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Sidewinders show their stuff in Star Trek

News Story - 04 Jun 2009
Hollywood, CA, United States

Two Sidewinder ATX-3000 omnidirectional forklifts make cameo appearances in the science fiction Star Trek movie, and the technology is slated to appear in another film. Sidewinder manufacturer Airtrax Inc, however...

Briefs

News Story - 04 Jun 2009

Manitou appoints new chief Ancenis, France Manitou BF's supervisory board has appointed Jean-Christophe Giroux as chief executive officer, replacing Marcel Claude Braud. Braud will become the non-executive chairman of the...

Two fall as forklift-supported pallet kicks out

News Story - 04 Jun 2009
Cascade, IA, United States

Jerald Pasker, 32, and his son, Gary, 6, fell about 25 feet (7.5 m) after the father with the boy in his arms tried to step onto a forklift-supported pallet...

Restored forklift a labour of love for repairer

News Story - 04 Jun 2009
Bay Roberts, Canada

A former General Motors dealership technician with a penchant for restoring vintage items has almost single-handedly restored a 1985 Toyota forklift. Paul Short ,who started automotive repair business Specialty Repairs...

Company profile: Translift Bendi

Industry Profile - 04 Jun 2009
Redditch, United Kingdom

Despite gloomy economic forecasts from most of the leading European forklift manufacturers, Britain's Translift Bendi has maintained steady sales through the past two quarters and is actually hiring staff while others shed workers.

Inside the News - Edition #412

Inside the News - 28 May 2009

Isn't it amazing how quickly things fall off the radar? Not so long ago, you couldn't open a newspaper, watch TV or browse online without reading about rising fuel costs...

The Source For Rugged, High Capacity Pneumatic Forklifts

Advertisement - 28 May 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.

Bolzoni Auramo solutions help to save costs

Advertisement - 28 May 2009

Bolzoni Auramo Ltd have recently delivered a multi purpose attachment to Floplast Ltd, a leading manufacturer of Plastic Building and Plumbing systems based in Sittingbourne, Kent. The company has recently installed their own cardboard recycling facility, therefore found the need to handle unpalletised bales as well as undergoing general pallet work with their existing fork lift trucks.

Konecranes in statutory negotiations to lay off workers

News Story - 28 May 2009
Hyvinkää, Finland

Konecranes Heavy Lifting Corp has started statutory negotiations regarding possible temporary and permanent layoffs to cope with dropping demand for its products. Konecranes spokesperson Mikael Wegmüller tells Forkliftaction.com News the...

United Contact: over 5000 electrical contact parts and accessories...

Advertisement - 28 May 2009

For over 25 years, United Contact (1985) Inc. has played a leading role in delivering a wide range of high quality electrical contact products to various Lift truck OEM's, wholesalers and distributors across North America, Europe and Asia. We have grown from a local contact re-tipping company to a one-stop source for all your electrical contact and contactor needs.

WEATHER PROTECTION for fork trucks – ukBMB.com

Advertisement - 28 May 2009

BMB Weatherproof Canopies Ltd - ukBMB - offers a full range of Weather Protection solutions for Fork Trucks. Using over 20 years of manufacturing experience in the Fork Truck industry ukBMB have gained a wealth of knowledge and experience to meet the requirements of an ever demanding market.

The show goes on, despite downturn

News Story - 28 May 2009

Most trade show organisers are rising to the challenges of the global economic downturn with optimism and creativity as their tools but some are feeling the pinch. Mahmut Gazi Bilikozen...

EnerSys Reduces Energy Consumption

Advertisement - 28 May 2009

EnerSys Motive Power UK is working with lift truck users to increase their charging station efficiency, by incorporating high frequency (HF) chargers and fleet management systems in tailored solutions which reduce energy consumption and maximise truck up-time. The benefits are substantial. EnerSys believes that these systems will save money over the term of the contract.

Turner heads restructured Pon

News Story - 28 May 2009
Houston, TX, United States

Pon Holdings BV has named David O. Turner as chief executive officer of its global forklift, aerial lift and materials handling equipment companies and opened a Houston, Texas office for...

Regulators crack down on fraudulent trainers

News Story - 28 May 2009
Washington, DC, United States

A US regulatory agency is strengthening the integrity of its 36-year-old outreach training program in an effort to crack down on fraudulent trainers. The effort includes ─ but does not...

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

Advertisement - 28 May 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.

Kalmar equipment moves hazardous waste

News Story - 28 May 2009
Stockholm, Sweden

Kalmar has provided a reach stacker and forklift to handle containers in Kölliken, Switzerland, where a consortium of companies is working to remove tonnes of industrial waste. The site is...

Cat Lift Truck distributor invests in new fleet

News Story - 28 May 2009
Cannock, United Kingdom

The UK's national Cat Lift Truck distributor and service provider, Briggs Equipment, has invested in a new fleet of transport equipment as part of a five-year contract hire agreement with...

Mid-Atlantic drivers show their stuff

News Story - 28 May 2009
Baltimore, MD, United States

Organisers of the first Annual Chesapeake Forklift Safety Rodeo are calling on professional forklift operators and company teams from across the mid-Atlantic region to compete in the event at the...

Chamber’s forklift workshop among highest attended

News Story - 28 May 2009
Indianapolis, IN, United States

The Indiana Chamber of Commerce is keeping forklift safety in the forefront as part of its expanded emphasis on employee training conferences and other services. A forklift safety train-the-trainer workshop...

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