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Movers & Shakers

News Story - 10 Dec 2009

Cannock, United Kingdom Briggs Equipment has appointed Ben Wilson as head of its national accounts business. Wilson was formerly sales manager at Cummins UK. He will be based in Cannock...

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EquipmentFX specializes in creating a seamless dealer and manufacturer strategy and workplan for forward-thinking companies that need answers, and need them now. We have the highest level of dealer management...

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News Story - 03 Dec 2009

Maidenhead, United Kingdom Barloworld Handling has appointed Mike Parkin as sales manager to support its new projects and existing customers in the ports and terminals sector. Parkin joins Barloworld after...

Narrow Aisle Flexi – Global Leader in True Articulated Trucks

Industry Profile - 26 Nov 2009

When managing director Peter Wooldridge formed Narrow Aisle in 1976, the company philosophy was to be an innovator and market leader in the development of Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) space-saving solutions.

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News Story - 26 Nov 2009

Markaryd, Sweden Lars Fredin is now head of Konecranes' global Lifttrucks business unit, replacing KG Salomonsson who is retiring. Fredin joins Konecranes from Bromma Conquip where he was vice president...

Manitex reports 2009 ups and downs

News Story - 19 Nov 2009
Bridgeview, IL, United States

Manitex International, Inc., provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough-terrain cranes, rough-terrain forklifts and special mission-oriented vehicles, announced that net sales for its third quarter ended September...

Automotive component supplier cuts forklift fleet costs with Flexi

Advertisement - 19 Nov 2009

Narrow Aisle Flexi - manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift trucks - has won a contract to supply Flexi EURO trucks to the Leipzig factory of leading automotive components supplier Magna Intier. The new facility provides the complete interior trim for the newly launched Porsche Panamera, the elegant four door sports car. Magna Intier, who provide component parts and other services to a wide range of top-end car manufacturers, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Aston Martin, are using the Flexi trucks to delivery components from an on-site storage warehouse directly to the production line.

Nissan Forklift Corporation Announces its New Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Advertisement - 19 Nov 2009

Marengo, Illinois - November 4, 2009. Nissan Forklift Corporation is pleased to announce Mr. James J. (Jim) Radous III as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing for North and South American operations. In this expanded role, Jim will have responsibility for all sales, marketing and communication activities related to both new equipment and aftermarket parts. For six years prior to joining Nissan, Jim was V.P. of Sales for Knaack LLC, a subsidiary of the $25 billion manufacturing and technology giant, Emerson Electric. (NYSE: EMR) As a key member of Knaack's executive staff, Jim directed all strategic sales initiatives through its network of global distributors, with additional responsibilities that included major retail accounts such as Home Depot. Additional roles within this position included the development of international business segments, customer service, training and inside sales disciplines.

Watts Tyres sold to Premia Group

News Story - 19 Nov 2009
Lydney, United Kingdom

Watts of Lydney Group has sold Watts Tyres to focus on strengthening its truck and van sales, services and parts business, and its UK manufacturing companies. The sale of Watts...

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Movers & Shakers

News Story - 12 Nov 2009

Rocester, United Kingdom Alan Blake becomes JCB's CEO on 1 January, replacing Matthew Taylor who is leaving to pursue other opportunities. Blake is currently chief operating officer and has been...

I.D. Systems acquires didBox

News Story - 29 Oct 2009
Hackensack, NJ, United States

I.D. Systems, Inc., provider of wireless asset management solutions, has acquired UK-based didBOX, a privately held manufacturer and marketer of vehicle operator identification systems. The transaction makes didBox a wholly...

PD Ports delegates start degree with Teesside Uni

News Story - 29 Oct 2009
London, United Kingdom

PD Ports and Teesside University have welcomed the first 15 delegates for the new foundation degree created for those working in the ports industry. Launched in September, the degree in...

Nissan Forklift’s Vice President, Sales & Marketing Retires

Advertisement - 15 Oct 2009

Marengo, Illinois - October 2009. Known to many in the Nissan Forklift family as the company cheerleader for his unending devotion to growing the Nissan brand for nearly 20 years, Mr. Nick Tortorich will be retiring from his post as Vice President, Sales and Marketing on October 30th, 2009. In 1968, Nick's passion for sales led him to begin a career in the material handling industry, landing him two consecutive jobs with Chicago forklift dealerships that spanned nearly a quarter century. In 1992, Nick joined the Nissan team - then known as Nissan Industrial Equipment Corporation (NIEC) - as General Sales Manager in its Schaumburg, Illinois office. Just one year later, he was promoted to Director of National Sales and transferred to his new position in Nissan Forklift Corporation's Marengo facility. Nissan Forklift congratulates Nick Tortorich on his well-earned retirement. His significant contributions, positive attitude and friendship will be missed.

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Movers & Shakers

News Story - 08 Oct 2009

Council Bluffs, IA, United States Mark Whaley has been appointed executive vice president of Omaha Standard Inc. Whaley will be responsible for sales and marketing, engineering, product management, quality, scheduling...

Clark appoints Holt as dealer

News Story - 01 Oct 2009
Lexington, KY, United States

Clark Material Handling Company has appointed Holt of California as an authorised distributor in the Sacramento, CA and Reno, NV markets. Holt is a full-service materials handling dealer, featuring full...

Enersys^®: Power Full Solutions

Advertisement - 01 Oct 2009

EnerSys®, the worldwide leader for industrial batteries and chargers, is continuously developing innovative energy solutions with eco-friendly features to benefit its customers. With the introduction of both Water Less® and Hawker XFC battery ranges, EnerSys® offers added value solutions that meet daily customer's requirements.

MHIA puts spring into ProMat 2011 dates

News Story - 01 Oct 2009
Charlotte, NC, United States

ProMat 2011, a major US materials handling equipment, systems and services event, will take place on 21-24 March 2011 in Chicago, Illinois. The scheduling in the early spring of the...

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