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Omega reworks, extends ARM-XL line

News Story - 30 Jul 2009
Bolton, ON, United States

Omega Lift Manufacturing Inc has reworked the design of its entire ARM-XL series of heavy-duty forklifts and extended the standard capacity to 20,000 pounds (9,000 kg). "We have always had...

Narrow aisle, wide future

Feature Article - 30 Jul 2009

Even in tough times, narrow aisle and very narrow forklifts continue their tradition of innovation, safety and efficiency, as Melissa Barnett reports.

Inside the News - Edition #420

Inside the News - 23 Jul 2009

Could it be the start of a new wave of dealer consolidation? This week, we report on a deal which will see a dealer add Yale to its Hyster line-up...

RackDeflektor Is Helping Their Customers To Protect One Of The Most Valuable Assets In Their Warehouse.

Advertisement - 23 Jul 2009

Racking dealers and distributors across the country are helping their customers protect one of the most valuable assets in their warehouse, pallet rack. Like a good insurance policy, RackDeflektor provides valuable protection against the daily impacts from forklift traffic and pallets going in and out of their rack.

Taylor Introduces the PTX-550 Platform Truck

Advertisement - 23 Jul 2009

The PTX-550 is another new addition to the Big Red Line of lift equipment at Taylor Machine Works. The 117-inch wheelbase PTX-550 has a rated capacity of 55,000 pounds at 51-inch load center. Designed and built specifically to lift and maneuver palletized materials, the PTX-550 incorporates many innovative and performance-proven features for which Taylor trucks are known.

Arnold, H&E weigh deal involving NMHG brand

News Story - 23 Jul 2009
Salt Lake City, UT, United States

While nothing is final yet, Arnold Machinery Co may add Yale product at its Hyster dealerships in five states, linking Nacco Materials Handling Group (NMHG) brands. "We will sell both...

Meet the World on 22-25 October 2009. Cairo Fair Ground, Egypt!

Advertisement - 23 Jul 2009

HANDLING EXPO is the 9th International Exhibition Specialized in Material Handling Equipment Transportation Equipment, Containers & Packaging Equipment, Storage Equipment, and Communication Equipment as the Only Exhibition in Egypt, Africa and the Middle East, held during the period from 22 - 25 October 2009, at Cairo Fair Ground - Egypt.

The Source For Rugged, High Capacity Pneumatic Forklifts

Advertisement - 23 Jul 2009

Whether handling 90,000 pounds of project cargo or 36,000 pounds of steel, the Hoist Liftruck P-Series is built specifically to stand up to the demands of heavy industries. The solid chassis design, along with high quality components, make the Hoist Liftruck P-Series the most dependable pneumatic forklift line in the industry. The rugged nature of the line is complemented by advanced ergonomics and technology.

Canada weighs change for forklift purchases

News Story - 23 Jul 2009
Gatineau, QC, Canada

A Canadian federal department is developing a new strategy for procurement of commercial forklifts. "The federal government currently procures all forklifts via individual contracts," the Public Works and Government Services...

Proton Motor and Swiss consortium unveil world first

News Story - 23 Jul 2009
Basle, Switzerland and Puchheim, Germany

Proton Motor Fuel Cell GmbH and the Swiss partner consortium hy.muve have unveiled the world's first street cleaning vehicle with a fuel cell propulsion system. The compact sweeper from Bucher...

Hertz unit buys New Brunswick equipment provider

News Story - 23 Jul 2009
Park Ridge, NJ, United States

A Hertz Global Holdings Inc unit in Canada has acquired assets of JD Irving Ltd's equipment rental business, Irving Industrial Rental (IIR), in Saint John, New Brunswick. Terms were not...

Trico Lift sets up shop in San Antonio

News Story - 23 Jul 2009
Millville, NJ, United States

Full-service aerial work platform dealer Trico Lift of Millville has opened a second facility in the Texas market. The new location in San Antonio, under service manager Danny Lewis, follows...

Selling used forklifts? Join the action on the Marketplace

Advertisement - 23 Jul 2009

Growth in internet advertising continues to outstrip all other traditional mediums. By utilising the Forkliftaction.com Marketplace you can join a growing network of dealers that together make up the world's...

Study predicts UK forklift market consolidation

News Story - 23 Jul 2009
Stockton, United Kingdom

The UK forklift market could be set for a prolonged period of consolidation, according to a new study by Plimsoll. David Pattison, the study's author, says that one in seven...

Hyundai expands heavy forklift range

News Story - 23 Jul 2009
Geel, Belgium

Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) has introduced four new models to its forklift range. The diesel forklifts, with load capacities of 11, 13, 14 and 16 tonnes, expand HHIE's range...

Briefs

News Story - 23 Jul 2009

Rush Tracking acquires patent portfolio Kansas City, KS, United States RFID specialist Rush Tracking Systems has acquired a portfolio of intellectual property and patents from International Paper. The patents consist...

Redrock unveils “market-leading” telehandler

News Story - 23 Jul 2009
Armagh, Ireland

Redrock Engineering Ltd has introduced a new telehandler designed to operate in demanding agricultural environments. The 3 tonne, pivot steer TH320 telehandler, which replaces the TH280S launched in 2004, has...

Forklift lifts bell instead of salt

News Story - 23 Jul 2009
Madison, SD, United States

Fire Chief Jerry Johnson borrowed a Caterpillar forklift to position an antique bell on a steel frame in front of the Madison fire department building. The forklift "was handy" and...

Practically speaking, of course

Safety First - 23 Jul 2009
OTTAWA, Canada

How can trainers sign off on candidates' abilities without a practical test?

Forklift Safety Week around the corner

Fork Talk - 23 Jul 2009
Alton, United Kingdom

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA)'s National Forklift Safety Week, an annual awareness campaign targeting warehouse managers, forklift operators, their co-workers and the general public, will be held on September 21 to 27 this year.