Dutch forklift sales rise in 2010

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- 3 Feb 2011 ( #499 ) - Vlietweg, Netherlands
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Sales for almost all forklift types in the Netherlands showed increases last year, with electric pallet mover sales increasing the most, according to data released by Dutch industry association BMWT.

The data shows electric forklift sales in the Netherlands increased 7.4% from 1,917 units in 2009 to 2,059 units in 2010. Electric pallet mover sales rose 9.2% from 3,371 units to 3,682 units, while electric stacker sales declined 3.3% from 1,042 units to 1,008 units.

Narrow-aisle forklift or turret truck sales decreased 16.0% from 119 units in 2009 to 100 units in 2010. Side-loading forklift sales increased 97% from 29 units to 57 units. Rider reach truck sales hiked 17.5% from 640 units to 752 units.

Order picker sales jumped 31.0% from 616 units in 2009 to 807 units in 2010. Internal combustion engine forklifts increased 9.6% from 1,005 units to 1,101 units.

BMWT, which represents importers and manufacturers of construction, warehouse and other equipment, has tabulated annual forklift sales figures since 2000.
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