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Jungheinrich features its green EFG 425-430 electric counterbalanced lift truck

Advertisement - 30 Jul 2009

RICHMOND, VA - Jungheinrich, a green manufacturer and supplier of eco-friendly AC-powered electric lift trucks, offers the EFG 425-430 four-wheel counterbalanced lift truck: a "green" alternative to internal combustion (IC) trucks.

Manitou hit by uncertainties in agricultural sector

News Story - 30 Jul 2009
Ancenis, France

Manitou Group's consolidated sales for the six months to 30 June dropped 50.7% to EUR357.8 million (USD502.1 million). Gehl, which Manitou acquired in October 2008, contributed EUR36 million (USD50.5 million...

Omega reworks, extends ARM-XL line

News Story - 30 Jul 2009
Bolton, ON, United States

Omega Lift Manufacturing Inc has reworked the design of its entire ARM-XL series of heavy-duty forklifts and extended the standard capacity to 20,000 pounds (9,000 kg). "We have always had...

Narrow aisle, wide future

Feature Article - 30 Jul 2009

Even in tough times, narrow aisle and very narrow forklifts continue their tradition of innovation, safety and efficiency, as Melissa Barnett reports.

Inside the News - Edition #419

Inside the News - 16 Jul 2009

They say any race is easier when you can see the finish line. So this week's exclusive survey of business conditions provides a welcome sign of recovery. As Roger Renstrom...

Market improvement may occur in 2010

News Story - 16 Jul 2009
United States

By Roger Renstrom The economy remains sour but three forklift industry players see brighter days ahead, according to a Forkliftaction.com News survey. "We believe a noticeable turnaround will happen in...

Cascade opens Indian operations

News Story - 02 Jul 2009
Portland, OR, United States

Cascade Corporation has announced the establishment of wholly owned subsidiary Cascade India. Vishnu Bhagwat, Cascade India's first employee, has been appointed general manager - sales, based near Mumbai, India. He brings...

Gottwald appoints rep in the Philippines

News Story - 02 Jul 2009
Manila, Philippines

Gottwald Port Technology GmbH (Gottwald) has appointed Translift Port Equipment Services, Inc. (Translift) as its local representative in the Philippines. In co-operation with the Gottwald headquarters and the Gottwald Singapore...

Powernet takes control of battery fleet management

Advertisement - 25 Jun 2009

The latest battery fleet management software from EnerSys provides 4 key areas to manage your battery fleet.First in, first out battery rotation (FIFO). Management Reports Power Demand Management Remote Access

Closure epitomises UK forklift decline

News Story - 25 Jun 2009
London, United Kingdom

Analysis by Bill Redmond After 60 years of forklift production at Basingstoke, Linde's announcement to close its plant there next year marks the end of high volume forklift production in...

Industry Profile: Infiniti Handling Systems

Industry Profile - 25 Jun 2009
Middletown, NY

Infiniti Handling Systems (IHS) has grown, expanded its premises and represents multiple lines including the Clark, Doosan, Nissan, Genie, Barrett and Motrec brands.

Linde jobs to go

News Story - 18 Jun 2009
Basingstoke, United Kingdom

KION, the parent company of manufacturer Linde, is expected to release a statement soon after media reports of the closure of the Linde Material Handling plant in Basingstoke. The Basingstoke...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 18 Jun 2009

Hannover, Germany Hannover's Lord Mayor, Stephan Weil, has been named the new chairman of the supervisory board of Hannover-based Deutsche Messe. Weil replaces former economics minister Walter Hirche. Hirche previously...

Inside the News - Edition #414

Inside the News - 11 Jun 2009

There's more red ink this week as manufacturers report slow sales and there are further accounts of lay-offs and production rationalisation. Luckily, most of the major players still have some...

Cascade cuts in Europe, reports lower sales

News Story - 11 Jun 2009
Fairview, OR, United States

Attachments manufacturer Cascade Corp is trimming certain European manufacturing operations in the midst of a decline in global economic conditions and a weak forklift market. Cascade moved in March to...

Clark programs gets dealers’ attention

News Story - 11 Jun 2009
Lexington, KY, United States

Clark Material Handling Co has enhanced an aftermarket parts/new equipment financing/forklift sales package that was introduced to dealers in February. Including wholesale and retail initiatives, "these 17 programs are designed...

Kalmar moves Ljungby employees to Lidhult

News Story - 04 Jun 2009
Stockholm, Sweden

Employees from Kalmar's operations in Ljungby have started relocating to the handling equipment manufacturer's Lidhult facility, about 40 km away, as part of the company's restructuring plans. The transfer, which...

Forklifts stolen from building materials distributor

News Story - 04 Jun 2009
Springfield, MA, United States

Police in Springfield are investigating the theft of four forklift trucks from the Springfield distribution facility of building materials wholesaler North Pacific Group Inc. Police indicate the forklifts have a...

Bolzoni Auramo solutions help to save costs

Advertisement - 28 May 2009

Bolzoni Auramo Ltd have recently delivered a multi purpose attachment to Floplast Ltd, a leading manufacturer of Plastic Building and Plumbing systems based in Sittingbourne, Kent. The company has recently installed their own cardboard recycling facility, therefore found the need to handle unpalletised bales as well as undergoing general pallet work with their existing fork lift trucks.

Slower Case sales result in layoffs

News Story - 21 May 2009
Burlington, IA, United States

A Burlington factory making Case Construction-brand rough terrain forklifts and backhoe loaders plans to lay off about 150 of its 446 workers from July. The manufacturer, CNH Global NV, says...