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Low-emission system undergoes trials

News Story - 02 Apr 2009
Oak Park, MI, United States

A low-emission electric power (LEEP) lift system for electric utility and telecommunication aerial forkifts is undergoing customer in-service demonstrations. The trial LEEP Lift-brand systems from powertrain developer Azure Dynamics Corp...

Newsflash - Clearance Forklift Auction 8th April

Advertisement - 02 Apr 2009

Newsflash - Clearance Forklift Auction 8th April Truckcenter.com Atlanta auction of approx 150 forklift trucks.Visit our website at www.truckcenter.com for complete up-to-date inventory, including pictures and detailed descriptions. Inventory from Mitsubishi...

Strong start buffers economic storm for PSA Group

News Story - 02 Apr 2009
Singapore

Despite strong growth for PSA Group sharply dropping after the first half of 2008, Singapore has maintained its position as the world's busiest container port for the fourth consecutive year...

Hyster extends forklift range

News Story - 02 Apr 2009
Fleet, United Kingdom

Hyster has completed its 1-9 tonne Fortens range with the introduction of the H8.0-9.0 FT series forklifts for the paper, wood, beverage, metals, ports, automotive and construction materials industries. The...

Briefs

News Story - 02 Apr 2009

Clark salutes star performers LEXINGTON, KY, United States Clark Material Handling Company has given awards to its top achieving North American sales representatives and rental managers. The winners were nominated...

Belgian king visits TVH

News Story - 02 Apr 2009
Waregem, Belgium

Belgium's royal couple, King Albert II and Queen Paola this week visited the home town of materials handling manufacturer TVH - Group Thermote & Vanhalst. During the royal visit to Waregem, the...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 02 Apr 2009
Ancenis, France

Manitou BF has appointed Christian Caleca, a former vice president of Trelleborg Group, as its new chief operations officer. Caleca, 50, a graduate of ESSEC, was vice president, responsible for...

Trevor Brown, Tampitt Forks

Industry Profile - 02 Apr 2009
Tamworth, New South Wales, Australia

When it comes to hard times, country folk appear to be more resilient, observes new country convert Trevor Brown of Tampitt Forks in the Australian country town of Tamworth.

Inside the News - Edition #403

Inside the News - 26 Mar 2009

When you have a neighbour as large and dominant as the United States, it's hard to be noticed. But Canada is a significant economy - a member of the G7 powerhouse...

RAEDER-VOGEL^® and SOLIDEAL Canada: High-quality polyurethane tires and wheels for the Canadian forklift market

Advertisement - 26 Mar 2009

Canada presents logistical challenges for business unlike any other market globally. With its vast geography, concentrated economic zones and the well defined four climatic seasons, business people are constantly faced with many bumps in the road.

Syncrude Mine Shops Takes Delivery of a 60 Ton Lift Truck from Paling Transporter

Advertisement - 26 Mar 2009

Question: How do you move an object 10 feet deep, 15 wide, 9 feet high that weighs 48 tons? Answer: With a huge lift truck.

Doosan dealer yields to economics

News Story - 26 Mar 2009
Rome, GA, United States

Doosan-brand dealer North Georgia Lift Truck Service shut down operations in mid-March in the face of economic pressures and owner John Maddox has opted to retire. "We were notified (about...

EnerSys^® Canada - connecting Canadians to the largest industrial battery manufacturer in the world

Advertisement - 26 Mar 2009

EnerSys®, parent company of EnerSys Canada, is the largest industrial battery manufacturer in the world, operating manufacturing and assembly facilities worldwide for customers in over 100 countries. Worldwide and Americas headquarters are located in Reading, Pennsylvania, USA with regional headquarters in Europe and Asia.

Highlander Equipment buys MTS

News Story - 26 Mar 2009
Somerset, NJ, United States

Highlander Equipment Co, of Somerset, has agreed to buy Maintenance Technology Specialists Inc (MTS), of Linden, New Jersey, effective from April 1. "Discussions began in September," says Highlander general manager...

Eagletronic battery chargers…...from JAMCO

Advertisement - 26 Mar 2009

Jamco is the World Wide exclusive distributor of Eagletronic battery chargers and related products. Our complete product range is user and technician friendly and automatically adjusts to any common World power cycle. They are all at a great price enabling dealers to increase margins and market share. We have a full range to meet every battery charging requirement for the forklift industry.

Konecranes to cut jobs in Finland

News Story - 26 Mar 2009
Helsinki, Finland

Konecranes will cut jobs at two of its business operations in Finland. The company has begun negotiations at Konecranes Standard Lifting Oy and Konecranes Service Oy. The company is looking...

Newsflash - Clearance Forklift Auction 8th April

Advertisement - 26 Mar 2009

New report reveals opportunities in the UK forklift market

News Story - 26 Mar 2009
London, United Kingdom

Industry analyst Plimsoll Publishing's latest report reveals the current UK economic climate presents opportunities for those looking to grow amid the financial failure of ailing forklift companies. The study rates...

JLG opens new office in Singapore

News Story - 26 Mar 2009
Jurong, Singapore

Telehandler supplier JLG Industries has opened a new sales and service centre in Jurong, Singapore, as part of its ongoing initiative to capitalise on growth in the Asian market. The...

TVH commits to environmental charter

News Story - 26 Mar 2009
Waregum, Belgium

European manufacturer TVH was one of 11 companies to sign the West-Flemish Charter Sustainable Enterprising (West-Vlaams Charter Duurzaam Ondernemen) agreement in March. Signing the charter demonstrates commitment by companies to...

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