The JCB JS200 tracked excavator; the first machine that will be produced in the Pune plant.

VP could face 10 years in prison
WASHINGTON, DC, United States
Federal sentencing guidelines call for Robert E Quinn, vice president of forklift manufacturer Clark Material Handling Co, of Lexington, Kentucky, to serve 97 months to 121 months in prison, the US Department of Justice said.

On December 7, a jury in Washington convicted Quinn of conspiracy and illegal exports to Iran (Forkliftaction.com News #238).Quinn plans to appeal. The sentencing hearing is scheduled for February 23.

Linde AG supports UN initiative
WIESBADEN, Germany
Linde AG has joined more than 2,000 companies in a United Nations-established global alliance that aims to work with private businesses to promote corporate responsibility.

Linde president and CEO Wolfgang Reitzle said the Global Compact's 10 principles were reflected in Linde's own corporate responsibility principles.

New Pune plant for JCB India
ROCESTER, United Kingdom
JCB India, a subsidiary of telehandler-manufacturer JCB, is constructing a new, dedicated excavator production plant at Pune, near the Port of Mumbai.

The 250,000 square foot plant is part of a USD50 million investment in Indian manufacturing.