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Plimsoll: UK forklift market due for consolidation

News Story - 05 Nov 2009
Stockton, United Kingdom

Many struggling UK forklift companies will finish the year in financial difficulty, according to Plimsoll's latest study. David Pattison, author of the Plimsoll Industry Analysis, says an assessment of the...

New Dealer Announcement - TCM

Advertisement - 05 Nov 2009

TCM America, Inc, NJ Division, is pleased to announce that Brodie, Inc., one of New England's premier materials handling equipment dealers is joining the TCM family. The company, headquartered in Lawrence Ma, brings over 60 years experience to the table as they begin marketing the entire TCM portfolio (Classes I, III, IV and V) in New England's northern tier-Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Brodie, Inc's hallmark is superior after-sales service and backup designed to build customer confidence. The company offers total turnkey support covering all aspects of logistics and warehousing. From lift trucks and racks to mezzanines, loading dock equipment and personnel carriers, Brodie, Inc. is committed to being their customers' "one-stop shop" for all of their materials handling needs. This dedication will enhance the value of the TCM brand in the three-state area.

Forklift industry and the art of its deals

News Story - 05 Nov 2009
NORTH AMERICA

By Tom Andel, Contributing Editor The forklift industry has seen its share of "marriages of convenience". Toyota and Raymond; MCFA and Jungheinrich; Hyster and Yale. One could argue these are...

Cascade Europe Introduces the R-Series line of Fork Positioners for Class 4 Trucks.

Advertisement - 05 Nov 2009

Cascade's R-Series Fork Positioners are designed for ISO class 4 trucks with a capacity range of 6000kg - 8000 kg. Ideal for heavy lifting applications the R-Series Fork Positioners use pin-mounted forks or standard ISO Class 4 forks. Models:Non-Sideshifting with forks Non-Sideshifting with fork carriers Sideshifting with forks Sideshifting with fork carriers Detailed specifications and more information can be found at the following web address: http://www.cascorp.com/eme/en/forkpositioners

Agents, dealers wanted

Advertisement - 05 Nov 2009

Omega Lift Manufacturing is selectively seeking strong dealers to represent it's premium line of All Terrain and Multi-Directional forklifts worldwide. Omega Lift is an award winning Canadian manufacturer with a reputation for...

CeMAT MIDDLE EAST trade show in Dubai - February 2010

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USD 26 billion in investments for sea and air transport infrastructure to boost UAE's reputation as global logistics hub International business organisations, key government agencies confirm support at CeMAT MIDDLE EAST trade show in Dubai. Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch, organiser of CeMAT MIDDLE EAST, the world's largest trade show profile for internal logistics and materials handling that debuts in Dubai in February 2010, has revealed that leading global business organisations and key government institutions have made strong commitments to support the trade show. Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch further pointed out that international investors have been particularly impressed with the UAE's efforts to establish itself as a global logistics hub with around USD 26 billion in investments being made to develop the country's air and sea infrastructure facilities.

Zumbrin crowned Rodeo champ

News Story - 05 Nov 2009
Springfield, OH

Eric Zumbrin of KTH Parts Industries in St. Paris, Ohio was crowned Overall Rodeo Champion at the 2009 US Open Forklift Rodeo in Springfield last weekend. Zumbrin's teammates also walked...

Konecranes expands to the US and outsources operations

News Story - 05 Nov 2009
Hyvinkää, Finland

Konecranes has expanded its machine tool service business to the US by buying Machine Tool Solutions Unlimited in Cincinnati, Ohio. "This is a technically challenging market with strong growth potential...

Mixed reports on CeMAT Asia

News Story - 05 Nov 2009
Shanghai, China

Over 45,000 people visited the combined trade shows of CeMAT Asia and PTC Asia at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre last week. Wolfgang Lenarz, senior vice president of show...

Talk to your industry through Forkliftaction.com

Advertisement - 05 Nov 2009

Forkliftaction.com is a completely independent industry portal and, after nine years of operation, an established brand for forklift related news and online business resources. "If it is in Forkliftaction.com, the...

Kenco to manage Komatsu plant’s logistics

News Story - 05 Nov 2009
Chattanooga, TN, United States

Komatsu America Corp. (KAC), a US subsidiary of Japan-based Komatsu Ltd., has selected Kenco Logistic Services LLC as the total solutions provider for its manufacturing facility in Newberry, South Carolina...

EnerSys acquires Accu Holding

News Story - 05 Nov 2009
Reading, PA, United States

When John D. Craig looks back at 2009, he'll remember it as a year of opportunity rather than economic slowdown. He'll remember the last quarter, in particular, as the time...

Briefs

News Story - 05 Nov 2009

TICO forecasts profit for FY2010 Tokyo, Japan Toyota Industries Corp (TICO) has revised its financial forecast for fiscal year 2010. The forecast for TICO's net consolidated sales has increased 6.9...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 05 Nov 2009

Vice principals lead JCB Academy Rocester, United Kingdom JCB Academy has appointed two vice principals to lead the teaching team that will train future engineers and business leaders. Mark Henshaw...

Careless forklift driver destroys alcohol

News Story - 05 Nov 2009
Moscow, Russian Federation

A forklift driver has accidentally destroyed over USD100,000 worth of alcohol in a Moscow warehouse. The CCTV camera in the warehouse captured the driver reversing into pallet racking holding boxes...

Can you train yourselves?

Safety First - 05 Nov 2009
OTTAWA, Canada

Train the trainer is gaining popularity, but Danny Maron stresses that it's important to look at who is doing the training - and whether they're capable of a thorough job.

Inside the News - Edition #434

Inside the News - 29 Oct 2009

This weekend sees one of the highlights of the forklift calendar - the annual US Open Forklift Rodeo & Safety Expo in Springfield, OH. It looks like breaking all previous records with...

Konecranes streamlines UK business

News Story - 29 Oct 2009
Hyvinkää, Finland

Konecranes has merged its UK-based companies into a new and larger company called Konecranes UK Limited. Konecranes UK Limited managing director Bill Maxwell says the merger consolidates the experience and...

MHI expects loss for first half results

News Story - 29 Oct 2009
Tokyo, Japan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) expects a net loss of JPY3.1 billion (USD33.7 million) for the first half of its fiscal year ending March 2010. This compares with a profit...

Debating the “Forklift Effect” on the Carbon Footprint

News Story - 29 Oct 2009
NORTH AMERICA

By Tom Andel, contributing editor A company's carbon footprint is as unique as its CEO's leadership style. And more and more CEOs are leaving footprints for their organisations to follow...

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