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Ashes to ashes, dust to dust

Safety First - 19 Jun 2008
Waters, MI, United States

Joseph Hrinik lives in Michigan (USA) where he retired after 40 years of diversified occupational health and safety experience in both the private and public sectors. He is currently researching regional and national forklift safety legislation and forklift training programs.

Laadur OÜ

Industry Profile - 19 Jun 2008
TALLINN, Estonia

Laadur OÜ, Yale's official dealer in the Baltic countries, celebrated its 15th anniversary last week. In 1993, it became the first forklift dealer in Estonia to offer an alternative to the ubiquitous Balkancar trucks.

Inside the News - Edition #364

Inside the News - 12 Jun 2008

This week's record oil price must have sent shivers through owners of large petrol-powered forklift fleets. The flip-side of sky-rocketing fuel costs must be the huge opportunity for electric-powered trucks...

Ruyi Launches Its New Reach Lift Truck

Advertisement - 12 Jun 2008

2008 is year of science and technology innovation for Ningbo Ruyi Joint Stock Co. Ltd. To meet changing market needs, Ningbo Ruyi consistently pursues innovation and finds something new in what is old, in its quest to perfect its range of electric trucks and forklifts.

Latest AC technology: Electric Pallet Truck (ride-on), Electric Pallet Truck (walkie), Electric Stacker

Advertisement - 12 Jun 2008

The latest Zapi AC drive system has been applied to this new generation of versatile, high-performance products. All benefit from the superior efficiency of the AC controller and drive motor.

Air force test hydrogen-powered forklift

News Story - 12 Jun 2008
GEORGIA, United States

Airmen at Robins Air Force Base (AFB) in Georgia, US, are seeing hydrogen power used at their workplace with the recent addition of a hydrogen-powered forklift and a hydrogen dispensing...

JCB announces record 2007 profits

News Story - 12 Jun 2008
ROCESTER, United Kingdom

Emerging markets, especially India, Poland, Russia, Bulgaria, Romania and South America, provided the main source of business growth for JCB in 2007. JCB announced its 2007 pre-tax profits of GBP187...

Briefs

News Story - 12 Jun 2008

GTM enlarges stake in Balkancar Sredets SOFIA, Bulgaria GTM Angel Balevski has raised its stake in forklift manufacturer Balkancar Sredets AD from 69.99% to 96.1%. The Bulgarian anti-trust regulator said...

Kalmar - Five and Four High Top Picks for sale

Advertisement - 12 Jun 2008

For immediate sale, 9 x Kalmar DCD420-12CSG and DCD450-12CSG machines currently located at Port Everglades, Florida (Ft. Lauderdale).All are 2000 or 2001 All in very tidy condition All will ship...

Forklift guide pulls down language barrier

News Story - 12 Jun 2008
MAIDENHEAD, United Kingdom

Barloworld Handling has made its forklift safety guide available in the Polish language because an increasing number of UK companies are employing Eastern European forklift drivers. Richard McKenzie of Barloworld...

Nissan honours top performers

News Story - 12 Jun 2008
MARENGO, IL, United States

Nissan Forklift Corp North America (NFCNA) has recognised its top performing dealers through its Dealer of Excellence Award Program. Every year, NFCNA selects nine dealers that are outstanding in unit...

Griffith published in compensation handbook

News Story - 12 Jun 2008
BRISTOL, PA, United States

The president and CEO of forklift dealer Modern Group has shared his company's goals and strategies in a new reference book on pay practices out on 13 June. David E...

Product News

News Story - 12 Jun 2008

Combilift branches out in new direction Monaghan, Ireland Combilift has launched its latest product, the Combilift Container Lifter. Developed for the container haulage industry, the Container Lifter eliminates the need...

Wisconsin Lift Truck is Steel King’s most valuable distributor

News Story - 12 Jun 2008
STEVENS POINT, WI, United States

Materials handling solutions provider Steel King Industries Inc has recognised Wisconsin Lift Truck of Brookfield, Wisconsin, as its most valuable distributor for 2007. Wisconsin Lift Truck increased its sales volume...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 12 Jun 2008

FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, United States Jervis B Webb Company has appointed Bruce Larkin as customer service manager. Larkin was a field services leader with GE Fanuc Automation in Charlottesville, Virginia...

Teens hotwire forklift, cause damage

News Story - 12 Jun 2008
EDINBURGH, United Kingdom

Teenage joyriders successfully hotwired a forklift at an industrial estate, smashing it through the site's heavy metal gates. Edinburgh Evening News reports the forklift was abandoned after becoming stuck on...

“Playboy prince” wanted for arrest

News Story - 12 Jun 2008
LONDON, United Kingdom

A warrant was issued yesterday for the arrest of the Sultan of Brunei's forklift fleet-owning brother over a GBP3 billion family feud. Mr Justice Peter Smith issued the warrant at...

Material Handling Inc

Industry Profile - 12 Jun 2008
NASHVILLE, TN, United States

Material Handling Inc (MHI) has won numerous awards from the forklift, battery, charger and battery systems manufacturers it represents, but it had very humble beginnings. Vice president Michael Sain says his father, company founder, Amar Sain, is a "classic American success story".

Inside the News - Edition #363

Inside the News - 05 Jun 2008

There's no doubt that fuel will be the next big issue for everyone in the supply chain. Rising prices, fears of supply shortages and the environmental impact of carbon fuels...

Omega Lift secures multi-machine deal with Xstrata for underground material handling vehicles

Advertisement - 05 Jun 2008

Omega Lift Manufacturing secured a multi-machine deal with Xstrata for underground material handling machines (UG Series) and is on track for delivery in May 2008.

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