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News Story - 08 Nov 2007

Cameron given insight into JCB operations ROCESTER, United Kingdom UK Conservative Party leader David Cameron joined a list of well known politicians that includes Tony Blair and Margaret Thatcher when...

New Products

News Story - 08 Nov 2007

Compact warehouse vehicles ASCHAFFENBURG, Germany Linde Material Handling has introduced the L12L, L14L and L12LHP double deck loaders and the P30C and P50C electric platform tractors to the global market...

Forkliftaction.com Anounces November Special

Advertisement - 08 Nov 2007

After the success of our September special, we have decided to treat our advertisers again! During the month November Forkliftaction.com will double up all advertisements in the Product Watch column...

TVH does its part for skills shortage

News Story - 08 Nov 2007
WAREGEM, Belgium

The TVH Group held two "open company days" for management staff and technical school and college teachers last month after numerous requests for visits during the schools' teacher training days...

Forklift lands 400kg shark

News Story - 08 Nov 2007
United Kingdom

A forklift was used to unload a 400kg (882lb) shark a fisherman landed while catching lobsters. Alan Fairless, 39, was tending his shellfish pots when the shark got caught in...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 08 Nov 2007

BELL GARDENS, CA, United States Dan Crowley has joined Industrial Forklifts as general manager. Crowley will be focusing on Heli, Mast Explorer and Donkey forklift sales, service and parts opportunities...

Komatsu Forklift Europe

Industry Profile - 08 Nov 2007
LAINATE, Italy

Komatsu Forklift Europe was set up within the Japan-based Komatsu Group to produce forklift trucks that met European directives. The main head office is in Lainate, near Milan, and is structured around sales, marketing and after-sales services.

OSHA issues new combustible dust instruction

Fork Talk - 08 Nov 2007
WASHINGTON, DC, United States

The US Department of Labour's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has issued a new safety and health instruction detailing its policies and procedures for inspecting workplaces handling combustible dusts.

Komatsu increases equipment sales

News Story - 08 Nov 2007
TOKYO, Japan

Komatsu Ltd's consolidated net sales for the six months ended September 30, 2007 was JPY1,080 billion (USD9.533 billion), 21.6% higher than the JPY888.5 billion (USD7.843 billion) of the previous corresponding...

Inside the News - Edition #334

Inside the News - 01 Nov 2007

Work is under way to improve the look and feel of the Forkliftaction.com newsletter, and readers will already have seen some minor tweaks like the way pictures are presented. This...

SMH opens a new addition

Advertisement - 01 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.

Ceres Marine Terminals first to purchase Hoist P-Series Ro-Ro

Advertisement - 01 Nov 2007

The P-Series RoRo is designed to operate within the tight confines of a cargo ship and other space-restrictive environments. The compact design and low overall height allow the operator to handle heavy cargo safely and easily on and inside a ship. Removable counterweights give the operator multiple capacity options, as well as allowing the forklift and counterweights to be easily lifted onto a ship and retracted quickly for operation.

Hup Soon acquires stake in Nichiyu’s Asian distributor

News Story - 01 Nov 2007
Singapore

Hup Soon Global Corp Ltd has acquired a 30% stake in the Asian distribution arm of Nippon Yusoki Co Ltd (Nichiyu), Nichiyu Asia Pte Ltd (NAS). NAS, which was incorporated...

Speedshield release its new Real-Time 900 data/reporting system

Advertisement - 01 Nov 2007

SpeedShield has just released the new "Real-Time 900" data/reporting system to the SSV3 and SSVM controllers. By utilizing a 900 MHz base station and a SpeedShield "communications board" mounted in the forklifts, impact incidences, prestart checklist faults, and use data is always up-to-date and available on your computer.

Made In Italy - New products from PEGASO LIFT

Advertisement - 01 Nov 2007

Pegaso Lift have announced the release of the WAVE T13, WAVE12, Ph, TPL and PL series pallet trucks and stackers. The range of units are available for light uses through to large professional use with load capacities 3000kg.

US trade association offers Chinese scholarships

News Story - 01 Nov 2007
MILWAUKEE, WI, United States

The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) is establishing a scholarship program to give Chinese students from low-income families the chance to study a construction-related curriculum at university level. AEM senior...

Oregon OSHA proposes fines for unsafe plant

News Story - 01 Nov 2007
PORTLAND, OR, United States

The Oregon Occupational Safety and Health Division (Oregon OSHA) is fining Del Monte Fresh Produce and American Staffing Resources USD28,700 for safety and health violations that include seven forklift incidents...

Youth compete with mini fuel cell forklifts

News Story - 01 Nov 2007
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, United States

Secondary school students from around the world gathered in San Antonio, Texas last month to apply their fuel cell knowledge in tasks including a Cat Lift Trucks-sponsored fuel cell forklift...

Jungheinrich’s new dealers confident of product

News Story - 01 Nov 2007
ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL and MONTGOMERY, IL, United States

Forklift dealers representing Jungheinrich say it is business as usual since the forklift manufacturer restructured its US sales operations this year (Forkliftaction.com News #332). Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp closed its...

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