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- 18 Aug 2011 ( #527 )
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Barloworld Handling's Cumbernauld facility
Barloworld Handling's Cumbernauld facility
Barloworld gains certificate
Cumbernauld, Scotland

Barloworld Handling has received its first ISO 14001 certificate at its Cumbernauld facility in Scotland. ISO 14001 is an international standard specifying a process for controlling and improving a company's environmental performance.
During the ISO 14001 roll out, Barloworld introduced environmentally friendly initiatives, including partnering with its waste contractor to introduce dry mixed recycling to its business.

Toyota doubles forklift production in China
Tokyo, Japan

Toyota Industries will double its forklift production capacity in China this September.
According to a Nikkei report, the company plans to use the increased capacity to meet growing forklift demand in China, and to expand exports to other markets.
Toyota Industries will boost its electric forklift capacity to 6,000 units and add 100 factory workers at its Chinese plant, Toyota Industry (Kunshan) Co.

BLT Logistics upgrades for greater efficiencies
Jacksonville, FL, United States

BLT Logistics has selected Magaya's cargo management software as its transportation and warehouse management system.
The 24-hour online tracking program supports the customer's decision-making process, making it easy to check the status of shipments and gather inventory levels any time.
BLT's services include warehousing, trucking, container packing and a container depot facility.

AUSA opens Dubai office
Dubai, United Arab Emirates

AUSA has opened its first commercial office in Dubai to provide better service to its Middle Eastern customers and dealers.
The company hopes to exploit opportunities in Kuwait, Oman, Saudi Arabia and Iran.
Manel Serrano, head of the Dubai office, says: "Our presence in the area will intensify our footprint in these markets and boost the interest in our leading products such as dumpers and forklifts."
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In our feel good story for the week, we report on a donation from Wisconsin-headquartered Big Forklifts to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Engineering, after discovering the institution was still using one of its 1960s walkie stackers... Continue reading

Showcased in the Virtual Expo

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⇒ Crown Lift Trucks' WJ 50 Series - for heavy loads in tight spaces
⇒ ZoneSafe's Vehicle to Person Alert Proximity Warning System
⇒ Exotec's Skypod - Automated Storage and Retrieval System (AS/RS)
⇒ GemOne's Sapphire - for complete fleet and safety management
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In our feel good story for the week, we report on a donation from Wisconsin-headquartered Big Forklifts to the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s College of Engineering, after discovering the institution was still using one of its 1960s walkie stackers... Continue reading

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