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Ibbotson, Americold win Columbia Forklift Challenge

News Story - 14 Mar 2013
Portland, OR, United States

Andy Ibbotson of Americold Cascade Cold Inc in Lynden, Washington won USD500 for his first place finish in the second biennial Columbia Forklift Challenge. The courses tested operator skills and...

Semi-retired 68-year-old forklift remains operational

News Story - 14 Mar 2013
York, PA, United States

JA Cunningham Equipment Inc in York owns the oldest known operational forklift in the US. The Yale model K41-4M forklift was manufactured in1945. "My father purchased the forklift used in...

Inside the News - Edition #606

Inside the News - 07 Mar 2013

It's interesting to watch our Discussion Forums to get a sense of different posters' views of forum etiquette. Most people are well-behaved, respectful and well-intentioned. But there are some posts...

NICHIYU updates explosion-proof counterbalance truck : FB-E70

Advertisement - 07 Mar 2013

Nichiyu's explosion-proof counterbalance truck has been updated, now equipped with AC motors and controllers for both of traction and hydraulics. It adds to an exceptional combination of overwhelming speed, eye-opening power and unmatched manoeuvrability and operability.

Analyst foresees modest rise in US demand

News Story - 07 Mar 2013
Santa Monica, CA, United States

A market research report on US forklift and conveyor manufacturing predicts that "improving freight and manufacturing activity will spur a modest rise in demand". The report from IbisWorld Inc characterises...

Konecranes wins EUR100M order

News Story - 07 Mar 2013
Hyvinkää, Finland

Konecranes has won a record order for container-handling equipment from Indonesian state-owned terminal operator PT Pelabuhan Indonesia. The order comprises 10 ship-to-shore (STS) cranes, 20 automated stacking cranes (ASC) and...

LiuGong Announces CSL Equipment as New Forklift Dealer in Canada

Advertisement - 07 Mar 2013

LiuGong Construction Machinery N.A. LLC, headquartered in Katy, Texas, is pleased to announce that CSL Equipment Ltd. has joined them as a new forklift dealer in Western Canada.

The International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) 2013

Advertisement - 07 Mar 2013

The International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) 2013 is the UK's leading intralogistics event. Over 400 exhibitors, including TVH, Davis Derby, Espex Batteries, RDS Technology and Pyroban, will showcase their solutions.

Ownership change for wholesaler Forklift Pro Inc

News Story - 07 Mar 2013
Pineville, NC, United States

Bill Zemak has acquired ownership of wholesale firm Forklift Pro Inc from founder Buck Caldwell. Terms for the transaction were not disclosed. While in the process of retiring, Caldwell remains...

MHEDA Plans 2013 Annual Convention in Palm Desert, California

Advertisement - 07 Mar 2013

The Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) will present its 58th Annual Convention this May in California. The Convention provides material handling equipment professionals the opportunity to spend four days learning, networking and discovering resources for their company.

QA Liftrucks complains about CFTS advertising

News Story - 07 Mar 2013
Birmingham, United Kingdom

The UK's Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) has had to review its advertising after a local forklift company complained to the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA). In the August 2012 issue...

TICO extends offer for Cascade shares to 21 March

News Story - 07 Mar 2013
Kariya, JAPAN and Fairview, OR, United States

A Toyota Industries Corp (TICO) unit says it further extended the expiration of its tender offer for Cascade shares to 21 March with the consent of Cascade Corp. The extension...

India Warehousing Show grows in leaps and bounds

Advertisement - 07 Mar 2013

India Warehousing Show has grown leaps and bounds since its inception with over 200 exhibiting companies offering an absolute package to its visitors.

Nuova Detas forklifts parts still available

News Story - 07 Mar 2013
Waregem, Belgium

Thermote & Vanhalst (TVH) is looking for ex-employees of Nuova Detas as their knowledge and experience will help ensure its customers can continue to repair ND forklifts. Spokeswoman Debbie Manheave says...

You cannot afford to miss our Fleet and Asset Management feature

Advertisement - 07 Mar 2013

Forkliftaction News are exploring the latest technologies and applications within the Fleet Management industry in our April feature article. Boost your business with the latest information on the technologies and products that shape the way that leading companies manage their operations.

Savings as plant goes green

News Story - 07 Mar 2013
Market Drayton, United Kingdom

A potato processing plant in Shropshire has reduced its carbon footprint and its fuel bills after switching to LPG forklifts from West Midlands dealer Jofson Mitsubishi. Market Drayton-based ER Birch...

CeMAT SA expected to grow

News Story - 07 Mar 2013
Hannover, Germany and São Paulo, Brazil

CeMAT South America organiser Deutsche Messe is optimistic about the success of the expo that was launched n 2011, with 250 exhibitors expected to participate in the event. "The countries...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 07 Mar 2013

Houston, TX, United States Ken Barina will replace Hiroshi Nagai as president of Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc (MCFA) from 1 April. Barina started his materials handling career with Caterpillar...

Development of eLearning module targets AWP operators

News Story - 07 Mar 2013
Chicago, IL, United States

NES Rentals Holdings Inc of Chicago has developed and tested an eLearning module through which the International Powered Access Federation (IPAF) is expanding operator training. IPAF has conducted successful trials...

Watts Equipment donates pallet trucks

News Story - 07 Mar 2013
Manteca, CA, United States

Forklift dealer Watts Equipment Co Inc of Manteca has donated nine electric pallet trucks to seven non-profit organisations. "Each jack with battery and charger runs approximately USD4,000," says Shirley Perreira...

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