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Hoist Liftruck introduces its pneumatic redesign

Advertisement - 09 Jul 2009

The P‐Series now features a modular design for more efficient containerization and serviceability. Bedford Park, Illinois ‐ July 08, 2009 - Hoist Liftruck unveiled a redesign of its P‐Series pneumatic forklift line, which was based on the idea behind its new ECH Series empty container handlers.

Lift Inc acquires Bobcat of Lancaster LLC

News Story - 09 Jul 2009
Mountville, PA, United States

Material handling equipment dealer Lift Inc has added skid-steer loaders and other devices to its offerings through the acquisition of the Bobcat of Lancaster LLC business in the borough of...

Permanent lay-offs for Konecranes Heavy Lifting

News Story - 09 Jul 2009
Hyvinkää, Finland

Konecranes Heavy Lifting Corp will reduce its 620-strong workforce by 41 people. The company has just completed the statutory negotiations for permanent personnel reductions (Forkliftaction.com News #412). Negotiations are still under way...

Forklift Drivers Alert – Maryland and region USA — first Annual 2009 Chesapeake Forklift Safety Rodeo.

Advertisement - 09 Jul 2009

Professional forklift operators and company teams from across the mid-Atlantic region are invited to demonstrate their skills at the Howard County Fairgrounds, July 18, from 7am-5pm. Forklifts are provided by...

Tyre makers struggle with lower demand

News Story - 09 Jul 2009

Tyre makers Michelin and Continental have announced job cuts and plant closures in recent weeks while Solideal says it "has the same challenges" as its counterparts. Last month, AFP reported...

Combilift customises for Weyerhaeuser

News Story - 09 Jul 2009
Monaghan, Ireland

Combilift has delivered its 10,000th forklift, a 10 tonne capacity, customised four-way forklift to Weyerhaeuser, one of the world's largest pulp and paper manufacturers. The forklift will be deployed at...

Texas dealership advocates reducing emissions

News Story - 09 Jul 2009
Fort Worth, TX, United States

Shoppa's Material Handling Ltd has replaced more than 100 propane-powered forklifts for its rental fleet and external customers under the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP). Recently, Shoppa's was authorised for...

Your recruitment ads on Forkliftaction.com free of charge

Advertisement - 09 Jul 2009

Advertise your vacancies on Forkliftaction.com, the biggest online news service and business centre for the materials handling industry, www.forkliftaction.com. Forkliftaction.com is the established brand in this industry for news, information...

Forklift incidents result in fatalities, injuries

News Story - 09 Jul 2009
United States

In North American forklift-related news, three people died, a jury trial concluded with a personal injury award and a firm was fined for a safety violation. In Durant, Oklahoma, two...

Briefs

News Story - 09 Jul 2009

Still launches new pedestrian pallet trucks Hamburg, Germany Still GmbH has introduced four new EXU low-lift trucks with 1.6-2.2 ton capacities. According to Still, the EXU's compact design makes it...

Clark adds historic forklift to collection

News Story - 09 Jul 2009
Lexington, KY, United States

Clark has added its 500,000th forklift to an array of historic Clark forklifts after the forklift manufacturer re-acquired the machine from its original owner. Western Michigan University in Kalamazoo, Michigan...

AEM develops Chinese version of safety pictorial database

Fork Talk - 09 Jul 2009
Milwaukee, WI, United States

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) has developed a Chinese-language version of the AEM Safety Pictorial Database, which provides illustrations for use in safety signs and materials. The illustrations are...

Inside the News - Edition #417

Inside the News - 02 Jul 2009

Happy new financial year to those whose ledgers turned a new page yesterday. Let's all hope that the year ahead has more black ink than red - and more than last...

Recently LiftTruck.com wins Product of the Year for the Accu-Tilt

Advertisement - 02 Jul 2009

The Accu-Tilt was awarded a Gold medal "Product of the Year" award in Manual Material Handling from Plant Engineering Magazine. Selected by readers of the publication, the Accu-Tilt was voted a winner among 140 other products.

Gehl, Linde extend credit arrangements

News Story - 02 Jul 2009
Ancenis, France and Munich, Germany

Manitou has announced that its subsidiary, Gehl Company, has entered into an amendment of its bank credit agreement allowing continued borrowing for the next 24 months. Gehl's amended credit agreement...

AAL buys Hyster in Australia

News Story - 02 Jul 2009
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Recent rumours circulating in the forklift industry (see Forkliftaction.com News #413) were confirmed this week with the announcement by Australia's Adapt-A-Lift Forklift Rentals and Sales (AAL) that it has acquired...

Cascade Corporation announces launch of global nameplate

Advertisement - 02 Jul 2009

FAIRVIEW, OR, Cascade Corporation announces the implementation of an international nameplate. This new design will replace 20 + differing Cascade nameplates currently being shipped on product. This allows Cascade to ship product from any manufacturing location to any end user around the world. Steve Wittkop, Technical Publication Manager developed the new global nameplate to assist relaying technical information in a format understandable worldwide.

RAEDER-VOGEL^®: High-quality wheels and castors for tow tractors

Advertisement - 02 Jul 2009

In modern production plants with a focus on lean manufacturing, tow tractors are taking over where moving material is required but no lifting. Tow tractors, also known as tuggers, are easier to operate than a lift truck and they can pull more than one load at a time on multiple carts. Moreover, in general the vehicle purchase costs are lower, and this also applies for operating costs.

Davis Derby: TruckLOG case studies, Eurostar – St Pancras

Advertisement - 02 Jul 2009

With some 25 million passengers expected to use the St Pancras mainline, underground and international services annually, public safety is of paramount importance. To minimise the risk posed to the travelling public by its platform vehicles, used to replenish on-board catering points, washrooms and other facilities, Eurostar turned to the Davis Derby TruckLOG suite of products.

Cascade opens Indian operations

News Story - 02 Jul 2009
Portland, OR, United States

Cascade Corporation has announced the establishment of wholly owned subsidiary Cascade India. Vishnu Bhagwat, Cascade India's first employee, has been appointed general manager - sales, based near Mumbai, India. He brings...

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