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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

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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

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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...

Omega Lift wins Canadian Dept of National Defence contract

News Story - 02 Aug 2007
BOLTON, Canada

Omega Lift Manufacturing Inc has won a contract to supply the Canadian Department of National Defence with four all-terrain 50,000lb HERC Series forklifts. Two HERC forklifts will be delivered in...

Samuk finalising new forklift range

News Story - 02 Aug 2007
BEDFORDSHIRE, United Kingdom

Samuk is planning to launch a new forklift range following a three-day meeting between its management team and Chinese partner, Hangcha. Samuk chairman Sir Neville Bowman-Shaw travelled to China with...

Briefs

News Story - 02 Aug 2007

Lift System distributes Bolzoni PIACENZA, Italy Bolzoni Auramo has appointed Lift System srl in Bucharest as its distributor in Romania and Bulgaria. Previously, Bolzoni did not have a local presence...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 02 Aug 2007

CHARLOTTE, NC, United States Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA) has appointed Gary Forger as senior vice president of professional development. Forger was editorial director of Modern Materials Handling magazine...

AEM gives forklift companies awards

Fork Talk - 02 Aug 2007
MILWAUKEE, WI, United States

Eight forklift manufacturers are among the Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM)'s 39 recipients of its annual "statistics outstanding merit award".

Due diligence required

Safety First - 02 Aug 2007
HAMILTON, Canada

In recent weeks, there's been heated debate over who is responsible for workplace incidents. This week, a new Safety First contributor, Canadian Rich Dal Bello, looks at the concept of "due diligence".

Juliet Elidemir, Toyota Material Handling

Industry Profile - 02 Aug 2007
MELBOURNE, VIC, Australia

She's fashionable, female and knows forklifts. Although it's still a man's world when it comes to the materials handling industry, particularly in the sales arena, Juliet Elidemir is one of a growing number of women challenging the status quo.

Inside the News - Edition #320

Inside the News - 26 Jul 2007

Looking for equipment, service or advice? There's no better place than Forkliftaction.com's Business Directory. With an ever-increasing number of visitors, the directory is growing each day, and boasts suppliers from...

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