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

Advertisement - 31 May 2007

Is there a battery supplier in my overseas market? Find it here ...Who can supply the spare parts for my forklifts? Find it here ...Can I find an attachment dealer close to my shop...

Software helps Combilift cut development time

News Story - 31 May 2007
MONAGHAN, Ireland

Use of advanced software has allowed Combilift Ltd to achieve an average 40 per cent reduction in forklift product development time. Combilift uses a range of SolidWorks products, including three-dimensional...

High-reach forklifts sold to Saudi Arabia

News Story - 31 May 2007
TIPTON, United Kingdom

Saudi Arabian building materials group Al-Fozan has ordered five Flexi HiMAX articulated forklifts to work in its Qatar and Bahrain high-bay warehouses. Aiman Hawari, the project's principal consultant from the...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 31 May 2007

McCONNELLSBURG, PA, United States JLG Industries Inc, a subsidiary of Oshkosh Truck Corp, has announced several key leadership changes. Oshkosh executive vice president Charlie Szews praised the JLG staff (below...

Forklift driver’s son is world’s whiz kid

News Story - 31 May 2007
REDRUTH, United Kingdom

A forklift driver's wife has claimed a world record for the fastest birth. Claire Radbone, of Redruth, Cornwall, had given birth to a 7lb 10oz son, Jamie, within 60 seconds...

Ed Somand, Toyota Material Handling USA Inc

Industry Profile - 31 May 2007
IRVINE, CA, United States

As fleet services manager for Toyota Material Handling USA Inc (TMHU), Ed Somand is often on the road. When he's not visiting customers in the field, Somand works from his home office. The father of two says forklift users are increasingly interested in fleet management systems.

Inside the News - Edition #311

Inside the News - 24 May 2007

More than 25,000 registered members receive Forkliftaction.com's e-newsletter each week. If you would like to receive the newsletter directly in your inbox, please email www.forkliftaction.com to get your free copy...

Fleet Management Systems

Feature Article - 24 May 2007

Fleet management systems can make workplaces safer and cut costs through efficient management of forklifts. The technology, adopted from other equipment sectors, allows fleet owners to concentrate on their core business, secure in the knowledge that their capital investment is being put to good use. Christine Liew reports.

Keytroller Systems: Risk Minimisation in Forklift Operations

Advertisement - 24 May 2007

Minimising the risk in forklift operations, Keytroller Australia provides a total monitoring system to assist in meeting stringent OH&S regulations. As well as the ability to 'lock out' employees who do not meet pre-operational criteria, the Keytroller 105 and LCD 501 systems generate detailed reports about the usage of forklifts, such as speed and correct use of safety procedures, to deliver a safer working environment. The system also provides detailed reports on incidents, providing important data for ensuring driver accountability and assisting in maintaining productivity.

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

Advertisement - 24 May 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.

Maintainco survives MCFA mega-dealer ploy

News Story - 24 May 2007
SOUTH HACKENSACK, NJ, United States

Forklift distributor Maintainco Inc filed on May 23 for reimbursement of more than USD4 million in legal fees and costs stemming from successful litigation it filed against Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift...

US Industrial Equipment monitored by Australian technology

Advertisement - 24 May 2007

Collective Intelligence Industrial Fleet Management Pty Ltd [CIIFM] considered by many to be the leading equipment monitoring company in Australia, has announced that their Fleet MS system is now available...

Bolzoni expands east Asian reach

News Story - 24 May 2007
PIACENZA, Italy

Bolzoni Auramo has reorganised its sales network in east Asia by appointing new dealers in Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. Marketing and sales director Carlo Fallarini said Bolzoni had an exclusive...

4^th Thai Ports and Shipping 2007 Bangkok Exhibition and Conference

Advertisement - 24 May 2007

Following the success of the 3rd Thai Ports and Shipping Exhibition and Conference events in Bangkok in 2005, we are delighted to announce the 4th Thai Ports and Shipping 2007 Bangkok Exhibition and Conference will by hosted by the Port Authority of Thailand and will take place at the luxurious 5 star Imperial Queen's Park Hotel, Bangkok on Thursday 27 and Friday 28 September 2007.

Clark celebrates 90 years of materials handling

News Story - 24 May 2007
LEXINGTON, KY, United States

Clark Material Handling Co put the emphasis on celebration - and the future - in marking the 90th anniversary of it introducing the world's first materials handling truck in 1917. President and...

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Advertisement - 24 May 2007

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Norco launches new products

Advertisement - 24 May 2007

The battery specialists Norco Group Limited have launched a host of new products and services including Norco RMSTM, Norco STR, Norco Power for Life and our new after sales offering. Norco are the UK market leader in the short term rental, maintenance and management of traction and standby batteries, chargers and UPS systems and with an inventory of over 5000 assets, Norco has the largest rental fleet of traction batteries in the United Kingdom.

VX engines meet lower emissions criteria

News Story - 24 May 2007
GREENVILLE, NC, United States

Yale Materials Handling Corporation (YMHC) says engines in its Veracitor VX forklift line meet the lower 2007 limits on emissions and are considered among the materials handling industry's cleanest available...

Continental introduces no-press tyre

News Story - 24 May 2007
CHARLOTTE, NC, United States

Continental Tire North America Inc has introduced a solid pneumatic forklift tyre that requires no press, specialist technician or equipment for installation. The CSEasy tyre could be fitted onsite, ensuring...

Chamber honors Equipment Depot of Texas

News Story - 24 May 2007
WACO, TX, United States

Forklift distributor Equipment Depot of Texas (EDT) was among recipients of outstanding business awards from the Greater Waco Chamber of Commerce at a May 21 banquet. The recognition stemmed from...

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