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Ballard to benefit from Daimler and Ford

News Story - 22 Nov 2007
VANCOUVER, Canada

Ballard Power Systems is selling its automotive fuel cell assets to Daimler and Ford to focus on fuel cell applications for the materials handling, backup power and residential cogeneration markets...

Fork-Safe International on track for Global Growth

Advertisement - 22 Nov 2007

The release of the "High-End" LED Lighting, Warnings & Alarms product range coincides with two other important developments for Fork-SAFE International. HVS Solutions is coming on board as a distributor of the TFC Series, and the company will showcase a host of new products and kits at The Sydney Safety Show next week.

Eblo Seating has complemented their RECARO ERGO line with 2 brand new seats.

Advertisement - 22 Nov 2007

Due to the immense popularity of the ERGO INDUSTRY seat, EBLO SEATING has developed two new models for the construction market and larger forklifts. These high ergonomic seats with active air suspension can now be supplied with high or low backrests giving the driver the support and comfort level that is required.

United Rentals takes private equity firm to court

News Story - 22 Nov 2007
GREENWICH, CT, United States

United Rentals Inc has filed a lawsuit after the collapse of a planned merger with Cerberus Capital Management LP. Forkliftaction.com News reported in July United Rentals signed an agreement to...

Jervis B Webb sold to long-time technology partner

News Story - 22 Nov 2007
FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, United States

Daifuku Co Ltd of Osaka, Japan is acquiring Jervis B Webb of Michigan, US for an undisclosed amount. The two materials handling equipment manufacturers have a working relationship spanning 40...

Bolzoni and Meyer join forces in Australia

News Story - 22 Nov 2007
PIACENZA, Australia

Bolzoni Spa has decided to jointly market and distribute the Bolzoni Auramo and Meyer brand forklift attachments through its Australian branch in Castle Hill, Sydney. Marketing director Carlo Fallarini says...

Get your say, find your way … in the Discussion Forums.

Advertisement - 22 Nov 2007

Our members are experts in materials handling and in the Discussion Forums they meet and share their views. Click here to visit the Discussion Forums. Have your say in any of the following forums (click to view):{statlink|3|Industry...

Genie spreads wings globally

News Story - 22 Nov 2007
REDMOND, WA, United States

Five years after being acquired by Terex Corp, telehandler manufacturer Genie Industries is rapidly changing into a global company. Steve Wilhelm writes in Puget Sound Business Journal that Genie is...

Solar energy powers remote RFID

News Story - 22 Nov 2007
MOUNTAIN VIEW, CA, United States

Savi Technology has deployed solar-powered RFID readers and signposts to customers in the defence and commercial sectors, reducing the cost of tracking supplies and conserving energy. Savi praises solar energy...

New Tec succeeds in refurbishing forklifts

News Story - 22 Nov 2007
HULL, IA, United States

Engineering-driven New Tec Inc has nearly doubled employment in its material handling division this year as it exploits demand for reasonably priced forklifts. In its territory, New Tec takes advantage...

Electric switch for Irish stationery company

News Story - 22 Nov 2007
TIPTON, United Kingdom

An Irish stationery products provider has replaced its LPG-powered articulated forklift fleet with electric articulated forklifts from Narrow Aisle. The company has been using articulated forklifts in its facility for...

Briefs

News Story - 22 Nov 2007

New warehouse forklift sells well MILTON KEYNES, United Kingdom Jungheinrich UK says in the six months following its launch, over 500 of the Kombi EKX 5 Series order picker/stacker trucks...

New Products

News Story - 22 Nov 2007

Rocla launches warehouse trucks JÄRVENPÄÄ, Finland Rocla Oyj has introduced the SSTac stacker and PL10ac order picker to replace old models SST and PL. Rocla spokesperson Jukka Oksanen says all...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 22 Nov 2007

MILWAUKEE, WI, United States The Association of Equipment Manufacturers has elected Manitowac Company CEO Glen Tellock as its 2008 chairman. Martin Richenhagen, AGCO Corp chairman, is first vice chairman while...

Martin Hansen, Netto Truck A/S

Industry Profile - 22 Nov 2007
ULDUM, Denmark

Martin Hansen is the positive-minded product manager of a growing Scandinavian forklift dealership. His company, Netto Truck A/S, was established in 2004 as DanTruck-Heden A/S's sister company. Netto Truck A/S is the dealer for Hangcha and Hyundai forklifts in Scandinavia.

Inside the News - Edition #336

Inside the News - 15 Nov 2007

We're currently seeing a wave of financial reports from the major manufacturers around the globe, some of which are covered in our newsletter. There are a couple of interesting aspects...

TIRE-SAVER new “N” series for Forklifts

Advertisement - 15 Nov 2007

KEYTROLLER 's TIRE-SAVER new "N" series device is now quick fit-- "plug and play"-- for new model Toyota, Cat, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Doosan, and Komatsu lift trucks. It will install in minutes, allowing salesmen to demonstrate the effectiveness of the device to their customers quite easily.

SMH opens a new addition

Advertisement - 15 Nov 2007

On September 25 2007 SMH celebrated the "Grand Opening" of its Phase II expansion. With the 100,000 square foot expansion SMH Headquarters has nearly doubled in size.

Doosan creates USD50M company for Bobcat

News Story - 15 Nov 2007
SEOUL, Korea, Republic Of

Doosan Group will invest about USD50 million to establish a new company that will own and control the intellectual property rights of Bobcat. Doosan-owned construction equipment and forklift manufacturer, Doosan...

Linde UK finds going tough

News Story - 15 Nov 2007
LONDON, United Kingdom

Linde Material Handling (UK)'s pre-tax losses rose 33% to GBP3.1 million (USD6.3 million) in 2006 compared with 2005, despite a 26.9% sales rise to GBP320 million (USD656 million). After tax...

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