The materials handling industry has been declining for the last six years due to reduced demand from private and public construction, says John Wilson, managing director of Arian Engineering Corporation.
Mr Wilson said the market was "slow", with fewer requirements for cranes, forklifts, and other materials handling equipment. "Demand has been relatively flat this year, except for the government's mass railway transit project."


STOCKHOLM, Sweden - Kalmar Industries' paper handling forklifts are attracting attention from potential buyers after performing well in the harsh conditions of the paper handling world.

Five machines were delivered to Assi Domän Frövi, one of Sweden's leading board mills, in June (Forkliftaction.com News #126). That was followed by an order from Stora Enso and SCA in Germany.


MONTERREY, Mexico - Five forklift manufacturers - Hyster, Nissan, Prime Mover, Raymond and Toyota - were represented at last week's TEMAC Expo in Monterrey, Mexico, despite the show being an exhibition of machine tools.

The good showing from the materials handling industry has prompted TEMAC organisers to plan a show combining machine tools and materials handling machinery in Mexico City in 2005.