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What's going on at Barloworld... Southeast

What is going on with Barloworld in the southeast area?
Several Techs laid off in several branches across Southeast region and closing some of their locations.
  • Posted 2 Aug 2008 00:02
  • Modified 2 Aug 2008 10:04 by poster
  • Discussion started by roadrat
  • North Carolina, United States
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Hi lexharveyrip are you ex harvey ?
  • Posted 2 Oct 2008 06:50
  • Reply by Herald
  • lancashire, United Kingdom
r they good to work for? does any one in the uk have a better reputation as an employer? who have u heard is the worst? what about the usa?
  • Posted 2 Oct 2008 05:01
  • Reply by THEMANWHO
  • NORTH SOMERSET, United Kingdom
Yes.
I am 1 of them.
Regards
  • Posted 2 Oct 2008 04:41
  • Reply by LexHarveyRip
  • West Midlands, United Kingdom
hyster-boy
do any of you guys hear from barloworld people in england?
  • Posted 2 Oct 2008 04:34
  • Reply by THEMANWHO
  • NORTH SOMERSET, United Kingdom
Give barlows a chance just remember how hard it is out there
all the lift truck companys are suffering
and more will go under yet
  • Posted 1 Oct 2008 05:54
  • Reply by LexHarveyRip
  • West Midlands, United Kingdom
hyster-boy
I have a few friends that still work there and a bunch that have left.
  • Posted 1 Oct 2008 05:10
  • Reply by EasyM
  • South Carolina, United States
Thats what happens when you go from privately owned to publicly owned.

I have many friends that still work there and its just about the worst its ever been.
Wrenn/Brungart (USA) was a great Hyster dealership before Barloworld got their hands on them. If you don't believe me, just ask anyone that is still at Barloworld that also worked for Wrenn/Brungart.
  • Posted 1 Oct 2008 04:23
  • Reply by EasyM
  • South Carolina, United States
Barlows have been at the top before and will be back
they are cleaning up their act and have the backing to do it again.
  • Posted 1 Oct 2008 04:19
  • Reply by LexHarveyRip
  • West Midlands, United Kingdom
hyster-boy
Any salesman worth a darn left them a long time ago. The only one's that stayed on are guys that have 4 weeks of vacation time and are nearing retirement.
  • Posted 15 Aug 2008 04:29
  • Reply by EasyM
  • South Carolina, United States
I used to be management in Barloword and they are going down hill fast. The corporate knee jerk reaction is to blame management, when the economy started failing they would not listen to reason or the facts. There have been many lay offs and unwarranted terminations through out the company. So dont believe the hype about how good and concerned they are.
tee hee hee...meant "Just reply to this message." Oops. Sorry!
  • Posted 8 Aug 2008 23:53
  • Reply by heather_c
  • North Carolina, United States
Hi, guys! I've been following your discussion with interest. I work for Barloworld Handling and thought you may want to check out the story under Industry News. It gives insight into our recent changes. I'd be happy to answer any of your questions about Barloworld or Hyster, anytime. Just shoot me an e-mail. Thanks!
  • Posted 8 Aug 2008 23:51
  • Reply by heather_c
  • North Carolina, United States
oddly enough they are hiring heavily in memphis tn for managers and techs, maybe just relocating offices to larger metro areas. Hickory NC is not doing well and several companies have closed branches there due to furniture and textile business decline.
  • Posted 8 Aug 2008 23:26
  • Reply by JDBurton
  • Virginia, United States
I know their previous CFO (head accountant?) has moved to a Caterpillar dealer,,, I am so tempted to tell Rob1 that they are closing just the branches in the Carolinas,,, but I have NO real idea, and I think if anyone told you they knew what was going on they should be suspect of not telling the truth... you can bet these things are sworn to secrecy...
  • Posted 5 Aug 2008 20:06
  • Reply by edward_t
  • South Carolina, United States

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