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RONCARI SINGLE DOUBLE ATTACHMENTS SELECTED BY OI CANADA
  • Advertisement - 27 Feb 2003
  • FRIENDSWOOD, TEXAS, United States
Roncari USA and Unit Load Handling Systems, Inc. have been selected by Owens Illinois Canada Ltd. to supply the Roncari UFB model multi-pallet handler forklift attachments for all its Canadian operations. One challenge was to eliminate troublesome air cylinders and extra hydraulic functions from OI's previous machines. OI determined Roncari was the superior product. Advantages of the Roncari UFB are its simplicity and ruggedness, ease of use and total visibility, which speeds operations and reduces product damage. Click here for pictures and the full text of this release. - ULHS website -
CASCADE-ITAB COMBINATION RAISES THE BAR IN DAMAGE REDUCTION
  • Advertisement - 27 Feb 2003
  • ALMERE, Netherlands
Cascade Corporation, the top producer of forklift attachments and the industry leader in damage reduction technology, has joined forces with ITAB, the Sweden-based developer of the Smart Clamp system for paper roll handling. Merging the two companies' product lines and damage reduction offerings further cements Cascade's position as the premier supplier to the European paper industry. Tommy Abrahamsson, Europe's leading expert in damage reduction solutions for the paper industry, was chosen to merge the companies' complementary products and technologies. Click here for pictures and the full text of this release. For more information, contact: Tommy Abrahamsson at +46 (0)39 33 69 50 or abrahams@cascorp.com. - Cascade website -
Inside the News - Edition #95
  • Inside the News - 20 Feb 2003
Advertising with Forkliftaction.com has been successful for many companies. Whether it is a fleet of surplus forklifts that needs to be sold quickly, or a long-term marketing campaign, Forkliftaction.com can...
RENTAL ROUNDTABLE IDENTIFIES INDUSTRY ISSUES
  • News Story - 20 Feb 2003
  • CHICAGO, United States
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) says rental fleets are older, third-party maintenance is increasing and lower profits are being achieved on used equipment sales. Those issues were cited in...
CONSOLIDATION BIG ISSUE FOR MATERIALS HANDLING
  • News Story - 20 Feb 2003
  • CHICAGO, United States
Consolidation, globalisation and the economy are the largest factors currently shaping the materials handling and logistics industries, says the Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA). In a speech given at...
KALMAR WINS PAPER-HANDLER CONTRACT
  • News Story - 20 Feb 2003
  • FROVI, Sweden
Kalmar LMV Sverige has signed a long-term rental fleet management contract with Swedish paper manufacturer Assi Doman. The three-year agreement, reached late last month, includes the rental and full maintenance...
DARR BUYS CLARKLIFT WASHINGTON/ALASKA
  • News Story - 20 Feb 2003
  • WESTMINSTER, United States
Darr FMH, LP has bought Clarklift of Washington/Alaska, Inc. The purchase price was not released. Darr will rename the dealership, owned by Tom Caughell since 1982, to FMH Material Handling...
BIG DEAL FOR INDONESIAN CAT DEALER
  • News Story - 20 Feb 2003
  • SURABAYA, Indonesia
Caterpillar forklift dealer Trakindo Utama has won a 17-machine tender with Indonesian oil company Pertamina UPMS. A spokesman for Trakindo said other tenderers included Toyota, Mitsubishi, Yale and Komatsu, but...
IRISH FORKLIFTS MARKETED IN THE USA
  • News Story - 20 Feb 2003
  • CLEVELAND, United States
Irish manufacturer Aisle-Master has introduced its articulated, narrow-aisle 44S and 44W gas forklifts to the US market. With a 67 horsepower LP gas General Motors engine, the Aisle-Master gives operators...
LUCKY ESCAPE AS FORKLIFT DROPS PROPANE TANK
  • News Story - 20 Feb 2003
  • CALGARY, Canada
A city block could have been levelled after a forklift dropped a 1,000 pound (454 kilogram) propane tank on February 3. Police evacuated a city block and cordoned it off...
