Rush Tracking acquires patent portfolio
Kansas City, KS, United States
RFID specialist Rush Tracking Systems has acquired a portfolio of intellectual property and patents from International Paper.
The patents consist of intellectual property designed to support the use of automated load scanning devices combined with a location identification system and integrated into materials handling devices.
Developed in the late 1990s by International Paper to track paper rolls in their manufacturing plants and warehouses, the intellectual property portfolio was enhanced in the early 2000's by ASURYS, International Paper's RFID internal venture.

HSE inspectors surprise employers
Sheffield, UK
Businesses in Sheffield, UK are being targeted with spot checks by health and safety officials as part of a regional campaign to promote the safe use of forklifts.
According to The Star, officials' checklists include operator training and supervision; vehicle examination; inspection and maintenance; and whether pedestrians and forklifts are being kept apart where possible.
"We're not looking to catch people out, but we will not hold back from taking enforcement action such as issuing a prohibition or enforcement notice if necessary," says HSE inspector Chris Chambers.
The safety campaign is co-ordinated by the Health and Safety Executive and Sheffield Council.

Haulotte Group BilJax holds open house
Archbold, OH, United States
Haulotte Group BilJax has held a customer open house at its Archbold, Ohio manufacturing facility.
Over 30 US and Canadian companies were represented at the event that featured aerial work platforms, scaffolding and the new AS 2100 aluminium staging system.
One of the highlights was the new Optimum 1930 E scissor line, the first product in the Haulotte aerial work platform product line to be produced in the US.

Online store offers choice and convenience
Maidenhead, United Kingdom
It is now possible for end-users to buy items like forklift attachments, balers or cleaning machines via an online industrial equipment store launched this month.
The Barloworld Handling online store has a selection of over 3,000 lifting, handling and storage solutions.
Customers who place their first online orders before 31 August will receive a 10% discount.