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Fork Talk - 21 Oct 2004
ALTON, United Kingdom

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has claimed a victory over workplace accidents after the smooth and successful execution of its 2nd Annual Safety Conference at Warwick University.

Inside the News - Edition #179

Inside the News - 14 Oct 2004

Have you recently upgraded your email software to Office 2003? Some new programs now don't automatically download images in your email, and our newsletter might look strange because no banners...

SPECIAL FEATURE: Weighing systems for forklifts

Feature Article - 14 Oct 2004

WEIGHING systems for forklifts are becoming more up-front in today's materials handling industry, and importantly, they are playing a leading role in the overall efficiency of the modern warehouse. A good system can save hours in a busy setting, and maximise productivity and efficiency for logistics companies, reports DAMIEN TOMLINSON in this first of our two-part series.

Enersys acquires First National Battery

News Story - 14 Oct 2004
MELBOURNE, Australia

Enersys Australia has completed its acquisition of the assets of First National Battery Pty Ltd, the Brisbane, Queensland-based Australian distributor for First National Battery in South Africa.

Hewden wins GBP1.5 million pound supply contract

News Story - 14 Oct 2004
BRISTOL, United Kingdom

Hewden Plc, a division of Finning International Inc, has won a sole-supplier contract with Churngold Construction Ltd, worth about GBP1.5 million (USD2.7 million) a year.

NEXEN TO BUY ADDITIONAL MANUFACTURING PLANT

Advertisement - 14 Oct 2004

Nexen Lift Trucks is in talks to acquire a manufacturing plant, a move which will see the UK company assembling the Nexen range of forklifts in the UK. A spokesman...

Toyota defends title in manufacturers list

News Story - 14 Oct 2004
IRVINE, CA, United States

Toyota has been ranked the largest forklift supplier in the world for the second consecutive year by industry magazine, Modern Materials Handling.

Amskan changes hands in management buyout

News Story - 14 Oct 2004
MULGRAVE, Australia

Amskan Ltd, manufacturer of the Fork-ALERT proximity sensor, has changed hands in a management buyout.

Massive liquor lift

News Story - 14 Oct 2004
CRESTMEAD, Australia

Moving house last weekend for Australian Liquor Marketing meant shifting 15 million bottles of liquor worth AUD60 million (USD43.8 million) over three days, and using a hired fleet of 32 forklifts.

DPK: Built For Performance

Advertisement - 14 Oct 2004

Unit Load Handling introduces the DPK single-double multi pallet handler. The DPK is more durable than any other, and easy to service. One DPK model can handle most any pallet...

Linde-Xiamen completes cross-country forklift rally

News Story - 14 Oct 2004
XIAMEN, China

Linde-Xiamen Forklift Truck Corp, German giant Linde's Chinese branch, has entered the record books after successfully driving a forklift from one side of China to the other.

Happy birthday Rolf Slobotzky!

News Story - 14 Oct 2004
MEXICO CITY, Mexico

Materials handling industry legend and Forkliftaction.com News columnist Rolf Slobotzky is celebrating his 80th birthday this month. Congratulations Rolf!

Forklift settles bus shelter land dispute

News Story - 14 Oct 2004
SUFFOLK, United Kingdom

A UK millionaire has used a forklift to remove a bus shelter which encroached onto his land by six inches.

Container handlers, late model, low hour for sale now!

Advertisement - 14 Oct 2004

* Hyster full container handlers * Model H1050E (H48.00) * 5 high 9'6" container stacking * 2 available * 4200 and 5600 hours * Year of manufacture: 2000 * Well maintained * Full specs available

Cascade Names Roncari Strategic Account Manager for White Goods Industry

Advertisement - 14 Oct 2004
ALMERE, Netherlands

Cascade Corporation today announced it has named Davide Roncari Strategic Account Manager-White Goods Industry. In this new role, Roncari will be responsible for merging Cascade's and Roncari's complementary products and...

Manufacturers – responsible or irresponsible?

Safety First - 14 Oct 2004
VANCOUVER, Canada

Manufacturers wear many masks; they can be progressive and regressive. On one hand, they build some marvellous machines and products; on the other, they incorporate inferior, dangerous features. Almost every manufacturer deals in sleight of hand and illusion to help sell their product, ignoring or hiding weaknesses to the detriment of the end user.

Inside the News - Edition #178

Inside the News - 07 Oct 2004

Forkliftaction.com is looking for an experienced, motivated SALES EXECUTIVE to join our established advertising sales department. Requirements: * Significant business to business sales experience * Strong internet/email experience * Excellent communication, phone and...

Cascade moves to acquire Falkenroth

News Story - 07 Oct 2004
PORTLAND, OR, United States

Forklift attachments manufacturer Cascade Corporation has entered into a preliminary agreement to acquire troubled German manufacturer, Falkenroth Fördertechnik GmbH & Co.

Linde UK poised for record year

News Story - 07 Oct 2004
BASINGSTOKE, United Kingdom

Linde's UK division is set for a record year, with orders up 14.5 per cent and its Basingstoke plant aiming to produce more than 9000 forklifts, up 6.5 per cent.

The Flexi Gas goes abroad

News Story - 07 Oct 2004
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom

Narrow Aisle Ltd's Flexi Gas is being readied for the world stage.

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