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TYRE HANDLERS - WHO'S GOT THE BIGGEST?

News Story - 25 Mar 2004
SYDNEY, Australia

SMV Australia's claim to Australia's largest tyre handler (Forkliftaction.com News #145) caused quite a stir.

INTRUPA ADDS MANN FILTERS

News Story - 25 Mar 2004
GRAYSLAKE, IL, United States

US forklift users now have access to German-engineered Mann filters through parts supplier Intrupa.

FAMOUS JCB BACKHOE FINDS NEW HOME

News Story - 25 Mar 2004
ROCESTER, United Kingdom

The JCB digger that made history for its spectacular role in the world's biggest attempted jewel robbery has been sold at auction for GBP10,200 (USD18,700).

Inside the News - Edition #149

Inside the News - 18 Mar 2004

IMHX 2004 has virtually just ended, and already preparations are being made for NA2004, which opens on March 29 at the I-X Centre in Cleveland, Ohio. Forkliftaction.com News will carry...

USED MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT: PART TWO

Feature Article - 18 Mar 2004
GULLEGEM, Belgium

With an annual machinery turnover of 4,000 to 5,000 forklifts, TVH has a convincing argument for the tag "world's biggest used forklift wholesaler". While the company is known as a leading supplier of forklift spare parts, and derives about 75% of its income from parts sales, TVH was established as a used forklift dealer in 1970. Forkliftaction.com News chief reporter Damien Tomlinson spoke with Pascal Vanhalst, TVH forklift division general manager. Click here to read the full article.

CONTAINER HANDLERS FOR SALE

Advertisement - 18 Mar 2004

FANTUZZI F42 CONTAINER HANDLER * 42 tonne capacity * Cummins engine, Clark transmission * 3-high container stacking * 20-40 foot telescopic spreader * Excellent condition, Stevedoring spec 4 PGS M320 CONTAINER HANDLERS * 32 tonne capacity * Volvo engine, Clark transmission * 2-high container stacking * inverted and standard forks available * 20 & 40 foot container frames * Low hours * Excellent condition, Stevedoring spec These machines are available for immediate sale through Stellar Machinery Ltd. For more information: P: +64-9-837-4126 +64-274-935-695 F: +64-9-837-4449 E: stellar@ihug.co.nz W: www.stellarmachinery.co.nz Click here for pictures of the machines.

FLS SUES CROWN IN DEALERSHIP WAR

News Story - 18 Mar 2004
TAMPA, FL, United States

Florida Lift Systems Inc has added another layer of litigation in its escalating dealership dispute with Crown Equipment Corporation.

BT UK FORK-LIFT TRUCK DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP 2004: AND THE WINNER IS…

Advertisement - 18 Mar 2004

The final of the BT UK Fork-Lift Truck Driver Championship 2004 was held at IMHX 2004 at the NEC, Birmingham, on the 4th March. The overall winner was James Owens of Tibbett & Britten, who was awarded first prize of a City Rover car, as well as a replica of the prestigious Storage Cup. Achieving second place - and a cheque for £1000 - was Steven Bircumshaw, of Cadbury Trebor Bassett. Third place went to Michael Gilmartin of Sigma Kalon, with a prize of £500. Click here for the full results online.

NTP FORKLIFTS WINS MAJOR DEFENCE CONTRACT

News Story - 18 Mar 2004
ADELAIDE, Australia

NTP Forklifts Australia has won a AUD10 million (USD7.4 million) contract to modernise and expand the materials handling capabilities of the Australian Defence Force.

LINDE OFFLOADS REFRIGERATION BUSINESS

News Story - 18 Mar 2004
WIESBADEN, United States

Linde AG has sold its refrigeration business to Carrier Corporation, based in Farmington, Connecticut, USA, for EUR325 million (USD396.4 million).

**ADVERTISEMENT** RUBBER TYRED GANTRIES TO CLEAR

Advertisement - 18 Mar 2004

MAKE: PACECO MODEL: 150M YEAR: 1982 CAPACITY: 40.64 tonnes GAUGE: 22 metres HEIGHT: Approx 20 metres POWER SOURCE (Prime): Cummins 6 CT8-3 POWER SOURCE (Secondary): 65 KW DC Generator SPREADER...

OMNIQUIP PURCHASE BUOYS JLG SALES

News Story - 18 Mar 2004
McCONNELLSBURG, PA, United States

JLG Industries Inc had lower profits on higher acquisition-stoked quarterly sales and has moved to upgrade controls and procedures, which are currently under federal review.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

News Story - 18 Mar 2004
HOUSTON, TX, United States

Jeff Rufener has been appointed vice-president of sales and Kent Eudy vice-president of marketing for Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc.

SMH, OMG DEVELOP ONE-OFF ORDER PICKING SOLUTION

News Story - 18 Mar 2004
LONDON, United Kingdom

UK materials handling supplier SMH Ltd has worked with a customer and a manufacturer to develop a one-off, low-level order picker.

DIAMOND RAID DIGGER IN ACTION-PACKED AUCTION

News Story - 18 Mar 2004
ROCESTER, United Kingdom

The JCB digger used in the world's biggest-ever attempted jewel robbery is up for auction.

Inside the News - Edition #148

Inside the News - 11 Mar 2004

Forkliftaction.com has relaunched its Business Directory. Thank you to all those members who took part in our preliminary testing phase; your feedback is much appreciated. Use the Business Directory to...

AIRTRAX BUYS MAJORITY STAKE IN FILCO

News Story - 11 Mar 2004
HAMMONTON, NJ, United States

Airtrax Inc, the US developer of the Sidewinder omni-directional forklift, will acquire 51% of Filco GmbH, the new owner of the formerly bankrupt Clark Europe.

HI-TECH DIGITAL CHARGERS FOR LESS!

Advertisement - 11 Mar 2004

JAMCO is looking for distributors worldwide for its MTL Digital Charger, the latest, most technologically-advanced battery charger to come out of Bassi, Italy. To be globally-competitive, we have priced ourselves accordingly, and boast higher quality than any competing charger. Key Features of The MTL Digital Charger: * Fully Automatic * Programmable Start Delay * Wrong Battery Detection * Equalization-Selectable Desulphation Cycle * much more All this for 50% less than any other charger in its class. All MTL chargers meet CSA, CE & UL standards. For more info, visit www.eagletronicchargers.com, Tel +1 (519) 748-5400, or Fax +1 (519) 748-5454. Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

IMHX 2004 - THE UK'S BACK ON THE MAP

Feature Article - 11 Mar 2004
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom

Last week IMHX 2004 was run successfully at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham, and, though some exhibitors and visitors took ages to reach the NEC by car, it was worth the trouble. The UK is back on the map! Forkliftaction.com staff were among the thousands of visitors mingling in the stands. Correspondent Luc De Smet reviews Europe's biggest show of the year. Click here for the story.

BT INDUSTRIES: DEMAND UP, SALES DOWN

News Story - 11 Mar 2004
MJÖLBY, Sweden

BT Industries says global demand for forklifts rose almost 7% in 2003, with the largest increase in combustion-powered, counterbalanced forklifts.

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