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BT: MORE WAS LESS IN 2002

News Story - 06 Mar 2003
MJOLBY, Sweden

BT Industries' results slipped slightly in 2002, but "we have been able to compensate in volume terms through higher market shares", says chief executive Per Zaunders. BT, world leader in...

MUSTANG LAUNCHES REVAMPED WEBSITE

News Story - 06 Mar 2003
OWATONNA, United States

Telehandler and construction equipment maker Mustang Manufacturing Company Inc has launched a new online source for equipment buyers looking for the most appropriate product for their needs. Mustang marketing manager...

KALMAR WINS STEEL MILL CONTRACT

News Story - 06 Mar 2003
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands

Kalmar Industries' Netherlands distributor, Peinemann-Kalmar, has delivered three 16-ton rental forklifts to Fundia Nedstaal steel rolling mill. Peinemann-Kalmar managing director Ad Korney said his company would service all Fundia Nedstaal's...

PYROBAN SAFETY SEMINAR GOES SOUTH

News Story - 06 Mar 2003
SLOUGH, United Kingdom

Pyroban will alert forklift users and industry professionals to the latest developments in hazardous materials handling laws when it hosts its Southern Safety Seminar at the Marriot Hotel, Slough, on...

FORKLIFT MANIAC COULD BE COMMITTED

News Story - 06 Mar 2003
YORK, United Kingdom

A man who crashed into seven vehicles while speeding through York on a stolen forklift (Forkliftaction.com News, Issue 72) could be sent to a psychiatric hospital. Raymond Anthony Wilson, 22...

CONTINENTAL LIFT TRUCK HIRES BILINGUAL SPECIALIST

Advertisement - 06 Mar 2003
JORDAN, United States

Continental Lift Truck, in Jordan, MN, has hired Juan "Carlos" Ruisenor to handle accounts in Mexico, South America and Spain. With more than six years experience in international sales and manufacturing, Carlos, originally from Mexico City, Mexico, has visited many countries around the world and understands their cultures. These skills and knowledge will enable Carlos to work successfully with Continental's national and international customers.

Inside the News - Edition #96

Inside the News - 27 Feb 2003

The Forkliftaction.com website is the place to find new staff or post your resume. Our Jobs & Resumes section will place your position on the desks of the industry professionals you...

MATERIALS HANDLING HINDERS LINDE PROGRESS

News Story - 27 Feb 2003
WIESBADEN, Germany

Linde's preliminary full-year 2002 results, released this week, show group sales fell slightly to EUR8.276 billion (USD9.386 billion) from EUR8.833 billion (USD9.5 billion) in 2001. Despite challenging economic conditions, particularly...

FLTA AWARDS HIGHLIGHT ACHIEVEMENTS

Feature Article - 27 Feb 2003
BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom

More than 500 people packed the Birmingham Hilton Metropole for the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Annual Awards for Excellence 2003 on February 8. Seven materials handling industry individuals and companies carried off the prized solid bronze Archimedes statuettes, "Archies". FLTA chairman Brian Warbrick said the Archies were "potent symbols of the industry's quest for excellence". He applauded the industry's attitude to safety and the environment. "Recognised nationally and internationally as the industry's ultimate accolade for an individual, a product or a service, the Archie holds an enormous influence and prestige," Mr Warbrick said. "The high quality of nominees and winners confirms we are continuing to follow in the footsteps of Archimedes ... using our ingenuity to take the capabilities of people, aided by machines, to new levels." Archimedes was a Greek mathematician and physicist. Click here for a full list of nominees and winners.

NACCO BOOSTS PROFITS

News Story - 27 Feb 2003
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, United States

Nacco Material Handling Group (NMHG) has reported major financial improvements for the 2002 fourth quarter and the year ended December 31. NMHG Wholesale boosted quarterly profit to USD12.6 million on...

MOVERS & SHAKERS

News Story - 27 Feb 2003
BILSTON, United Kingdom

Christopher Stott, managing director of Still Materials Handling Ltd, the UK arm of Still GmbH of Hamburg, Germany, has resigned from the company, effective from February 17. Directors Chris Booth...

SECOND QUARTER IMPROVEMENT FOR JLG

News Story - 27 Feb 2003
McCONNELSBURG, United States

JLG Industries Inc improved in its second quarter, which ended on January 31, and is forging ahead despite dark economic and ratings clouds, the company says. Chairman Bill Lasky said...

COST-CUTTING BOOSTS MAINTENANCE SECTOR

News Story - 27 Feb 2003
MANILA, Philippines

With the falling peso constricting budgets, forklift users are refurbishing machines to save money, boosting the forklift repair and maintenance industry. Jane de la Cruz, spokesman for RR Hydraulics Inc...

DOUBLE-DECKER TORN OPEN IN FORKLIFT CRASH

News Story - 27 Feb 2003
LONDON, United Kingdom

A forklift sliced open a double-decker bus as it drove down a busy London street in a bizarre accident last week. No fatalities were reported, although one passenger, a 38-year-old...

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...

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