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Toyota tops Japanese market rankings

News Story - 24 Aug 2004
TOKYO, Japan

A new Nikkei survey has ranked Toyota as the number one player in the Japanese forklift market, with a 42.6% share of domestic sales in 2003.

Airtrax's new Sidewinder available this year

News Story - 24 Aug 2004
HAMMONTON, NJ, United States

Airtrax has received the first production wheels manufactured by Timken and now expects the first Sidewinder omni-directional forklifts to be available this year.

BT Industries posts USD814m in first-half sales

News Story - 24 Aug 2004
MJÖLBY, Sweden

Favourable market conditions have helped BT Industries record SEK6.173 billion (USD814.4 million) in net sales for the 2004 first half, a 5% increase over the corresponding period last year.

Discussion Forums popular after launch

News Story - 24 Aug 2004

Forkliftaction.com's Discussion Forums are hosting some very interesting discussions.

KAUP issues new Range Brochure

Advertisement - 24 Aug 2004

KAUP, the leading forklift attachments manufacturer, has released a new Range Brochure. An additional Fork Positioner T 160 and T160 Z with valve block sideshift has been added and the...

Forklift drivers welcome USD150m container port plan

News Story - 24 Aug 2004
CEBU CITY, Philippines

Forklift drivers have applauded a Cebu Port Authority (CPA) plan to develop a USD150-million complex at the Port of Cebu.

Hyster puts fleet management tools on disc

News Story - 24 Aug 2004
GREENVILLE, NC, United States

Forklift manufacturer Hyster of Greenville, NC, has released a CD-ROM that covers the principles and strategies of cost-effective fleet management.

Chinese machinery sector tipped to grow 20%

News Story - 24 Aug 2004
BEIJING, China

The China Machine-Building Association has predicted the country's machinery industry will grow 20% this year and continue with 15% or better growth in coming years.

Forklifts up for grabs at Arnie's big garage sale

News Story - 24 Aug 2004
SACRAMENTO, CA, United States

California governor and Hollywood movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger is cleaning out the governmental garage and putting it all up for sale in the name of efficiency.

Major North American Heavy Equipment Manufacturer Unveils New Custom Designed Lift Truck

Advertisement - 24 Aug 2004

After years in development, Paling Transporter Ltd is ready to unveil its custom-designed 25-55 tonne lift trucks. Paling's new trucks fill a critical void in the heavy material handling industry, where there is very little choice for those requiring equipment to handle much heavier loads in demanding work environments. Paling's heavy lift truck boasts the shortest wheelbase and smallest turning radius in its class, utilizes technologies that extend service life and minimize maintenance costs, and is backed by the best warranty in the business.

Inside the News - Edition #171

Inside the News - 19 Aug 2004

Special Offer - Time's Running Out! Now, more than ever, is the time to get involved in the Forkliftaction.com Business Directory. Until September 10, companies who invest USD295 (less than USD1...

Crown plans Florida branch as FLS arbitration nears

News Story - 19 Aug 2004
DAYTON, OH, United States

Crown Equipment Corporation has announced plans to open a central Florida factory branch by November, as part of its efforts to dislodge incumbent dealer Florida Lift Systems.

Kalmar plans Asia-Pacific conquest from Shangai base

News Story - 19 Aug 2004
SHANGHAI, China

Kalmar Industries has announced plans to invest about USD10 million in a new assembly plant in China's Shanghai province as part of a major assault on the rapidly-developing Asia-Pacific market.

Linde 'on track' to post even higher returns

News Story - 19 Aug 2004
WIESBADEN, Germany

Forklift manufacturer Linde has achieved group-wide sales growth of 6.5% for the January-June half, recording total sales of EUR4.438 billion (USD5.46 billion).

Forkliftaction.com upgrades Spec-Checker!

News Story - 19 Aug 2004

Forkliftaction.com has redesigned its popular Spec-Checker, making it simpler, more efficient and easier to use than ever before.

Forklift safety products checklist

Feature Article - 19 Aug 2004
MOBILE, AL, United States

How many of these products does your company use to improve forklift safety? (This list was compiled for Forkliftaction.com News by Universal Fleet Services (UFS). UFS specialises in forklift and rolling stock procurement and management for Fortune 1000 companies with multiple locations.) * Load back-rests * Operator restraint systems * Driving lights - forward and reverse * Turn signals, reversing lights and brake lights * Operator mirrors * Fire extinguishers * Motion alarm systems - reverse, forward or both * Strobe lights * Operator access improvements - steps and entry handles * Semi-suspended and fully-suspended seats - with lumbar support * Seats with side swivel * LPG tank filling options - swing out/down brackets * Throttle control devices * LPS/GS/EE safety package including electrical emergency disconnect device * Auto-levelling devices * Impact monitoring systems * Operator identification systems * Remote monitoring equipment * Catalytic exhaust systems and other environmental exhaust improvements * Special exhaust and cooling system options * Electric forklifts with AC control systems * Operator tether and belt for order-picking equipment * Mast guards for reach trucks and order-picking equipment * Emergency lowering system for order-picking equipment * Non-skid platform for order-picking equipment * Engine shutdown devices UFS also recommends the following steps to improve forklift safety: * Ensure capacity ratings plates are updated should an attachment be added or modified * Use electronic scales if there are doubts about whether a forklift is within the capacity ratings * Ensure refuelling stations are designed and maintained to meet OSHA standards, at a minimum * Note the shelf-life of LP tanks and ensure they are routinely cycled * Use reversing alarms in areas of high pedestrian traffic * Choose the best possible lighting option because lighting helps identify obstacles before they become problems.

Russian orders keep SMV on its toes

News Story - 19 Aug 2004
ST PETERSBURG, Russian Federation

Swedish heavy forklift manufacturer, SMV Lifttrucks, is rallying to fill an influx of orders from Russian customers.

Ritchie Bros sets new auction sale records

News Story - 19 Aug 2004
VANCOUVER, Canada

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers has generated the largest first-half earnings in its history, recording USD21.8 million - up slightly from the USD21.5 million in the corresponding period last year.

Forkliftaction.com Discussion Forums - it's hot in there!

News Story - 19 Aug 2004

The Forkliftaction.com Discussion Forums is fast becoming the most popular part of our materials handling portal.

Forklift takes the weight off bus crash victim

News Story - 19 Aug 2004
COOS BAY, OR, United States

A forklift was used to free the driver of a passenger bus that crashed last week.

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