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CSX makes repeat order

News Story - 19 Sep 2013
Jacksonville, FL, United States, United States

Konecranes has received a repeat rubber-tyred gantry crane (RTG) order from transportation supplier CSX Intermodal Terminals in the US. The recent order comprises four Konecranes RTGs and an option for...

TAKE THE LEAD IN QUALITY CONTROL & AFTER SALES SERVICE

Advertisement - 19 Sep 2013

Manufacturers of forklifts and attachments: how big a role does quality control and after sales service play in your business? On November 21st Forkliftaction.com News will be exploring the issue of...

The right forks for heavy forklifts

Advertisement - 19 Sep 2013

Scana Booforge, one of the world's leading manufacturers of large and customized fork arms, is focusing in the heavier segment and assures the design and quality which a large fork requires in order to withstand the heavy wear and tear.

Spike in accidents could follow improving economy

News Story - 19 Sep 2013
Warwick, United Kingdom

Forklift accidents could increase with the improving UK economy unless companies invest in workforce training. This will be the focus of a message to delegates at next week's National Fork...

Rocla’s automated guided vehicles increase paper mill productivity

Advertisement - 19 Sep 2013

Portugal's leading paper and pulp producer, Portucel Soporcel Group, uses fully automated paper reel and pallet transportation and storage with 20 Rocla AGVs and an automated battery exchange station in its paper mill.

Auto maker orders more AGVs

News Story - 19 Sep 2013
Chalfont, PA, United States

Ford Motor Co of Dearborn, Michigan has ordered automatic guided vehicle (AGV) systems from the AeroTech segment of John Bean Technologies Corp, doing business as JBT Corp. JBT says the...

Control one of the greatest risks in your workplace – the Forklift

Advertisement - 19 Sep 2013

Introducing the new Online Information Session (Webinar) '7 Steps to Executing Forklift Safety' from Global Compliance, the global consulting organisation that supports businesses in achieving their quality, safety and environmental goals.

Flexi on course for a record year

News Story - 19 Sep 2013
Tipton, United Kingdom

Flexi Narrow Aisle expects to produce 40% more Flexi units at its West Midlands factory this year. The articulated forklift manufacturer says 2013 is "on course to be a record...

Celebration marks shipping week and port’s 175th anniversary

News Story - 19 Sep 2013
London, United Kingdom

The Associated British Ports (ABP) organised a champagne reception at London's Trinity House to celebrate the 175th anniversary of the Port of Southampton and to mark the beginning of London...

Weighsafe celebrates global release of the WDU-MINI for Forklifts

Advertisement - 19 Sep 2013

Weighsafe celebrates on Forkliftaction with the world-wide release of a new model for forklifts - the Weighsafe WDU-MINI. With its clever, compact design, the WDU-MINI has a 6 digit display which totalizes each performed lift.

Product News

News Story - 19 Sep 2013

TMHE launches improved trucks Brussels, Belgium Toyota Material Handling Europe has launched the new generation of BT Movit N-series tow tractors and order pickers. The forklifts have been redesigned to...

Double-deep pallet storage: Telescopic forks vs. Pantograph

Advertisement - 19 Sep 2013

Double-deep stacking can increase warehouse capacity by up to 30% compared to "single-deep" warehouse operations. Telescopic forks can reach nearly twice as far as normal forks which enables Lift trucks to access all double-deep storage locations from a single aisle.

Plug Power raises USD10.5M from stock offers

News Story - 19 Sep 2013
Latham, NY, United States

Alternative energy technology provider Plug Power Inc has completed a public offering of 18.6 million shares of common stock and an overallotment sale of 2.79 million shares at USD0.54 per...

Are your lift trucks telling you how they are doing?

Advertisement - 19 Sep 2013

Konecranes TRUCONNECT® Remote Monitoring and Reporting service enables you to track the real usage of your lift trucks through a remote connection. Increase your safety and productivity with TRUCONNECT®.

Crash course for young talent

News Story - 19 Sep 2013
Rocester, United Kingdom

All of JCB's 250 apprentices attended the 'Crash Course' event at the company's world headquarters in Rocester, Staffordshire this month. Mainly targeted at young drivers aged 16 to 25, the...

Two-wheel transport improves response

News Story - 19 Sep 2013
Halesowen, United Kingdom

A mobile engineer for Somerstotalkare, which supplies the Forklifter system, has taken to two wheels to speed up services to customers. Following a 12-month trial using both a van and...

Solutions available at Modex 2014 in Atlanta

News Story - 19 Sep 2013
Charlotte, NC, United States

MHI's Modex 2014 exposition intends to offer a broad palette of solutions during its 17-20 March run in Atlanta. The event's tagline is "solutions that move supply chains". Organisers anticipate...

Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition Hosts special event at Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Expo

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The Ohio Fuel Cell Coalition will host a Supply Chain Exchange event at the 2013 Fuel Cell Seminar & Energy Exposition, presenting a unique opportunity for Ohio and Midwest suppliers to connect with national and international fuel cell integrators.

The 8th China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair

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With expected 1,200 exhibitors from over 30 countries and 80,000 visitors from more than 60 states and regions, the China (Shenzhen) International Logistics and Transportation Fair (CILF) is the leading logistics and transport expo in Asia.

Congratulations to our pick of the week #ForkliftsGoGlobal

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Forklift manufacturers and distributors... Thanks to everyone who showed off their local forklift advertisements for #ForkliftsGoGlobal. Cat Lift Trucks in The Netherlands is our final PICK OF THE WEEK.