Donkey Forklifts names new dealer

Chattanooga, United States

Tennessee-based forklift manufacturer Donkey Forklifts, has named Industrial Lift Truck (ILT) as its newest authorised dealer for Southeast Tennessee, Northern Alabama, and Northern Georgia.

As an authorised Donkey Forklift dealer, the company will now provide customers with direct access to Donkey’s full line-up of truck-mounted forklift solutions, including the new hydrostatic JACK forklift and the industry’s only truck-mounted single axle solution.

Donkey Forklifts says it is continuing to expand its national footprint, while remaining focused on partnering with dealerships that prioritise long-term customer support, operational expertise, and real-world problem solving.

Bradley Holder, VP of sales for Donkey Forklifts, says ILT has “built strong relationships throughout the Tennessee Valley by taking care of customers the right way, and their experience, service reputation, and commitment to dependable support make them a great fit for the Donkey brand”.

ILT is headquartered in Chattanooga and is also an authorised dealer for Bobcat, Combilift, Noblelift, Mastercraft and Skyjack.

Do You Even Forklift? A new game hits the market

Japan

If you crave more forklift operating in your life, a new game called Do You Even Forklift? has been launched which promises to satiate that hunger.

The game is described as a “cosy puzzle adventure” where players need to solve more than 65 parking and physics-based challenges (levels).

“Move kei cars (the smallest vehicle category in Japan), outsmart gates, break a few rules, and help quirky locals - all while uncovering your own story, one forklift beep at a time,” game makers Tek IT Studio! explain.

Launched last week on all major platforms - PlayStation 5, Xbox consoles, Nintendo Switch, and PC – the main “character” of the game is a Japanese forklift operated by the game player.

The game is inspired by Ghibli (an animation style) and Japanese car culture, according to Nintendo, and allows players to “let [their] forklift loose on a peaceful prefecture and even teach players how to cook ramen noodles using a forklift!”

Southwest Materials Handling celebrates 60 years 

Dallas, United States

Dallas-based Southwest Materials Handling is celebrating its 60th anniversary.

Founded by Joe Harper, who still acts as president with the business, his son Kenn is now senior vice president, working alongside him.

“Our family-owned and operated company continues to deliver quality products and quality service to businesses throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area and the North Texas region,” Southwest Materials Handling states. 

“Our goal is to conduct business with honesty and integrity every time and staff with the same mindset.”