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- 19 Jun 2008 ( #365 )
1 min read
Yale supports Euro 2008 with its forklifts.
Yale supports Euro 2008 with its forklifts.
Yale forklifts give soccer fans a lift
FLEET, United Kingdom

Yale and its Swiss dealer Avesco AG are supplying Veracitor VX forklifts to help construct viewing arenas, giant video screens and hospitality areas throughout Switzerland for Euro 2008.

Each arena complex requires 350 tonnes of construction materials to erect the viewing stands and 19 tents.

The Yale 1.6-5.5 tonne counterbalanced forklifts will be used to unload vehicles and position building materials and stores on the different sites in 16 towns and cities in Switzerland.

Lift Depot in Profit 100 ranking
LONDON, Canada

Forklift dealer Lift Depot Ltd has been ranked number 71 with a five-year revenue growth of 838% on the 20th annual Profit 100 ranking of Canada's fastest-growing companies by Profit magazine.

Lift Depot president and founder Rob Daniel attributes the achievement to the company's strong focus on customer service.

Profit 100 ranks Canada's fastest-growing companies by five-year revenue growth. The list is published in the June issue of Profit and is available on www.profit100.com.

Toyota Financial staff educated on options
BEDFORD PARK, IL, United States

Toyota Financial Services has held an open house to explain its large capacity forklift financing programs to 400 staff members.

The educational event focused on the type of equipment Toyota Financial finances. Besides providing financing for purchase and rental of Toyota forklifts, the 400 attendees from Toyota Financial Services and Toyota Motor Services were enlightened on a variety of finance options for buying large capacity Hoist forklifts.
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