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Uncertain US economy affects companies’ Q4 results

News Story - 06 Mar 2008
WEST BEND, WI and CLEVELAND, OH, United States

Two US materials handling companies have reported reduced earnings and sales for the fourth quarter of 2007 as a result of the uncertain domestic economic environment. Gehl Company's net sales...

EP- New T-Series Truck comes with Two Year Warranty

Advertisement - 06 Mar 2008

E-P launches its new model forklift T-Series: "TIGER". The TIGER series comes with a 24 month warranty, excellent Quality Control, CE certificate and with a competitive price and a 100% service guarantee.

Forklift website attracts global advertiser

Advertisement - 06 Mar 2008

Global forklift manufacturer Atlet has embarked on a substantial online marketing campaign, using Australian-based industry portal www.forkliftaction.com.

BITA: 2008 a challenging but rewarding year

News Story - 06 Mar 2008
SUNNINGHILL, United Kingdom

The UK forklift market grew by 3.5% with just over 31,000 units sold in the 2007 calendar year. According to data from the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA), 2007 was...

Silent Nights - with the Yale MP16S Low Noise Pallet Truck

Advertisement - 06 Mar 2008

Yale releases its new MP16S Low Noise powered pallet truck which features a patented triple wheel design and noise reduction measures.

Barloworld benefits from business boom

News Story - 06 Mar 2008
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa

Barloworld's equipment division recorded strong growth for financial year 2007, posting a 44% jump in revenue to ZAR16,755 million (USD2,117 million) and a 62% increase in operating profit to ZAR1,584...

One week left! Advertising deadline for the International Warehouse and Logistics Review

Advertisement - 06 Mar 2008

In April 2008 the International Federation of Warehousing and Logistics Associations [IFWLA] will distribute the International Warehouse and Logistics Review to all its members and at its Annual Convention in...

Talley’s fined over poisoning

News Story - 06 Mar 2008
MOTUEKA, New Zealand

Talley's Frozen Foods Ltd has been fined NZ110,000 (USD88,770) for failing to keep its employees safe. The company was found guilty of failing to take all practicable steps to ensure...

Ritchie Bros bumper auction

News Story - 06 Mar 2008
ORLANDO, FL, United States

Nearly 500 forklifts were sold to bidders from around the world during Ritchie Bros Auctioneers' largest auction in its 50-year history last month. From 19 to 23 February, about 6,200...

Tacoma adds to straddle carrier fleet

News Story - 06 Mar 2008
STOCKHOLM, Sweden

Kalmar Industries will supply the Port of Tacoma on the US west coast with seven CSC 350 straddle carriers for the port's on-dock intermodal rail operations. The straddle carriers, which...

Forkliftaction.com Launches Improved Search System

Advertisement - 06 Mar 2008

The industry information you need is at your fingertips now more than ever, with the launch of Forkliftaction.com's improved search functionality this week. To use this upgraded feature, type your...

Yale Europe overhauls GEFCO fleet

News Story - 06 Mar 2008
FLEET, United Kingdom

Peugeot Citroen Group division GEFCO's UK operating centres have taken delivery of 40 Yale Veracitor internal combustion and electric counterbalanced forklifts and powered pedestrian pallet trucks. GEFCO's UK logistics manager...

Auto parts maker fined CAD60,000

News Story - 06 Mar 2008
BRAMPTON, Canada

A parts maker for the automobile industry was fined CAD60,000 (USD60,808) in the Ontario Court of Justice after two workers were injured when one was working at height. Irving Andre...

“Pimp My Lift” attracts new marketing opportunity

News Story - 06 Mar 2008
TORONTO, Canada

Masterlift's "Pimp My Lift" advertising campaign has attracted media attention and now a cross-branding opportunity with a popular Canadian performer (Forkliftaction.com News #319). Company president Greg Wilson says Choclair, a...

Briefs

News Story - 06 Mar 2008

New branding for JLG services McCONNELLSBURG, PA, United States JLG Industries has announced that "Ground Support" will be the new umbrella brand for its parts, training, used equipment sales, reconditioning...

Alex Nelson, RTITB

Industry Profile - 06 Mar 2008
TELFORD, United Kingdom

Alex Nelson started working for the Road Transport Industry Training Board (RTITB), then a statutory training organisation funded by an employer levy, in 1977. He was a Large Goods Vehicle (LGV) mechanic, planning to get some bus and coach technical experience for one year before starting his own repair business. Today, Nelson is managing director of RTITB Ltd, leading a team of 24 staff members dedicated to improving training standards and safety among forklift and mechanical equipment users.

AEM holds product safety and product liability seminars

Fork Talk - 06 Mar 2008
MILWAUKEE, WI, United States

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) will conduct its annual product safety seminar from 21 April to 23 April in Dallas, Texas, followed by the annual product liability seminar on 24 April.

Inside the News - Edition #349

Inside the News - 28 Feb 2008

Growth rates of 33% a year are not very common these days, especially with the deepening financial crisis at our doorstep. So it is with some pride that we can...

Forklift safety in warehouses

Feature Article - 28 Feb 2008

Tens of thousands of workers are injured in forklift-related incidents in the US alone each year and about 100 of such incidents result in fatalities. Christine Liew investigates the dangers in warehouses and some of the solutions.

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

Advertisement - 28 Feb 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.