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News Story - 18 Mar 2010

Yale launches new electric rider forklifts GREENVILLE, NC, United States Yale Materials Handling Corp has launched the three-wheel ERP030-040VT and the four-wheel ERP030-040VF electric rider forklifts. Both models provide lifting...

Inside the News - Edition #452

Inside the News - 11 Mar 2010

Congratulations. You are one of almost 60,000 visitors on the Forkliftaction.com website. Last month, the site attracted over 59,000 unique visitors - more than 5% up on the previous month. And...

Interfit launched in UK

Advertisement - 11 Mar 2010

Watts Tyre Services, the UK operating division of Watts Tyre Group has today announced that from April 5th 2010 it will formally become Interfit Ltd following an extensive rebranding process. The business which is already the UK market leader for forklift tyre services will now build on its position as a key partner to the UK materials handling industry by offering multi brand tyre fitting services, a new service standard and a number of innovations designed to change the UK tyre services market.

Flexible Software for Small to Medium Sized Business:

Advertisement - 11 Mar 2010

Discover - software that outsmarts your existing clunky computer software Discover - software that can expand as your small/medium sized business expands Discover - a complete software solution that includes the core modules you need to run your business (AR, AP, Stock & GL)? Discover - Baseplan Enterprise Lite Baseplan Enterprise Lite is the most complete solution on the market for small to medium business and includes equipment inspections, depreciation processing (optional), purchasing, cashbook management and payroll (optional) in addition to normal accounting modules such as debtors, creditors and inventory control. The benefits of properly integrated accounting modules are numerous and include live and accurate reporting and reduced errors in re-keying due to the reduction in data entry. All of this is linked to the most advance rental module available.

US construction machinery exports drop nearly 40%

News Story - 11 Mar 2010
Milwaukee, WI, United States

US construction equipment exports dropped over 38% in 2009 compared to the previous year for a total of USD12.8 billion of machinery shipped overseas, with declines of between 30 to...

New Opti Vis Quad Masts Launched by Lift Technologies

Advertisement - 11 Mar 2010

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".

MSE-Forks introduces Roll-PushPull at NA 2010

Advertisement - 11 Mar 2010

Following the enormous success of RollerForks®, first launched in 2003, MSE-Forks is looking forward to the introduction of its revolutionary new Roll-PushPull unit (patent pending). The Roll-PushPull is fitted with patented RollerForks®, which can be swapped out for plate forks in a matter of a few minutes. The new combination will be unveiled at the NA 2010 material handling & logistics trade show in Cleveland, USA.

Association and Carbon Trust develop emissions toolkit

News Story - 11 Mar 2010
London, United Kingdom

The United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) is partnering with the Carbon Trust on an "emissions toolkit" project that will help warehouse operators cut their carbon footprint and save money. Keith...

We Manage Maintenance and Vendors

Advertisement - 11 Mar 2010

FleetNet America, Inc. is a third-party vendor management company that coordinates roadside events and all other scheduled/unscheduled maintenance management services. The continental 24/7 coverage includes towing and recovery in addition to any...

Forklift Auction - 11am Wednesday 24 March 2010
230 Old Maitland Rd, Hexham (Newcastle) NSW

Advertisement - 11 Mar 2010

04 & 98 Linde H30T 4 x 03 Linde H25T 05 Linde H25D 4 x Linde R14 Electrical Reach (no charges) Qty other makes & model forklifts See website for full details & photos www.slatteryauctions.com Enquiries: Paddy Slattery 0412 402 264 Buyers Premium: 7.5%

Flight Systems Industrial Products (FSIP) Acquires Certain Product Lines, Assets, and JV Equity Interests from General Electric

Advertisement - 11 Mar 2010

On March 1st, 2010, FSIP formalized an acquisition of certain assets of General Electric's Motion Controls Business. The acquired business is primarily located in Patillas, Puerto Rico and it manufactures and distributes controls used in various electric vehicle applications: forklifts, neighborhood electric vehicles, golf carts, walkies, tuggers, go-carts and personnel carriers.

Arnold paid H&E about USD15.7 million

News Story - 11 Mar 2010
Baton Rouge, LA, United States

It has been confirmed that Arnold Machinery Co paid about USD15.7 million for the US-intermountain Yale-brand assets it acquired on 31 July from H&E Equipment Services Inc. "At the time...

STILL working together with MIRETTI - providing the latest in Explosion Proof Technology

Advertisement - 11 Mar 2010

MIRETTI, Leader in Explosion Proof Technology and STILL have a technical and development agreement in progress for many years now concerning explosion proof fork lift trucks intended to be used in potentially explosive atmospheres. MIRETTI is an Officially Approved Supplier of explosion proof conversions of STILL forklift trucks.

Barloworld “only company” to offer solution to John Lewis

News Story - 11 Mar 2010
Maidenhead, United Kingdom

The UK's largest department store has chosen Barloworld Handling for its materials handling challenges. John Lewis typically stocks about 350,000 separate product lines for its 29 shops and has a...

Onsite Auction - 10am Friday 12th March 2010
Berth 7, Port Beach Rd, North Fremantle WA

Advertisement - 11 Mar 2010

On behalf of Patrick due to redundant equipment we will sell: Hyster H800A 33 ton with 20'- 40' TLA; Hyster H44-00C 32 ton with 20'- 40' TLA; Hyster H920B 35...

Combilift is the Ideal Tool for SBDL

Advertisement - 11 Mar 2010

Schoeller Bleckmann Darron LTD, based in Aberdeen, Scotland provides a complete manufacturing, repair and maintenance facility for drilling products used in the oil and gas sectors. It is benefiting from the versatile capabilities of an 8 tonne Combilift 4-way forklift to ensure safe and space-saving handling of long loads around its site. Since SBDL purchased Darron Oil Tools, it has expanded its range of services to its extensive customer base in the UK as well as in locations such as Russia, Vietnam and Singapore. The company has invested in a raft of high tech machinery to provide the highest level of customer service, and is equally choosy when it comes to the materials handling aspect of its business.

Forklifts can gain from new technologies

News Story - 11 Mar 2010
Pittsburgh, PA, United States

On-the-move forklift operators and others stand to benefit from new communicators and software in distribution centre and warehouse environments. For instance, the new SRX wireless headset and voice software from...

Keller generates new forklift program

News Story - 11 Mar 2010
Neenah, WI, United States

JJ Keller & Associates of Neenah has created a digital forklift operator safety and training program to replace a version last updated in 2008 and originally issued in 2004. Program resellers...

Used Forklift Dealers in the news

Advertisement - 11 Mar 2010

On 29th April 2010 we will be publishing a feature on "Used Forklift Dealers". If you deal in used machines; if you just deal in your own locality; if you want to find new...

John O’Groats to Land’s End on a forklift

News Story - 11 Mar 2010
Land’s End, United Kingdom

Three friends have driven a Jungheinrich forklift between John O'Groats and Land's End in Scotland to raise over GBP15,000 (USD22,464.85) for cancer research. Stuart Colvin, Steve Hare and Steve Golding...

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