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Hyster builds on strength at Bauma 2010

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Visitors to Bauma 2010 in Munich will be the first to see Hyster's latest developments as the materials handling equipment manufacturer exhibits new lift trucks and warehouse equipment and showcases AxleTech International's new XTL™ drive axle, offered exclusively to Hyster Europe in 2010, that has been designed to reduce tyre wear and costs on Empty Container Handlers.

Nichiyu Mini-Series, a Complete Forklift in a Small Package

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Nichiyu's electric counterbalanced truck Mini-series with load capacities of 0.5, 0.7, and 0.9 tonne combine exceptional maneuverability and powerful performance, making them ideal for materials handling in the limited spaces including storehouses of supermarkets, retail shops or small warehouses. The model with load capacity of 0.5 has a minimum turning radius of only 1200 mm, despite of its long wheelbase. The secret of this tight turning is the dual front drive motors. At sharp steering angles, both front wheels turns in opposite directions to cause a pivot turn. Weighing only 990kg, it can even ride an elevator and work on upper floors.

Cascade reports loss, views industry status

News Story - 08 Apr 2010
Fairview, OR, United States

Attachments maker Cascade Corp is projecting slow industry growth for 2010 in North America and Asia Pacific, a relatively flat European market and improvement in China at a rate comparable...

Ecomatic Press-on and Resilients Tires

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Solideal USA announces ECOMATIC, a new eco-friendly budget line. The new line is manufactured utilizing European Technology and has proven to provide long wear in general use operations. Solideal's Ecomatic e-smooth and e-traction press-on line is manufactured with a universal rubber compound and recycled steel base bands. The press-on lineup includes all the most common sizes and a lower price solution for press-on forklift applications. Solideal's Ecomatic ETR resilient line is manufactured with a universal rubber compound and reclaimed cores from worn 3-stage resilient tires. The resilient lineup includes all the most common sizes and a lower price solution for resilient forklift applications.

Canada Reman Engine Program

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SMH is proud to announce the launch of their remanufactured engine program to be available for Canadian customers! For years, SMH has provided a quality reman engine program that emphasizes customer service, attention to detail and simple processes. A strong warranty and engine core policy allow the customer to be confident in the work that is being performed to remanufacture their engine. By using a proven formula, SMH provides customers with a fast and easy system to quote, order, test, package and deliver remanufactured engine with precision and efficiency. To get more information on the SMH reman engine program, contact you sales representative today!

Manitou forecasts growth for 2010

News Story - 08 Apr 2010
Ancenis, France

Manitou projects mid-to-high single-digit growth for this year after reporting revenue more than halved in 2009. Jean Christophe Giroux, Manitou's CEO, calls 2009 "an unprecedented year" for Manitou and the...

New Opti Vis Quad Masts Launched by Lift Technologies

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Lift Technologies (USA) has launched an updated line of quad (4 stage) masts in the 3500, 4500 and 5550 lb capacity range (1.6 - 2.5 tonne) that can be customized to suit specific end use applications. Rick Paddock, Director of Product Marketing, says the new line of quad masts offer exceptional operator visibility due to a new streamlined internal hose reeving design which opens up the visibility window between the inner mast rails. "Our design team set out to not only improve visibility, but to simplify hose and chain routings to further improve an already very reliable quad mast".

Miretti SpA - World Wide Leader in the field of Explosion Proof Conversions

Advertisement - 08 Apr 2010

MIRETTI S.p.a., is a World Wide Leader in the field of Explosion Proof conversions of diesel and electric forklift trucks, earth moving machinery, fixed installations and exhaust fumes purification systems. MIRETTI initially began its activity in 1973 supplying exhaust gas purification systems to be fitted to diesel forklift trucks. The first explosion proof conversions were designed and constructed in 1978 mainly for Italian Companies but quickly expanding abroad as our reputation became more well known and appreciated.

The LTW Shuttle for Multiple-Deep Storage

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When storage solutions calls for a method to store many pallets of the same SKU, a multiple-deep storage method (3-20 pallets deep from either side of a rack aisle) can...

Forklift Training Systems specializes in unique forklift safety products.

Advertisement - 08 Apr 2010

As a forklift dealer or manufacturer you can either recommend solutions to your customer's problems or wait until your competitors do! Call us today to help solve many common forklift safety problems.

Industry member warns manufacturers of short product release times

News Story - 08 Apr 2010
Tipton, United Kingdom

A British manufacturer is warning that short product release times could affect the resale values of existing products. "We are aware of certain products that were launched as recently as...

NHA Hydrogen Conference and Expo - May 3-6 2010

Advertisement - 08 Apr 2010

Did you know that the market for hydrogen fuel cell forklifts has grown by over 100% every year since 2008 and that trend is expected to continue? Source: http://www.hydrogenassociation.org/marketreport/ Come see why at the NHA Hydrogen Conference and Expo. It's the largest hydrogen conference in the U.S. and the longest running annual hydrogen conference in the world. Plus, there's a special FREE workshop designed just for current and potential hydrogen forklift customers!

Forklift company locks up emissions with partnership

News Story - 08 Apr 2010
Lancashire, United Kingdom

UK-based Carrylift is the first large-scale partner in Woodland Trust's new carbon scheme, which will see the forklift company planting thousands of trees to absorb CO2 emissions from all of...

China Forklift Industry in the news?

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On 29th April 2010 we will be publishing a feature on "Used Forklift Dealers" and then the next big one is................... On 27th May 2010 we will be publishing a...

IMHX 2010 Timed Right for UK's Recovery

Advertisement - 08 Apr 2010

As the UK economy makes a welcome return to growth, exhibitors at IMHX 2010 couldn't be better placed to take advantage.

DuBye grows fleet despite recession trends

News Story - 08 Apr 2010
Rocester, United Kingdom

A Scottish plant hirer is bucking the trends of the economic recession by expanding its fleet with JCB equipment to accommodate business growth. Dealer Scot JCB has delivered 24 JCB...

Changes occur in forklift computer market

News Story - 08 Apr 2010
Nashua, NH, United States

Within the forklift computer market, "the need for raw computing horsepower has diminished as customers look to save money and run thinner applications", says John Geary, co-founder of Nashua-based value-added...

Briefs

News Story - 08 Apr 2010

JLG wins multi-million dollar contract McConnellsburg, PA, United States JLG Industries Inc has received two orders worth about USD51 million from the US Army to build 311 ATLAS II telescopic...

Propane explosion destroys building

News Story - 08 Apr 2010
Gaylordsville, CT, United States

A major explosion - possibly of a forklift propane tank - startled the community, seriously injured Greg Lee, 50, and destroyed a commercial building in Gaylordsville. "Witness accounts are that the 30...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 08 Apr 2010

Bristol, PA, United States The Modern Group has appointed Paul Farrell as chief operating officer. Farrell was the president of Modern Power Systems, the Modern Group's standby generator business. He...

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