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SOUTH OF THE BORDER: EXPO LOGISTICA 2003
  • News Story - 10 Jul 2003
  • MEXICO CITY, Mexico
The three-day Expo Logistica 2003 came and went last week in Mexico City, with the tough economic situation here and in the USA impacting on visitor and exhibitor attendances. While...
FORKLIFT DRIVER SACKED FOR WORK PORN
  • News Story - 10 Jul 2003
  • SYDNEY, Australia
A forklift driver has pleaded ignorance of corporate policy after being fired for storing 400 megabytes of pornography on his work computer. The Australian Industrial Relations Commission (AIRC) ruled that...
Inside the News - Edition #114
  • Inside the News - 03 Jul 2003
Did you know Forkliftaction.com offers a host of free online features? Forkliftaction.com's website content includes an equipment catalogue, where you can browse, research and compare products from materials handling manufacturers...
AMSKAN LAUNCHES WORLD FIRST FORKLIFT SAFETY SYSTEM
  • Advertisement - 03 Jul 2003
  • MULGRAVE, Australia
Amskan Ltd has released the latest development of the Fork Alert System, the Vest Alert. Vest Alert is the world's first intelligent vest that alerts the wearer to the presence of a forklift. Vest Alert allows the wearer to move or at least be aware of a forklift's presence. Vest Alert is a great complement to Amskan's Fork Alert System. The two products can help to prevent death or injury, therefore reducing your company's risk. For more information, see www.amskan.com or contact Amskan by phone on +61-3-9565-9705 or by emailing amskan@amskan.com. Click here for the full text of this media release.
RAYMOND TO APPEAL AGAINST USD14 MILLION VERDICT
  • News Story - 03 Jul 2003
  • GREENE, NY, United States
The Raymond Corporation has confirmed it will appeal against a USD14 million verdict for wrongful termination of a former dealer. The June 19 verdict, reported in Forkliftaction.com News #113, found...
HYSTER WINS NEW GENERAL MOTORS SOLE-SUPPLIER CONTRACT
  • News Story - 03 Jul 2003
  • GREENVILLE, NC, United States
Hyster has won a three-year contract to supply materials handling equipment and forklifts to General Motors (GM). The contract, which includes a further two-year option, covers forklift installations in Brazil...
**FORK TALK** ENTER THE KNOWLEDGE ZONE @ IMHX 2004
  • News Story - 03 Jul 2003
  • BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom
What's your reason for visiting IMHX 2004? If it is to find out about industry issues, legislation, best practice and new products, you will want to attend some of the...
**ADVERTISEMENT** CLARK-FILCO ON TRACK FOR 2003 TARGETS
  • Advertisement - 03 Jul 2003
  • Australia
Clark MHE owner FiLCO has begun building forklifts, despite only bringing it out of insolvency in May. FiLCO will produce 1400 units this year and refurbish used Clark forklifts. Half...
**MOVERS & SHAKERS** NEW PORT OF BRISBANE GM
  • News Story - 03 Jul 2003
  • BRISBANE, Australia
Gerry Johnstone has been appointed general manager, port development, for the Port of Brisbane Corporation (PBC), a role he has acted in since July last year. Mr Johnstone was previously...
HYDRAULIC EXTENDERS LIGHTEN THE LOAD
  • News Story - 03 Jul 2003
  • ST JACOBIPAROCHIE, Netherlands
Meijer Special Equipment has released a new range of hydraulically-controlled extending forks, which it said would reduce pallet and product damage in warehouses. Unlike conventional mechanical extendable forks, the new...
FORKLIFT DRIVER WINS USD100,000 POWERBALL HAUL
  • News Story - 03 Jul 2003
  • GREEN BAY, WI, Australia
A recently fired forklift driver has had a change of fortune after winning USD100,000 on TV lottery Powerball last Saturday. Alan Jensen bought some Powerball tickets at Lou's One Stop...
Inside the News - Edition #113
  • Inside the News - 26 Jun 2003
Forkliftaction.com News now offers forklift and materials handling industry associations a great way to get their news to the world. Fork Talk is a free column available to non-profit forklift...
RAYMOND LOSES USD14 MILLION DEALER SUIT
  • News Story - 26 Jun 2003
  • MINNEAPOLIS, MN, United States
A former Raymond dealer has successfully sued The Raymond Corporation for wrongful termination of its dealership contract and been awarded USD14 million by a District Court jury. According to documents...
HOIST EXPANDS
  • Advertisement - 26 Jun 2003
  • BEDFORD PARK, IL, United States
Hoist Liftruck Manufacturing has expanded its Independence, Ohio facility after sales continue to remain strong in its Specialized Product Group. The expansion of Hoist's Specialized Products Group headquarters was due to increased interest in Hoist's die handlers, platform trucks, walkie products and explosion-proof forklifts. Hoist Companies owner Marty Flaska said, "...those products - Elwell Parker, Schreck and Autolift - are preferred options for automotive, steel and aluminum customers". MORE INFORMATION: See www.hoistlift.com, phone +1 (708) 458-3800 or fax +1 (216) 524-5591. Click here to read the full text of this release.
MITSUBISHI, NISSAN DEVELOP NEXT-GEN FORKLIFT
  • News Story - 26 Jun 2003
  • TOKYO, Japan
Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) and Nissan Motor Co Ltd have developed a next-generation forklift that is ergonomically advanced and meets environmental standards in Japan, the USA and Europe. The...
**SPECIAL FEATURE** MIXED RESULTS FOR UK MARKET'S Q1
  • Feature Article - 26 Jun 2003
  • ALTON, United Kingdom
The Fork Lift Truck Association has released its latest snapshot of the UK forklift market in a quarterly trend survey. After highlighting several positive swings in its last survey, covering the quarter ending December 31, the FLTA's latest analysis shows a mixed picture. Click here to read the full text of this special feature.
GROVE, JLG FOUNDER DIES AT 82
  • News Story - 26 Jun 2003
  • GREENCASTLE, PA, United States
John Landis Grove, 82, co-founder of Grove Manufacturing Co and JLG Industries Inc, died at his home on June 16 after a long illness. Mr Grove and his brother, Dwight...
TCM RIGHTS USA CONFUSION
  • News Story - 26 Jun 2003
  • TOKYO, Japan
TCM Corp has issued a clarification to the market after branding confusion purportedly saw King Lift and Heli forklifts marketed and sold in the USA as TCM machines. TCM's brief...
CRIME DIDN'T PAY FOR FORKLIFT DRIVER
  • News Story - 26 Jun 2003
  • WORLINGHAM, United Kingdom
A forklift driver has been reprimanded by a UK court after trying to cash in on the hype of the successful Harry Potter novels. Donald Parfitt, 44, was ordered to...
Inside the News - Edition #112
  • Inside the News - 19 Jun 2003
Many companies have taken a fresh approach to their marketing by unleashing their business onto the Forkliftaction.com community, with staggering results. Below is an extract from a letter, forwarded to...
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