Calculator compares forklift cost
RICHMOND, VA, United States
Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp is helping forklift buyers compare the advantages of an AC electric forklift with an internal combustion engine forklift by offering a free web-based tool.

By keying in the required information into the web-based "calculator", forklift buyers can view a cost comparison between the forklift technologies and the overall savings that can be realised.

The tool calculates total cost of ownership of various forklifts over a five-year period. It considers average recent costs for maintenance and batteries and current standard costs for electricity and fuel, by state.

To use the calculator go to: www.lift-truck-cost-tool.com.

Hyster theft reported
NEW YORK, NY, United States
A Hyster H-40 warehouse forklift is among the list of stolen machines reported to National Equipment Register (NER) in the past two months.

The forklift with the PIN E001H02747B was stolen from Texas, US.

If you have information, call NER's 24-hour tip line at 1-866 637 8477.

Short-listed for safety award
Netherlands
Akzo Nobel Coatings, Intel and Intervet have been short-listed to win an award for the safest warehouse.

Logistiek.nl's report says Intel's Schiphol-Rijk distribution centre, Akzo Nobel Coatings' Wapenveld warehouse and Intervet's Boxmeer premises have all prioritised safety.

The award winner will be announced in Diemen on 6 November.

Organisers for the event include BMWT, VTL, Transport+Opslag and Randstad.