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South American expansion for Kalmar

News Story - 21 Aug 2008
Argentina

Kalmar Industries is expanding its interest in South America with acquisition of Equipos y Servicios para Terminales y Puertos SRL (ESTP). ESTP has been Kalmar's dealer representative in Argentina, Uruguay...

Ravas opens new office in UK

News Story - 21 Aug 2008
Berkshire, United Kingdom

Mobile scales producer Ravas recently opened an office in the UK to capitalise on the growth in the European market for its products. Nicola Whittle, Ravas UK's area manager, says...

Snorkel lays off up to 125 in Kansas

News Story - 21 Aug 2008
Elkwood, KS, United States

Aerial work platform manufacturer Snorkel International Inc plans to cut up to 125 positions from its workforce in Kansas by the end of September. At least 325 jobs will remain...

Terex buys Fantuzzi

News Story - 21 Aug 2008
Westport, CT, United States

Terex Corporation has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the port equipment businesses of Fantuzzi Industries S.a.r.l. for a total consideration of approximately EUR215 million (USD318 million). The transaction is...

3D software aids warehouse planning

News Story - 21 Aug 2008
Hampshire, United Kingdom

A new generation of 3D simulation software has been launched to help companies with warehouse planning and decision-making. Hyster has developed Incontrol Simulation Software BV, a realistic virtual tool that...

Obituary: Geoffrey Ballard

News Story - 21 Aug 2008
Vancouver, BC, Canada

Fuel cell pioneer Geoffrey Ballard has passed away at Lions Gate Hospital in North Vancouver, Canada. Ballard was the founder of Ballard Power Systems, which he hoped would "herald the...

Forklift driver rescued off Mt Cook

News Story - 21 Aug 2008
Mt Cook, New Zealand

A 37-year-old Australian forklift driver was rescued after two days stranded on New Zealand's Mt Cook last week. Expedition leader Terry Cole from Sydney and five other climbers spent two...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 21 Aug 2008
Northumberland, United Kingdom

Northumberland, UK Continental Industrial Tyres has appointed John McWilliam as sales manager for Scotland and north east England. McWilliam has over 10 years of experience in the commercial tyre industry...

Changes reduce form filling

News Story - 21 Aug 2008
London, United Kingdom

The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has revealed details of changes to health and safety regulations for the next eight months. Three amendments will be made to existing legislation from...

Jungheinrich plans factory expansion

News Story - 21 Aug 2008
Moosburg, Bavaria, Germany

Jungheinrich has announced plans to open a new factory in Moosburg, Bavaria with construction to start later this year. The new plant, near the company's existing production facility, will be...

Intruder tips over forklift in Idaho arena

News Story - 21 Aug 2008
Boise, ID, United States

An intruder entered Block 22 LLC's Qwest Arena, tipped over a forklift after driving it in circles and caused extensive damage to the floor of the venue in Boise, Idaho...

Patented design crane launch at Breda

News Story - 21 Aug 2008
Breda, Netherlands

Abnormal Load Engineering (ALE) will launch its new state-of-the-art multi-purpose lifting machine on 11 September at Breda, Netherlands. The 4,300 ton capacity SK 90 crane is an ALE-patented design with...

Does danger take a holiday?

Safety First - 21 Aug 2008
OTTAWA, Canada

Companies can't afford NOT to take training seriously - any time of the year

National Fork Lift Safety Week

Fork Talk - 21 Aug 2008
London, United Kingdom

Britain will hold its first National Fork Lift Safety Week from 22 to 28 September to raise forklift safety awareness among businesses and operators.

Inside the News - Edition #373

Inside the News - 14 Aug 2008

It's probably not that love is in the air, but there seems to be lots of 'mating' in the forklift market at the moment. This week we again report on...

BHS Global, Ltd., - International Distributor for Leading Battery Handling Manufacturer - Hannover Debut

Advertisement - 14 Aug 2008

BHS Global, Ltd. distributes premium battery handling products for the world-class manufacturer Battery Handling Systems, Inc., headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, USA. Battery Handling Systems, Inc. (BHS) has over 29 years of experience providing products within the battery handling industry.

Microlift Most Economical attachment series

Advertisement - 14 Aug 2008

Microlift, a leading manufacturer of forklift forks and attachments, has released its new, economical side shift. We are looking to expand our dealer network and you are welcome to join us in distributing our quality product.

Calvi unit acquires Lift Technologies

News Story - 14 Aug 2008
Guelph, ON, Canada

A unit of Calvi Holding Srl of Lecco, Italy has acquired Guelph-based Lift Technologies Inc, a maker of masts, carriages, integral sideshifters and fork positioners - mostly for original equipment manufacturers...

DAC’s collapse heralds tough times

News Story - 14 Aug 2008
London, United Kingdom

Analysis by Bill Redmond Reflecting tightening conditions in the UK forklift market, DAC Handling Solutions Ltd, Britain's largest independent distributor for the Still forklift product range, went into administration on...

Alliance adds territory as Clark dealer

News Story - 14 Aug 2008
Jessup, MD, United States

Jessup-based Alliance Material Handling Inc added territory as an authorised Clark Material Handling Co dealer in Virginia's central and south east regions. "The appointment affirms Clark's intent to work with...

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