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Material Handling Business Wanted – Chicago Illinois

Advertisement - 01 Dec 2005

We are interested to expand activities and take an equity position or outright purchase for an established material handling operation in the greater Chicago, IL market. Prefer business operation focused...

Union members vote on Finning agreement

News Story - 01 Dec 2005
VANCOUVER, Canada

Union members are voting this week on whether to accept an agreement that would end a strike against Finning's Canadian division.

Merlo opens in key export market

News Story - 01 Dec 2005
PERTH, Australia

Italian telehandler manufacturer Merlo SpA has opened its first non-European sister company in Western Australia, Merlo Group Australia Pty Ltd.

Toyota is favourite

News Story - 01 Dec 2005
YORKSHIRE, United Kingdom

A new, independent, national survey in the UK shows Toyota is one of the country's favourite forklift brands.

Kalmar responds to North American need

News Story - 01 Dec 2005
STOCKHOLM, Sweden

Kalmar has responded to North American market demand by launching the DCF series of toplifts.

P&O sale recommended

News Story - 01 Dec 2005
SYDNEY, Australia

Dubai Ports World appears to have secured a USD5.7 billion bid for P&O after the P&O board recommended shareholders accept the offer.

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 01 Dec 2005

IIidio Alves has been named general manager, sales & marketing, for BT-Prime Mover

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Advertisement - 01 Dec 2005

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EBLO SEATING is proud to present its new sales structure for Europe

Advertisement - 01 Dec 2005

With the new added warehouse the total stocking facility is now just over 4500m². This together with some new sales people it gives them a better position to deal with the European market and different demands.

Free heavy equipment theft summits

Fork Talk - 01 Dec 2005
HOUSTON, TX, United States

FBI-LEEDA and the National Equipment Register are holding two separate one-day regional summits to tackle the heavy equipment theft problem in Texas.

It could happen to you

Safety First - 01 Dec 2005
ABBOTSFORD, Canada

Most workplace incidents are the result of unsafe practices or acts. Recognising that, most employers today invest a great deal of time and money in programs and training aimed at creating safe workplaces. But, in spite of employers' best efforts, there are still some employees who exhibit unsafe behaviour.

Person: Duck Joo Ra

Industry Profile - 01 Dec 2005
INCHEON, Korea, Republic Of

Duck Joo Ra, executive managing director of Doosan Infracore Co Ltd, headquartered at Incheon, South Korea, is an affable man with an unassuming manner. The Forkliftaction.com team was privileged to meet him at a dinner during CeMAT 2005 in Hannover.

Inside the News - Edition #236

Inside the News - 24 Nov 2005

It's not long until the end of 2005. We are already anticipating 2006 to be a busy and eventful year for the industry! For a preview of what's coming next...

Yale begins transition; Lilly litigation continues

News Story - 24 Nov 2005
MEMPHIS, TN, United States

Equipment manufacturer Yale Materials Handling Corp (YMHC) is endeavouring to take control of its mid-south regional distribution while legal battles with Lilly Co continue in two federal courts.

MHI buys two new locations

News Story - 24 Nov 2005
DALTON, GA, United States

Georgia-based forklift dealer Material Handling Inc (MHI) is expanding its sales and service coverage through buying two previously Jefferds Corporation-operated locations.

Komatsu expects 70% boost

News Story - 24 Nov 2005
TOKYO, Japan

Despite rising steel costs, Komatsu Ltd has announced a 72.6 per cent jump in operating profit for the six months ending September 20, 2005.

Growth spurs expansion

News Story - 24 Nov 2005
CAROL STREAM, IL, United States

Associated Material Handling Industries, a Raymond distributor based in Illinois, is boosting its Indiana presence with a new warehouse facility in Marion County.

Middle East port buys 23 empty container handlers

News Story - 24 Nov 2005
STOCKHOLM, Sweden

Middle-eastern port operator DP World has invested in 23 Kalmar empty container handlers (ECHs) for its Port Rashid and Jebel Ali Port facilities.

Large (used) tyre handler attachment wanted

Advertisement - 24 Nov 2005

* Forklift and attachment preferred * Will consider attachment only * Must be able to handle 40.00 - R57 tyres * Typical tyre used on Caterpillar rigid dump truck model 793C * Opening range would be...

A new generation for Meyer