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A Win-win Solution for the Financial Crisis

Advertisement - 26 Feb 2009

Despite the impact of the financial crisis, 2008 was the most successful year ever for HANGCHA. The annual total sales volume was more than 37,000 units, with over 12,500 units exported. This performance puts HANGCHA at No. 1 in China.

Defendants Crown, Jefferds win liability case

News Story - 26 Feb 2009
Charleston, WV, United States

A Kanawha County Circuit Court jury has returned a verdict in favour of defendants Crown Equipment Corp and Jefferds Corp in a case stemming from a 2002 forklift accident. The...

MasterTrak’s end to end connectivity service plans provide the right information

Advertisement - 26 Feb 2009

MasterTrak is an asset management tool that communicates directly with the engine and any other critical equipment data points that provide business value. This creates a means to monitor faults and alerts in real-time, proactively resolving engine and equipment problems and reducing costly unexpected failures that impact your bottom line. MasterTrak's end to end connectivity service plans provide the right information, at the right time to OEM's, Dealers, Service Providers and End Users. Click below to link through to video footage of this product.

Battery manufacturer wins environmental award

News Story - 26 Feb 2009
Reading, PA, United States

Industrial battery manufacturer EnerSys has won an environmental award for its approach to treating industrial wastewater. The Kentucky-Tennessee Water Environment Association presented the Industrial Pretreatment Award to the company's plant...

Video on Forkliftaction.com!

Advertisement - 26 Feb 2009

That's right, Forkliftaction.com now has video capabilities. Upload your video to YouTube and we can insert it into your shopfront and/or advertisements NOW! Click here to view the first Forkliftaction.com ShopFront with video. Ask us about the small admin...

Rocla’s work recognised at design competition

News Story - 26 Feb 2009
Järvenpää, Finland

Rocla's automated warehouse truck (AWT) and Rapid low-level order picker have been given an honourary mention in a prestigious Nordic design competition. The Fennia Prize is a competition "rewarding the...

Big Fork Truck’s big move runs smoothly

News Story - 26 Feb 2009
Keighley, United Kingdom

UK heavy-duty forklift supplier Big Fork Truck (BFT) has successfully completed the relocation of 35 textile looms from Lancashire to India and Pakistan. Eric Cooper, owner of Big Fork Truck...

The Mule gets arbor attachment

News Story - 26 Feb 2009
Milford, CT, United States

Beyond Products Inc of Milford has added an arbor attachment to its all-in-one Mule lift, stacker, transporter and work bench. The 14.75-inch (0.1m) attachment facilitates lifting and hauling rolls of...

Ausa to launch new telehandler at show

News Story - 26 Feb 2009
Barcelona, Spain

Spanish manufacturer Ausa will introduce its new telehandler at Intermat. The new Tauralift T 276 H model has a 2,700 kilogram (5,920 pound) capacity and 6.1 metre (20 foot) reach...

Auctioneer opens new site

News Story - 26 Feb 2009
Minneapolis, MN, United States

Ritchie Bros Auctioneers will mark the opening of its new permanent auction site in Medford with an unreserved industrial equipment auction on March 19. The new 120-acre (485,622 sqm) site...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 26 Feb 2009
International

Shady Grove, PA, US Glen Tellock has been elected chairman of Manitowoc. He replaces Terry Growcock, who retired as chairman at the end of 2008. Tellock joined the company in...

Telehandler operator wins skills competition

News Story - 26 Feb 2009
Las Vegas, NV, United States

An Illinois man has beaten 19 other operators to win the grand prize in a telehandler skills championship held during the World of Concrete expo in Las Vegas this month...

Mitsubishi finds oldest forklift

News Story - 26 Feb 2009
Delavan, WI

A 27-year-old forklift has been named the winner of Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks' 'Keeps on Running' contest. The winning forklift is a 1982 FGC25 Mitsubishi forklift used by Prescher Willette Seeds...

Product innovations help keep workers safe

Feature Article - 26 Feb 2009
International

Materials handling safety is an ongoing issue for most workplaces, but with adequate training and the use of modern technology, injuries and accidents involving forklifts and other equipment can be reduced. Annette Densham reports on the latest safety equipment and technology and the way they can protect workers and equipment.

Archies awarded at glamorous ceremony

Fork Talk - 26 Feb 2009
Birmingham, United Kingdom

The UK's Fork Lift Truck Association's awards nights was held on Valentine's Day this year and the theme was Hollywood glamour. Four UK companies won a coveted Archie and a life time achievement award was announced.

Duncan Murphy, Riekes Equipment Co

Industry Profile - 26 Feb 2009
Omaha, NE, United States

Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) president Duncan Murphy has a hands-on approach at forklift dealership Riekes Equipment Co.

Inside the News - Edition #398

Inside the News - 19 Feb 2009

We welcome a new contributor to our Safety First panel this week. Richard Shore is managing director of the UK's Mentor FLT Training Limited, a leading provider of training and...

KION Group reports record results

News Story - 19 Feb 2009
Wiesbaden, Germany

Global materials handling manufacturer KION Group has reported record revenue for 2008, despite the impact of the financial crisis on global markets. The company says it was able to maintain...

Maximal Launches Two New Products

Advertisement - 19 Feb 2009

Maximal this month launched two products - new 10 ton and 4 ton diesel forklifts. These two models are designed to maximize ergonomics and ensure driver comfort.

Jungheinrich appoints new dealer in US

News Story - 19 Feb 2009
Richmond VA

Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp is selling its Cincinnati factory store to an Ohio-based dealership in a bid to expand its North American dealer network. The manufacturer has clinched an agreement...

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