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NAME CHANGE FOR LANSING LINDE

News Story - 16 Oct 2003
BASINGSTOKE, United Kingdom

Lansing Linde Ltd will change its name to Linde Material Handling (UK) Ltd on December 1 to "fully exploit the international strength" of the Linde brand. Lansing Linde was established...

**ADVERTISEMENT** PLAN YOUR FORKLIFTACTION.COM ADVERTISING

Advertisement - 16 Oct 2003
Australia

FORKLIFTACTION.COM helps you plan your advertising by providing this list of special features slated to appear in Forkliftaction.com News in the coming months. Contact Penryn Maddrell for more information. October...

OSHA WARNS EMPLOYERS: CHILDREN CAN'T DRIVE FORKLIFTS

News Story - 16 Oct 2003
WASHINGTON, DC, United States

Most workers under 18 are prohibited from operating forklifts, according to a new Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) bulletin. US federal regulations prohibited most workers under the age of 18...

MCFA WINS AWARD

News Story - 16 Oct 2003
ORLANDO, FL, United States

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc (MCFA) has received an award for excellence in supply chain management. Judges at the i2 User Group's Directions 2003 conference selected the Ken Sharma Award...

Inside the News - Edition #128

Inside the News - 09 Oct 2003

Welcome to part one of this month's focus on "Materials Handling in Australia". This two-part editorial series is designed to showcase the industry "down under" and give the world a...

TOYOTA: WORLD'S NO. 1 FORKLIFT SUPPLIER

Advertisement - 09 Oct 2003
SYDNEY, Australia

Toyota is the world's leading forklift supplier, according to results published by Modern Materials Handling. The company had revenue of USD3.1 billion in 2002. Linde was second with USD3 billion. The next three best were NACCO (USD1.6 billion), Jungheinrich (USD1.5 billion) and Crown (USD984 million). Toyota recently grouped its Toyota, Raymond and BT Industries forklift businesses as Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) of Japan. Subsequently, Toyota Industries Corporation Australia Pty Ltd was established to distribute TICO equipment. For more information, see www.toyotaindustrial.com.au or call 1800 425 438. Click here for the full text of this media release, including pictures.

**SPECIAL FEATURE** AUSTRALIA ALREADY BOOMING AS WORLD RECOVERS

Feature Article - 09 Oct 2003
SYDNEY, Australia

While the world is only now beginning to shrug off the worldwide economic shutdown attributed to September 11 and the subsequent war on terror, the Australian materials handling industry has been booming for well over a year. In what appears to be a snub to the world's problems, the Australian market has happily continued to grow, with all manufacturers contacted by Forkliftaction.com reporting growth both in sales and market share. While Australia represents only a fraction of the world market for industrial forklifts and materials handling machinery, this self-contained market has operated separately from the world market for many years. Continued... Click here to read more of this special feature.

A SMORGASBORD OF FORKLIFT SAFETY PRODUCTS

Advertisement - 09 Oct 2003
MELBOURNE, Australia

Ozweigh Innovations offers an extensive range of aftermarket forklift safety products designed and manufactured in Australia. ~ Speed Control Systems: Set & Forget limits forklifts' speeds. Zoned control allows variable speed settings for 63 zones, for safer speed management in pedestrian zones. ~ Driver Access Systems: Keyless entry systems to prevent unauthorized access to forklifts and pallet trucks. A more sophisticated version addresses operator damage, productivity and OHS regulations. ~ Mobile Weighing: A range of digital scales that are simple to operate and easy to maintain. CONTACT Colin White: Email ozweighaus@bigpond.com , phone +61-3-9431-6575 or fax +61-3-9439-3437. Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

AUSA ON THE CHARGE IN JAPAN

News Story - 09 Oct 2003
TOKYO, Japan

AUSA is confident of capitalising on renewed growth in the Japanese economy after a strong showing on the Japanese exhibition circuit this year. TOYO, AUSA's distributor in Japan, has received...

