INDUSTRY NEWS, search our extensive news archive

Search News

Keywords

Date Published

Article Type

Showing items 20,821 - 20,840 of 22,377 results.

Komatsu's first simultaneous global product release

News Story - 03 Feb 2005
TOKYO, Japan

The global release of Komatsu Forklift Co's new AX50/BX50 forklift this week marks the first time the company has simultaneously released a product at home and overseas.

Van Gent now ATIB’s official dealer

News Story - 03 Feb 2005
NIJMEGEN, Netherlands

Dutch forklift components supplier Van Gent Forklift Parts (VGFP) has reached an agreement with ATIB in Italy to become its official dealer.

Forkliftaction opens discussion forum dedicated to mechanical troubleshooting

News Story - 03 Feb 2005

Our new Mechanical Troubleshooting forum is now open to all the mechanics and fleet managers out there who want to meet and discuss mechanical issues for different equipment brands and...

Forklift and attachment do crane’s job

News Story - 03 Feb 2005
ONTARIO, Canada

The mobility of a forklift has helped a Canadian glass and aluminium consulting company develop an attachment to install architectural panels normally the job of cranes or hoists.

Hyster adds four more to ReachStacker

News Story - 03 Feb 2005
GREENVILLE, NC, United States

Hyster has added four new model configurations to its ReachStacker range, bringing the total models to 10.

Wanted: Used Full Container Handler 2 High Lift

Advertisement - 03 Feb 2005

* Must be low hours or fully reconditioned machine * Must be fork tyne machine * Fitted with 20-40 tyne mounted toplift spreader * Lift containers 2 high under twist locks * Any location welcome...

Caterpillar reports record profit up 85 per cent

News Story - 03 Feb 2005
PEORIA, IL, United States

Caterpillar Inc has reported sales and revenues of USD30.25 billion, and a profit of USD2.03 billion for 2004, up 85 per cent from 2003.

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 03 Feb 2005

Rowan Goeller has been appointed Barloworld Limited's head of investor relations.

Toyota introduces faster forklift

News Story - 03 Feb 2005
BRUSSELS, Belgium

Toyota has introduced a new, high-speed version of its four-wheel, 80-volt electric counterbalanced forklift, capable of a top speed of 21kph.

Inside the News - Edition #193

Inside the News - 27 Jan 2005

Forkliftaction.com's media release packages give companies the opportunity to take advantage of Forkliftaction.com's worldwide reach to maximise the exposure of their company announcements and important news. With very low marketing...

Focus: Manual Materials Handling Equipment

Feature Article - 27 Jan 2005
WASHINGTON, DC, United States

While the European market braces for the European Commission's provisional ruling on dumping allegations against Chinese hand pallet truck manufacturers (Forkliftaction.com News #192), the western world is seeking ways to deal with "the monster we created". DAMIEN TOMLINSON reports.

JCB increases tsunami aid to USD2 million

News Story - 27 Jan 2005
ROCESTER, United Kingdom

JCB chairman Sir Anthony Bamford has agreed to increase the company's assistance to tsunami-hit Asia to USD2 million of equipment.

Rocla receives honourable mention in Fennia Prize

News Story - 27 Jan 2005
JARVENPAA, Finland

A Rocla-designed reach truck for the US market has received an honourable mention in the Fennia Prize competition run by the Fennia Group and Design Forum in Finland.

Lift Shield Offers Extended Warranties For Forklifts

Advertisement - 27 Jan 2005

Car dealers have offered extended warranties on automobiles for more than 25 years. Heavy equipment and construction companies have offered extended warranties on their equipment for the last 20 years...

KCI Konecranes taps into new Mediterranean market

News Story - 27 Jan 2005
HYVINKAA, Finland

KCI Konecranes, which acquired SMV Lifttrucks AB last year, has been contracted to design and supply key components for three ship-to-shore container cranes for the new port of Astakos in Greece.

Hyster turns a page with new Fortis line

News Story - 27 Jan 2005
GREENVILLE, NC, United States

Hyster Company set its aim on the global marketplace and turned a few heads at ProMat 2005 with the introduction of its Fortis line of forklifts.

Toyota appointed new Raymond distributor

News Story - 27 Jan 2005
SYDNEY, Australia

Toyota Industries Corporation Australia (TICA) has announced that it will be appointed as Raymond forklifts' new forklift distributor for Australia and New Zealand effective January 1.

**ANNOUNCEMENT** FORKLIFTACTION.COM DISCUSSION FORUMS - NOW ACTIVE!

News Story - 27 Jan 2005

In case you didn't know, the Discussion Forums are open to all Forkliftaction.com members. There is a lot of activity going on in our forums now and your input is welcome!

Solideal Tire helps tsunami-hit Sri Lanka

News Story - 27 Jan 2005
LEBANON, IN, United States

Global industrial tyre manufacturer Solideal Tire reduced production in its factories for four days after the Asian tsunami to help ease stress on traumatised employees.

Pinguely-Haulotte confirms profit for 2004

News Story - 27 Jan 2005
L'HORME, France

French manufacturer of rough-terrain forklifts and aerial platforms Pinguely-Haulotte has confirmed a net profit of 5 per cent for 2004, despite steel price hikes and the weak US dollar.

Submit News

Tip Off

CONSTRUCTION FORKLIFTS

HANDLING GOODS IN THE COLD

LOADING/UNLOADING FREIGHT

BROWNFIELD AUTOMATION

FORKLIFT ATTACHMENTS

BATTERY AFFORDABILITY AND LIFETIME

FORKLIFT SAFETY

Ask us about editorial contribution

After advertising with Forkliftaction.com, we got many enquiries regarding interest to be our distributor. Mostly from Europe and USA but including a few in ASEAN. We feel that the advertisement was useful and good for market expansion.

Search News

Showcased in the Virtual Expo

Your browser is out of date!