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Manitex reports 2009 ups and downs

News Story - 19 Nov 2009
Bridgeview, IL, United States

Manitex International, Inc., provider of engineered lifting solutions including boom truck and rough-terrain cranes, rough-terrain forklifts and special mission-oriented vehicles, announced that net sales for its third quarter ended September...

EquipmentFX- Ever heard of a marketing company with a “pay-for-performance” program?

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This is an industry first: EquipmentFX is a marketing company that is so sure of a plan that, given time, will put its money where its mouth is with a unique "pay for performance" guarantee.

Grupo Laeisz now supports Heli brand

News Story - 19 Nov 2009
Memphis, TN, United States

Grupo Laeisz has been appointed the newest authorised Heli forklift dealer. It will represent the complete Heli forklift product line in Panama, El Salvador, Costa Rica, Honduras and Guatemala. The...

Automotive component supplier cuts forklift fleet costs with Flexi

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Narrow Aisle Flexi - manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift trucks - has won a contract to supply Flexi EURO trucks to the Leipzig factory of leading automotive components supplier Magna Intier. The new facility provides the complete interior trim for the newly launched Porsche Panamera, the elegant four door sports car. Magna Intier, who provide component parts and other services to a wide range of top-end car manufacturers, including BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Porsche and Aston Martin, are using the Flexi trucks to delivery components from an on-site storage warehouse directly to the production line.

Agents, dealers wanted

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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...

Lifetime Contribution Award Presented to Cascade Corporation President

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Shanghai, China, October, 2009 - At an award ceremony in Shanghai, China in October, The China Industrial Truck Association (CITA) recognized the significant impact Cascade Corporation has played in the development of the forklift industry in China. The China Lift Truck Association presented Mr. Bob Warren, President of Cascade Corporation, with a "Lifetime Contribution" Award. This was the first time since its foundation that CITA has bestowed top honors to those individuals who made such notable contributions to the development and improvement of the Chinese forklift industry.

Konecranes closes factory, finalises acquisition

News Story - 19 Nov 2009
Hyvinkää, Finland

About 18 workers are likely to lose their jobs when Konecranes closes its crane production and assembly facility in Birmingham, Alabama in the US by the end of 2009. Konecranes...

Autoquip acquires American Lifts

News Story - 19 Nov 2009
Guthrie, OK, United States

The Autoquip Corporation has acquired American Lifts from the Columbus McKinnon Corporation. The company's expanded product line will include American Lifts' scissors lift technology to complement Autoquip's in-plant, dock and...

Nissan Forklift Corporation Announces its New Vice President of Sales & Marketing

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Marengo, Illinois - November 4, 2009. Nissan Forklift Corporation is pleased to announce Mr. James J. (Jim) Radous III as its new Vice President of Sales and Marketing for North and South American operations. In this expanded role, Jim will have responsibility for all sales, marketing and communication activities related to both new equipment and aftermarket parts. For six years prior to joining Nissan, Jim was V.P. of Sales for Knaack LLC, a subsidiary of the $25 billion manufacturing and technology giant, Emerson Electric. (NYSE: EMR) As a key member of Knaack's executive staff, Jim directed all strategic sales initiatives through its network of global distributors, with additional responsibilities that included major retail accounts such as Home Depot. Additional roles within this position included the development of international business segments, customer service, training and inside sales disciplines.

Fleetman Consulting Inc. | Representing the Interests of the End User

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New Forklift & Used Lift Truck Fleet Management Experts Representing The Interests Of The End User A leading edge forklift consulting firm with a unique approach toward forklift fleet management, located near Vancouver, BC, Canada, is attracting attention because the company is primarily focused on representing the interests of the end user. They are not associated or obligated to the forklift dealer network or lift truck manufacturers in any way and therefore they are in a position to offer unbiased and credible forklift solutions to all of their clients. With over 20 years of lift truck industry experience, their extensive product and fleet management expertise is guaranteed to reduce all forklift costs such as buying, leasing, rentals, parts, service and operator safety training. In addition, they look for efficiency gains that will lead to increased productivity, reduced downtime and a better overall return on assets. They also look for ways to increase safety and storage capacity without affecting other areas of your business.

Drive pedestrians to forklift operator training

News Story - 19 Nov 2009
NORTH AMERICA

By Tom Andel, contributing editor According to the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), "pedestrians struck by lift trucks" is the leading type of forklift-related fatality. Although the...

Watts Tyres sold to Premia Group

News Story - 19 Nov 2009
Lydney, United Kingdom

Watts of Lydney Group has sold Watts Tyres to focus on strengthening its truck and van sales, services and parts business, and its UK manufacturing companies. The sale of Watts...

Trade show exceeds most expectations

News Story - 19 Nov 2009
Utrecht, Netherlands

The global economic downturn may have concerned Logistica 2009 exhibitors, but their show stands were well presented and well received by local and international visitors. Frank Klein Tank, Logistica 2009's...

Swedish inventor develops versatile forklift

News Story - 19 Nov 2009
Frösön, Sweden

A Swedish company is introducing an omni-directional telescopic forklift that it claims can do the work of up to five different forklift models. Max Truck AB introduced a prototype of...

LFTS sold to Linde Sterling

News Story - 19 Nov 2009
Warrington, United Kingdom

Lancashire Fork Truck Services (LFTS) of Oldham has been bought for an undisclosed sum by Linde Sterling of Warrington. LFTS was sold by administrator Charles MacMillan, the head of corporate...

Briefs

News Story - 19 Nov 2009

Lord Baker praises JCB Academy Rocester, United Kingdom Britain's former education secretary has given his thumbs-up for the new GBP22 million (USD36.8 million) JCB Academy. "This is the shape of...

Narrow Aisle Flexi adds VNA truck to range

News Story - 19 Nov 2009
Tipton, United Kingdom

Narrow Aisle Ltd has introduced an award-nominated, articulated forklift for very narrow aisle applications. The four-wheel Flexi VNA can operate in aisles as narrow as 1.6 metres (5.3 foot), allowing...

Have your training risks been properly assessed?

Safety First - 19 Nov 2009
London, United Kingdom

"Reasonably practicable" is a term often bandied around in safety circles, but what exactly does it mean?

Inside the News - Edition #436

Inside the News - 12 Nov 2009

Maybe the tide is turning. There don't seem to be any stories about business failure or hardship in this week's newsletter - just reports of expansion and new orders. And it's...

Slipsheeted DELL computers on ROLLERFORKS^®

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