KEYTROLLER RELEASES "SMART" IGNITION SYSTEM

Advertisement - 09 Oct 2003
MELBOURNE, Australia

The KEYENABLER system uses a wireless starter relay. Operators receive an input code and when accepted, the START button can be pushed. Model 700 includes the keypad and wireless relay. Model 701 includes event monitoring. Downloading these events is accomplished by connection to a PC or with the new CYBERKEY option, which downloads multiple vehicles. KEYENABLER is available nationwide through forklift, equipment and boat dealers and sells for under AUD500 plus installation and GST. For more information visit www.keytroller.com or contact Dunham Instruments on 03 9876 4784 or email info@dunhaminstruments.com.au. Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

JLG AHEAD OF SCHEDULE FOR PRODUCTION INTEGRATION

News Story - 09 Oct 2003
McCONNELLSBURG, PA, United States

JLG Industries Inc has begun producing Sky Trak telehandlers at its facility in McConnellsburg. JLG is moving the manufacturing operation from the OmniQuip facility in Port Washington, Wisconsin. The first...

STAY INFORMED WITH FORK-SAFE INTERNATIONAL

Advertisement - 09 Oct 2003
MELBOURNE, Australia

With the changing nature of OH&S legislation, it's no wonder companies are turning to the industry leader in forklift safety solutions for answers. Fork-SAFE International provides a complete package tailored to your requirements, with solutions for speed limiting, pedestrian warning systems, driver ID and other packages. Being Australian-based, Fork-SAFE International can make your forklift operations safer, increase productivity and reduce stock damage. Fork-SAFE International is more than safety solutions, it's the industry standard for your workplace. We're Serious about Safety. CONTACT: Email: sales@forksafe.com Phone: 1300 723 326 Web: www.forksafe.com Click here to for the full text of this release, including pictures.

MANITOU PROFITS DOWN SLIGHTLY

News Story - 09 Oct 2003
PARIS, France

French forklift maker Manitou posted a EUR22.5 million (USD26.6 million) net profit for the first half of 2003, down 1.8% from EUR22.9 million (USD27 million) in the first half of...

BRIEFLY...

News Story - 09 Oct 2003
SINGAPORE, Singapore

The materials handling industry has been declining for the last six years due to reduced demand from private and public construction, says John Wilson, managing director of Arian Engineering Corporation...

THIRSTY THIEVES IN DARING BEER HEIST

News Story - 09 Oct 2003
QUEANBEYAN, Australia

Thieves have used forklifts to steal 700 cartons of beer in a daring heist. According to Foodweek, the beer, worth more than AUD20,000 (USD13,800), was stolen from a Carlton & United...

Inside the News - Edition #127

Inside the News - 02 Oct 2003

Keep your clients informed of your company's personnel changes by telling us about your company's movements and appointments. Forkliftaction.com regularly publishes these notices in our special "Movers & Shakers" section. If...

TOYOTA PRODUCTION INTEGRATION DELIVERS

News Story - 02 Oct 2003
NAGOYA, Japan

Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) has integrated its forklift production lines to cut costs and production lead times. According to Asia Pulse, TICO began reorganising its Takahama plant, where it makes...

VULKOLLAN® C (ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE): A NEW VULKOPRIN PRODUCT

Advertisement - 02 Oct 2003
TIELT, Belgium

Vulkoprin has manufactured polyurethane elastomere Vulkollan® since 1964 and is known for high-quality wheels, castors, rollers, tyres and technical parts. After intensive research, Vulkoprin has developed Vulkollan® C (Conductive), a revolutionary new electrically-conductive Vulkollan® that conforms to standards EN12527 to EN12533 and ISO 2878. Vulkollan® C features all the advantages of Vulkollan®: high load capacity, resistance to wear and tear, oil and grease, etc. The tread is non-marking black and the hardness is around 92 - 95 shore A. Visit us at www.vulkoprin.be, email info@vulkoprin.be or phone +32 51 403 806. Click here for pictures and the full text of this release.

BALKANCAR FIRE SALE STARTS ON OCTOBER 6

News Story - 02 Oct 2003
SOFIA, Bulgaria

The first tender for the individual parts of Bulgarian forklift maker Balkancar Holding, currently in insolvency, will be held on October 6. Receiver Boyana Karaivanova told the Bulgarian News Digest...

SOUTH OF THE BORDER - ROLF SLOBOTZKY

News Story - 02 Oct 2003
MEXICO CITY, Mexico

Briggs Equipment has landed a Yale rental contract worth more than USD1 million from Rssini Rheem SA, Mexico's largest automotive spring manufacturer. The contract, signed in September, will see Briggs...