Konecranes decides on layoffs
Hyvinkää, Finland
After statutory negotiations, Konecranes Service Corporation will permanently lay off 10 employees. Details of the reductions will be available in the coming weeks.
During negotiations, the parties also agreed on temporary layoffs, the extent of which will depend on the company's work load.
Konecranes Standard Lifting Corporation and Konecranes Service Corporation started statutory negotiations on 18 March while Konecranes Heavy Lifting Corporation started on 18 May (Forkliftaction.com News #412).

Canada hosts fuel cell event
Vancouver, Canada
Canada showcased its leadership in the commercialisation of hydrogen and fuel cell technology at Hydrogen + Fuel Cells 2009.
Over 1,000 international delegates attended the event last week at the newly designed Vancouver Convention Centre. The conference featured international experts profiling the latest developments in research, business and government policy.
"There is increasing momentum behind the commercial adoption of this technology, propelling the growth of an industry that provides high-value green jobs," says John Tak, event chairman.

JLG launches newsletter
McConnellsburg, PA, United States
JLG Industries has announced the debut of its new quarterly online newsletter, The JobSite.
Launched in April and delivered to customers, the newsletter is designed to provide the latest on JLG equipment, industry information, tips and general insights to help customers be successful.
The JobSite will also include new equipment application information, industry trends and tips for improving operating income.
Visit www.jlg.com for a copy of the e-newsletter.

Haulotte Group BilJax holds lunch for charity
Archbold, OH, United States
Haulotte Group BilJax held a hot dog luncheon for its employees last month to raise money for local food banks, the Archbold Food Pantry and the Fayette Food Pantry.
"We heard the Fayette Food Pantry is fairly new and struggling a little bit," says Lyle Fogerty, Haulotte Group BilJax plant manager in Archbold. "Any money raised helps. Fifty dollars raised is 100 cans of food that can help stock the food bank shelves," he adds.
The company also held a lunch to raise money for a kids' charity last Christmas.