The winning team from Changchun First Auto-Works.

The winning team for the Linde Cup China Tour bagged another award when they came top in Linde Germany's third annual forklift competition at Aschaffenburg central square.

The Chinese team from Changchun First Auto-Works (FAW) emerged as champions when they competed with teams from Germany and Spain to raise their country's national flags with Linde forklifts.

Hang Hongyan, FAW's deputy general manager, commended the team for overcoming language barriers and jet lag and adjusting to the competition's forklifts quickly.

"Zhu Yong'an and Cheng Feng were excited to be in Germany for the competition and were grateful to Linde for providing them with such a good opportunity that they never imagined possible in their current job."

Clark employees who joined the Logistics Olympics.

Separately, Clark Material Handling Company employees did the US forklift manufacturer proud by winning the truck marathon and placing second for the overall competition at the inaugural Logistics Olympics.

A team from Clark's Louisville, Kentucky distribution centre was one of seven teams that participated in five events including the pallet puzzle sprint, pallet jack relay, pick pack hurdle, box put and the truck driving marathon.

The top three winners received trophies adorned with a mini Clark forklift at an awards luncheon.

The competition was organised by Greater Louisville Inc, the Louisville, Kentucky chamber of commerce. Clark's aftermarket parts distribution centre is a member of the chamber.

For more information on Greater Louisville Inc, go to: www.greaterlouisville.com/