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FORKLIFT SPARKS CITY HALL BLAZE

News Story - 13 Nov 2003
SEATTLE, WA, United States

A forklift has sparked a fire on the 11th floor of Seattle's old Municipal Building, the second time the building has caught fire in less than a month.

Inside the News - Edition #132

Inside the News - 06 Nov 2003

Welcome to part one of Forkliftaction.com's special focus on forklift tyres, wheels and castors. This important cog in the materials handling industry is covered here in the first of two...

TYRES, WHEELS & CASTORS: PART ONE

Feature Article - 06 Nov 2003
LONDON, United Kingdom

Tyres, wheels and castors... Where would we be without them? They are the things every materials handling-related business relies on for its daily bread. Welcome to Forkliftaction.com's feature on the world market for forklift tyres, wheels and castors. The first of this two-part series will focus on issues facing the forklift tyre market. Stay tuned for part two, our wheels and castors feature editorial, on November 20. Click here for the full text of this special feature.

FINNING, LEX HARVEY INTEGRATION ON TRACK

News Story - 06 Nov 2003
VANCOUVER, Canada

Finning International Inc's materials handling assets in the United Kingdom and the Lex Harvey operations continue to come together. "Integration of the Lex Harvey operations into our existing operations is...

BT BLAMES CURRENCY FOR SALES DROP

News Story - 06 Nov 2003
MJÖLBY, Sweden

BT Industries has posted net sales of SEK8.552 billion (USD1.087 billion) for the nine months to September 30, down 5% from SEK8.999 billion (USD1.144 billion) in 2002. Orders received fell...

KOMATSU TO SET UP SHOP IN CHINA

News Story - 06 Nov 2003
SHANGHAI, China

Komatsu Forklift Co will establish a subsidiary in Shanghai, China, early next year. According to the Nikkei Business Daily, Komatsu's Chinese arm will be staffed by 10 and have a...

**ADVERTISEMENT** VULKOLLAN® C (ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE): A NEW VULKOPRIN PRODUCT

Advertisement - 06 Nov 2003

Vulkoprin manufactures high-quality wheels, castors, rollers and tyres. Vulkollan® is the company's line of heavy-duty forklift wheels, featuring high load capacity and resilience to wear and tear, oil and grease...

MHI, CATERPILLAR STRIKE ENGINE DEAL

News Story - 06 Nov 2003
TOKYO, Japan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) has started supplying 3.3-litre, four-cylinder diesel engines to Caterpillar Inc and Caterpillar's UK affiliate, Perkins Engines Co. Under an agreement with the two firms, MHI...

MOVERS & SHAKERS

News Story - 06 Nov 2003
HOUSTON, TX, United States

NINOMIYA APPOINTED NEW MCFA PRESIDENT HOUSTON, TX, USA - Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc (MCFA) has appointed Hideaki Ninomiya as president, replacing Tadashi Sotoike. Mr Ninomiya, who left Mitsubishi Heavy Industries...

SUMITOMO-NACCO TIE-UP IN THE SPOTLIGHT

News Story - 06 Nov 2003
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH, United States

Sumitomo Nacco Materials Handling Co Ltd, the joint venture between Sumitomo Heavy Industries Ltd (SHI) and Nacco Industries Inc, has been singled out as an example of successful cross-border business...

PATRICK GOES ALL THE WAY WITH UNMANNED STRADDLES

News Story - 06 Nov 2003
BRISBANE, Australia

Following successful trials at Patrick's Port of Brisbane berth, Patrick has ordered 14 Kalmar ESC straddle carriers that will be equipped for unmanned operations. Patrick spokesman Howard Wren said expansion...

SOLIDEAL: EARTH'S BEST TYRES

Advertisement - 06 Nov 2003
LUXEMBOURG CITY, Luxembourg

Solideal International offers a one-stop shop to forklift OEMs and users for pneumatic, resilient and press-on tyres and wheels. Solideal products are available in a range of patterns and sizes, including non-marking, standard and premium versions, to suit every application. All Solideal tyres, of which 1.6 million are produced a year, are produced from natural compounds to ensure the highest levels of tear and chunk resistance. Employing more than 4000 people worldwide, Solideal's comprehensive distribution network spans all developed markets. For more information, see www.solideal.com. Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

THE REVOLUTIONARY SOLUTION

Advertisement - 06 Nov 2003
HARTVILLE, OH, United States

Trelleborg Wheel Systems has again revolutionized the industrial tire world with its new resilient tire, developed using advanced manufacturing techniques and compounds developed exclusively by Trelleborg. Redesigning the traditional Soft Shoe® tread pattern, these new tires have: * Deeper lugs for longer life * A flat profile, optimizing stability * A re-designed base/cap interface for improved ride, making this tire the truest rolling resilient around With their innovative design, increased performance, optimized stability and groundbreaking consistency, these are the resilient tires of the 21st century. CONTACT: Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, Inc. tel: +1 330-877 4800 fax: +1 330-877 2346 http://www.trelleborg.com/industrial Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

Inside the News - Edition #131

Inside the News - 30 Oct 2003

Next week Forkliftaction.com begins its feature series on the world market for tyres, wheels and castors. Several advertisers have taken the opportunity to showcase their companies and products during this...

CASCADE, RONCARI WORK TO LINK BUSINESSES

News Story - 30 Oct 2003
PORTLAND, OR, United States

Cascade Corp has acquired Roncari Srl, and management teams will now jointly discuss with agents how to blend an overlapping global network. The deal increases Cascade's penetration of standard and...

ITA SEES BETTER TIMES AHEAD

News Story - 30 Oct 2003
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL, United States

Forecasts at the Industrial Truck Association's (ITA) annual meeting indicate further market recovery is underway. There were 265 attendees at the October 18-22 event, up from the 250 who attended...

**ADVERTISEMENT** HEAVY LIFT TRUCK DEALERS WANTED

Advertisement - 30 Oct 2003
Australia

SVETRUCK, a global manufacturer of large capacity pneumatic tire forklifts, container handlers and log stackers, is looking for US and Canadian dealers. The Swedish manufacturer caters to the ports, forestry...

BARLOWORLD BUYS DUTCH HYSTER DEALER

News Story - 30 Oct 2003
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa

Barloworld Ltd has acquired Geveke Intern Transport BV, Hyster's Dutch dealer, for R41 million (USD5.9 million). The purchase, effective this month, includes Geveke's 1,000 long and short-term rental units. Geveke...

NACCO BOOSTS PROFIT, SEES GRADUAL GAINS

News Story - 30 Oct 2003
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH, United States

Nacco Industries Inc anticipates increased overall forklift shipments this quarter, compared to the fourth quarter of 2002. "While global market prospects remain uncertain, lift truck markets in the Americas are...

**ADVERTISEMENT** THINK BIG! SAVE BIG!

Advertisement - 30 Oct 2003
Australia

~ NINE LOCATIONS - HUGE VOLUME FORKLIFT DEALER ~ IF YOU WANT TO SHOP AROUND, THAT'S YOUR BUSINESS. IF YOU WANT THE MOST BANG FOR YOUR BUCK, THAT'S OUR BUSINESS! ~ Jefferds, an award-winning...

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In this week’s Forkliftaction News , we report on the GEP Global Supply Chain Volatility Index which shows Asian supply chains are at their busiest since June 2022 while the US and Europe’s supply chains remain under-utilised. One of the report authors describes the situation as being “as stable as it’s going to get”... Continue reading

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