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NEW KALMAR EMPTY CONTAINER HANDLER - 8+1 STACKING

News Story - 22 Apr 2004
LIDHULT, Sweden

Kalmar has launched an empty container handler specifically designed to lift two containers.

**ADVERTISEMENT** NEXEN: MANUFACTURING PARTNERS WANTED

Advertisement - 22 Apr 2004

Following the success of Nexen Fork Lifts since its launch, Nexen is now looking for partners to manufacture future models. The company is planning a rough-terrain forklift and a seven...

**FORK TALK** PORT EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURERS FORM NEW ASSOCIATION

Feature Article - 22 Apr 2004

Manufacturers of rubber-tyred gantries, straddle carriers, reachstackers, heavy forklifts and other port machinery have banded together to form the Port Equipment Manufacturers' Association (PEMA). PEMA's foundation membership includes Bromma Conquip, CVS Ferrari, Fantuzzi Group, Hyster, Kalmar Industries, Konecranes, Liebherr, Linde, Mitsui Engineering & Shipbuilding, Paceco Corp, RAM, SMV Liftrucks, Stinis, Svetruck, Terberg and ZPMC.

TOYOTA EXPANDS FACILITY, BUILDS 200,000TH FORKLIFT

News Story - 22 Apr 2004
COLUMBUS, IN, United States

Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing is investing nearly USD10 million to expand its Columbus facility by 14.5%.

JUNGHEINRICH RESULTS SLIGHTLY DOWN ON 2002

News Story - 22 Apr 2004
HAMBURG, Germany

Jungheinrich held up well in 2003, despite a difficult environment and the termination of MIC SA.

**ADVERTISEMENT** AGENTS, DEALERS WANTED

Advertisement - 22 Apr 2004

Oy Meclift Ltd, a Finnish manufacturer of innovative cargo handling equipment, is looking for agents and dealers worldwide. Meclift products include variable reach trucks and side reach stackers for handling...

MOVERS & SHAKERS

News Story - 22 Apr 2004
OLATHE, KS, United States

Systems Material Handling Company has appointed John Gaughan as manager of business development.

SHOPPA'S BUYS LUBBOCK DEALER

News Story - 22 Apr 2004
FORTH WORTH, TX, United States

Shoppa's Material Handling, a Fort Worth, Texas-based supplier of Toyota forklifts, has acquired Western Forklift & Supply, in Lubbock, Texas.

IN BRIEF...

News Story - 22 Apr 2004
SYDNEY, Australia

Westrac Equipment has been appointed Caterpillar's dealer for New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, replacing Gough & Gilmour.

Inside the News - Edition #153

Inside the News - 15 Apr 2004

This edition of Forkliftaction.com News features part one of our two-part editorial focus on long load solutions. This week's article focuses on the birth of the concept. This is a...

LONG LOAD SOLUTIONS: PART ONE - GENESIS

Feature Article - 15 Apr 2004
WASHINGTON, DC, United States

Welcome to part one of Forkliftaction.com News's special features on long-load solutions. This month you will receive two feature-length articles about developments and news from this increasingly popular segment of materials handling.

1,000TH SMV ROLLS OFF THE LINE

News Story - 15 Apr 2004
MARKARYD, Sweden

SMV Lifttrucks AB's 1,000th forklift has rolled off the production line at the company's manufacturing facility in Markaryd, Sweden.

MITSUBISHI LAUNCHES MEXICAN SUBSIDIARY

News Story - 15 Apr 2004
TOKYO, Japan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd will this month start operations at a new, wholly owned subsidiary in Mexico.

SAFETY FIRST: I CAN SEE CLEARLY NOW...

Feature Article - 15 Apr 2004
VANCOUVER, Canada

Forklifts should be driven in reverse if vision is impaired to the front. However, many operators reject this out of hand and will go to great lengths to drive the vehicle forwards.

MOVERS & SHAKERS

News Story - 15 Apr 2004
SYDNEY, Australia

Linde Australia has appointed Carl Smith as chief executive officer. Mr Smith, who formerly worked with Crown Equipment, replaces Glen Butler, who leaves in May.

RAYMOND AWARDS TOP DEALERS

News Story - 15 Apr 2004
GREENE, NY, United States

The Raymond Corporation honoured its top US dealers at a ceremony at Saddlebrook Resort, in Tampa, Florida, on March 19.

EAGLEPICHER UNVEILS ADVANCED POWER SOLUTIONS

News Story - 15 Apr 2004
PHOENIX, AZ, United States

EaglePicher Technologies has introduced a high-performance lead acid battery and a rapid charger, designed to help companies extend the in-service time of their materials handling equipment.

THEFT HAS COUPLE TEED OFF

News Story - 15 Apr 2004
DES MOINES, IA, United States

A forklift could be behind the theft of a 300-pound (136 kilograms) golf ball from a very teed off Des Moines couple last month.

Inside the News - Edition #152

Inside the News - 08 Apr 2004

Forkliftaction.com representatives have just finished a couple of hectic months attending trade shows around the globe. This edition of the Forkliftaction.com News features two reviews of shows that occurred in...

NA 2004 A GREAT SUCCESS

Feature Article - 08 Apr 2004
CLEVELAND, OH, United States

The Material Handling Industry of America's NA 2004 trade show was the most successful yet, and vindicated the organisers' decision to move it from Detroit to Cleveland.

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