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It’s that time of the year again

Fork Talk - 06 Dec 2007
ALTON, United Kingdom

Your votes will decide who takes the honours for environment, ergonomics, safety and innovation achievement awards at the Fork Lift Truck Association's (FLTA) Awards for Excellence 2008.

Inside the News - Edition #338

Inside the News - 29 Nov 2007

Just how many trade shows can the forklift industry accommodate? There seem to be announcements of new shows and events almost every week. One has to wonder how many of...

Maersk, Jones Stevedoring purchases Hoist P-Series forklifts

Advertisement - 29 Nov 2007

The P-Series is a compact, heavy-duty pneumatic liftruck designed to stand up to demanding applications in industries such as steel, concrete and bulk-freight. The solid chassis, AxleTech planetary drive axle and robust steer axle are just a few of the components that make the P-Series the most durable liftruck in the industry. The low-profile counterweight allows for excellent visibility and unmatched manoeuvrability.

Associated Material Handling announces Groundbreaking of New Corporate Headquarters

Advertisement - 29 Nov 2007

Associated Material Handling Industries, Inc. currently based in Carol Stream, Illinois is expanding their presence in the Chicagoland area by building a new state-of-the-art facility at 133 Switt Road in Addison, IL.

Law firm sues United Rentals

News Story - 29 Nov 2007
NEW YORK, NY, United States

New York law firm Abbey Spanier Rodd & Abrams LLP is seeking to recover damages on behalf of people who purchased or acquired United Rentals securities between 29 August and 14...

SMH opens a new Distribution Center

Advertisement - 29 Nov 2007

Due to continued growth and an ongoing effort to improve service to customers, SMH is pleased to announce the opening of a distribution facility in Duncan, South Carolina.

TIRE-SAVER new “N” series for Forklifts

Advertisement - 29 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.

Crown lays off factory workers

News Story - 29 Nov 2007
DAYTON, OH, United States

Crown Equipment Corp, one the largest forklift manufacturers in the US, has laid off a "significant" number of manufacturing employees, according to a report in the Dayton Daily News. Attributing...

Bolzoni Auramo intelligent clamps model CTX – The Key to Damage-free Paper Handling

Advertisement - 29 Nov 2007

Excessive clamping force is one of the most common causes for paper roll out-of-roundness damage. The varying paper grades, roll weight and diameter, roll wrapper friction, clamp's contact pad friction, environmental and dynamic factors could make the clamping force control overwhelming for the lift truck operator. Hallsta Paper Mill solved this problem by using Bolzoni Auramo intelligent clamps.

Supply chain industry going green

News Story - 29 Nov 2007
United States

A new survey has found that at least 90% of supply chain professionals worldwide rate green issues as a business priority to ensure success and profitability for the future. Eyefortransport's...

Year End Sale - Genuine Replacement Parts for Fantuzzi Sidelifts

Advertisement - 29 Nov 2007

Dynamic Handling Concepts LLC exclusive Distributor of Fantuzzi Sidelift & forklift equipment & parts announces a Year End Sale with discount pricing of In Stock genuine replacement parts now to 31st December 2007 Contact Ryne...

Tough times ahead in the UK

News Story - 29 Nov 2007
STOCKTON-ON-TEES, United Kingdom

Next year will be a tough one for the forklift market, according to UK business analysts Plimsoll Publishing. Plimsoll's senior analyst David Pattison says economic uncertainty in Britain will cause...

Jungheinrich modifies forklift to move cars

News Story - 29 Nov 2007
HAMBURG, Germany

Jungheinrich AG has developed a custom car transporter based on a pedestrian pallet truck for General Motors (GM) Powertrain in Germany. Made at its special equipment construction plant in Lüneburg...

Briefs

News Story - 29 Nov 2007

Jamco donates pallet jacks to relief effort CAMBRIDGE, Canada Forklift wholesaler Jamco has donated six Eagle55 pallet jacks to assist relief efforts in California after fires caused over USD1 billion...

Seven things to consider when preparing your 2008 marketing plan

Advertisement - 29 Nov 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...

TVH an integration enterprise

News Story - 29 Nov 2007
WAREGEM, Belgium

TVH Forklift Parts has been recognised as an "integration enterprise" by the Belgian ministry for Mobility, Social Economy and Equal Opportunities. The recognition is given for eight years starting from...

Dealer of the year holds open day

News Story - 29 Nov 2007
ABERDEEN, United Kingdom

Over 300 people attended the open day at Gray Forklift Services Ltd's new sales, service and refurbishing centre. The authorised Mitsubishi dealer for north east Scotland used the day to...

Massive shark moved by forklift

News Story - 29 Nov 2007
LONDON, United Kingdom

Four men and a forklift were needed to carry a gigantic shark into a market hall where it was auctioned off for 50p (USD1.03) a kilogram. The 510kg, five metre-long...

BITA keeps fees at 2007 level

Fork Talk - 29 Nov 2007
SUNNINGHILL, United Kingdom

British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) members have voted unanimously not to raise membership fees for next year.

Inside the News - Edition #337

Inside the News - 22 Nov 2007

It's all about acquisitions this week. In this newsletter, we report on Daifuku's purchase of Jervis B Webb of Michigan. Then there's Ballard Power Systems which is selling its automotive...