Clark adds historic forklift to collection

News Story
- 9 Jul 2009 ( #418 ) - Lexington, KY, United States
1 min read
Clark has added its 500,000th forklift to an array of historic Clark forklifts after the forklift manufacturer re-acquired the machine from its original owner.

Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan has used the forklift since Clark donated the C500 50 model to the University in 1977.

The university agreed to exchange the C500 50 for a current model, the C25C, so that Clark could add the historic forklift to its Lexington showroom. The forklift joins Clark's one millionth truck produced in 1997, an electric Trucloader from 1948, a 1930 Clarkat, a 1924 Duat and a 1918 Tructractor Model M, the world's first petrol-powered industrial truck.

Privately owned by Young An Company of South Korea, Clark Material Handling Company is an established forklift manufacturer that produced the first gasoline-powered material handling truck in 1917.
Semi-retired 68-year-old forklift remains operational
Semi-retired 68-year-old forklift remains operational 14 Mar 2013 - York, PA, United States - 2 min read
Can you name these old forklifts?
Can you name these old forklifts? 22 Apr 2010 - Dunsford, United Kingdom - 1 min read
Raymond scales down, TVH shows models
Raymond scales down, TVH shows models 6 Nov 2008 - Green, NY, UNITED STATES and Waregem, Belgium - 1 min read
Previously about:
Briefs News Story - 1 May 2025 - 1 min read
Clark releases pallet truck News Story - 5 Sep 2024 - Duisburg, Germany - 2 min read
Clark launches new S40 IC News Story - 26 May 2022 - Lexington, KY, United States - 1 min read
Do you have materials handling news? Submit your news here

Transparent, effective, accountable. With Forkliftaction advertising you will know exactly what to expect before the start of your next campaign.

Tell us your objectives and we’ll propose a competitively priced, brand-centred campaign with your CPM* fixed at the campaign’s start. Geo-targeted campaigns available!

For audience statistics and a concise overview of our advertising offer DOWNLOAD our Media Kit.

* CPM = Cost-Per-Thousand impressions 

Words of support …

Undoubtedly, peer experience plays a crucially important role in our industry and it is extremely valuable for us to be part of the platform, where industry professionals, as well as end users can discuss and learn more about the materials handling world.

Alexandra Artemova, Marketing Specialist - Rocla AGV Solutions

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

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

Even the heaviest lifts must be easy to handle. That’s why N.C. Nielsen raises the bar in lifting capacity, maneuverability, operator comfort, flexibility and technical capabilities.
Heavy duty reach stackers – lifting capacity from 85 to 180 tons.
VIEW ALL OUR CUSTOM-BUILT HEAVY DUTY REACH STACKERS

Contact us now: +45 99 83 83 83 - www.nc-nielsen.com

Inside The News
In this week’s Forkliftaction News we look at the financial reports of some of the materials handling industry’s largest players including Hyster-Yale, KION and Hangcha... Continue reading

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

Forkliftaction's JOB MARKET

Even the heaviest lifts must be easy to handle. That’s why N.C. Nielsen raises the bar in lifting capacity, maneuverability, operator comfort, flexibility and technical capabilities.
Heavy duty reach stackers – lifting capacity from 85 to 180 tons.
VIEW ALL OUR CUSTOM-BUILT HEAVY DUTY REACH STACKERS

Contact us now: +45 99 83 83 83 - www.nc-nielsen.com