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US forklift industry steady and shifting

Feature Article - 15 Feb 2007

Sales statistics on the US forklift industry show little change from last year. But, inside the forklift industry, in terms of business savvy and consumer patterns, there is a shift.

South African forklift sales double in five years

News Story - 15 Feb 2007
PRETORIA, South Africa

Forklift sales in South Africa have more than doubled since 2001, a materials handling company has found. Truck manufacturer and forklift distributor Nissan Diesel South Africa (NDSA) is 80 per...

President Bush praises Caterpillar

News Story - 15 Feb 2007
PEORIA, Il, United States

President George W Bush has visited Caterpillar's manufacturing facility in East Peoria, Illinois, and commended Caterpillar for demonstrating that US companies could "successfully compete on the world stage". A Caterpillar...

Dutch warehouse wins safety award

News Story - 15 Feb 2007
BERGEN, Netherlands

DHL Exel Supply Chain, a logistics warehouse operation in The Netherlands, has been awarded 'Safest Warehouse of 2006' after its safety initiatives were judged "best integrated into the daily operation...

Linde Material Handling North America at 2007 MCPX Concrete Show, Orlando. FL.

Advertisement - 15 Feb 2007

Linde MH NA will participate in the 2007 MCPX Concrete Show in Orlando, Florida on February 22nd - 24th 2007 at the Orange County Convention Center. Linde will feature its unique...

Mitsubishi expands in the UK

News Story - 15 Feb 2007
OLDHAM, United Kingdom

One of Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks' UK dealerships has opened another premises due to customer demand. Lancashire Fork Truck Services (LFTS), a dealer in Oldham, UK, said it had increased its...

Forklifts delivered to California government

News Story - 15 Feb 2007
BALTIMORE, Maryland, United States

Marina forklift manufacturer Wiggins Lift Company, based in California, has delivered three W520Y RoRo forklifts to California's Metropolitan Transport Commission (MTC). Wiggins is a family-owned manufacturer of rough terrain and...

IMHX (International Materials Handling Exhibition) is only four weeks away !!!

Advertisement - 15 Feb 2007

With IMHX (International Materials Handling Exhibition) only four weeks away now is the time to register for your ticket to the UK's leading logistics events. Taking place at the NEC...

South African forklift company reports strong growth

News Story - 15 Feb 2007
JOHANNESBURG, South Africa

South African-based forklift business Goscor Lift Truck Company (GLTC) has reported strong sales growth in 2006. GLTC is a division of the Goscor Group of Companies, an engineering, materials handling...

Visit FORKLIFTACTION.COM at IMHX: Hall 20 – Booth 20B135

Advertisement - 15 Feb 2007

Birmingham, United Kingdom, is getting ready for the internationally acclaimed materials handling exhibition IMHX. The exhibition takes place at NEC Birmingham, 13-16th March. Come and meet with Stephen Burford at...

Briefs

News Story - 15 Feb 2007

Yale wins large UK order COVENTRY, UK Yale UK has won a deal to supply more than 40 forklifts to transport and logistics company GEFCO. GEFCO, Groupages Express de Franche...

Desktop forklift delivers cappuccinos

News Story - 15 Feb 2007

A remote-controlled forklift, no bigger than your hand, is the latest "hot gadget" from an online gadget shop. The mini forklift has rear wheel steering, six-way movement, lifting and lowering...

Dealers wanted – Microlift targets worldwide market!

Advertisement - 15 Feb 2007

Microlift Co. Limited, a leading manufacturer of high-quality forging forks and rolled bar forks, is looking to expand it's dealer network.

Watts Tyres to invest in Mexican distributor

Advertisement - 15 Feb 2007

Watts Tyres Plc has today announced the completion of a majority shareholding purchase of one of Mexico's largest industrial tire dealers. UK Tires SA has represented Watts in Mexico for many years and is successfully developing the market place. The new venture will trade as Watts Mexico.

RAEDER-VOGEL – innovative high-quality wheels and castors for the forklift industry

Advertisement - 15 Feb 2007

More than 60 years of experience as a manufacturer of wheels and castors in Germany and more than 30 years of experience as a manufacturer of VULKOLLAN® wheels and castors have made us one of the leading suppliers of wheels for the forklift and materials handling industry worldwide.

Thousands download new forklift safety standards

Fork Talk - 15 Feb 2007
WASHINGTON DC, United States

The Industrial Truck Standards Development Foundation (ITSDF) says more than 10,000 copies of its B56 series of standards dealing with forklift safety have been downloaded from its website.

Inside the News - Edition #296

Inside the News - 08 Feb 2007

Next week look out for a feature story on the US forklift market with comment from industry experts. If you wish to contribute to the story, send emails to www.forkliftaction.com...

Demand for materials handling products to rise

News Story - 08 Feb 2007
CLEVELAND, Ohio, United States

Global demand for conventional materials handling products is set to increase, according to a new study. World Material Handling Products, a study from industry research firm Freedonia Group, based in...

Report shows RFID market endures “booms and busts”

News Story - 08 Feb 2007
CAMBRIDGE, United Kingdom

Global Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) take-up rates have been non-linear, with some markets surging in tag take-up, while others, such as pallets, have lagged. A 2007 RFID technology report, RFID...

Chinese machinery company opens branch in India

News Story - 08 Feb 2007
GUANGXI, China

Major heavy machinery manufacturer Guangxi Liugong Machinery Co Ltd (Liugong) will establish an assembly plant in India this year. Liugong manufactures wheel loaders, skid steer loaders, hydraulic excavators, concrete trucks...

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