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RICO introduces new all electric - coil handling AGV design

Advertisement - 16 Aug 2007

BPR/RICO Equipment, Inc. has just announced their completion of a revolutionary, high tonnage, all electric coil handling design for an AGV system to move massive steel coils weighing up to 23 metric tons. The system will handle steel coils moving through the manufacturing process for a major US steel producer located in the United States. "As the premier leader in our industry, we pride ourselves on staying two steps ahead of the competition. Our newest generation of ram straddle trucks is no exception. Our engineers were intent on improving upon their previous designs," says company president Dave Mueller.

Over 200 jobs to go at Nacco plant

News Story - 16 Aug 2007
MAYFIELD HEIGHTS, OH, United States

About 220 people are expected to lose their jobs at Nacco Materials Handling Group Inc (NMHG)'s Irvine, Scotland plant after Nacco Industries Inc announced the plant's closing last Thursday. Current...

JCB's world market share now a double-digit

News Story - 16 Aug 2007
ROCESTER, United Kingdom

JCB's world market share is now a double-digit figure, thanks to its rapid growth and an expanded global construction market last year. JCB's pre-tax profits jumped 35% from GBP110 million...

Going green after 50 years and 600,000 trucks

News Story - 16 Aug 2007
MARENGO, IL, United States

Nissan Forklift Corp North America (NFCNA) and its parent, Nissan Motor Corp, have introduced an environmental initiative to coincide with its 50th anniversary of forklift manufacturing. Dixie Jirak, Nissan's senior...

Expose your business with a Forkliftaction.com ShopFront!

Advertisement - 16 Aug 2007

The ShopFront is your company's showroom in one of the busiest business portals on the internet. Check out its capabilities with these examples (click a link below to view the...

GKY: Global market growing at speed of light

News Story - 16 Aug 2007
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia

GKY Machinery (M) Sdn Bhd, which is part of publicly listed Boon Koon Group Bhd, is building a RM10 million (USD2.87 million) plant - triple the size of its current manufacturing...

Briefs

News Story - 16 Aug 2007

BMWT releases Dutch figures VLIETWEG, Netherlands According to Dutch industry association BMWT, a total of 8,943 forklifts were sold in the Netherlands in the first half of 2007. The top-selling...

Financial News

News Story - 16 Aug 2007

Ritchie Bros sets another record VANCOUVER, BC, Canada Ritchie Bros Auctioneers Incorporated's earnings grew 17% more than the first half of 2006, reaching USD44.1 million for the six months ended...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 16 Aug 2007

READING, PA, United States EnerSys has appointed Raymond E Mabus Jr as a member of the company's board of directors. Mabus has served as chairman of Foamex International Inc's board...

Fantuzzi first with Regen system

News Story - 16 Aug 2007
LOS ANGELES, CA, United States

Fantuzzi Reggiane Group has become the first authorised representative to offer the Regen system on new rubber-tyred-gantry (RTG) cranes after signing an agreement with US flywheel systems manufacturer Vycon. Under...

Safety or Compliance: If You Have To Choose…

Safety First - 16 Aug 2007
BLAINE, WA, United States

Regardless of what the 'regs' say or do not say, whatever it is you are doing, you must do it as safely as possible.

Chris Jones: CityState Machinery

Industry Profile - 16 Aug 2007
Adelaide, Australia

Finding good quality used machinery in the earthmoving, materials handling and transport industries is a time-consuming and difficult task. Chris Jones of Adelaide-based CityState Machinery specialises in this field, promising customers in Australia and overseas that "if you can't find it, we will!"

The All-New TCM PRO Four Wheel Electric Lift Trucks

Advertisement - 16 Aug 2007

SWEDESBORO, N.J. - July 03, 2007 - The New TCM PRO-CB Class 1 four wheel electric lift trucks are clean sheet designs engineered to increase your operation's productivity and profitability. In capacities ranging from 3,000 to 6,000 lbs, they deliver reliable day-to-day performance, improved safety, easy operation in restricted spaces, and reduced maintenance.

Highlights of Safety Conference

Fork Talk - 16 Aug 2007
ALTON, United Kingdom

The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) says participants in its one-day safety conference on September 27 can expect to receive "high-quality guidance and practical solutions".

Inside the News - Edition #322

Inside the News - 09 Aug 2007

Forkliftaction.com's Safety First column this week looks at a vexing issue in Australia (and, presumably other federal constitutions) - the lack of common standards because of differing state requirements. If single...

Rejuvenation Kits for electric forklift batteries.

Advertisement - 09 Aug 2007

From the day a battery is made performance decline begins. Sulphate crystals gradually accumulate and cover battery plates resulting in lost capacity, cell distortion, short circuits and eventually cell failure from sulphate "suffocation" or related sulphate induced plate damage. The unique ENERGYTECH DUO-REGEN® process combines highly specialized additives and state of the art microelectronic PWM pulse technology as an electro-chemical sulfate reversion system. This technology dissolves sulfate crystals, cleans and re-energizes battery plates, restores electrolyte strength & recovers lost battery capacity.

2007 Innovative Australian Product of the Year (Industrial) – Highly Commended awarded to Speedshield

Advertisement - 09 Aug 2007

Automotion Control Systems, more commonly known for its Speedshield technology was last week recognised by the 2007 Endeavour Awards, receiving a Highly Commended Award for Innovative Australian Product of the Year (Industrial).

CARB rules vary in dealing with rental/lease fleets

News Story - 09 Aug 2007
SACRAMENTO, CA, United States

A new California diesel engine emission regulation applying to fleet owners deals differently with rental-lease obligations than a similar earlier rule involving off-road large spark ignition (LSI) engines. The California...

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

Advertisement - 09 Aug 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.

Veri-Tek attracted by Noble assets

News Story - 09 Aug 2007
BRIDGEVIEW, IL, United States

US manufacturer of engineered lifting equipment Veri-Tek International Corp has bought Noble Rough-Terrain Forklift from GT Distribution for USD4.2 million. Veri-Tek CEO David J Langevin says the company is pleased...

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