for competance "bring it on !" I rejoice in the chance to prove my skills! Manager? Yes Sir I've got one ! My job ? Glad to have it !

Others feel this way.....Booo Hooo Hooo my manager made me earn my pay today.Waahh wahh I had to take a test that might prove I"m ignorant.
If you truely disagree with where your management is going and wish to express yourself and fear retribution. Write an anonymous letter and mail it while out of town.Or *** in that gut and walk in that office.You might come out with promotion. (I suggest you count the costs and facts before that last one.)You may have a justifiable point, or ,you may find you don't know what you're talking about.
You don't spread a private family argument all over the neighborhood. That's just bad form.
My Brand....Proudly made in North Carolina.As am I.