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The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has announced the finalists in the 15th FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence 2009.
David Ellison, chief executive of FLTA, says the awards have attracted a record number of entries. "The nominations committee has shortlisted no fewer than 25 finalists as its pick of the year's best products and services.
"Each has made a significant contribution in raising standards in the materials handling industry. Nowhere is the competition fiercer than in the four categories chosen by the public - Environment, Ergonomics, Safety and Innovation."
Voting for Awards 2009 is now open and can be done online or by postal ballot. Votes must be received by Friday 30 January, 2009.
Ellison says the awards are an effective way of rewarding and encouraging those who strive for higher standards in the materials handling industry. "Everyone whose work involves materials handling or forklifts stands to benefit from that constant improvement.
"To ensure the most deserving products and services win the awards, it's essential that the vote should truly reflect the opinions of those who work in the industry - and for that to happen we need a good 'voter turnout'."
Winners will be announced at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole hotel on Valentine's Day 2009.
The FLTA Awards for Excellence 2009 finalists are:
ENVIRONMENT
Jungheinrich - VFG 4 counterbalance with economy-mode hydrostatic drive
Komatsu - CX50 Series sectioned counterweight
Still - RX70 Pure Hybrid energy storage system
Yale - MP16S low-noise pallet truck
ERGONOMICS
Crown - ESR 5000 Series reach truck with MoveSeat
Hubtex - Detachable picking platform
Jungheinrich - EFG 2 and 3 increased legroom
Toyota - Traigo 48 Productivity Package
Yale - VX Hi-Rise raised operator module
SAFETY
Crown - InfoLink fleet management system
Doosan - D130 diesel counterbalance with offset cabin
Hubtex - Detachable picking platform
Jungheinrich - VFG 4 low-slung counterbalance
Mentor - The Lifters DVD multi-truck training set
Still - FM-X laser-guided automated reach truck
Toyota - Total View concept on BT Reflex reach truck
Yale - VX Hi-Rise raised operator module
INNOVATION
Cat - NOH10N high-level order picker
Cesab - Unique full range of AC electric forklifts
Combilift - Combi-CB compact multi-directional counterbalance
Jungheinrich - EZS 570 AC tow tractor efficiency
Linde - Suspension on 5- to 8-tonne IC engine counterbalance
Still - Blue-Q energy efficiency optimisation
Toyota - Stepless mast transition on BT Reflex reach truck
Yale - Zero Turning Radius steer axle on VF Series counterbalance