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Inside the News - Edition #396
  • Inside the News - 05 Feb 2009
In these tough times, we all need a bit of inspiration and this week's profiled company, Peacock Bros., certainly provides that. The Australian company last year celebrated its 120th birthday...
Lightweight Forklift Truck Cylinders from Ragasco
  • Advertisement - 05 Feb 2009
The composite LPG cylinders for Forklift Trucks (FLT) from Ragasco are available in two sizes: 10 kg (22 lbs) and 14 kg (31 lbs). The low weight combined with an ergonomic design makes the cylinder very easy to lift and handle. They are also stackable. The all-composite cylinder is corrosion-free and has a clean inner liner surface assuring no contamination to the engine.
Strong demand for Booths at “BFE 2009”
  • Advertisement - 05 Feb 2009
As the most influential and professional exhibition in the forklift industry, the 5th Guangzhou International Brand Forklift & Accessories Exhibition 2009 (BFE 2009) is receiving strong support from the major industry brands.
Barloworld lays off staff
  • News Story - 05 Feb 2009
  • Berkshire, United Kingdom
Barloworld UK has announced it will cut costs and may reduce staff numbers in response to the decline in the UK economy. However, the company says in a statement that...
RAVAS introduces iForks, the new generation scale forks for forklift trucks
  • Advertisement - 05 Feb 2009
RAVAS, The Mobile Scale Company, introduces iForks, the first completely wireless scale forks for forklift trucks, reach trucks and narrow aisle trucks. Since all components are fully integrated in the forks, the iForks have no external cabling whatsoever and the weighing system can be installed onto any forklift truck in a matter of minutes: plug & weigh! From that moment on, every load lifted by the truck is instantly and accurately weighed.
Oshkosh reports lower access equipment sales
  • News Story - 05 Feb 2009
  • Oshkosh, WI, United States
Equipment sales at Oshkosh Corp decreased 39.7% to USD368.4 million for the quarter ended 31 December. Backlog is down 84.9% for the segment, which includes JLG aerial work platforms and...
Merlo sell 7,000th telehandler
  • News Story - 05 Feb 2009
  • Hampshire, United Kingdom
A UK telehandler supplier has reached a significant milestone after supplying thousands of units in the UK. Since 1983, Merlo UK has sold over 7,000 Merlo telehandlers. The 7,000th machine...
Nestlé, WhiteWave buy fast-charge systems
  • News Story - 05 Feb 2009
  • Monrovia, CA, United States
Fast-charge systems for forklifts are gaining visibility through a range of product purveyors and distributors. PosiCharge-brand systems from AeroVironment Inc (AV) are installed now on more than 200 battery-powered materials...
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Verdict against Crown upheld
  • News Story - 05 Feb 2009
  • Boston, MA, United States
An appeals court has upheld a verdict against Crown Equipment Corp in the forklift-related death of operator Thomas Brown on 1 August 2003 at Prime Tanning Co Inc in Berwick...
Features added to Manitex cranes
  • News Story - 05 Feb 2009
  • Georgetown, TX, United States
Manitex has finalised upgrades to its 50-tonne capacity boom crane, making the machine more controllable. Manitex has made standard its jib-pinning aid when the crane is fitted with an optional...
New order picker boosts efficiency
  • News Story - 05 Feb 2009
  • Järvenpää, Finland
The new low-level order picker from Rocla offers logistics centres and warehouses a fast and efficient vehicle for picking work. Independent tests found the Rapid is 20% more efficient than...
New ECH launched at ProMAT
  • News Story - 05 Feb 2009
  • Bedford Park, IL, United States
Manufacturer of heavy-lifting products Hoist Liftruck unveiled its new empty container handler (ECH) that features a modular chassis and inverted mast design at ProMat 2009. West Coast depot service provider...
Flexi helps increase production
  • News Story - 05 Feb 2009
  • Sindelfingen, Germany
Narrow Aisle's Flexi EURO forklifts have been instrumental in assisting the international automobile supplier maximise its facility space and double its product targets. Brose produces door systems for the Mercedes...
Top Clark dealers announced
  • News Story - 05 Feb 2009
  • Lexington, KY, United States
US materials handling manufacturer Clark Material Handling Company has announced the recipients of its top parts dealers and dealership awards. Clark has recognised 22 dealerships from across North America for...
Boys abandon stolen forklifts in desert
  • News Story - 05 Feb 2009
  • Surprise, AZ, United States
Two 15-year-old boys found short-lived joy in operating forklifts they stole from a construction site in Surprise, north-east of Phoenix. Surveillance images showed the boys riding bicycles into an unfinished...
Tough forklifts trim down
  • Feature Article - 05 Feb 2009
  • International
Rough terrain forklifts have been around for over 60 years ago and are a common sight on construction projects and lumberyards. This materials handling option has been trimmed down and offers companies a reliable option for those tough handling jobs.
Historic company leads RFID thrust
  • Industry Profile - 05 Feb 2009
  • Melbourne, Australia
One of Australia's oldest businesses is leading the charge with the newest warehouse technology as RFID (radio frequency identification) gains traction.
Inside the News - Edition #395
  • Inside the News - 29 Jan 2009
It's not a great day for businesses anywhere, with the International Monetary Fund predicting that the world economy will grow at its slowest rate this year since World War Two...
Lightweight Forklift Truck Cylinders from Ragasco
  • Advertisement - 29 Jan 2009
The composite LPG cylinders for Forklift Trucks (FLT) from Ragasco are available in two sizes: 10 kg (22 lbs) and 14 kg (31 lbs). The low weight combined with an ergonomic design makes the cylinder very easy to lift and handle. They are also stackable. The all-composite cylinder is corrosion-free and has a clean inner liner surface assuring no contamination to the engine.
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