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GERMAN GIANT SINKS FUNDS INTO CHINA

News Story - 18 Dec 2003
BEIJING, China

Linde-Xiamen Forklift Truck Co Ltd, Linde AG's Chinese manufacturing base, will establish a research centre to develop new technology and introduce new products from Europe.

**ADVERTISEMENT** FORKLIFTACTION.COM ADVERTISING WORKS

Advertisement - 18 Dec 2003
Australia

Advertising with Forkliftaction.com works. E-P Equipment Co Ltd, a Chinese manufacturer of warehouse materials handling products, ran an advertising campaign with Forkliftaction.com this year as a branding exercise. Through E-P's...

BT ROLATRUC: PRIDE IN PERFORMANCE

News Story - 18 Dec 2003
BERKSHIRE, United Kingdom

BT Rolatruc has been demonstrating its "pride in performance" (PIP) safety program in a series of presentations to customers around the UK.

DAIRY DRIVER WINS NZ CHAMPIONSHIP

News Story - 18 Dec 2003
AUCKLAND, New Zealand

Mike Pennall, a forklift driver for national dairy company Fonterra, has won the New Zealand National Forklift Drivers' Championship.

PLANT WORKERS OVERCOME

News Story - 18 Dec 2003
OMAHA, NE, United States

Five plant workers were rushed to an Omaha hospital yesterday suffering from carbon monoxide poisoning after a propane-fuelled forklift was used in a confined area.

CONTROLLING EXHAUST EMISSIONS

Advertisement - 18 Dec 2003
CANNOCK STAFFS, United Kingdom

The use of diesel or LPG powered forklift trucks creates special pollution concerns. Envirosafe® offers solutions that will reduce carbon monoxide, hydrocarbons, nitrous oxides (LPG) and soot (diesel) emissions by up to 95%. Envirosafe products ensure that air quality is improved for the safety of workers, and that product spoilage is reduced in a commercially-viable manner. Envirosafe is a member of the Pyroban Group. See us at the IMHX exhibition at the NEC in Birmingham, 2-4 March. For more information, visit www.pyroban.com/envirosafe or email envirosafe@pyroban.com.

CASCADE PROMOTES KERN TO CORPORATE VICE PRESIDENT MHP MARKETING & SALES

Advertisement - 18 Dec 2003
PORTLAND, OR, United States

Cascade Corporation has appointed Mike Kern to Corporate Vice President Material Handling Products (MHP) Marketing and Sales. Kern joined Cascade in 1966, acting most recently as Director of MHP Marketing and Sales for the Americas. Now he also coordinates European MHP Marketing and Sales, and MHP programs worldwide. By working with dealers and end users around the globe, Cascade has become the premier supplier to the material handling industry. - Cascade website - Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

Inside the News - Edition #137

Inside the News - 11 Dec 2003

Forkliftaction.com News 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 and...

NISSAN, ATLET LINK UP IN UK

News Story - 11 Dec 2003
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands

Nissan Forklift Europe BV and Atlet AB of Sweden have expanded their cross-branding relationship into UK warehouse products.

GOVERNMENT SUSPENDS BALKANCAR SALE

News Story - 11 Dec 2003
SOFIA, Bulgaria

Bulgaria's Privatisation Agency has suspended the sale of ailing manufacturer Balkancar Holding and its subsidiaries after a break-down in four-month negotiations with the sole bidder.

SOUTH OF THE BORDER: ROLF SLOBOTZKY

News Story - 11 Dec 2003
MEXICO CITY, Mexico

Toyota Mexico has secured a USD5 million, 180-forklift sales contract and, through it, given Cascade its biggest ever attachments sale in Mexico.

DAEWOO USA LAUNCHES ONLINE PARTS SYSTEM

News Story - 11 Dec 2003
SUWANEE, GA, United States

Daewoo Heavy Industries America Corp (DHIAC) has launched an online parts ordering system.

**ADVERTISEMENT** IMPORTERS OF INDUSTRIAL FORKLIFT TYRES WANTED

Advertisement - 11 Dec 2003
Australia

Bandengroothandel Mast BV is looking for companies to distribute CARGOMASTER and LIFTGUARD solid and pneumatic forklift tyres. We've begun a rapid expansion and are looking for new business relationships in...

LENCROW STRIKES E-P DISTRIBUTION DEAL

News Story - 11 Dec 2003
SYDNEY, Australia

E-P Equipment Co Ltd, a Chinese manufacturer of pedestrian materials handling equipment, has appointed Lencrow Group as its Australian distributor.

TOYOTA TO STAND OUT AT IMHX

News Story - 11 Dec 2003
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom

Toyota will have a significant presence at IMHX 2004 (March 2 to March 4), building on its successful exhibition at the 2001 show.

CHRISTMAS COMES EARLY FOR GAMES THIEVES

News Story - 11 Dec 2003
INDIANAPOLIS, IN, United States

Armed bandits have used forklifts to steal hundreds of Playstation2 and Xbox game consoles.

PALLET TRUCK KINGDOM - YOUR SOLUTION

Advertisement - 11 Dec 2003
MIRAMAR, FL, United States

Pallet Truck Kingdom is the solution to your small material handling needs. We manufacture KING hydraulic hand pallet jacks, known for quality and durability. Our products are backed by 60 years' experience and a two-year warranty. With warehouses worldwide, we can supply up to 144 units (one container load) in days. Dealers and distributors are a crucial part of our network. We are always looking for companies to carry our line. FOR MORE INFORMATION: Tel: +1-954-499-1925, +1-888-283-0012 or 14-888-283-0012 (toll-free) Fax: +1-305-402-0386 Email: info@warehousekingdom.com Web: www.warehousekingdom.com Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

Inside the News - Edition #136

Inside the News - 04 Dec 2003

Forkliftaction.com News this week begins its editorial focus on the UK materials handling market. Editorial features have proven to be a runaway success, with hundreds of new members registering to...

PYROBAN - LEADERS IN HAZARD PROTECTION

Advertisement - 04 Dec 2003
SUSSEX, United Kingdom

Companies that produce, store or distribute flammable materials should know the risks of an explosive atmosphere being generated during a normal day. A forklift could be the ignition. In Europe, since 1 July, forklifts placed on the market required to operate in explosive atmospheres must comply with the European ATEX 94/9/EC Directive. Pyroban® are leaders in the explosion protection of forklifts. For more information, talk to the experts. Pyroban Ltd, Dolphin Road, Shoreham-by-Sea, Sussex. BN43 6QG. United Kingdom Tel: +44 (0) 1273 466200 Fax: +44 (0) 1273 465313 Email: marketing@pyroban.com Web: www.pyroban.com Click here for the full text of this release, including pictures.

MATERIALS HANDLING IN THE UK: PART ONE

Feature Article - 04 Dec 2003
LONDON, United Kingdom

Welcome to part one of Forkliftaction.com's overview of the forklift market in the UK. This month Forkliftaction.com's editorial team has drawn on many sources to document this snapshot of the UK market. The UK is one of the most highly developed, mature markets in the world, and not just in materials handling. This complex industry has many facets: manufacturing and development, sales, rentals, exports and logistics management.