CeMAT 2011 focus on sustainability
Hannover, Germany
CeMAT 2011 organisers are optimistic about the trade show next May, which already has the tagline "Sustainability in Intralogistics".
Wolfram von Fritsch from Deutsche Messe AG says the materials handling industry may have suffered a sharp drop in sales in 2009 but the global economy is gradually recovering and "the logistics and intralogistics industry will be among the first to benefit".
The focus of the expo will be on sustainable and innovative products, and integrated systems solutions for materials handling and logistics.

JCB Academy is filled up for its inaugural intake.

JCB Academy popular with students
Rocester, United Kingdom
The JCB Academy has opened a waiting list for places at its GBP22 million (USD31.7 million) regional learning centre after places filled up ahead of its September opening.
A total of 170 people have enrolled for Year 10 and the Sixth Form places at the academy, and will be trained to be the UK engineers and business leaders of tomorrow. The academy is based in the renovated Tutbury Mill, close to JCB's world headquarters at Rocester.

Jungheinrich makes profit
Hamburg, Germany
Jungheinrich AG reports that it has returned to profitability in the first quarter of 2010, although sales were still on the decline. This is a result of an earnings jump from the group's cost-cutting measures.
According to Jungheinrich, global demand for materials handling equipment for the first quarter climbed 45% to 175,700 units compared to 2009's first quarter of 120,900. Asia recorded the strongest rise, growing by 86% with China gaining 113%. Meanwhile, the European market expanded by 15% while the North American market grew 25%.

TVH distributes CAM System range
Waregem, Belgium
TVH has added the full range of CAM System forklift attachments to its range.
Italy-based CAM System has 50 years' experience in attachment manufacturing. Its product range includes fork positioners, fork spreaders, clamps, rotators and multi-fork positioners. It also designs custom-made attachments.