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STURDY CAT FORKLIFT CAUSES HEADACHES FOR COPS
  • News Story - 29 Aug 2002
  • YORK, United Kingdom
A stolen Caterpillar forklift left a trail of destruction during a bizarre police chase last week which ended only when a "stinger" device was used to blow its tyres.
Inside the News - Edition #71
  • Inside the News - 22 Aug 2002
The response to Forkliftaction.com's second caption competition has been amazing. Entries have come in from all around the world, demonstrating that the Forkliftaction.com community is truly an active one. The...
ATTICA BOOKS CANADA’S LARGEST FORKLIFT DEAL
  • News Story - 22 Aug 2002
  • COQUITLAM, Canada
Attica Equipment Ltd, of Coquitlam, British Columbia, has won a five-year, CAN6 million (USD3.85 million) contract to supply Doman Industries, a log-miller based in Duncan, with 32 Kalmar log handlers...
ORDERS DROP FOR KCI CRANES
  • News Story - 22 Aug 2002
  • HYVINKAA, Finland
KCI Konecranes' special crane sales were stable in January to June, but standard lifting equipment sales fell 17.5 percent compared to the same period in 2001.
BELGIAN FORKLIFT MARKET FEELS THE PINCH
  • News Story - 22 Aug 2002
  • BRUSSELS, Belgium
While European forklift manufacturers reported a nine percent slide in the Belgian market in 2001, Sigma, which represents importers and materials handling representatives, says the market fell 14 percent.
**ADVERTISEMENT** OVER-STOCK FORCES FORKLIFT TIRE SELL-OUT
  • Advertisement - 22 Aug 2002
  • MALDEN, United States
Galaxy Tire & Wheel has almost 1000 forklift tires in over-stock due to problems with a large OE customer. The following tires are available through our Boston, Massachusetts, Houston, Texas, Oakland...
TOYOTA ADDS ELECTRIC WALKIE STACKERS
  • News Story - 22 Aug 2002
  • IRVINE, United States
Toyota Material Handling USA Inc (TMHU) has expanded its warehouse line-up with a new line of electric walkie stacker forklifts.
GBP2000 FOR BRIGHT IDEA
  • News Story - 22 Aug 2002
  • DERBY, United Kingdom
A cleaner at a Derby-based food company has won a GBP2000 (USD3000) prize for an idea that will save thousands of man-hours.
FORKLIFTACTION.COM CAPTION COMPETITION – FINAL WEEK
  • News Story - 22 Aug 2002
  • BRISBANE, Australia
Forkliftaction.com's caption competition has entered its final week. This series' winner will be announced and their entry published in the newsletter next Thursday.
PARTS THIEVES NABBED
  • News Story - 22 Aug 2002
  • TAMPIN, Malaysia
Six men have been arrested for stealing forklift parts and heavy machinery in the Tampin district in Malaysia this month.
Inside the News - Edition #70
  • Inside the News - 15 Aug 2002
As Forkliftaction.com's www.forkliftaction.com reach extends further throughout the industry worldwide, we are looking to expand our editorial team to bring readers more quality news from more regions of the world...
PREDICTED GROWTH SEES TOYOTA LAUNCH CHINA FACILITY
  • News Story - 15 Aug 2002
  • TOKYO, Japan
Toyota Industries Corporation has invested USD22 million into a new manufacturing plant in China, and will begin producing forklifts there next year, ahead of forklift sales which are tipped to...
JUNGHEINRICH WEATHERS A WEAK ECONOMY
  • News Story - 15 Aug 2002
  • HAMBURG, Germany
Jungheinrich AG was able to hold up well in the second quarter of 2002 despite the slow economic recovery in the German market. Jungheinrich sales topped EUR350 million (USD 342.7...
SPECIAL FEATURE: ON THE ROAD OR OFF LIMITS?
  • Feature Article - 15 Aug 2002
  • ALTON, United Kingdom
It has been estimated by the Fork Lift Truck Association that tens of thousands of forklift operations each day are conducted illegally, and without insurance cover, yet most of the companies responsible believe they are perfectly law-abiding. Their 'crime', or so it could be judged by a court of law, is taking unlicensed forklifts onto public roads. Click the link below to read the full text of this article, prepared for Forkliftaction.com by the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA). Please note: if you have not registered for a free Forkliftaction.com membership, you may be prompted to register before reading this article.
TRELLEBORG WHEEL SYSTEMS AMERICAS, INC. ANNOUNCES ISO 14001 CERTIFICATION
  • Advertisement - 15 Aug 2002
  • HARTVILLE, United States
Trelleborg Wheel Systems Americas, Inc (TWSA) - manufacturer of world class industrial tire brands Monarch and Bergougnan - has earned ISO 14001 certification (02.123.2). Environmental auditors Smither's Quality Assessments, Inc recommended TWSA be awarded Certificate of Registration. To achieve certification, TWSA developed and implemented a formal Environmental Management System (EMS) systematically addressing federal, state and local environmental regulatory compliance, including initiatives for waste reduction, pollution prevention, business cost reduction and meeting customer requirements. Our aim is to coordinate with reputable suppliers who comply with our quality requirements and business principles. In addition to ISO 14001 certification, TWSA is ISO 9001 certified (99.270.1).
MOVERS & SHAKERS
  • News Story - 15 Aug 2002
  • McCONNELLSBURG, United States
JLG ANNOUNCES INTERNAL MOVEMENTS McCONNELLSBURG, USA - JLG Industries has appointed Israel Celli as vice-president of international sales, marketing & customer support. JLG has also promoted Wayne MacDonald to senior vice-president - engineering...
ROLF SLOBOTZKY: SOUTH OF THE BORDER
  • Feature Article - 15 Aug 2002
  • MEXICO CITY, Mexico
This month congratulations go to Toyota, which celebrated 10 years of operation in Mexico last month by throwing a huge party.
SHOPLIFTERS STRIKE BEFORE POSH STORE OPENS
  • News Story - 15 Aug 2002
  • EDINBURGH, United Kingdom
Police believe thieves used a forklift in an elaborate heist in which an up-market department store suffered its first shoplifting case a week before it opened its doors. Slate floor...
Inside the News - Edition #69
  • Inside the News - 08 Aug 2002
Forkliftaction.com's research team brings members free tenders from around the world each week. Member feedback suggests Forkliftaction.com may be the only place on the internet where such specialised information if...
LID LIFTED ON CLARK MHC'S CH 11 EXIT STRATEGY
  • News Story - 08 Aug 2002
  • LEXINGTON, United States
Clark Material Handling Company will emerge from Chapter 11 bankruptcy by year-end following court approval this week of a planned USD25 million financing arrangement with private equity firm Sun Capital Partners, Inc.
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