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Crown pallet truck scores silver at IDEA awards

News Story - 08 Jul 2004
NEW BREMEN, OH, United States

Crown Equipment Corp has won a 2004 silver Industrial Design Excellence Award for its PE 4000 Series end-control pallet truck.

Jackpot makes forklift driver an instant millionaire

News Story - 08 Jul 2004
MONCTON, Canada

A laid-back 40-year-old, single forklift driver has joined the ranks of Canada's millionaires after hitting the jackpot in a lottery.

New EBLO seatbelt safety system

Advertisement - 08 Jul 2004

EBLO Seating BV, the biggest seat supplier in Europe, has officially launched its new seatbelt safety system. This GBS-E protection system, now available worldwide, can be easily fitted to almost...

SMH Announces New Company Logo

Advertisement - 08 Jul 2004

As part of an overall effort to integrate the corporate identities of SMH® and the TVH Group to reflect a true global presence, SMH® has unveiled its new company logo...

Inside the News - Edition #164

Inside the News - 01 Jul 2004

Forkliftaction.com helps you plan your advertising by providing a calendar of editorial features appearing in Forkliftaction.com News in the coming months. July 2004: Forklift Safety - July 7, July 21 August...

New pivot seat now available for forklifts & utility trucks!

Advertisement - 01 Jul 2004

The Huddle Group has introduced the "Transport" retrofitable pivot seat. The "U-TURN" Pivot is also available as a stand alone unit, retrofitable with all seats and trucks! * Universal - fits most seat/truck combinations * 15-degree pivot * Choice - "Both Way" or "One Way" pivot * Low profile - only adds 5/8" to height * Durable, heavy-duty construction Huddle also has a "Rebound" suspension unit (for WBV and low-frequency vibration) and a full ergonomic seat incorporating both the U-Turn and Rebound. CONTACT: Huddle Group, +1-260-470-9838, visit www.huddlegroup.com, or email: rovitt@huddlegroup.com.

ICHCA gives greater autonomy to regional members

News Story - 01 Jul 2004
ESSEX, United Kingdom

The ICHCA will amend its articles to allow the formation of national and regional "chapters", in a move designed to give members in different parts of the world greater local autonomy.

'Grand Canyon' revenue gap between top and bottom US dealers

News Story - 01 Jul 2004
OAK BROOK, IL, United States

High-profit US equipment dealers are generating three times the return on assets of others in the market, according to new industry research.

Unprecedented European success for Daewoo

News Story - 01 Jul 2004
FRAMERIES, Belgium

Euro Daewoo has recorded its most successful start to the year in Europe, and is aiming for a spot in the top five forklift companies.

Massive debts drive rental giant Maxim to Chapter 11

News Story - 01 Jul 2004
PITTSBURGH, PA, United States

Maxim Crane Works, the USA's largest crane and telescopic forklift rental company, has filed for creditor protection under Chapter 11 of the US Bankruptcy Code with debts of USD700 million.

The caption competition is back - how funny can YOU be?

News Story - 01 Jul 2004

Forkliftaction.com's caption competition returns this week in the recently-launched Discussion Forums.

Nissan challenges Toyota supremacy in Latin America

News Story - 01 Jul 2004
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina

Nissan Forklift will open a manufacturing plant in Argentina in a bid to wrest control of the market from Toyota.

Curved boom gives Liebherr stacker the edge

News Story - 01 Jul 2004
BULLE, Switzerland

Liebherr Group is turning heads with the addition of a reach stacker featuring a unique curved boom.

Temple deal secures Cat foothold in forest products

News Story - 01 Jul 2004
HOUSTON, TX, United States

Cat Lift Trucks has secured "primary forklift supplier" status with Texas holding company Temple-Inland Inc. in a deal that will strengthen Cat's presence in the forest products market.

Truckload of luck saves Kiwi forklift driver

News Story - 01 Jul 2004
TIMARU, New Zealand

Forklift driver Garry Black has lived to tell the tale of how he survived having his forklift hit by a truck.

Inside the News - Edition #163

Inside the News - 24 Jun 2004

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 low marketing rates...

European, Chinese manufacturers face off

News Story - 24 Jun 2004
BRUSSELS, Belgium

European hand pallet truck manufacturers have accused Chinese manufacturers of "dumping" cheap products on the market, in contravention of European Commission rules.

"Let's get a handle on it!" - our 1st SAFETY FIRST blog

Safety First - 24 Jun 2004
VANCOUVER, Canada

I wonder if jurisdictions that have outlawed forklift steering wheel knobs in the name of safety have any idea how they have contributed to increased health and safety risks?

Japanese market gets a lift

News Story - 24 Jun 2004
TOKYO, Japan

Japanese forklift exports rose 26.3% in April, compared to April 2003, to 3,335 machines.

RAVAS introduces RWV Autonome RF weighing system for forklifts

Advertisement - 24 Jun 2004

RAVAS Europe has introduced the RWV Autonome RF weighing system, featuring forks-to-indicator radio communication. No cables means the system is easily installed, and loads are weighed instantly. The RWV Autonome RF is a variant of the RWV Autonome. The RF combines these advantages with an indicator within reach of the driver. The signal from the forks is communicated by radio, and each indicator has its own address, ensuring each system communicates only with its own indicator. MORE INFORMATION? Contact RAVAS Europe BV, The Netherlands. See www.ravas.com or email jacob.blom@ravas.com.

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