CASCADE HIRES JACOBS AS NEW TERRITORY MANAGER
  • Advertisement - 20 Feb 2003
  • PORTLAND, United States
Cascade Corporation has hired Danny Jacobs as Territory Manager, responsible for Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi and Western Tennessee. Jacobs has 27 years experience in Material Handling sales and sales management, and lives in the Memphis area with his wife, Lisa. He will maintain a home office. Jacobs replaces Ralph Dixon, who was promoted to Regional Sales Manager, overseeing Cascade's Territory Managers in central and western USA. He will also maintain some Strategic Accounts and serve central Arkansas as Territory Manager. Click here for pictures and the full text of this release. - Cascade website -
BLIZZARD DISRUPTS BUSINESS
  • Advertisement - 20 Feb 2003
  • LEXINGTON, United States
Lexington, Kentucky has been suffering from a severe winter ice storm, which has caused an power loss to Clark Material Handling Company from Sunday, Feb 16. More than 70,000 residents have lost power, with significant ice damage, falling trees, traffic lights out, accidents, etc. The Clark Parts Distribution Center in Louisville, Kentucky is operating at normal strength, however, the email ordering system has been interrupted. All parts orders should be faxed to 502-966-2343. All Clark contacts will be notified as soon as power is restored at Clark. Click here for the full text of this release.
Inside the News - Edition #94
  • Inside the News - 13 Feb 2003
SUBSCRIBE DIRECT 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 for...
SPECIAL FEATURE: KALMAR’S AUTOMATED TERMINAL A SUCCESS
  • Feature Article - 13 Feb 2003
  • BRISBANE, Australia
Kalmar Industries and Patrick Technology have hailed the world's first fully-automated straddle carrier terminal a success just six months after its opening at Patrick Stevedores' Fisherman Islands facility in Brisbane. Click here to read the full text of this story online.
NEW TELEHANDLER HITS THE WORLD STAGE
  • News Story - 13 Feb 2003
  • THIENE, Italy
French platform manufacturer Pinguely-Haulotte has partnered with Breganze, Italy-based agricultural manufacturer Faresin to produce a new range of telehandlers. Faresin Haulotte Spa, to be headquartered in Thiene, Italy, will be...
**ADVERTISEMENT** COMPLETE PROTECTION FOR FORKLIFTS DURING TRANSPORT
  • Advertisement - 13 Feb 2003
  • Australia
TUFF-TRUK Bags/Wrap: the safest, quickest way to ensure forklifts arrive in brand new condition. - Five-sided protection from the weather, sand, diesel smoke residue, crushed insects and salty roads - Crucial for...
ACQUISITIONS CREATE TEXAN MEGA-DEALER
  • News Story - 13 Feb 2003
  • WACO, United States
Equipment Depot has acquired two dealerships, Clarklift of Fort Worth and Powr-Lift of Dallas, to become one of the largest materials handling companies in Texas. Equipment Depot now has more...
JLG TRANSFORMER HITS THE STREETS
  • News Story - 13 Feb 2003
  • ANAHEIM, United States
JLG Industries Inc has launched a Transformer telehandler and a line of Triple-L trailers at the annual American Rental Association (ARA) trade show, held from February 11 to 13 in...
**ADVERTISEMENT** SIX MANITOU FORKLIFTS - OFFERS INVITED
  • Advertisement - 13 Feb 2003
  • Australia
~ Six Manitou 2001 model MC30-4 machines ~ Four-wheel-drive all-terrain forklifts ~ Perkins 61.5KW diesel engines ~ 3000kg maximum lifting capacity ~ All six machines have less than 1000 hours' operation ~ Location: Queensland, Australia ~ Shipping...
MOVERS & SHAKERS
  • News Story - 13 Feb 2003
  • NEW BREMEN, United States
Crown Equipment Corporation has appointed Jim Dicke III (pictured) as its replacement for retiring president Jim Dicke II. Mr Dicke III, who had been executive vice president since 2000, is...
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