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Container handlers save Malcolm Group money

News Story - 14 May 2009
Kenilworth, United Kingdom

Malcolm Group has invested GBP2 million (USD3.02 million) in five new Konecranes (formerly SMV) container handlers from Cooper Specialised Handling. According to Cooper, its bespoke machine design and all-inclusive, five-year...

JCB marks delivery of 100th machine with scale model gift

News Story - 14 May 2009
Rocester, United Kingdom

A UK chain of builders' merchants has been presented with a commemorative scale model of a JCB Loadall telehandler to mark the delivery of its 100th machine. Jackson Building Centres...

Safety violation results in fine for ArcelorMittal

News Story - 14 May 2009
Brampton, ON

An Ontario court has fined ArcelorMittal Tubular Products Canada Inc CAD110,000 (USD89,900) for a safety violation in an industrial accident at its Brampton plant. In addition, the court imposed a...

With over 35,000 searches per month … this BUSINESS DIRECTORY is the professionals’ guide to materials handling businesses

Advertisement - 14 May 2009

Forkliftaction.com's Business Directory currently features over 30,000 business listings. Use the directory to locate businesses that manufacture or supply products and services to the materials handling industry: forklifts, attachments, engines, components...

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News Story - 14 May 2009

Jungheinrich puts used forklifts under hammer Milton Keynes, United Kingdom Jungheinrich UK Ltd and online auction specialist Wignall Brownlow are putting 250 used forklifts under the virtual hammer. Forklift users...

New Products

News Story - 14 May 2009

Logitrans meets demand for manoeuvrable stacker Letchworth Garden City, United Kingdom Logitrans has met demand for a light and manoeuvrable, fully-powered stacker with the introduction of the Logiflex Mini AC...

Jungheinrich donates pink electric pallet jack

News Story - 14 May 2009
Richmond, VA, United States

Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp has donated an electric pallet jack with a 3,000-pound (1,350-kg) capacity to the Richmond affiliate of the Susan G Komen for the Cure breast cancer movement...

Inside the News - Edition #409

Inside the News - 07 May 2009

The last thing anyone needed now was a pandemic. If international trade was not threatened enough by the financial crisis, the latest Swine Flu disaster could be a major challenge...

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

Advertisement - 07 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.

Maximal Recently Launched Two New Products

Advertisement - 07 May 2009

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

Central Europe forklift market affected by downturn

News Story - 07 May 2009
Brussels, Belgium

Toyota Material Handling Europe (TMHE) is taking steps to protect its business in Central Europe as the industrial truck market there declines by more than 50%. Jeffrey Schenck, TMHE's spokesperson...

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

Advertisement - 07 May 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.

Maurer replaces Riske as Linde chief

News Story - 07 May 2009
Hamburg, Germany

Gordon Riske has stepped down as CEO of Linde Material Handling GmbH to focus on running the KION Group. Linde sales director Theodor Maurer, 49, is now CEO of Linde...

Crown settles fatality litigation, pays USD1.85 million

News Story - 07 May 2009
Berwick, ME, United States

Rather than further litigating, Crown Equipment Corp has settled a lawsuit resulting from a forklift-related death and paid the operator's widow USD1.85 million, including pre-judgement and post-judgement interest and legal...

Fork-Truck Lift Adapter-FL-3-4

Advertisement - 07 May 2009

ARI-HETRA's Fork-Truck Lift provides under-vehicle access for counterbalance lift trucks.

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Advertisement - 07 May 2009

The Forkliftaction.com Business Directory is the world's most comprehensive directory for the Materials Handling industry. It's one of the best ways to attract attention to your business, your products and your...

Animal gains space with articulated forklifts

News Story - 07 May 2009
Redditch, United Kingdom

UK sports brand Animal boasts it has gained up to 1,500 pallet positions in its global distribution warehouse by using three-wheel articulated forklifts from Translift Bendi. James Runciman, operations manager...

Global demand evident for used equipment

News Story - 07 May 2009
Edmonton, Canada

Ritchie Bros' three-day unreserved auction at its Edmonton, Alberta, permanent auction site, attracted the most bidders ever registered at any auction the company has held in the past 51 years...

Ohio funds another Crown fuel cell project

News Story - 07 May 2009
New Bremen, OH, United States

Another forklift-oriented fuel cell project is getting started. Crown Equipment Corp will receive USD1 million in State of Ohio funds over two years to develop an integrated fuel cell forklift...

Dairy processor orders OorjaPac systems

News Story - 07 May 2009
Fremont, CA, United States

Oorja Protonics Inc has received an initial order from Super Store Industries Inc (SSI) to install 35-50 OorjaPac model H systems on battery-powered walkie materials handling equipment in the freezer...

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