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MASSIVE FORKLIFT CLEARANCE - ONLINE AUCTION

Advertisement - 25 Mar 2004

Due to record sales and re-signed rental contracts, Yale Asia-Pacific has an oversupply of trade-ins and quality ex-rental forklifts. More than 200 forklifts and other machines will now be sold via an online auction at www.graysonline.com.au, from March 25 to March 31. Inspections of the machinery can be done in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane and Perth. See our detailed release for locations. The auction includes a wide range of dual fuel, gas and diesel forklifts from 1.5 tonnes to 16 tonnes in capacity, with unreserved bidding starting as low as $9. Brands include Yale,Toyota, Hyster, Taylor empty container handlers, BT, Nissan and Komatsu. For more information, click here.

NA 2004 - THE USA IS OPEN FOR BUSINESS

News Story - 25 Mar 2004
CLEVELAND, OH, United States

The USA's largest international forklift and materials handling exhibition, NA 2004, is open for business from March 29 to April 1.

ITA FORGES REGULATOR RELATIONSHIP

News Story - 25 Mar 2004
WASHINGTON, DC, United States

The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) has improved regulator relationships, considered becoming a standards-developing organisation and gained greater insights into automotive industry needs.

HOIST SELLS E SERIES FORKLIFT LINE

News Story - 25 Mar 2004
BEDFORD PARK, IL, United States

Hoist Liftruck Manufacturing Inc has sold its E Series forklifts to Schaeff Inc for an undisclosed amount.

KALMAR TO HEIGHTEN RTGs

News Story - 25 Mar 2004
GDYNIA, Poland

Kalmar has won a contract to increase the height of eight Kalmar rubber-tyred gantry cranes for Baltic Container Terminal Ltd in Gdynia, Poland.

**ADVERTISEMENT** LINDE TRUCKS MUST BE SOLD

Advertisement - 25 Mar 2004

We have new six Linde A13 narrow aisle electric turret trucks for urgent sale. These trucks are brand new, and surplus to our materials handling requirements. All offers will be...

TOYOTA USA INTRODUCES 4,500-POUND ELECTRIC PALLET TRUCK

News Story - 25 Mar 2004
IRVINE, CA, United States

Toyota Material Handling USA Inc has launched a 4,500-pound (two tonnes) capacity electric pallet truck with pinwheel capabilities and advanced motor and control technology.

TYRE HANDLERS - WHO'S GOT THE BIGGEST?

News Story - 25 Mar 2004
SYDNEY, Australia

SMV Australia's claim to Australia's largest tyre handler (Forkliftaction.com News #145) caused quite a stir.

INTRUPA ADDS MANN FILTERS

News Story - 25 Mar 2004
GRAYSLAKE, IL, United States

US forklift users now have access to German-engineered Mann filters through parts supplier Intrupa.

FAMOUS JCB BACKHOE FINDS NEW HOME

News Story - 25 Mar 2004
ROCESTER, United Kingdom

The JCB digger that made history for its spectacular role in the world's biggest attempted jewel robbery has been sold at auction for GBP10,200 (USD18,700).

Inside the News - Edition #149

Inside the News - 18 Mar 2004

IMHX 2004 has virtually just ended, and already preparations are being made for NA2004, which opens on March 29 at the I-X Centre in Cleveland, Ohio. Forkliftaction.com News will carry...

USED MATERIALS HANDLING EQUIPMENT: PART TWO

Feature Article - 18 Mar 2004
GULLEGEM, Belgium

With an annual machinery turnover of 4,000 to 5,000 forklifts, TVH has a convincing argument for the tag "world's biggest used forklift wholesaler". While the company is known as a leading supplier of forklift spare parts, and derives about 75% of its income from parts sales, TVH was established as a used forklift dealer in 1970. Forkliftaction.com News chief reporter Damien Tomlinson spoke with Pascal Vanhalst, TVH forklift division general manager. Click here to read the full article.

CONTAINER HANDLERS FOR SALE

Advertisement - 18 Mar 2004

FANTUZZI F42 CONTAINER HANDLER * 42 tonne capacity * Cummins engine, Clark transmission * 3-high container stacking * 20-40 foot telescopic spreader * Excellent condition, Stevedoring spec 4 PGS M320 CONTAINER HANDLERS * 32 tonne capacity * Volvo engine, Clark transmission * 2-high container stacking * inverted and standard forks available * 20 & 40 foot container frames * Low hours * Excellent condition, Stevedoring spec These machines are available for immediate sale through Stellar Machinery Ltd. For more information: P: +64-9-837-4126 +64-274-935-695 F: +64-9-837-4449 E: stellar@ihug.co.nz W: www.stellarmachinery.co.nz Click here for pictures of the machines.

FLS SUES CROWN IN DEALERSHIP WAR

News Story - 18 Mar 2004
TAMPA, FL, United States

Florida Lift Systems Inc has added another layer of litigation in its escalating dealership dispute with Crown Equipment Corporation.

BT UK FORK-LIFT TRUCK DRIVER CHAMPIONSHIP 2004: AND THE WINNER IS…

Advertisement - 18 Mar 2004

The final of the BT UK Fork-Lift Truck Driver Championship 2004 was held at IMHX 2004 at the NEC, Birmingham, on the 4th March. The overall winner was James Owens of Tibbett & Britten, who was awarded first prize of a City Rover car, as well as a replica of the prestigious Storage Cup. Achieving second place - and a cheque for £1000 - was Steven Bircumshaw, of Cadbury Trebor Bassett. Third place went to Michael Gilmartin of Sigma Kalon, with a prize of £500. Click here for the full results online.

NTP FORKLIFTS WINS MAJOR DEFENCE CONTRACT

News Story - 18 Mar 2004
ADELAIDE, Australia

NTP Forklifts Australia has won a AUD10 million (USD7.4 million) contract to modernise and expand the materials handling capabilities of the Australian Defence Force.

LINDE OFFLOADS REFRIGERATION BUSINESS

News Story - 18 Mar 2004
WIESBADEN, United States

Linde AG has sold its refrigeration business to Carrier Corporation, based in Farmington, Connecticut, USA, for EUR325 million (USD396.4 million).

**ADVERTISEMENT** RUBBER TYRED GANTRIES TO CLEAR

Advertisement - 18 Mar 2004

MAKE: PACECO MODEL: 150M YEAR: 1982 CAPACITY: 40.64 tonnes GAUGE: 22 metres HEIGHT: Approx 20 metres POWER SOURCE (Prime): Cummins 6 CT8-3 POWER SOURCE (Secondary): 65 KW DC Generator SPREADER...

OMNIQUIP PURCHASE BUOYS JLG SALES

News Story - 18 Mar 2004
McCONNELLSBURG, PA, United States

JLG Industries Inc had lower profits on higher acquisition-stoked quarterly sales and has moved to upgrade controls and procedures, which are currently under federal review.

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