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Video on Forkliftaction.com!

Advertisement - 11 Dec 2008

That's right, Forkliftaction.com now has video capabilities. Upload your video to YouTube and we can insert it into your shopfront and/or advertisements NOW! Click here to view the first Forkliftaction.com ShopFront with video. Ask us about the small admin...

Sky-Trax announces new Nigerian partnership

News Story - 11 Dec 2008
New Castle, Delaware, United States

Optical technology specialist Sky-Trax Inc has joined forces with a Nigerian aviation and materials handling company to bring warehousing solutions to the aero-logistics industry in Africa. AeroLogistics is Sky-Trax's newest...

Five-year forklift warranty on offer

News Story - 11 Dec 2008
Berkshire, United Kingdom

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks is offering a five-year warranty package on its UK products. The package offers low operating costs and long-term protection against unexpected repairs. The warranty is valid even...

Raymond offers disaster recovery services

News Story - 11 Dec 2008
Green, NY, United States

Raymond Corp and its authorised service centre network have honed customised planning and preparedness services to help customers cope with a disaster or emergency. "As part of our plan, we...

New offerings from Komatsu and Yale

News Story - 11 Dec 2008
Milan, Italy

Komatsu Forklift has introduced a new pedestrian low-lift pallet truck that is capable of moving pallets over short distances. The MWP14-1Rac model has a 1.4-tonne capacity and can be stored...

CONEXPO Russia date change

News Story - 11 Dec 2008
Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States

The global economic slowdown has taken its first toll on industry events, with the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) postponing CONEXPO Russia. The event will be held in 2010, not...

New is not always best

Your Focus - 11 Dec 2008
Winstead, MN, United States

Frank Sterner of SJF Material Handling, Inc. questions the conventional wisdom of single-brand fleets, new forklifts only and original parts.

Otmar Kaup

Industry Profile - 11 Dec 2008
Aschaffenburg, Germany

German manufacturer of forklift attachments Kaup was founded on principles of honesty and excellent service by a man who has led from the front for 46 years.

BITA stalwart retires

Fork Talk - 11 Dec 2008
Berkshire

The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) will bid farewell to its technical administration co-ordinator who is retiring after 21 years' service. Kathy Chaplin started working for BITA in February 1987...

Inside the News - Edition #389

Inside the News - 04 Dec 2008

It's interesting that while marketers may be cutting their print advertising budgets, most are expecting to spend more on online promotion. This is recognition not only of the cost-effectiveness of...

Atlet pleases Waitrose Partners

Advertisement - 04 Dec 2008

Innovative and creative solution and expert project management by Atlet has helped Waitrose boost productivity and eliminate manual battery handling at its Aylesford distribution centre. Atlet undertook the design and oversaw the entire materials handling equipment and battery change project as well as supplying a new fleet of reach trucks, order pickers, pallet transporters, counterbalance and hand pallet trucks.

Icem’s INOX range for tough environments

Advertisement - 04 Dec 2008

Harsh work environments or environments with special hygiene or medical requirements call for special machines made entirely of high-quality stainless steel and designed to avoid contamination. The stainless steel trucks are very similar to standard trucks in terms of line, size and ease of use, even if Icem pallet trucks actually feature several specific solutions that ensure the maximum compatibility with this type of work environment.

Konecranes keen to buy Chinese hoist company

News Story - 04 Dec 2008
Hannover, Finland

Konecranes is looking to expand its Asian operations with the purchase of a Chinese hoist and crane company. The Finnish company has signed a letter of intent and announced its...

Taylor Introduces Four Wheel Articulated Fork Lift

Advertisement - 04 Dec 2008

A four wheel drive articulated fork lift, the TX4-300, is the latest addition to the TX Series at Taylor Machine Works. The 132-inch wheelbase TX4-300 has a rated capacity of 30,000 pounds at 24-inch load center.

HANGCHA responds to Global Financial Crisis

Advertisement - 04 Dec 2008

In the second half of 2008, many forklift companies in China have been under pressure because of the global financial crisis, and HANGCHA, as an industry leader, is not immune. But HANGCHA is getting through the hard times by standing together with its HANGCHA Team Members at home and abroad, all supporting each other.

Work starts on new Vietnamese plant

News Story - 04 Dec 2008
Hanoi, Viet Nam

Work has started on a new plant in Vietnam that will produce forklift transmissions and axle components for export. Sumitomo Nacco Materials Handling Vietnam Co Ltd, a joint-venture project between...

Taiwan Dihshiang offers a complete range of Tie Rods for the Forklift Industry

Advertisement - 04 Dec 2008

Taiwan Dihshiang manufactures a global range of forklift spare parts for tie rod end and ball joints. These products can be used for Toyota, TCM, Komatsu, Nissan, Hyster, etc.

CVS supplies port with reach stackers

News Story - 04 Dec 2008
Muscat, Oman

Port Services Corporation (PSC) has signed two agreements for the supply of CVS Ferrari handling equipment to the Port Sultan Qaboos. The port's new equipment will be used to help...

BFE 2009 brings big players to China

Advertisement - 04 Dec 2008

BFE, the 5th Guangzhou International Brand Forklift & Accessory Exhibition, approved by Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China, is to be held in Pazhou Complex, the biggest exhibition complex in Asia, on Mar. 6th-8th, 2009.

Optimize Your Fleet with ShockWatch® Equipment Monitors

Advertisement - 04 Dec 2008

In today's economy, it's more important than ever to get the most use out of your forklifts. Luckily, your day-to-day operations can make all the difference in how your equipment...

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