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Forklift driver dubbed 'hero' for saving drowning girl

News Story - 19 Aug 2004
TAGBILARAN CITY, Philippines

A forklift driver is the toast of Tagbilaran City after risking his life to save a drowning 12-year-old girl at the city's sea port.

ENFORCE FORKLIFT SPEED LIMITS WITH S.L.O.W.

Advertisement - 19 Aug 2004

How many times have you seen a sign that states a forklift speed limit? How do facilities enforce these speed limits? The answer is "THEY DON'T AND CAN'T." Forklift Training...

Trans Middle East 2004 Egypt Exhibition and Conference - 22 & 23 September

Advertisement - 19 Aug 2004

The Framework of Shipping - The Shape Of Things To Come Trends In Economic Development And Trading Patterns - Latest Development, Opportunities and Challenges Ports Embracing The Future Shipping Trends - Challenges And...

Safety Matters!

Advertisement - 19 Aug 2004

"SAVE"TY YELLOW PRODUCTS introduces "Stand Guard", a ribbed Safety Guard Rail product line which has a complete LIFT-OUT rail system to eliminate expensive installation costs by bolting brackets to a...

SMH: Number 1 For Strobes And Flashing Lights

Advertisement - 19 Aug 2004

Systems Material Handling Company offers a full line of Meteorlite® strobe and flashing lights. Meteorlites® are available in a wide variety of models and colors for all material handling and...

Sound the alarm!

Safety First - 19 Aug 2004
VANCOUVER, Canada

Reversing alarms can be very effective in some situations - and very ineffective in others. Back-up alarms are necessary on many types of vehicle where the operator must reverse with his vision impaired. Many trainers and managers believe that back-up alarms are required on all forklifts. Canadian regulations state: "Mobile equipment in which the operator cannot directly, or by mirror or other effective device, see immediately behind the machine, must have an automatic audible warning device." This means that if an operator can see directly behind him, he doesn't have to have an alarm. What a great regulation - it makes sense in the real world.

Inside the News - Edition #170

Inside the News - 11 Aug 2004

Forkliftaction.com's Business Directory has become an invaluable daily resource for end users accessing forklift and materials handling supplies and services around the world. With more than 19,000 businesses' contact details...

NMHG predicts strong Pacific Rim forklift sales growth

News Story - 11 Aug 2004
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH, United States

Nacco's wholesale wing has forecast stronger forklift market growth in the Americas, China, Japan and other parts of Asia - but continuing flat sales in Europe.

How 'optional' are 'extras' when it comes to risk control?

Safety First - 11 Aug 2004

When purchasing a motor vehicle, the addition of accessories, or "optional extras", is an emotional decision designed to limit the entry price to an acceptable level by avoiding 'sticker shock'. But in the case of the purchase of load-shifting equipment such as forklifts, can they truly be called "optional extras"?

OSHA's Henshaw to deliver ITA keynote speech

News Story - 11 Aug 2004
WASHINGTON, DC, United States

An influential workplace safety official will deliver the keynote speech to the annual meeting of the International Truck Association.

Linde riding high on strong forklift sales: analysts

News Story - 11 Aug 2004
WIESBADEN, Germany

Linde could announce earnings as high as EUR200 million (USD246.1 million) when it reports its second-quarter results, analysts speculate.

Forkliftaction.com Business Directory Special Offer!

News Story - 11 Aug 2004

Companies who buy a Featured Listing in Forkliftaction.com's Business Directory by September 10 will get a lot more than they bargained for.

Merlo forklifts go into battle for French military

News Story - 11 Aug 2004
CUNEO, Italy

Italian telescopic forklift manufacturer Merlo has completed delivery of 80 combat-modified machines to the French Army.

Agents, dealers wanted

Advertisement - 11 Aug 2004

Oy Meclift Ltd, a Finnish manufacturer of innovative cargo handling equipment, is looking for agents and dealers worldwide. Meclift products include variable reach trucks and side reach stackers for handling...

Toyota fires up UK agency for expanded PR role

News Story - 11 Aug 2004
SHEFFIELD, United Kingdom

Toyota Industrial Equipment has appointed UK-based firm Dig For Fire to manage its Europe-wide public relations portfolio.

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 11 Aug 2004
MARKARYD, Sweden

Heavy forklift and container handler manufacturer SMV Lifttrucks AB has appointed Karl-Gustav (KG) Salomonsson as its managing director.

Mast wanted (Nissan 7 Ton)

Advertisement - 11 Aug 2004

We need to buy a mast and carriage to suit late model 7,000 kg,(15,000LB) capacity Nissan forklift. New or used and any height considered. Please advise location and asking price.

Hyster streamlines its latest three releases

News Story - 11 Aug 2004
GREENVILLE, NC, United States

Forklift manufacturer Hyster has released three new models, which the company says feature improved design and performance.

Forklift delivers super-sized seafood delight

News Story - 11 Aug 2004
MUMBLES, United Kingdom

A gigantic gourmet fish, one of the UK's favourites, had to be moved to a restaurant aboard a forklift after it was caught off the coast of Wales last week.

Hyster Company Introduces Brushless AC-Power E45-65Z Series

Advertisement - 11 Aug 2004

(Greenville, N.C.) - Hyster Company has created a new standard for materials handling with the launch of its AC-power E45-65Z series of lift trucks. Hyster's AC technology provides better acceleration at...

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