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Exhibitors for IMHX announced

News Story - 12 Feb 2009
Birmingham, United Kingdom

A number of automated system suppliers have booked stands at the next International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) in 2010 in the UK. Over 70% of floor space has been sold...

Sales seminar dates announced

News Story - 12 Feb 2009
Vernon Hills, IL, United States

US trade organisation Material Handling Equipment Distributors Association (MHEDA) has announced the "Four Pillars of the Sales Profession" seminar will be held from 17 to 19 March in Dayton, Ohio...

Two die in forklift, boom lift incidents

News Story - 12 Feb 2009
United States

A stand-up forklift operator in San Diego, California and one of two workers in a boom lift bucket in Boston, Massachusetts have died in accidents. In the San Diego incident...

Downturn survival tips

Feature Article - 12 Feb 2009

As businesses around the world struggle with the impact of the economic slowdown, there's plenty of good advice being offered. Forkliftaction.com News will share some of these insights in the weeks ahead, starting with an insightful cover story from one of Australia's leading business magazines, BRW.

Stan Simpson, Kalmar RT Center

Industry Profile - 12 Feb 2009
Cibolo, TX, United States

Not many forklift people have graced the cover of American Motorcyclist, but Stan Simpson passion for safety extends beyond four wheels.

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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Advertisement - 05 Feb 2009

The global search giant Google recently included Forkliftaction.com News in its special news service, placing our content alongside some of the leading media around the world within hours of each newsletter's...

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...

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