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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...

UK's Bendi closing in on reach truck sales

News Story - 09 Aug 2007
REDDITCH, United Kingdom

Translift Bendi, the manufacturer of the Bendi articulated forklift, claims it will nearly outsell UK's most popular reach truck brands this year, despite costing significantly more. Articulated forklifts are compact...

Finding the right person for the job .....

Advertisement - 09 Aug 2007

Where can I get EMISSION FILTERS or COOLING STSTEMS? Find it here ... Is there a BATTERY SUPPLIER in my overseas market? Find it here ... Can I find an ATTACHMENT DEALER close to my shop...

Former Toyota dealer evolves

News Story - 09 Aug 2007
NOTTINGHAM

There don't appear to be any hard feelings after Toyota terminated its relationship with former UK dealer, Impact. While Impact Handling's managing director, Terry Kendrew, declined to comment for this...

Briefs

News Story - 09 Aug 2007

Governor recognises Clark's safe days LOUISVILLE, KY, United States Clark Material Handling Company's aftermarket parts distribution centre in Louisville has received the Governor's Health & Safety Award for the second consecutive...

Brother swaps Toyota, Nichiyu, Still and Nissan for Baoli

News Story - 09 Aug 2007
JOHOR BAHRU, Malaysia

Baoli Forklift (M) Sdn Bhd, Malaysia's Baoli forklift distributor, has received a RM2 million (USD579,626) order from Japanese technology manufacturer Brother. Technical director Handy Lee says the delivery to Brother's...

New Products

News Story - 09 Aug 2007

Integrated forklift computer software AMHERST, NH, United States Glacier Computer has introduced Glacier Commander, a software solution to use with its Everest series of rugged computers. The integrated software allows...

Fence-crashing forklift driver convicted

News Story - 09 Aug 2007
CAPE CORAL, FL, United States

The man who used a Bobcat forklift to demolish his neighbour's fence last year has been convicted by a jury of criminal mischief. (Forkliftaction.com News #265). The News-Press reported a...

Uniform National Standards?

Safety First - 09 Aug 2007
HELENSBURGH, NSW, Australia

From a young age, we are told that being unique is good. That makes it tough to get state governments to agree on adopting uniform national standards.

Donaldson Construction Company LLC

Industry Profile - 09 Aug 2007
LAKELAND, FL, United States

You're never too young to start a business - as three teenagers who started Donaldson Construction Company demonstrated. Sam, Andrew and June took over their grandfather Edgar Donaldson's company Shrike Industries when they were 17, 15 and 11 respectively. Today, Donaldson's decal business sells 10,000 decals annually to around 20 US forklift dealers.

Inside the News - Edition #321

Inside the News - 02 Aug 2007

Forkliftaction.com's Industry Forums are not only a great place to swap ideas, ask questions or comment on recent developments, they are a great source of story leads for the editorial...

2^nd Southern Asia Ports, Logistics and Shipping 2007 India Exhibition and Conference

Advertisement - 02 Aug 2007

Following the success of the 1st Southern Asia Ports, Logistics and Shipping 2006 India Exhibition and Conference in Mumbai, we are delighted to announce that the next major Containerised Ports, Shipping and Transport Logistics Exhibition and Conference in Southern Asia called 2nd Southern Asia Ports, Logistics and Shipping 2007 India Exhibition and Conference will take place in the Indian maritime capital of Mumbai at the luxurious 5 star The Leela Kempinski Hotel Mumbai on Thursday 18 and Friday 19 October 2007.

Emission controls won’t hurt performance

News Story - 02 Aug 2007
LA VERNE, CA, United States

Properly tuned modern forklift engines with the latest emission controls can operate without loss of performance, according to North American industry experts. Roger Renstrom reports after a recent Forkliftaction.com News...

GET YOUR SAY, FIND YOUR WAY … IN THE DISCUSSION FORUMS.

Advertisement - 02 Aug 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...

WWP release it's new WP60-13

Advertisement - 02 Aug 2007

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.

Ambitious Doosan acquires Bobcat

News Story - 02 Aug 2007
INCHEON, Korea, Republic Of

Construction equipment and forklift manufacturer Doosan Infracore has signed a definitive agreement to acquire three of Ingersoll-Rand Company Ltd's businesses including Bobcat, for USD4.9 billion. The deal could be South...

Myths blamed for incidents in the UK

News Story - 02 Aug 2007
United Kingdom

Despite advances in forklift design and technology, the number of forklift incidents remain "stubbornly high", according to David Ellison, chief executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA). The UK...

Manitou and Toyota partnership change

News Story - 02 Aug 2007
ANCENIS, France

Manitou BF has halved its shareholding in its Toyota Industries Corp (TICO) joint venture company, Toyota Industrial Equipment (TIE) SA. The move to cut shareholding in TIE from 40% to...