Soot filters for Dutch diesel forklifts
VLIETWEG, Netherlands
From January 1 next year, all diesel engine forklifts used indoors in the Netherlands must be fitted with approved soot filters, a Dutch industry association says.

According to BMWT, the ruling is in addition to an existing prohibition on use of diesel forklifts up to 4 tonnes indoors.

The Dutch Government established the new ruling after emissions from diesel engines were recognised as cancer causing. Filters are expected to reduce emissions by 70 per cent.

The BT VCE100.

BT upgrades Vector range
MJÖLBY, Sweden
BT has introduced VCE100 and VCE135 forklifts to its warehouse forklift markets.

The VCE135 replaces the C12.5, which was introduced in 2001. The new model has an increased load capacity and higher lift heights, a BT statement said.

VCE100 replaces C10, introduced at the same time as the C12.5. The new model has a "more modern truck computer" and a "larger program area".

Linde chief is manager of the year
MUNICH, Germany
Linde Group CEO Wolfgang Reitzle has been named manager of the year by two German magazines.

Managermagazin, a monthly German publication, and the weekly Wirtschaftswoche, recognised Reitzle for "transforming Linde into an international market leader and for keeping the group's independence after the BOC Group plc acquisition", Linde head of communications Uwe Wolfinger said.

Wolfinger said there were no new developments on Linde's forklift business.

"We are still evaluating both options; a trade sale or an initial public offering."