A Glacier computer mounted on a forklift

Integrated forklift computer software
AMHERST, NH, United States
Glacier Computer has introduced Glacier Commander, a software solution to use with its Everest series of rugged computers.
The integrated software allows IT administrators to access vital forklift-mounted computer information from their office computer, using remote management programs.
Information that can be accessed and recorded includes processor temperature, reboots, run time and system crashes.

Toyota launches AC pallet truck line
IRVINE, CA, United States
Toyota Material Handling USA (TMHU) has launched its 8-Series AC pallet truck product line.
The line of walkie and rider pallet trucks and tow tractors, features an AC drive system that TMHU claims delivers more runtime per battery charge, maintains higher levels of performance throughout the work cycle and is virtually maintenance-free.
Controller Area Network (CAN-bus) communication technology is also used to provide accurate and quick control of the forklifts' functions.

Silent truck pleases Norwegians
LETCHWORTH GARDEN CITY, United Kingdom
Logitrans UK Ltd has introduced a new pallet truck, the Panther Silent.
It claims the pallet truck has "silent movements, a high manoeuvrability" and specially-designed wheels.
Customers who tried the truck in Norway were pleased with the truck's silent movement, says Logitrans UK managing director Anthony Dollimore.