Movers & Shakers

Local News
- 10 May 2012 ( #564 )
1 min read
Hans-Herbert Schultz
Hans-Herbert Schultz
Greenwich, CT, United States
United Rentals Inc has appointed Matt Flannery as executive vice president and COO, effective with the closing of the company's merger with RSC Holdings Inc. Flannery has over 20 years' industry experience, including years with McClinch Equipment Corp, an acquisition of United Rentals in 1998. From 1998 to 2008, he held management positions with United Rentals at the branch, district, regional and national levels, including senior vice president - operations.

Bahia, Brazil
Standard Tyres Ltda Brazil has appointed Carlo Piccirilli as the managing director of its new international division. Piccirilli has over 23 years' experience in the tyre industry. He was previously the sales and marketing director for a leading industrial tyre company. Standard Tyres Ltda claims to be South America's largest solid tyre producer, and the Brazilian market leader with OEM approvals.

London, United Kingdom
The British Industrial Truck Association has appointed Hans-Herbert Schultz, managing director of Jungheinrich UK Ltd, to its management board. Schultz has worked for Jungheinrich for 12 years, and has been UK managing director since 2006. He is based at the company's UK headquarters in Milton Keynes.

Louisville, KY, United States
Clark has appointed Robb Barnes as the director of its Louisville distribution centre. Barnes has over 21 years of management experience in the distribution and warehousing industry. In his new role, Barnes will direct and facilitate the performance of all areas in the Clark Aftermarket Parts Distribution Center to attain company goals.
Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers 23 Oct 2025 - 1 min read
Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers 18 Sep 2025 - 2 min read
Movers & Shakers
Movers & Shakers 11 Sep 2025 - 1 min read
Previously about:
UK prepares for Safety Day News Story - 4 Jun 2020 - Berkshire, United Kingdom - 2 min read
UK adopts National Forklift Safety Day News Story - 6 Jun 2019 - Berkshire, United Kingdom - 2 min read
First F-TEC engineers graduate News Story - 25 Oct 2018 - Burton on Trent, United Kingdom - 2 min read
Clark returns headquarters to US News Story - 17 Apr 2025 - Dallas, TX, United States - 1 min read
Clark launches new forklifts News Story - 23 Jan 2025 - Duisburg, Germany - 1 min read
Techniplus named Clark dealer for North Africa News Story - 1 Aug 2024 - Casablanca, Morocco - 1 min read
Movers & Shakers News Story - 29 Jan 2015 - 1 min read
Product News News Story - 29 Jan 2015 - 2 min read
Forklifts tackle Ebola crisis News Story - 29 Jan 2015 - Milton Keynes, United Kingdom - 1 min read
United Rentals foresees positives during 2013 News Story - 31 Jan 2013 - Greenwich, CT, United States - 1 min read
United Rentals buys RSC Holdings News Story - 3 May 2012 - Greenwich, CT, United States - 2 min read
United, RSC on verge of combining businesses News Story - 26 Apr 2012 - Greenwich, CT, United States - 3 min read
Do you have materials handling news? Submit your news here

Showcased in the Virtual Expo

Did you know that Forkliftaction’s unique pricing system is strategically designed to drive stronger B2B advertising outcomes?
With discounts for repeats and volume, you can maximise reach and reinforce consistency over time. New advertisers receive further savings with our first-time advertiser discount.
Ask about which B2B discounts apply to you, and how you can use them to your advertising advantage.

For audience info, web stats + our full media offer: [DOWNLOAD OUR MEDIA KIT].

Words of support …

The cooperation with Forkliftaction has been exceptional. It's always a pleasure to work with specialists who know the inside out of the industry

Ane Miren Elorza, Communications Specialist

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

Did you know that Forkliftaction’s unique pricing system is strategically designed to drive stronger B2B advertising outcomes?
With discounts for repeats and volume, you can maximise reach and reinforce consistency over time. New advertisers receive further savings with our first-time advertiser discount.
Ask about which B2B discounts apply to you, and how you can use them to your advertising advantage.

For audience info, web stats + our full media offer: [DOWNLOAD OUR MEDIA KIT].

Inside The News
In this week’s Forkliftaction News , we report on Hyster-Yale laying off staff in the US amid what it describes as “challenging market conditions”... Continue reading

PREMIUM business

F. Uchiyama
Global exporter of used forklift and construction machinery, servicing over 80 countries.

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

Did you know that Forkliftaction’s unique pricing system is strategically designed to drive stronger B2B advertising outcomes?
With discounts for repeats and volume, you can maximise reach and reinforce consistency over time. New advertisers receive further savings with our first-time advertiser discount.
Ask about which B2B discounts apply to you, and how you can use them to your advertising advantage.

For audience info, web stats + our full media offer: [DOWNLOAD OUR MEDIA KIT].

Inside The News
In this week’s Forkliftaction News , we report on Hyster-Yale laying off staff in the US amid what it describes as “challenging market conditions”... Continue reading

Showcased in the Virtual Expo

Are you recruiting? Find your ideal candidate among a diverse range of materials handling professionals:

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET