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New report has tips to stave off insolvency

News Story - 26 Feb 2009
London, United Kingdom

A new report by British market analyst Plimsoll Publishing reveals tips to help UK forklift companies avoid insolvency - but only if they are prepared to make tough decisions. Restructuring specialists...

Duncan Murphy, Riekes Equipment Co

Industry Profile - 26 Feb 2009
Omaha, NE, United States

Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) president Duncan Murphy has a hands-on approach at forklift dealership Riekes Equipment Co.

Features added to Manitex cranes

News Story - 05 Feb 2009
Georgetown, TX, United States

Manitex has finalised upgrades to its 50-tonne capacity boom crane, making the machine more controllable. Manitex has made standard its jib-pinning aid when the crane is fitted with an optional...

Tough forklifts trim down

Feature Article - 05 Feb 2009
International

Rough terrain forklifts have been around for over 60 years ago and are a common sight on construction projects and lumberyards. This materials handling option has been trimmed down and offers companies a reliable option for those tough handling jobs.

New online order platform launched

News Story - 29 Jan 2009
Doral, FL, United States

Diesel engine parts manufacturer Maxiforce's new online ordering platform has been redesigned, making it easier for customers to use. The new E-Order platform, which can be found at Maxiforce.com, is...

Positives at ProMat mask uncertainty

News Story - 22 Jan 2009
Chicago, IlL, United States

An upbeat atmosphere hid elements of market and economic uncertainty for 800 exhibitors and attendees at ProMat 2009 last week in Chicago. North American bureau chief Roger Renstrom compiled this collection of comments and observations: Brett Wood predicts there will be some consolidations at the dealer and OEM levels. "The landscape at the end of 2009 will be different than it is now," says Wood, president of Toyota Material Handling USA Inc (TMHU) of Irvine, California. John Sneddon says: "The market is uncertain, and we are looking to see what happens." Sneddon adds with a smile, "The question is: what do we use as the basis for our Industrial Truck Association guesstimates?" Sneddon is president of Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp of Richmond, Virginia. Gerry Anderson notes "more momentum from our customers". Anderson is chief financial officer with energy-solution and fuel cell integrator Plug Power Inc of Latham, New York. Jim Hogan, general sales manager for TCM Distribution USA Inc of Swedesboro, New Jersey, accepted more than 200 ProMat leads for possible dealers and customers. Hogan acknowledged the slow time for the forklift industry might extend to the end of 2009. TCM Corp is based in Tokyo and, among manufacturing assets, fabricates forklifts in Columbia, South Carolina. For James Doran, manager of business development with radio frequency identification (RFID) system provider M/A-COM Technology Solutions Inc of Lowell, Massachusetts, leads were up 200%. Paul Gilson observes, "We have had lots of activity at ProMat." Gilson is director of sales and marketing for Schaeff Lift Truck Inc, a unit of publicly traded Manitex International Inc in Bridgeview, Illinois. ProMat observers expect 2009 to be a "down year" for the US forklift industry. The market declined to about 135,000 units last year from 170,000 in 2007. A report from ProMat organiser Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) of Charlotte, North Carolina pointed to market contraction during 2009. "New orders are forecasted to decline in the range of 18% to 20% for 2009, with recovery to begin late in 2010," says John Nofsinger, MHIA chief executive officer. Materials handling equipment "shipments are forecasted to contract about 15% in 2009 and 3% in 2010". By contrast, new equipment orders in 2008 grew 2.3%, and shipments in 2008 increased 6.9%, Nofsinger conveys. Electric powered forklifts continue to gain, accounting for 59% of all forklifts sold in the US last year versus 57% in 2007, according to industry reports. State of Ohio officials proclaimed a materials handling and logistics week co-inciding with the 26-29 April 2010 North American (NA) trade show, which the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) sponsors. Steve Schoeny, Ohio strategic business investment director, delivered the NA 2010 proclamation to MHIA CEO Nofsinger during ProMat 2009. Environmental greening-including eventual "elimination of fossil fuel forklifts"-will drive the materials handling business in the US marketplace, says Robert E Quinn Jr of Lexington, Kentucky. Quinn, a manufacturers' representative and consultant, foresees advances in electrics along with "fast (battery) charging, fuel cells and technology in the laboratories today (as) the driving forces in the forklift industry over the next five years". Quinn notes, "The US Environmental Protection Agency regulators will be the watchdogs, and drivers for change will start in California."

Some optimism after a tough year

News Story - 08 Jan 2009
International

By Annette Densham Despite the bleak outlook, some of the leading players in the materials handling industry have an optimistic outlook for 2009. The positive sentiments come amid forecasts of...

Boom lift to raise autism awareness

Fork Talk - 18 Dec 2008
Indianapolis, IN, United States

Two US companies are working together to raise over USD7,000 a year to raise awareness about autism using a bright yellow 86-foot boom lift with red and blue jigsaw-piece graphics...

Cargotec to merge UK sales operations

News Story - 11 Dec 2008
Shropshire, United Kingdom

Cargotec is merging its UK sales and service operations by combining Hiab Ltd and Moffett Truck Mounted Forklift (TMF). From January 2009, Moffett TMF sales and service will be reporting...

Konecranes keen to buy Chinese hoist company

News Story - 04 Dec 2008
Hannover, Finland

Konecranes is looking to expand its Asian operations with the purchase of a Chinese hoist and crane company. The Finnish company has signed a letter of intent and announced its...

RAEDER-VOGEL^®: world-wide trading partners network continues to grow

Advertisement - 04 Dec 2008

We are one of the leading manufacturers of wheels for the forklift and materials handling industry with worldwide sales and exclusive trading partners in more than 25 countries. We are pleased to introduce our new exclusive trading partners for forklift truck wheels and castors in Eastern Europe and New Zealand.

Uncertain future for Russian forklift industry

Feature Article - 04 Dec 2008
International

The Russian economy has not escaped the current economic crisis unscathed and increasing fuel costs and the falling share market have affected the country. The Russian forklift industry is in a state of uncertainty with many local companies experiencing downturns in orders. However, international companies see this market as an opportunity to build their businesses in the region. Annette Densham reports on the state of the Russian forklift industry

RAEDER-VOGEL^®: world-wide trading partners network continues to grow

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Tougher times ..……It’s time to drive-up your efficiency

Advertisement - 20 Nov 2008

John Lawton, Director of Marketing at EnerSys Motive Power EMEA, explains what energy solutions should be on your warehouse management agenda.

GPS at Toyota Lift saves fuel

News Story - 20 Nov 2008
San Antonio, TX, United States

Use of global positioning system (GPS) technology on technician service trucks at three Toyota Lift of South Texas locations has produced fuel savings of 15% during June and July. The...

Warranties vary on material handling equipment

News Story - 20 Nov 2008
McConnellsburg, PA, United States

A US-based maker of booms, scissors and telehandlers has expanded its extended warranty program and prompted a Forkliftaction.com News review of existing coverage for some material handling equipment. JLG Industries...

Global materials handling companies face uncertain times

News Story - 13 Nov 2008
International

The impact of the current financial crisis is being felt worldwide with manufacturers increasing prices of their products due to steady increases in raw material costs and businesses facing downturns...

Cincinnati-Lexington dealership adds Clark equipment

News Story - 13 Nov 2008
Cincinnati, OH, United States

An Equipment Depot dealership has added the equipment of Clark Material Handling Co to its product mix for the market serving greater Cincinnati and Lexington, Kentucky. Effective 7 November, "the...

Slowdown concerns hang over CeMAT

News Story - 06 Nov 2008
Shanghai, China

Concerns about the global economic downturn cast a shadow over CeMAT Asia, held in Shanghai last week, but the fears didn't prevent a record number of exhibitors from participating. Final...

Euros do the work of three

News Story - 06 Nov 2008
West Midlands, United Kingdom

A UK printing machine provider has purchased two Flexi Euro forklifts to help streamline its operations. After trialling Narrow Aisle's equipment, Heidelberg Press decided its operations would be more productive...

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