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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.

Court affirms verdict for forklift operator

News Story - 29 Jan 2009
San Francisco, CA, United States

Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing Inc (TIEM) has lost an appeal in a 2003 forklift injury case involving a perceived design flaw. A USD1.8 million jury award was affirmed. A California...

Taylor Machine Works, Inc. Introduces New TXB Series

Advertisement - 29 Jan 2009

Taylor Machine Works, Inc. recently introduced the TXB Series - the workhorse in big wheel industrial lift trucks. The TXB Series has been designed and built to meet the needs of customers that have rough yard applications.

More NACCO jobs to go

News Story - 29 Jan 2009
Craigavon and Nijmegen

Forklift manufacturer NACCO Materials Handling Group (NMHG) will cut up to 135 jobs at two locations because of the global economic crisis. Up to 96 jobs will go at the...

Big order for Cuba

News Story - 29 Jan 2009
Shanghai, China

Hytsu Group has begun the new year positively, after filling a significant order for a Cuban textile company. The Chinese-based materials handling company delivered 34 electric forklifts to Teco Textile...

Yale's new electric forklift trucks - everything's in the right place

Advertisement - 29 Jan 2009

The new generation of Yale electric counterbalance lift trucks, the VT and VF Series, combines ergonomic excellence, class leading manoeuvrability and "e-balance", the symmetry of energy efficiency and high productivity.

New safety law in place

News Story - 29 Jan 2009
London, United Kingdom

Negligent employers face heavier penalties under new health and safety legislation that comes into force this month in the UK. The Health and Safety Offences Act (2008) increases fines for...

Spread your advertising dollar further

Advertisement - 29 Jan 2009

In the current tight economic conditions, you will be expecting maximum results from your marketing budget. And targeted online advertising delivers real results for a modest investment. Forkliftaction.com has the...

Miami business marks 50 years

News Story - 29 Jan 2009
Miami, FL, United States

At a time when many companies are struggling financially and closing their doors, a privately owned US-based materials handling supplier will celebrate 50 years in business. W.E. Johnson began as...

MIT tests concept of a robotic forklift

News Story - 29 Jan 2009
Cambridge, MA, United States

A semi-autonomous forklift may handle movement of supplies in a hostile military war zone if a research project achieves its goals. In the current effort, researchers are using an internal-combustion...

Three companies win awards

News Story - 29 Jan 2009
Hannover, Germany

Two materials handling companies have been honoured in the 2009 iF design awards. Two Toyota Material Handling Europe products won the prestigious iF Product Design Award for outstanding product design...

Crown embraces continuous improvement

News Story - 29 Jan 2009
New Bremen, OH, United States

An investment in Six Sigma quality-management methodology has yielded savings of about USD1.5 million to electric forklift manufacturer Crown Equipment Corp. Crown introduced the concept in late 2005 and, after...

New online order platform launched

News Story - 29 Jan 2009
Doral, FL, United States

Diesel engine parts manufacturer Maxiforce's new online ordering platform has been redesigned, making it easier for customers to use. The new E-Order platform, which can be found at Maxiforce.com, is...

Profile: John Piccolo, Yale big truck sales manager

Industry Profile - 29 Jan 2009
Greenville, NC, United States

Taking on the NACCO big truck range has opened up new markets for Yale, including the wood, concrete pipe and stevedoring industries.

Inside the News - Edition #394

Inside the News - 22 Jan 2009

As the end of January approaches and the Western world has almost forgotten about New Year festivities, many Asians are preparing for their New Year's celebration. After what was a...

Lightweight Forklift Truck Cylinders from Ragasco

Advertisement - 22 Jan 2009

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