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SAFETY FIRST: IT'S A GAS

Feature Article - 20 Nov 2003
VANCOUVER, Canada

The most common fuel for internal combustion (IC) forklifts is propane. It is a great fuel, but can kill, maim or burn if not handled properly. Click here for the full text of Wayne's column.

BOMAN ACQUIRES GRAY LIFT

News Story - 20 Nov 2003
LOS ANGELES, CA, United States

Boman Forklift has acquired the Santa Fe Springs operation of Gray Lift Inc.

EUROTEK: INDUSTRIAL TYRE LEADER

Advertisement - 20 Nov 2003
LOWESTOFT, United Kingdom

EUROTEK TYRES LTD is a leading supplier of industrial tyres to the materials handling industry worldwide. * EXCLUSIVE distributor of ALL-PRO resilient and press-on band solid tyres, and stocking MAXXIS tyres and the RADER-VOGEL range of polyurethane wheels, tyres and castors. * Also stocking the innovative AIRTRAK pneumatic shaped tyre, designed to reduce vibration. Click here for details. * See our website for more information. CONTACT: Eurotek Tyres Ltd P: +44 (0)1502 532233 F: +44 (0)1502 508273 E: info@eurotektyres.com W: www.eurotektyres.com Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF WATTS

Advertisement - 20 Nov 2003
LYDNEY, United Kingdom

Watts Industrial Tyres, the UK's leader in solid industrial tyres, has launched several joint ventures in China, Brazil and Sri Lanka, securing its world market presence. Watts exports solids, pneumatics, wheels, polyurethane, custom-made compounds and puncture-proofing systems to 60 countries, and has US, French and German subsidiaries. Watts's offers competitive OEM packages and supports these with an "OE fast-track system" for unforeseen demands. Watts recently achieved ISO 9001:2000 accreditation, and is developing products for the agricultural, construction and earthmoving markets, a new era in its history. See www.industrialtyre.com. Tel. no. +44 (0) 8700 600 170 Fax no. +44 (0) 1594 842 429 e-mail industrial@watts-tyres.co.uk Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

THE DUTCH ARE COMING

Advertisement - 20 Nov 2003
CAPELLE AAN DEN IJSSEL, Netherlands

Bandengroothandel Mast BV is looking for companies to distribute CARGOMASTER and LIFTGUARD solid and pneumatic forklift tyres. We've begun a rapid expansion and are looking for new business relationships in areas where we aren't currently represented. Although we've served the industry for more than 35 years, we have never put a dealer on every corner. Instead, we have focused on long-term relationships with a select number of importers. If you're interested in starting a business relationship with our company, please email w.mast@cargomaster.nl. For more information on our products, visit www.cargomaster.nl and www.liftguard.com. Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

Inside the News - Edition #133

Inside the News - 13 Nov 2003

If you receive Forkliftaction.com News direct from Forkliftaction.com, you can also access many resources online, including an equipment catalogue, a news archive, a business directory, open tenders and more. To...

JUNGHEINRICH TO CLOSE MIC SA

News Story - 13 Nov 2003
HAMBURG, Germany

Jungheinrich AG intends to close its troubled MIC SA division in France next year, potentially affecting 375 employees.

HY-MATE SEEKS EURO DEALERS

Advertisement - 13 Nov 2003
CHESTERFIELD, United Kingdom

Hy-Mate Distributors (UK) Ltd, which has enjoyed major success in the UK, is looking to establish a European distributor network. Using a self-powered articulating jib, the Hy-Mate attaches to a forklift to create a platform which can transport two men up to 5.5m above the elevated forks. The Hy-Mate can also manoeuvre to an outreach of 3.4m, allowing access above machinery, racking or equipment. Hy-Mate is keen to hear from parties who wish to investigate becoming an official distributor. CONTACT DETAILS Tel: +44 (0)870 225 5554 Fax: +44 (0)1246 206222 Website: www.liftme.com e-mail: sales@hy-mate.com Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

MCFA GAINS WITH LEAN PRODUCTION SYSTEM

News Story - 13 Nov 2003
HOUSTON, TX, United States

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc (MCFA) has announced major improvements at its Houston manufacturing site, which makes Mitsubishi and Cat forklifts.

