QFS Australia Pty Ltd has released its Master Parts Catalogue - 1150 pages featuring more than seven million known part numbers and 270,000 different items. QFS is offering a complimentary copy of the catalogue, which features complete detailed descriptions, pictures and measurement specifications, to users at its new website - www.qfsaustralia.com.au/main/. QFS, which supplies parts for more than 50 forklift brands, offers fast delivery of all stocked parts, and can access items not in stock within days. For more information, visit www.qfsaustralia.com.au/main/, call 1800-506-814 (if outside Australia, call +61-7-3277-0877) or email info@qfsaustralia.com.au. Click here for the full text of this media release.

Unit Load Handling Systems, Inc. and Roncari USA have opened a spare parts depot in Friendswood, Texas. The depot will ensure next-day availability for first and second echelon spares. "This depot will provide the shortest supply chain possible to support our users and dealers," said Roncari USA/ULHS president Brian Scally. "Our inventories will go a long way to strengthen our USA entry and reassure customers." Unit Load Handling/Roncari USA distributes Roncari forklift attachments throughout north America. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Phone +1 281-992-2006, email bscally@earthlink.net or visit www.unitloadhandling.com. Click here for pictures and the full text of this release.

Continental Lift Truck, in Jordan, MN, has hired Juan "Carlos" Ruisenor to handle accounts in Mexico, South America and Spain. With more than six years experience in international sales and manufacturing, Carlos, originally from Mexico City, Mexico, has visited many countries around the world and understands their cultures. These skills and knowledge will enable Carlos to work successfully with Continental's national and international customers.

Roncari USA and Unit Load Handling Systems, Inc. have been selected by Owens Illinois Canada Ltd. to supply the Roncari UFB model multi-pallet handler forklift attachments for all its Canadian operations. One challenge was to eliminate troublesome air cylinders and extra hydraulic functions from OI's previous machines. OI determined Roncari was the superior product. Advantages of the Roncari UFB are its simplicity and ruggedness, ease of use and total visibility, which speeds operations and reduces product damage. Click here for pictures and the full text of this release. - ULHS website -

Cascade Corporation, the top producer of forklift attachments and the industry leader in damage reduction technology, has joined forces with ITAB, the Sweden-based developer of the Smart Clamp system for paper roll handling. Merging the two companies' product lines and damage reduction offerings further cements Cascade's position as the premier supplier to the European paper industry. Tommy Abrahamsson, Europe's leading expert in damage reduction solutions for the paper industry, was chosen to merge the companies' complementary products and technologies. Click here for pictures and the full text of this release. For more information, contact: Tommy Abrahamsson at +46 (0)39 33 69 50 or abrahams@cascorp.com. - Cascade website -

Cascade Corporation has hired Danny Jacobs as Territory Manager, responsible for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Western Tennessee. Jacobs has 27 years experience in Material Handling sales and sales management, and lives in the Memphis area with his wife, Lisa. He will maintain a home office. Jacobs replaces Ralph Dixon, who was promoted to Regional Sales Manager, overseeing Cascade's Territory Managers in central and western USA. He will also maintain some Strategic Accounts and serve central Arkansas as Territory Manager. Click here for pictures and the full text of this release. - Cascade website -

Lexington, Kentucky has been suffering from a severe winter ice storm, which has caused an power loss to Clark Material Handling Company from Sunday, Feb 16. More than 70,000 residents have lost power, with significant ice damage, falling trees, traffic lights out, accidents, etc. The Clark Parts Distribution Center in Louisville, Kentucky is operating at normal strength, however, the email ordering system has been interrupted. All parts orders should be faxed to 502-966-2343. All Clark contacts will be notified as soon as power is restored at Clark. Click here for the full text of this release.

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With European regulations requiring driver protection for all forklifts, EBLO Seating BV has released its Personal Protection System onto the European market. The EBLO Personal Protection System fits most standard forklifts and, thanks to its ergonomic design, does not impede drivers stepping on or off the machine. There are three versions available, including one activated by the handbrake. EBLO Seating BV is currently releasing the Personal Protection System through its European dealers. Click here to see pictures of this device, or contact EBLO Seating BV's through its website at www.eblo.nl, or email info@eblo.nl.