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Oshkosh, Icahn duel for shareholder proxies

News Story - 24 Nov 2011
Oshkosh, WI, United States

Oshkosh Corp, parent of the JLG access equipment brand, has retained proxy solicitor Innisfree M&A Inc, of New York, in the face of activist shareholder Carl C Icahn's campaign (Forkliftaction.com News #539)...

Proximity detection and warning system helps lower risk of collision

Advertisement - 24 Nov 2011

Orbit Communications Pty Ltd releases the latest 4th generation BodyGuard proximity detection and warning system. The system provides visual and audible warning if a person is detected in a poor visibility area within close proximity of the Forklift.

MiMA Newly Developed Side-Loading Electric Forklift

Advertisement - 24 Nov 2011

More than 6,000 customers visited the MiMA booth at CeMAT Asia 2011 to see the newly developed side-loading electric forklift. High praise was received, especially for its ergonomic shape and appearance.

Business mentoring scheme for logistics executives

News Story - 24 Nov 2011
London, United Kingdom

The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) will launch a business mentoring scheme for supply chain executives. "There is plenty of evidence to suggest business mentoring has a positive effect on...

3rd Guangzhou International Logistics Equipment and Information Exhibition

Advertisement - 24 Nov 2011

600 leading companies will gather in Guangzhou for the 3rd Guangzhou International Logistics Equipment and Information Exhibition, held June 10th to 12th. The exhibition will attract about 60,000 professional buyers from the logistics, distribution and manufacturing industries.

All Lift Service begins Clark representation

News Story - 24 Nov 2011
Willoughby, OH, United States

Family-owned and operated All Lift Service Co Inc, of Willoughby, Ohio, added Clark Material Handling Co's forklift lines to its product offerings on 15 November. Within the Cleveland metropolitan market...

MODEX 2012 will Showcase Latest Equipment and Technology Innovations

Advertisement - 24 Nov 2011

MODEX Conference will feature Keynotes from CSCMP, Georgia Tech and the Panama Canal Authority plus events from 17 Collocated Education Partners. Modex, February 6-9, is the industries newest expo for manufacturing, distribution and the supply chain.

Urns withstand weight of TCM forklift in test

News Story - 24 Nov 2011
Middletown, OH, United States

Granger Plastics Co has positioned a TCM forklift on three lb. (1.35 kg) burial and cremation urns to create an extreme durability test video. Jim Cravens, president of the custom rotational...

The Battery Show sees success in metro Detroit, plans 2012 expansion

Advertisement - 24 Nov 2011

With the success of this year's exhibition, The Battery Show 2012, will increase showroom space to 129,000 sq. feet, accommodating up to twice the number of exhibitors.

Unique machine for tanker cleaning operator

News Story - 24 Nov 2011
Kenilworth, United Kingdom

Cooper SH has delivered a unique container-handling machine to one of the largest tanker-cleaning operators in the south of the United Kingdom. The Konecranes machine has been designed to help...

Intralogistics sector at CeMAT INDIA

Advertisement - 24 Nov 2011

On 6 December, CeMAT INDIA will be opening its doors for the fifth time. The show will feature approximately 100 exhibitors including Voltas, TVH, Konecranes, TCM, Atlet and Combilift.

Manitex Liftking logs repeat military order

News Story - 24 Nov 2011
Woodbridge, ON, Canada

The Manitex Liftking ULC subsidiary of Manitex International Inc has received a repeat order valued at USD4 million from an unidentified major military customer. The subsidiary will manufacture the equipment...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 24 Nov 2011

Dallas, TX, United States Briggs Equipment has promoted Courtney Harvey to Dallas regional manager. Harvey joined Briggs in May as director of BE Fleet and will continue in that position...

Better than new – refurbished forklifts

Feature Article - 24 Nov 2011

A forklift is a key piece of equipment in any logistics chain, but buying a new machine may not always be the best financial or practical solution for all businesses. There are other options. Melissa Barnett looks at forklift refurbishment and reconditioning.

Inside the News - Edition #540

Inside the News - 17 Nov 2011

We can only hope that the materials handling sector learned something from the last financial challenge because it looks like the months ahead may be anything but plain sailing. This...

Will the real reasons for safe forklift operation please stand up?

Safety First - 17 Nov 2011
BLAINE, WA, United States

While employers may be motivated by savings or compliance, Rob Vetter believes it has to be personal if you want to engage operators.

NMHG, Manitex report gains

News Story - 17 Nov 2011
United States

Equipment manufacturers Nacco Industries Inc's materials handling group (NMHG) and Manitex International Inc have reported major gains for the third quarter ended 30 September. NMHG reports profit of USD17.5 million...

KEYTROLLER’S SMARTIE Video Camera option records impact/speeding/overload events

Advertisement - 17 Nov 2011

Upon an abusive impact, overload or overspeed event, the KEYTROLLER can trigger its optional SMARTIE video drive camera to record the event as it unfolds. Feature filled, and affordable, demo's are available to qualified dealers.

Ever used your Forklift to lift 1,000 lbs slabs of ice cream?

Advertisement - 17 Nov 2011

Yes, you heard correctly ...This is just one example of the mind boggling entries in the bizarre world of the Forklift Gymnastics. Think you can beat that? The FLTA is calling...

Four cargo handling operations in 10 seconds

Advertisement - 17 Nov 2011

New technology makes dimensioning and weighing (D&W) of palletised cargo possible directly from the forklift truck. INS TC5000 offers great flexibility and optimises revenue and workflows in freight terminals.

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