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Access All Areas! Boom lifts and scissor lifts now online.

Advertisement - 10 Jan 2008

The Forkliftaction.com Forkliftaction.com Marketplace now also includes hundreds of boom lifts and scissor lifts! Browse the boom lifts available here and the scissor lifts here. To learn about listing your...

WWP release its new WP60-13

Advertisement - 10 Jan 2008

Manufactured by WWP, the WP60-13 is especially designed for use in narrow aisles. So far, about 1000 units of this model have been produced. Its smart design and easy operation have been well accepted by our world wide customers. The WP60-13 has quickly become the most popular model of the range of WWP's electric pallet trucks.

Chinese debuts in latest world ranking list

News Story - 10 Jan 2008
ESSLINGEN, Germany

Another Chinese manufacturer has made it to dhf-intralogistik's annual world ranking list of powered industrial truck manufacturers, which has grown from 38 to 40 companies. Baoli debuted on the latest...

Inside the News - Edition #341

Inside the News - 20 Dec 2007

This newsletter is our last for 2007. However, Forkliftaction.com News will return on January 10, 2008, with a review of the year that's been and a preview of what lies...

Komatsu builds second Russian plant

News Story - 20 Dec 2007
TOKYO, Japan

Komatsu Ltd has invested JPY6.9 billion (USD61 million) in a Russian facility that will produce forklifts and construction and utility equipment. This will be Komatsu's 47th production facility for construction...

EBLO SEATING releases it's new MGV20/C1 narrow seat

Advertisement - 20 Dec 2007

EBLO SEATING has complemented their C1 seating range with the introduction of their new narrow version. Due to the growing demand for an alternative narrow seat EBLO has created the MGV20/C1 narrow that will fit in most side loaders and reach truck applications.

"Linde PureMotion" – efficient for man, the environment and the company

Advertisement - 20 Dec 2007

Linde Material Handling provides its customers with unique and easy to handle product solutions for more efficiency. With Linde PureMotion, the company combines its technological expertise for the protection of man and environment in all company areas. The principle of sustainability comes to the fore.

Anhui Heli expands production capacity

News Story - 20 Dec 2007
BEIJING, China

Anhui Heli Forklift Group, China's largest forklift maker by sales volume, is investing RMB 60 million (USD8.1 million) in expansions of its axle and truck production lines. Phase three of...

RAEDER-VOGEL: Special wheel materials for cold store and deep-freeze applications

Advertisement - 20 Dec 2007

Deep-freeze and temperature-controlled operations may require special wheel materials for safe and productive operation due to extreme temperatures and harsh conditions. With our broad range of high-quality wheel materials with different shore hardnesses, RAEDER-VOGEL can offer solutions for almost any application.

Hoist restructures global dealer network

News Story - 20 Dec 2007
BEDFORD PARK, IL, United States

Heavy forklift manufacturer Hoist Liftruck is looking to replicate its success in the US with the international market. In 2006, Hoist restructured its US dealer network by partnering with dealers...

Seven things to consider when preparing your 2008 marketing plan

Advertisement - 20 Dec 2007

Forkliftaction.com has 32,000+ registered members and 125,000+ newsletter readers worldwide41% of members are forklift owners, operators and fleet or warehouse managers36% of members are dealers in forklifts and related products19...

ECOtality buys Minit-Charger

News Story - 20 Dec 2007
SCOTTSDALE, AZ, United States

Renewable energy company ECOtality Inc has signed an agreement to acquire the assets and operations of Minit-Charger for USD3 million. ECOtality says it will combine Minit-Charger's line of fast chargers...

CITA joins the Alliance

News Story - 20 Dec 2007
WASHINGTON, DC, United States

The China Industrial Truck Association (CITA) has accepted an offer to join the Alliance of Industrial Truck Organisations (AITO), a forum that discusses matters of concern to forklift manufacturers. At...

Product News

News Story - 20 Dec 2007

TMHE upgrades reach truck BRUSSELS, Belgium Toyota Material Handling Europe (TMHE) has upgraded the BT Reflex M-Series reach trucks introduced in 1999. The improvements include a new drive unit, motor...

With over 35,000 searches per month … this BUSINESS DIRECTORY is the professionals’ guide to materials handling businesses

Advertisement - 20 Dec 2007

Forkliftaction.com's Business Directory currently features over 30,000 business listings. Use the directory to locate businesses that manufacture or supply products and services to the materials handling industry: forklifts, attachments, engines, components...

Smugglers use forklift in China

News Story - 20 Dec 2007
HONG KONG, China

Five men used a forklift to smuggle computer parts from Hong Kong to mainland China. According to Xinhua News Agency, Hong Kong customs officers arrested the men for attempting to...

Briefs

News Story - 20 Dec 2007

Daihatsu's parts centre to improve distribution flow BEKASI, Indonesia Daihatsu Motor Company's Indonesian manufacturing subsidiary, PT Astra Daihatsu Motor, has invested IR60 billion (USD6.4 million) in a new spare parts...

Pallet network operator on a roll

News Story - 20 Dec 2007
United Kingdom

UK Pallets, mail carrier Business Post's freight distribution division, has announced a multi-million pound investment program, according to a report in the Birmingham Post. The Lichfield-based company, which employs 200...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 20 Dec 2007

JÄRVENPÄÄ, Finland Rocla Oyj has appointed Tapio Rummukainen CEO effective on 1 January 2008. He replaces Jussi Muikku who has served the company for 18 years. Rummukainen is currently vice...

Linde modifies for British Airways challenge

News Story - 20 Dec 2007
BASINGSTOKE, United Kingdom

British Airways (BA) has acquired 150 new Linde P 250 electric tow tractors to enhance its operations when it moves to Terminal 5 at London's Heathrow Airport. The airline had...

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