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- 1 Nov 2007 ( #334 )
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The Finnish Red Cross's new Rocla SW12 stacker.
The Finnish Red Cross's new Rocla SW12 stacker.
Rocla supports Red Cross
JÄRVENPÄÄ, Finland

Rocla Oyj has donated a Rocla SW12 stacker to the Finnish Red Cross.

Outi Amanor, a Red Cross worker, says Rocla's donation directly supports the organisation's work.

"Very often companies give either money or clothes that end up with people in need. This donation is directly supporting Red Cross's relief work."

EU approves Doosan acquisition
Europe

European Union regulators have approved Doosan Infracore's planned acquisition of Bobcat, saying the EUR3.43 billion deal would not disrupt competition in Europe.

Doosan and Bobcat are active in construction and earth-moving machinery sales in the EU, according to media reports, but the European Commission said the two "would face numerous effective competitors".

Shareholders approve merger
GREENWICH, CT, United States

United Rentals' stockholders have approved the merger agreement providing for the purchase of the company by Cerberus Capital Management affiliates.

At a special meeting, about 99.8% of stockholders voted in favour of the purchase, representing about 76.8% of the total voting power.

The transaction is expected to close in November.

College offers forklift training
SPRINGFIELD, MO, United States

Ozarks Technical Community College's new Centre for Workforce Development is offering new training programs that include forklift training.

"Experienced professionals" will train locals in welding, forklift operator training and construction readiness programs at the centre on 614N Washington Street, News-Leader.com reported.
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