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HAWKER^® LIFESPEED^® MOD3 Series Leads Modular Charging Revolution

Advertisement - 02 Mar 2017

HAWKER's LIFESPEED MOD3 series represents the latest innovation of high-frequency smart modular chargers.

Zone 2 reach trucks to handle flammable solvents at Kommerling UK

Advertisement - 23 Feb 2017

Kommerling UK has improved safety and productivity at its Lancashire (UK) site with a new fleet of explosion protected forklifts. A switch from a "Zone 1" reach truck to "Zone 2" has also helped to greatly reduce costs.

Materials handling in the USA

Feature Article - 23 Feb 2017

Slowing domestic manufacturing, a general global downturn in the oil and gas industry, a relatively strong US dollar, slow global growth, Brexit and volatility in US equity markets, as well as uncertainty regarding the incoming government's trade and fiscal policies have made forecasting the general state of the materials handling sector in the USA over the coming year a tricky business. Melissa Barnett looks at how 2017 could shape up for the industry.

JCB adds Hendershot Equipment

News Story - 16 Feb 2017
Stephenville, TX , United States

Hendershot Equipment Company, a premier equipment dealership with locations in Stephenville and Decatur, Texas, has added a new, JCB-dedicated division, Hendershot JCB, to its operations. The new division will carry...

A Brand For Dealers, By Dealers

Advertisement - 09 Feb 2017

For many small-medium sized dealerships, a substantial gulf exists between the demands placed on them and their day-to-day realities. At Stärke, we understand this struggle and started our brand as a way to not only survive but thrive amidst change.

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 09 Feb 2017

East Chicago, IN, United States Hoist Liftruck Manufacturing, LLC, a leader in high-capacity heavy-duty forklifts, has announced the appointment of John Chandler to assume the role of vice president of...

Taylor goes direct in Texas

News Story - 02 Feb 2017
Louisville, MS, United States

Taylor Machine Works, a leading manufacturer of materials handling equipment, has gone "factory direct" in the state of Texas. TMW has also announced that after-market parts service and support as...

Palfinger buys Danish dealer

News Story - 02 Feb 2017
Bergheim, Austria

The Palfinger Group has acquired all the shares of its Danish dealer, Palfinger Danmark AS, with immediate effect. The purchase agreement includes the further employment of all staff members and...

Movers & shakers

News Story - 02 Feb 2017

Tipton, United Kingdom Narrow Aisle has announced the appointment of Damien Murray to head up the company's business development across the Middle East and Africa. Murray will be located in...

KION restructures sales team

News Story - 02 Feb 2017
Summerville, SC, United States

KION North America has restructured its regional sales and key account sales teams. Ben Lee has been named director of key accounts. Lee has spent the past year in a...

Another big year for materials handling

Feature Article - 05 Jan 2017

There was plenty of activity in the materials handling market in 2016 - and the market growth looks like continuing in 2017. Allan Leibowitz looks at the A to Z of the past year.

Snorkel and Xtreme enter Latin America

News Story - 22 Dec 2016
Santiago, Chile

Snorkel and Xtreme Manufacturing have entered the Latin American market with the opening of Ahern Chile, a new sales and service provider based in Santiago. Ahern Chile is the latest...

Briefs

News Story - 22 Dec 2016

STILL helps medical charity Hamburg, Germany STILL's Dortmund branch has donated a truck to ARCHEMED - Doctors for Children in Need. This non-profit association provides medical humanitarian assistance for sick children...

Baoli importer Formak moves into new offices

Advertisement - 15 Dec 2016

Formak in Istanbul is close to a key highway between Europe and Asia

Stärke adds two Canadian dealers

News Story - 15 Dec 2016
Ontario, Canada

Stärke Material Handling Group has announced the appointment of Valley Lift and Les Enterprises Marcel Malo et Fils as authorised distributors of Stärke materials handling equipment for the Okanagan Valley...

Flux lands airport order amid delays

News Story - 08 Dec 2016
Vista, CA, United States

Flux Power has secured its first commercial order for an 80V 600 amp airport ground support equipment (GSE) pack from a major GSE OEM, likely for delivery to a global...

Crown expands in Wisconsin

News Story - 08 Dec 2016
New Bremen, OH, United States

Crown Equipment Corporation has announced the opening of a new sales and service location near Milwaukee. The new facility will help meet growing customer needs in the Eastern Wisconsin (including...

MLM adds self-propelled insulated lifts

News Story - 01 Dec 2016
Shelby, NC, United States

Man Lift Manufacturing Co has unveiled a line of self-propelled electrically insulated articulating boom lifts. "These lifts have been designed in response to a growing number of customers in the...

Movers & shakers

News Story - 01 Dec 2016

Geel, Belgium Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe has appointed Alain Worp as managing director. Worp has been working for Hyundai for 13 years and has held a number of positions within...

Hiab extends warranty on MULTILIFT hooklifts and skiploaders

News Story - 01 Dec 2016
Lyon, France

Hiab has announced an extended warranty of two years on all MULTILIFT hooklifts and skiploaders globally. The new warranty terms are valid for deliveries from factory as of 1 January...

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