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Inside the News - Edition #438

Inside the News - 26 Nov 2009

This week's special feature on explosion-proof forklifts brings home a couple of important lessons. The first is about the diversity of applications for which forklifts are used - probably wider and...

RAEDER-VOGEL^® VULKOLLAN^®-ELF – Electrically conductive wheels and castors

Advertisement - 26 Nov 2009

Standard and custom solutions for electrically conductive wheels and castors used in hazardous areas by the world's leading manufacturer of VULKOLLAN® wheels and castors

RAEDER-VOGEL^® - Dealer wanted for India

Advertisement - 26 Nov 2009

RAEDER-VOGEL® is actively looking for a distributor for its high-quality forklift and materials handling wheels and castors in India. If you are interested, please forward your company name and contact...

The New Range DSI by Mast Explorer

Advertisement - 26 Nov 2009

Mecano Continental S.A., manufacturer of Mast Explorer hydrostatic rough-terrain forklifts, a leader in innovation and development in its category, has launched the latest and ultimate product - the new DSI 25 / 30 range. The DSI range, as the initials indicate, is the new Diesel Semi-Industrial model by Mast Explorer. This model meets a very real need in the rough-terrain sector, which requires versatile forklifts suitable to handle materials on industrial sites with limited space. These forklifts must be adaptable to outdoor areas with uneven ground but at the same time ensure conditions of comfort, stability and safety.

Narrow Aisle Flexi – Global Leader in True Articulated Trucks

Industry Profile - 26 Nov 2009

When managing director Peter Wooldridge formed Narrow Aisle in 1976, the company philosophy was to be an innovator and market leader in the development of Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) space-saving solutions.

Chinese forklift manufacturers renew focus

News Story - 26 Nov 2009
China

China's forklift manufacturers are upbeat about 2010, with many renewing their marketing strategies for the domestic market. At the Industrial Truck Association's annual meeting in October, China Industrial Truck Association...

Cost effective & safer explosion protection; Pyroban system5000

Advertisement - 26 Nov 2009

Standard forklift trucks can, and do, cause explosions in areas where flammable material is processed and stored. Such accidents can be devastating and pose as the most serious health and safety risks found in the forklift truck industry. Malcolm Davis of safety expert, Pyroban, explains how explosion proof forklifts can be cheaper, safer and easier to supply than ever before.

Interesting findings about the effect of online advertising

Advertisement - 26 Nov 2009

One third of Australian consumers exposed to an online ad are able to recall that ad when asked, according to new research from Nielsen Online. And 41% of people can...

UG Series - Omega Lift Manufacturing Inc.,

Advertisement - 26 Nov 2009

Omega Lift Manufacturing a Canadian manufacturer of premium Rough Terrain Forklifts has recently added to its extensive product line of equipment with the addition of the UG Series. The UG Series has been specifically engineered and manufactured to work in the harshest environments and handle extreme applications with very high duty cycles. The UG Series has been available for the last 18 month and has seen duty predominantly in mining and military.

Acquisitions

News Story - 26 Nov 2009

Konecranes buys the rest of DCS Hyvinkää, Finland Konecranes has acquired the remaining 80.5% of Dynamic Crane Systems Ltd (DCS)'s share capital. In June 2007, Konecranes acquired 19.5% of the...

Davis Derby - TruckLOG Case Studies - iForce

Advertisement - 26 Nov 2009

THE CLIENT iForce is a specialist provider of e-fulfilment, reverse logistics and direct marketing services. Its clients include John Lewis, Boots, Sainsbury's, Screwfix, Tesco and many other household names. The business operates a mixed fleet of leased Toyota counter balanced and reach trucks at its Redditch site. THE OBJECTIVE iForce required a card-based vehicle access control system in order to identify operators responsible for damage to trucks, racking and other warehouse infrastructure. Management of health and safety issues at the site was also a key consideration.

Acquisition puts Rush Tracking on faster development track

News Story - 26 Nov 2009
Lenexa, KS, United States

By Tom Andel, contributing editor If you want to know whether a technology has a future, it's always wise to follow the money. When private equity buys into something, it's...

Pallet stacker refresher

News Story - 26 Nov 2009
Redmond, WA, United States

Businesses are starting to place more orders for pallet stackers, according to a report from LiftScience, web-based providers of light- to medium-duty electric forklift and manual pallet stackers. That's why...

A.F.S. Bring fully certified flameproof solutions to Australia.

Advertisement - 26 Nov 2009

In a first for Australia and New Zealand, Australian Flameproof Services Pty Ltd have brought internationally certified flameproof solutions to the materials handling industry. A.F.S. have recently been appointed the exclusive Australian importer of the Miretti range of flameproof solutions and exhaust emission controls. This has seen A.F.S. become the only company in Australia capable of providing locally compliant flameproof systems or, when required, "off the shelf" full internationally certified flameproof conversions.

MUMBAI, INDIA, Cascade Corporation, the Global Leader in Forklift Truck Attachments and Forks

Advertisement - 26 Nov 2009

MUMBAI, INDIA, Cascade Corporation, the global leader in forklift truck attachments and forks, will be participating in the Cemat India 2009 Material Handling Fair, December 10-13. The Cascade booth will...

Range update boosts productivity to new levels - Cat® lift trucks

Advertisement - 26 Nov 2009

Enhanced productivity, class-leading durability and exceptional comfort and safety have all been built into the new DP/GP IC-powered Cat® lift trucks - making them among the most sophisticated and durable handling workhorses available with some of the lowest lifetime costs. Available with lift capacities of 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5 tonnes, there's a model in the updated DP/GP line-up to suit the needs of every application.

MHIA forecasts growth for 2010

News Story - 26 Nov 2009
Charlotte, NC, United States

Materials handling equipment orders are forecasted to grow 2% to 3.5% in 2010, according to the latest Material Handling Equipment Manufacturing Forecast released by Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA...

Algerian projects boost construction equipment market

News Story - 26 Nov 2009
Chico, CA, United States

AmeraMex International, Inc., a provider of heavy equipment to infrastructure construction, stevedoring and commercial construction, has reached an agreement in principle with San Francisco-based Marchetti Construction, Inc. to form a...

Forklifts of St. Louis now Taylor Machine dealer

News Story - 26 Nov 2009
Louisville, MO, United States

Forklifts of St. Louis is the newest authorised dealer for Taylor Machine Works in Illinois and Missouri. Taylor Machine's offerings include pneumatic tyre and cushion tyre forklifts and other materials...

Barloworld invests in the future

News Story - 26 Nov 2009
Maidenhead, United Kingdom

Barloworld Handling believes that apprentice training is a key factor in its future success and that is why it has hired 19 more apprentices in the UK. The company's global...

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