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Army pilot project puts fuel cells in forklifts
  • News Story - 02 Jul 2009
  • Fort Lewis, WA, United States
A fleet of 19 sit-down counterbalanced forklifts at the US Army's Forces Command at Fort Lewis will get GenDrive fuel cell power units and two years of managed integration, training...
NMHG, trucker win CIO 100 awards
  • News Story - 02 Jul 2009
  • Framingham, MA, United States
Nacco Materials Handling Inc (NMHG) of Fairview, Oregon and Old Dominion Freight Line Inc of Thomasville, North Carolina have won CIO 100 awards for innovative practices in information technology. The...
AEM honoured for student initiative
  • News Story - 02 Jul 2009
  • Milwaukee, WI, United States
The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has received an "innovation" award for its Construction Challenge student competition. The AEM workforce initiative promotes greater awareness of construction industry careers and industry...
Operators compete in forklift rodeos
  • News Story - 02 Jul 2009
  • Mount Sterling, IL and Richland, WA, United States
Dot Foods Inc emphasised safety and fun at the company's national rodeo finals for pallet jack, forklift and reach truck operators. Using equipment from Raymond, Yale and Crown, Dot operates...
Injury case settled for USD800,000
  • News Story - 02 Jul 2009
  • Freehold, NJ, United States
In April 2005, carpentry labourer Deymison Menezes, then 21, of Newark, New Jersey, was assigned to unload metal framing studs from a Gradall 534 telescopic forklift, but the absence of...
Hazmat practice uses forklift as prop
  • News Story - 02 Jul 2009
  • York, PA, United States
Emergency services personnel used a forklift in a supporting role during environmental training exercises. Organisers say that the forklift purportedly hit and damaged a pipeline carrying petroleum. Next, the operator...
Hyundai blogs with the best
  • News Story - 02 Jul 2009
  • Geel, Belgium
Materials handling and construction brand Hyundai is embracing social media to spread its message. In the wake of its debut on YouTube, Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) has spread its...
Inside the News - Edition #416
  • Inside the News - 25 Jun 2009
This month's special feature looks at Fleet and Asset Management systems and represents one type of feature - those based around forklift applications. The other type of special report we run...
Powernet takes control of battery fleet management
  • Advertisement - 25 Jun 2009
The latest battery fleet management software from EnerSys provides 4 key areas to manage your battery fleet.First in, first out battery rotation (FIFO). Management Reports Power Demand Management Remote Access
New programmable keyless ignition system from KEYTROLLER.
  • Advertisement - 25 Jun 2009
The START-SMART series is designed for the toughest outdoor weather extremes. It has been tested for high voltage spikes, high vibration reliability, condensation and salt reliability and high and low temperature shock reliability. Finally the START SMART was powered and submerged under water for 10 days, with no adverse effects, working fine both out of and under the water.
Recession separates winners from losers
  • News Story - 25 Jun 2009
  • London, United Kingdom
Despite the gloomy UK economic climate, a number of forklift companies are turning in "outstanding financial performance". A new study of the financial state of the UK forklift industry by...
If I said give me $5 and I’ll give you $10 back what would you do?
  • Advertisement - 25 Jun 2009
In the current financial climate most companies are looking to defer significant capital expenditure until the economy stabilises and business returns to normal. However, the challenge is to tighten the purse strings without impacting operational effectiveness. It is well known in the materials handling industry that the iBOS battery management system helps reduce the cost of operating electric forklifts by;
RICO Heavy Duty Sitdown Rider Platform
  • Advertisement - 25 Jun 2009
RICO Manufacturing has solved another material handling problem for a steel company in China. This time RICO has eliminated the use of a large counterbalance truck and prevented the customer from spending a fortune. View the video of this Heavy Duty Rider Platform Truck that was custom built with "pallet style" lift and the ability to transport 35,000 lb loads.
Toyota Industrial cuts headcount
  • News Story - 25 Jun 2009
  • Columbus, IN, United States
Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Inc (TIEM) has reduced the headcount at its factory near Columbus in response to the downturn in the economy. The subsidiary of Toyota Industries Corp says...
Closure epitomises UK forklift decline
  • News Story - 25 Jun 2009
  • London, United Kingdom
Analysis by Bill Redmond After 60 years of forklift production at Basingstoke, Linde's announcement to close its plant there next year marks the end of high volume forklift production in...
Forklift Drivers Alert – Maryland and region USA — first Annual 2009 Chesapeake Forklift Safety Rodeo.
  • Advertisement - 25 Jun 2009
The date for competitor registration is extended - closing shortly!!! Professional forklift operators and company teams from across the mid-Atlantic region are invited to demonstrate their skills at the Howard County...
Our survival solution:Design your own truck
  • Advertisement - 25 Jun 2009
Our Taiwanese-made forklifts cost 10-15% less than Japanese forklifts. All forklifts are covered by a standard two-year warranty, or you can choose to purchase the extended warranty program!
Davis Derby: TruckLOG case study, Cadbury Trebor Bassett
  • Advertisement - 25 Jun 2009
Cadbury UK was looking for significant reductions in truck-related damage costs as well as a system that would help it meet its health and safety obligations. After carefully analysing traffic movements and the client's shock incident record, Davis Derby supplied and fitted the Fleet Management Information System (FMIS).
Hiab partners with Molok
  • News Story - 25 Jun 2009
  • Helsinki, Sweden
Cargotec's Hiab specialist division has entered into a sales partnership with Molok Ltd, a leading provider of waste collection systems. Hiab is now the exclusive sales partner of Molok's deep...
Used forklifts to go under the hammer in online auction
  • Advertisement - 25 Jun 2009
250 used forklift trucks from the extensive range of materials handling equipment manufactured by Jungheinrich are set to go under the 'virtual hammer' in a web-based online auction organised by Jungheinrich UK Ltd and the online auction specialist, Wignall Brownlow.
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