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Maximizing Floor Space no problem with Combilift USA and KOOI Reachforks^®

Advertisement - 14 Jan 2010

As well as a variety of chassis sizes, mast heights, platform lengths and power options, the choice of forks naturally plays a crucial role in the customization process. MSE-Forks works closely with Combilift design engineers to supply a range of KOOI-ReachForks® which are making a valuable contribution to safer product handling and better utilization of floor space for Combilift customers worldwide.

Alta closes deals, projects 166% growth

News Story - 14 Jan 2010
Wixom, MI, United States

A prominent Michigan-based forklift dealership has a new corporate identity, a newly purchased headquarters and at least three acquisitions to absorb. Alta Equipment Co, formerly Alta Lift Truck Services Inc...

New Generation, New Expectation

Advertisement - 14 Jan 2010

Two months after the relocation to new plant facility, HANGCHA now is proud to formally launch the new generation, XF Series, to global market. XF series is more than just good looking, although the XF is the best looking generation ever in HANGCHA 35 years of production. With the design concept of "Simple, Solid, Smart", the XF series, which is produced from extensive research and improved through thousands of tests, represent a true solution to different needs.

NITCO broadens base, adds Hyster

News Story - 14 Jan 2010
Wilmington, MA, United States

Northland Industrial Truck Co Inc (NITCO) has gained access to the Connecticut market and added a New Hampshire site with its 1 January acquisition of Hyster New England Inc assets...

Chaintec expands Midlands operations with move to larger premises

Advertisement - 14 Jan 2010

Chaintec, the country's leading supplier of leaf chain to the forklift truck replacement market, is further expanding its footprint in the UK with the move of its existing Midlands business to larger, purpose built premises at Bentley Bridge Business Park, Wednesfield, West Midlands. The new offices, open on Monday 4th January 2010, can be contacted on Tel: +44 (0)1902 307777.

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Innovation trumps slumps

Advertisement - 14 Jan 2010

Innovation, Innovation, innovation: The business model that my father, Freddy Brown, inventor of the Bendi forklift, has always espoused and which underlies his stunning success. "Give the customer more through the product design than is available from any other solution and you'll add value to their business," he said. It is a maxim that many other engineering firms failed to grasp and so have passed into history.

Analysis predicts job losses for the UK

News Story - 14 Jan 2010
Stockton, United Kingdom

The UK forklift industry is on the road to recovery but more jobs will be lost along the way, according to the latest research by Plimsoll. David Pattison, author of...

Doubling up on Advantages with Aisle-Master

Advertisement - 14 Jan 2010

A combination of two AC electric powered Aisle-Master articulated forklifts fitted with telescopic forks and a double-deep storage system is enabling North of England based Walkers Transport to make maximum use of its warehousing facilities in Leeds.

Canadian distributor adds wholly owned brand

News Story - 14 Jan 2010
Thorold, ON, Canada

Canadian Forklift Distributors Ltd (CFDL) has launched the Stärke Material Handling Group as a new division. The Stärke brand is a wholly owned CFDL trade name. CFDL general manager Jim...

Avesco opens new head office

News Story - 14 Jan 2010
Langenthal, Switzerland

Yale's sole authorised dealer in Switzerland, Avesco AG, has opened a new head office for its materials handling division. Located at the group's headquarters in Langenthal, the 6,100 sqm (65,660...

FORKLIFTACTION.COM THANKS LOYAL AND NEW ADVERTISERS – EXPECTATIONS FOR 2010

Advertisement - 14 Jan 2010

This is the last newsletter edition for 2009 and Forkliftaction closes on another year, happily taking a good rest after an eventful and successful year's work. We are proud and...

Konecranes starts new statutory negotiations

News Story - 14 Jan 2010
Hyvinkää, Finland

Konecranes has started new statutory negotiations for possible temporary and permanent layoffs in Konecranes Service Corporation, Finland. The company says the measure was taken to combat continuing weak demand for...

Union, Central Grocers agree on pact

News Story - 14 Jan 2010
Joliet, IL, United States

Union members including about 100 forklift operators in a Joliet warehouse of Central Grocers Inc adopted a three-year contract on 9 January and stepped back from a threatened strike. Each...

Inventor launches economical Palletcap

News Story - 14 Jan 2010
Cannock, United Kingdom

The Staffordshire inventor who claims his cardboard cone has saved the global materials handling industry millions in damaged stock has launched a new, cost-effective version of the Palletcap. Inventor and...

PSA reports nearly 10% decline in container volumes

News Story - 14 Jan 2010
Singapore

PSA International Pte Ltd has reported that it handled 56.93 million TEUs at its port projects around the world for 2009. The group's handling volume represents a 9.9% decline from...

JCB undertakes large training exercise

News Story - 14 Jan 2010
Rocester, United Kingdom

JCB has partnered with Derby College's skills solutions provider, Corporate College, to enhance the skills of over 600 of its employees. Graeme Macdonald, JCB's group managing director for business operations...

Briefs

News Story - 14 Jan 2010

Konecranes outsources data centre services Hyvinkää, Finland Hewlett Packard will operate Konecranes' data centre services under a seven-year agreement. Konecranes' data centre services include the hosting of application servers, back-up...

Product News

News Story - 14 Jan 2010

Cargotec launches new reach stacker Stockholm, Sweden Cargotec has added the Kalmar DRF420-450L, which is suitable for terminals with medium capacity, to its reach stacker range. Cargotec vice president for...

Flexi EURO carries components for top-end cars

News Story - 14 Jan 2010
Tipton, United Kingdom

Narrow Aisle Ltd has won a contract to supply Flexi EURO articulated forklifts to automotive component supplier Magna Intier's Leipzig factory. The Flexi EURO has a compact chassis and narrow...

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