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Inside the News - Edition #640

Inside the News - 31 Oct 2013

We're sometimes asked how we source our news. Well, some of it comes from the well-oiled public relations operations of some of the bigger players, but we often hear from...

USED FORKLIFTS/PORT EQUIPMENT: A small selection from MTC FORKLIFTS

Advertisement - 31 Oct 2013

Kalmar GC12-600, 1996, 4.300mm lift Kalmar DCD13.6-600, 1995, 3.700mm lift Svetruck 13.6-120-32, 1993, 3.300mm lift SMV SL6/7ECB90, 2005, 7 high empty container handler Kalmar DRD450-70S5, 1998, 5 high Kalmar DRF450-60C5X, 2005, piggyback, 5 high Kalmar DRF450-60S5, 2005...

European materials handling production declines

News Story - 31 Oct 2013
Brussels, Belgium

The value of European materials handling production decreased by 5% in 2012 to EUR60 billion (USD82.4 billion), dragged down by declining domestic demand. The various FEM (European Materials Handling Federation...

New CAT^® NPF25N2 nominated for FLTA award on ergonomics and innovation

Advertisement - 31 Oct 2013

The new CAT® NPF25N2 has been nominated for the 2014 FLTA awards 2014. The platform power pallet truck, competing for the award on innovation and ergonomics, is the only product chosen in two different categories.

UNDER THE MICROSCOPE: QUALITY CONTROL & AFTERMARKET SERVICE

Advertisement - 31 Oct 2013

How high is QUALITY CONTROL on the agendas of today's materials handling manufacturers? How important is maintaining effective AFTERMARKET SERVICE to modern consumers? In the November Special Feature our expert...

Yanmar and Manitou strengthen alliance

News Story - 31 Oct 2013
Osaka, Japan and Ancenis, France

Yanmar Co Ltd has strengthened its alliance with Manitou BF by acquiring 6.26% of the French manufacturer's capital and voting rights for an undisclosed sum. Yanmar announced last week it...

New Hubtex DS 27: best-in-class specifications

Advertisement - 31 Oct 2013

Hubtex has extended its product range to include the DS 27 Electric Multidirectional Sideloader. The new three-wheel sideloader with standup cabin is designed for handling pallets, lengthy goods and medium-weight loads (up to 2700 kg).

Modernisation extends the service life of an existing AGV system

Advertisement - 31 Oct 2013

In 2002, Rocla signed the contract to deliver automated guided vehicles to international packaging giant Tetra Pak. Over a decade later, Tetra Pak is now upgrading its AGV fleet to meet the demands of a modern production environment.

Rushlift wins Virgin tender

News Story - 31 Oct 2013
United Kingdom

Rushlift Ltd has signed a contract to supply and maintain ground support equipment for Virgin Atlantic Airways. The contract, worth up to GBP4 million (USD6.4 million) over seven years, involves...

Lift Technologies distributes B&B

News Story - 31 Oct 2013
Westminster, SC, United States

Prominent UK attachments sales and rental firm B&B Attachments Ltd of Cramlington, England has appointed Lift Technologies Inc of Westminster as its distributor in the US and Canada. B&B aims...

Demand grows in Terex AWP segment

News Story - 31 Oct 2013
Westport, CT, United States

Terex Corp plans some production increases in its aerial work platform and crane segments, the Westport-based company says in its report for the third quarter ended 30 September. Aerial work...

Mobicon Systems - Introducing the ECO

Advertisement - 31 Oct 2013

Well established in the International container handling industry for the last 20 years with their Two-Tower (2T) Straddle Carrier, Mobicon Systems is this month excited to announce the launch of the newest product in the Mobicon family 'the ECO Range'.

Large fuel-saving order for Nixon Hire

News Story - 31 Oct 2013
Newcastle-upon-Tyne, United Kingdom

Nixon Hire of Newcastle-upon-Tyne has purchased a large fleet of the latest fuel-saving Tier 4i JCB Loadall telehandlers in an order worth over GBP7 million (USD11.2 million). The plant and...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 31 Oct 2013

Helsinki, Finland Cargotec executive board member Axel Leijonhufvud, who is president of the Hiab business area, has resigned from the company. President and CEO Mika Vehviläinen is the interim head...

Product News

News Story - 31 Oct 2013

CAM augments range Waregem, Belgium The CAM System range of attachments will expand significantly from 1 November. Besides the expansion of its range of hydraulic attachments like the dual and...

Toyota recognises completion of project

News Story - 31 Oct 2013
Columbus, IN, United States

The Toyota forklift team marks a milestone on 4 November on the completion of a USD4.6 million improvement at its North American headquarters in Columbus. Toyota Material Handling USA (TMHU...

Kalmar and Global Service partner for green action

News Story - 31 Oct 2013
Livorno, Italy

Kalmar has signed a partnership agreement with its customer, Global Service of Livorno, Italy, to create a reach stacker prototype using dual-fuel technology for diesel and LNG. The industrial truck...

Briefs

News Story - 31 Oct 2013

Profit for Chinese truck maker Hefei, China Anhui Heli Co Ltd achieved a net profit of CNY388 million (USD63.7 million) from January to September 2013, an increase of 45% from...

Inside the News - Edition #639

Inside the News - 24 Oct 2013

It seems that each week, we get more releases about materials handling companies getting awards. If it's not suppliers patting their dealers on the back, it's awards from local business...

Modernising ACoP L117

Safety First - 24 Oct 2013
United Kingdom

The UK's comprehensive safety guidelines continue to evolve, and Nick Welch advises employers and operators to stay on top of the changes.

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