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**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...

**MOVERS & SHAKERS** NEW MD FOR STILL

News Story - 02 Oct 2003
HAMBURG, Germany

Dr Lorenz Zwingmann, 39, has been appointed managing director of Still GmbH, following the departure of Horst Peter Jäger on October 1. Dr Zwingmann, who will take competency tests for...

FORKLIFT STRIKES BRIDGE

News Story - 02 Oct 2003
WHITEHALL TOWNSHIP, PA, United States

Part of the major US highway Route 22 was closed for three hours last week after a forklift being carried on the back of a truck struck an overpass. Police...

Inside the News - Edition #126

Inside the News - 25 Sep 2003

The launch of Forkliftaction.com's Industry Links page has had a huge response from all areas of materials handling. The links program, where companies exchange links with Forkliftaction.com, is good news...

PINGUELY-HAULOTTE ENTERS FRENCH RENTAL MARKET

News Story - 25 Sep 2003
L'HORME, France

Pinguely-Haulotte has signalled an assault on the fleet market with the acquisition of the access equipment rental arm of Fraikin, the biggest truck renter in France. While the terms and...

ADDITIONAL SAFETY FOR FORKLIFT-DRIVERS

Advertisement - 25 Sep 2003
DÜSSELDORF, Germany

In order to give forklift-drivers the maximum safety HONISCH GMBH is providing their PANORAMA-Mirror 2000 - ORIGINAL (H x W: 133 x 260 mm) with a 180° PANORAMA-VIEW, unbreakable, manufactured out of ABS-material and to be regarded as additional safety for the drivers of forklift-, industrial-trucks, off-road- and agricultural equipment. It has been tested and certified by German Safety-Authorities No.: ZE 80115/310/06 and is also in accordance with EU regulations. Website: www.honisch.de Phone: +49 (0) 211 - 218080 Email: info@honisch.de

JLG REPORTS GAINS, POSITIONS FOR GROWTH

News Story - 25 Sep 2003
McCONNELLSBURG, PA, United States

JLG Industries Inc has reported fiscal-year per-share improvement, a new private-label dealer financing program and an accelerated transition for its OmniQuip acquisition. The Pennsylvania-based maker of access equipment and telehandlers...

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