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MHI moves forward with hybrid launch

News Story - 15 Oct 2009
Tokyo, Japan

Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd (MHI) has beat Toyota to introduce the world's first engine-battery hybrid forklift to the Japanese market. Launched last week, the GRENDiA EX hybrid forklift model, with...

Agents, dealers wanted

Advertisement - 15 Oct 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...

Yale VG Takes Internal Electric Counterbalance Forklift Trucks To New Heights

Advertisement - 15 Oct 2009

Following the successful launch of the VT and the VF electric powered forklift trucks, Yale continues its NexGen product introduction programme with the release of the VG cushion tyre series. Available in lifting capacities from 2,200kg to 3,500 kg, the VG series is a cushion tyre truck generally used in internal applications where lifting capacities are in excess of 2,000kg and space to manoeuvre is at a premium. Typical examples are engineering and industrial manufacturing; print facilities; paper and packaging manufacturers and distributors; as well as cross docking in warehouse and distribution applications. All of the new features introduced on the VT and VF models are incorporated into the VG series with the key focus being on productivity and ergonomics.

JCB introduces its smallest Loadall

News Story - 15 Oct 2009
Rocester, United Kingdom

JCB has produced its smallest Loadall telehandler, the result of a design innovation that has reduced the machine height to less than two metres. The 515-40 Miniscopic model is 1.8...

Nissan Forklift’s Vice President, Sales & Marketing Retires

Advertisement - 15 Oct 2009

Marengo, Illinois - October 2009. Known to many in the Nissan Forklift family as the company cheerleader for his unending devotion to growing the Nissan brand for nearly 20 years, Mr. Nick Tortorich will be retiring from his post as Vice President, Sales and Marketing on October 30th, 2009. In 1968, Nick's passion for sales led him to begin a career in the material handling industry, landing him two consecutive jobs with Chicago forklift dealerships that spanned nearly a quarter century. In 1992, Nick joined the Nissan team - then known as Nissan Industrial Equipment Corporation (NIEC) - as General Sales Manager in its Schaumburg, Illinois office. Just one year later, he was promoted to Director of National Sales and transferred to his new position in Nissan Forklift Corporation's Marengo facility. Nissan Forklift congratulates Nick Tortorich on his well-earned retirement. His significant contributions, positive attitude and friendship will be missed.

Fuel cell challenge offers millions for R&D

News Story - 15 Oct 2009
London, United Kingdom

The UK government-backed Carbon Trust has introduced a GBP8 million (USD12.8 million) Polymer Fuel Cells Challenge to encourage cost-effective, home-grown breakthroughs in fuel cell technology. Carbon Trust says fuel cells...

Overhead handling and forklifts co-operate

News Story - 15 Oct 2009
Charlotte, NC, United States

It's natural for people who have been around forklifts all their business lives to view this equipment as the best option for all lifting and moving tasks. However, a group...

Still time to ride in a rodeo

News Story - 15 Oct 2009
Springfield, OH, United States

The 15th annual US Open Forklift Rodeo & Safety Expo, sponsored by the Springfield/Clark County Safety Council (SCCSC) and Forkliftaction.com, will take place on October 30-31 in Springfield, OH. Dick Higgins...

New Factory for Hytsu

Advertisement - 15 Oct 2009

HYTSU group has opened its third factory, with the launch of Shanghai T&U Forklifts Co, ltd, a facility for the manufacture of 1-10 ton internal combustion forklifts and 1-3.5 ton AC-powered forklifts, electric stackers and electric pallet trucks. The factory, with a production capacity of over 5,000 units annually, was officially opened at Eur. Industry Park, Fengxian, Shanghai, on 30th September 2009. The new capacity will add to the group's annual production of 10,000 units. The new company, the result of a CNY 30 million investment, consists of buildings covering 10,000 sqm on 20,000sqm of land. It includes a forklift assembly line, automatic vehicle testing systems, a product testing centre, an R&D testing centre and a modern logistics distribution centre.

Basic forklift training the Marine way

News Story - 15 Oct 2009
Suffolk, VA, United States

Col. Alan Will is a Marine on a mission and needs volunteers to help him execute it. His goal: to teach a new generation of warehousing professionals the skills to...

Talk to your industry through Forkliftaction.com

Advertisement - 15 Oct 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...

Dealer funds student space

News Story - 15 Oct 2009
Addison, IL, United States

Associated Material Handling has funded a new student lounge at the Universal Technical Institute (UTI) Glendale Heights, in DuPage County, Illinois, to boost awareness of the materials handling industry. "We...

The Coffee Club Seeks Your Vote!

Advertisement - 15 Oct 2009

We all like a cup of coffee to start our day... At The Coffee Club you can go in the draw to win a $20,000 kitchen by voting for Forkliftaction's...

Incorporated by Reference - What’s That?

Safety First - 15 Oct 2009
BLAINE, WA, United States

Employers are responsible for a number of actions and conditions that aren't specifically spelled out in regulations, and Rob Vetter warns that you'd better find out about them!

Inside the News - Edition #431

Inside the News - 08 Oct 2009

Our US bureau chief, Roger Renstrom, has left for a two-month expedition which will take him to places most of us can only dream of. And while he's away, a...

HYTSU GROUP of China has just launched two new-style forklift trucks into the global market.

Advertisement - 08 Oct 2009

As a world famous lift truck manufacturer, HYTSU devotes significant attention to research and development. This effort has allowed us to introduce our S100 series 2-3 Ton Cushion Tyre LPG forklift truck (specially for the North American market) which completes our forklift range.

Three brands, better service

Advertisement - 08 Oct 2009

After years of development, E-P can now professionally serve customers within three product fields. In order to provide a higher level service for products, markets and customers, E-P announce the release of three new brands to suit the needs of the world market.

Industry cautiously optimistic

News Story - 08 Oct 2009
North America

By Tom Andel, contributing editor Just asking "Are you optimistic or pessimistic about your business in 2010?" is risky. Most smart business people would answer "cautiously optimistic". That way they're...

Plug into the new Hyster ‘light’ pallet truck

Advertisement - 08 Oct 2009

Hyster has bridged the gap between hand pallet trucks and powered pallet trucks by launching the lightweight, low duty P1.3. The low cost pallet truck runs off two 12V batteries and plugs directly into a standard electric socket to re-charge.

Mast explorer H70DA 2wd / 4wd (7,0 ton /14.000 lbs) - the new super-duty rough terrain forklift

Advertisement - 08 Oct 2009

Mecano Continental S.A, in its constant product research and development of rough-terrain applications for the materials handling sector, launched a NEW SUPER HEAVY-DUTY H70DA COMPACT (NOT ARTICULATED) rough terrain forklift in May. This incredible Forklift is capable of handling 7,000Kg/14.000lb under the most adverse working conditions. This ultimate forklift is available in 2wd and 4wd. The 4x4 version incorporates the new Flow Traction System which combines a LINDE hydrostatic transmission with a front ZF axle and hydraulic wheel motors POCLAIN in the rear tires, to maximise the total power traction.

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