BOOM YEAR FOR HU-LIFT EQUIPMENT

Advertisement - 13 Nov 2003
WUXI, China

HU-LIFT EQUIPMENT CO LTD, a leading Chinese material handling equipment manufacturer, has increased sales 38%. HU-LIFT sold 135,580 hand pallet trucks, 8,133 lift tables, 2,959 stackers and 41,352 hoists from Jan. to Oct., 2003. HU-LIFT's new products, including a five-tonne pallet truck, a double-action stacker, a mini-stacker and plastic dollies, have been selling well. HU-LIFT will open plants for pallet trucks (45,000 square meters) and lift tables (25,000 square meters) next Jan., increasing Pallet truck production capacity to 20,000 units per month and 1,800 units for lift tables. Contact: Mr. Dennis Hu - President Tel: +86-510-2305086 Fax: +86-510-2841673 E-mail: hu-lift@wst.net.cn Website: www.hu-lift.com Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

**FORK TALK** THE BIGGEST SAFETY ADVANCE IN YEARS

Feature Article - 13 Nov 2003
LONDON, United Kingdom

The UK materials handling industry has unveiled a definitive new national scheme for safety examination of forklifts, a moved hailed as the industry's biggest safety advance in many years. Under the Lifting Operations & Lifting Equipment Regulations 1998 (LOLER 98) and the Provision & Use of Work Equipment Regulations 1998 (PUWER 98), thorough examination (TE) is an at least 12-monthly safety inspection for all forklifts operating in UK. Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CTFS), a joint venture between the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) and the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA), would administer the program, a statement said. Click here for more detailed information.

CHINESE CO SEEKS WESTERN PARTNERS

Advertisement - 13 Nov 2003
WEXFORD, Ireland

Quality components at lower cost? Integrated Quality Services (IQS) is the European representative for "Season Components", a Chinese company that makes the following: * Wiring harnesses * Steel moulds * Electronic assemblies * Plastic injected moulded parts Season has 1400 employees in China, Malaysia and Canada, and is approved to ISO9001:2000. They currently supply companies in Europe, the USA, Canada, Asia, and Australia. Check out their websites: www.seasoncom.com and www.moldandmolding.com. IQS also provides quality consultancy, quality training, sub contract quality work, and lean manufacturing consultancy services. Contact us on +353 53 40478, E-mail: info@integratedqualityservices.com, Web: www.integratedqualityservices.com. Click here for the full text of this release, including picture.

**ADVERTISEMENT** 15-DEGREE PIVOT SWIVEL NOW AVAILABLE FOR FORKLIFT AND UTILITY SEATS!

Advertisement - 13 Nov 2003
Australia

The Huddle Group, Ft Wayne, Indiana, USA, has introduced a retrofitable pivot call the "U-Turn". * Universal--Fits most seat/truck combinations * Full 15 degree pivot * Choice--"Both Way" or "One Way" pivot * Fits...

MILLION DOLLAR CONTRACT FOR BT-HUNGARY

News Story - 13 Nov 2003
BUDAPEST, Hungary

BT Industries' Hungarian distributor, BT-Hungary, has won a HUF250 million (USD1.1 million) contract to supply electric and gas-powered forklifts to Waberer's Group, a transport company.

**ADVERTISEMENT** CONTAINER HANDLING FORKLIFTS REDUCED TO CLEAR

Advertisement - 13 Nov 2003
Australia

Caterpillar V900B - 2 available * Three-high stacking capacity * 20-40ft top lift * Low mount air-conditioned cabin * Full service history * Location: USA Hyster H44.00 C * Four-high lifting capacity (9'6") * 20-40ft top lift * Air-conditioned...

IN BRIEF...

News Story - 13 Nov 2003
ESPOO, Finland

Kone has sold its forest machines business, Partek Forest, to Komatsu Ltd, of Japan, for EUR120 million (USD138.8 million). The purchase does not include Partek Forest's forest cranes business.

FORKLIFT SPARKS CITY HALL BLAZE

News Story - 13 Nov 2003
SEATTLE, WA, United States

A forklift has sparked a fire on the 11th floor of Seattle's old Municipal Building, the second time the building has caught fire in less than a month.

Inside the News - Edition #132

Inside the News - 06 Nov 2003

Welcome to part one of Forkliftaction.com's special focus on forklift tyres, wheels and castors. This important cog in the materials handling industry is covered here in the first of two...

TYRES, WHEELS & CASTORS: PART ONE

Feature Article - 06 Nov 2003
LONDON, United Kingdom

Tyres, wheels and castors... Where would we be without them? They are the things every materials handling-related business relies on for its daily bread. Welcome to Forkliftaction.com's feature on the world market for forklift tyres, wheels and castors. The first of this two-part series will focus on issues facing the forklift tyre market. Stay tuned for part two, our wheels and castors feature editorial, on November 20. Click here for the full text of this special feature.

FINNING, LEX HARVEY INTEGRATION ON TRACK

News Story - 06 Nov 2003
VANCOUVER, Canada

Finning International Inc's materials handling assets in the United Kingdom and the Lex Harvey operations continue to come together. "Integration of the Lex Harvey operations into our existing operations is...