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A year in review

News Story - 04 Jan 2007

By Christine Liew The big news for 2006 Early in 2006, Linde AG ended months of speculation by confirming it had made an all-cash bid for British gas group BOC...

Inside the News - Edition #291

Inside the News - 21 Dec 2006

The Forkliftaction.com team wishes all members happy holidays and warm wishes for the new year. We trust 2006 has been a successful and rewarding year and that Forkliftaction.com has played...

JCB Americas assumes some headquarter functions

News Story - 21 Dec 2006
POOLER, GA, United States

By Roger Renstrom Telehandler manufacturer JC Bamford Excavators Ltd (JCB) is launching a mission for its unit in the Americas to unify business tasks and absorb more work. The company...

China expansion for UK forklift wheel maker

News Story - 21 Dec 2006
REDDITCH, United Kingdom

GKN OffHighway, a UK-based manufacturer of wheels, axles and driveline systems for forklifts and other equipment, has expanded in China with a GBP9 million (USD17.7 million) acquisition. GKN Plc bought...

Acquisitions

News Story - 21 Dec 2006

Kalmar parent buys Spanish distributor STOCKHOLM, Sweden Kalmar has signed an agreement to acquire the majority shareholding of its Spanish distributor Kalmar Espana SA. Kalmar Espana has been a Kalmar...

Doosan takes the next step

News Story - 21 Dec 2006
INCHEON, Korea, Republic Of

Next year, Doosan Daewoo forklifts will be known only as Doosan, as the South Korean manufacturer is now confident the Doosan name has gained recognition worldwide. In 2005, Doosan Heavy...

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Advertisement - 21 Dec 2006

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Must Sell – Two 2005 EXPLOSION PROOF HYSTER 7T

Advertisement - 21 Dec 2006

---- Reduced Price!!! 42000 Euro each ---- 2 x 2005 Hyster H7.00XL with Pyroban 5000D zone 2 system, fitted 2005 Full metal cabins with heating 2400mm forks with Fork Positioners and Sideshifts...

UK forklift survey paints gloomy picture

News Story - 21 Dec 2006
STOCKTON, United Kingdom

Analysis by Bill Redmond Few of Britain's forklift companies are fully in control of their overall business strategies, says Plimsoll Publishing's latest annual survey of the UK forklift industry. According...

Still tests technology with tractor

News Story - 21 Dec 2006
HAMBURG, Germany

Hamburg airport, in Germany, is testing fuel cell-powered tow tractors provided by forklift manufacturer Still GmbH. Two Still R 07-25 tow tractors have been adapted to fuel cell drives and...

California nears tougher emission standards

News Story - 21 Dec 2006
SACRAMENTO, CA, United States

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has set January 12 as a deadline for public comments after posting modifications and changes to its proposed regulation for new emission standards, fleet...

Briefs

News Story - 21 Dec 2006

The life and legacy of John L Grove McCONNELLSBURG, PA, United States Gerry Lute, a nephew of aerial work platform and crane pioneer John L Grove, has written a 219-page...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 21 Dec 2006

ROUZERVILLE, PA, United States Tony Groat has joined Aerial Work Platform Training Inc (AWPT), of Rouzerville, Pennsylvania, as North American membership development director. Based in Albany, New York, Groat started...

Nissan forklift helps charity

News Story - 21 Dec 2006
LEICESTER, United Kingdom

Nissan Forklift and its UK dealer Apollo Plant have spread some Christmas cheer by sponsoring a charity's new forklift. Leicester-based Konnect9 has distributed more than GBP500,000 (USD983,299) of gifts since...

Mobile's Self-Propelled Products - Poised to Move the World!

Advertisement - 21 Dec 2006

Mobile Industries Inc. has introduced a line of heavy duty self-propelled products designed to handle a wide variety of applications. While continuing to focus on quality, ergonomics and durability, Mobile realizes the importance of economic positioning. These items feature an extremely competitive price point which will enable the dealer to carry an exciting line of dependable products while maintaining a favorable profit center. Mobile is seeking new distributors in Europe and the Middle East and also in some regions of North America. For exciting sales opportunities, please contact a Mobile representative for more information.

MHIA: 2007 favourable for materials handling

Fork Talk - 21 Dec 2006
CHARLOTTE, NC, United States

The Material Handling Industry of America's (MHIA) latest quarterly materials handling equipment manufacturing (MHEM) forecast shows the sector will continue to be favourable in 2007.

Inside the News - Edition #290

Inside the News - 14 Dec 2006

For a preview of what's coming in 2007, take a look at Forkliftaction.com News's 2007 editorial calendar: JanReview of 2007FebUS forklift marketMarTurret trucks and order pickersAprForklifts and global warmingMayFleet management...

Jungheinrich: no plan to leave customers “productless”

News Story - 14 Dec 2006
RICHMOND, VA, United States

Jungheinrich Lift Truck Corp, of Richmond, Virginia, has retired its Multiton brand, and Mobile Industries Inc, of Toronto, Canada, has recruited some former Multiton dealers. Jungheinrich is pursuing a single-brand...

JLG transitions to Oshkosh ownership

News Story - 14 Dec 2006
OSHKOSH, WI, United States

Oshkosh Truck Corp has completed its acquisition of JLG Industries Inc, making the telehandler manufacturer its largest business segment (Forkliftaction.com News #282). The USD3.2 billion all-cash transaction was completed on...

General Motors approves Swedish supplier

News Story - 14 Dec 2006
BJÖRBO, Sweden

Swedish forklift-mounted computer maker Åkerströms Trux has won its biggest order of 1,500 computers, from General Motors (GM). Erik Lindquist, vice president of product management, said there would be more...

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