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SPECIAL FEATURE: ON THE ROAD OR OFF LIMITS?

Feature Article - 15 Aug 2002 (#70) It has been estimated by the Fork Lift Truck Association that tens of thousands of forklift operations each day are conducted illegally, and without insurance cover, yet most of the companies responsible believe they are perfectly law-abiding. Their 'crime', or so it could be judged by a court of law, is taking unlicensed forklifts onto public roads. Click the link below to read the full text of this article, prepared for Forkliftaction.com by the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA). Please note: if you have not registered for a free Forkliftaction.com membership, you may be prompted to register before reading this article.

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ROLF SLOBOTZKY: SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Feature Article - 15 Aug 2002 (#70) This month congratulations go to Toyota, which celebrated 10 years of operation in Mexico last month by throwing a huge party.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: FORKLIFT SEATBELTS IN AUSTRALIA

Feature Article - 25 Jul 2002 (#67) Remain seated and keep your hands and feet within the vehicle at all times. No, you are not about to ride a rollercoaster. Safe forklift operation is a serious business. This week Safety First Training national training manager and accredited WorkCover assessor Michael Riley discusses forklift safety in Australia. Members can read the full story at http://www.forkliftaction.com. If you are not currently a member, sign up for your free membership here: http://www.forkliftaction.com/members/register.asp.

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ROLF SLOBOTZKY: SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Feature Article - 12 Jul 2002 (#65) Expo-Logistica, a combined showcase of the materials handling and logistics industries, was held in Mexico City's new Hipodromo de Las Americas exhibition hall last week.

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SPECIAL FEATURE: YOUR FORKLIFTACTION.COM FORKLIFT TYRE GUIDE

Feature Article - 4 Jul 2002 (#64) Today's 'go-anywhere, do-anything' mentality means tyre manufacturers must develop products that can cope with the increasingly varied demands of modern materials handling. The sheer diversity of surfaces on which forklifts...

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KOREAN FORKLIFT SALES ON STEEP RISE

Feature Article - 27 Jun 2002 (#63) Sales of forklift trucks and other machinery are increasing rapidly in Korea, forcing manufacturers to make major upward adjustments to annual sales forecasts. The Korea Herald reported that the nation's...

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ROLF SLOBOTZKY: SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Feature Article - 7 Mar 2002 (#47) Last year saw a 15% reduction from 2000 figures in Mexico's forklift sales. While sales are slipping, rentals are growing, as end users would rather pay a monthly rent, similar...

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ROLF SLOBOTSKY: SOUTH OF THE BORDER

Feature Article - 31 Jan 2002 (#42) Mexico has an estimated forklift population of 50,000 units. Of these, 35 percent are more than 10 years old. Normally, forklifts in Mexico have a life span of about 15...

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FOCUS: HONG KONG FORKLIFT MARKET

Feature Article - 22 Nov 2001 (#36) Hong Kong -- The Hong Kong materials handling equipment industry has been weakened by a slowing economy and the September 11 attacks on the USA, says a leading industry player. Mechanical...

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