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After 56 years, Industrial Truck Sales shuts down

News Story - 18 May 2006
GREENSBORO, NC, United States

by US correspondent Roger Renstrom Long-time US forklift dealer Industrial Truck Sales & Service Inc has ceased operations and is "in the process of going out of business", says owner Denny...

Reachstacker Revolution

Advertisement - 18 May 2006

With the introduction of the individual wheel drive Liebherr presents its latest innovation to the reachstacker world. Based on the highly acclaimed hydrostatic transmission, such revolutionary feature offers outstanding opportunities like a minimizing of side forces on the steering wheels and a more effective driving gear. In 2004 Liebherr brought its own reachstacker to the market which immediately caught both container terminal operators as well as drivers by several unique features like a curve-shaped telescopic boom and a fully hydrostatic transmission.

JCB receives largest Loadall order ever

News Story - 18 May 2006
ROCESTER, United Kingdom

A UK plant hire firm has given JCB its largest Loadall range order. Fork Rent, a national plant hire service established in 1968, has ordered 1,000 JCB Loadall telescopic handlers...

Showcase your product to +72,000 readers for USD330!

Advertisement - 18 May 2006

Forkliftaction.com News is digested by +72,000 readers, industry professionals active in the materials handling industry. Is your product a must for the forklift operator, fleet manager, dealer or manufacturer? Then...

Grammer implements double strategy for China

News Story - 18 May 2006
AMBERG, Germany

Global forklift seat manufacturer Grammer has underscored the importance of the Chinese market by opening a plant in Tianjin this month. The factory, which has floor space of more than...

Three Nissan dealers gain double awards

News Story - 18 May 2006
MARENGO, IL, United States

Nissan Forklift Corp North America (NFCNA) has announced recipients of its 2005 award programs. Each year, NFCNA presents dealer of excellence awards (known as Nissan Nine awards) to reward outstanding...

Briefs

News Story - 18 May 2006

New IC truck from Jungheinrich HAMBURG, Germany Jungheinrich has introduced the DFG/TFG 316-320 internal combustion counterbalanced truck for the European market. Manufactured at the Moosburg factory, in Germany, the new...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 18 May 2006

PODENZANO, Italy Bolzoni Auramo Group has appointed Günter Onkelbach key account manager for German OEMs. Onkelbach has 15 years' experience in the attachment industry and has worked for a former...

Used Forklift Trade Clearance

Advertisement - 18 May 2006

Hyster H16.00 XL2 3 identical units: + 16,000 KG (35,200 lbs) capacity + 2001 year - Diesel - A/C Cabins + 3750 mm (12'3") lift - 2460 mm (8') carriage + Twin coil probe - Side shift carriage...

Forklift battery’s rotten egg smell evacuates plant

News Story - 18 May 2006
NEWFOUNDLAND, Canada

A forklift battery that kept charging after it was fully charged caused a Canadian plant to be evacuated this month. Workers next to EM Plastics, in St John's, Newfoundland, noticed...

Easyramps goes Galvanized

Advertisement - 18 May 2006

Easyramps, the container loading ramp Specialist Company have announced the launch of an exciting new model. After establishing a leading position in the ramp market within the United Kingdom and Europe Easyramps, boosted by the announcement of their 120th unit sale over the past 18-months of production, have responded to very strong market requirements for a container loading ramp with Galvanized Mesh.

Company: Keytroller

Industry Profile - 18 May 2006
Tampa, FL, United States

Keytroller Inc was established in 1997 after founder Terry Wickman recognised a need in the industry for a reliable supplier of electronic devices that would improve equipment safety and performance. The focal point of Keytroller's products is the Keytroller vehicle mounting system. Keytroller also offers the Speedtroller and Speed-saver digital speedometers.

Why train?

Safety First - 18 May 2006
BLAINE, WA, United States

Forkliftaction.com News is pleased to have Rob Vetter join us as a Safety First contributor. He has more than 20 years' experience in mobile equipment training systems and is currently the technical director of Ives Training Group in Blaine, Washington, USA. In his inaugural column, Rob brings us back to to basics by giving succinct answers to the question: "Why train?" If you are interested in writing for Forkliftaction.com News, please email www.forkliftaction.com

ITA, OSHA renew alliance, plan seminars

Fork Talk - 18 May 2006
WASHINGTON, DC, United States

The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) and the Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA) have renewed an alliance aimed at protecting workers from forklift hazards.

Inside the News - Edition #259

Inside the News - 11 May 2006

The Forkliftaction.com team will be present at the Materials Handling show (Matex 2006) in Sydney from May 29 to June 2. We would love to meet with industry members at...

Who will buy Linde materials handling?

News Story - 11 May 2006
HAMBURG, Germany

Rumours of a possible Linde materials handling sale ended this week when Linde AG announced it had appointed Credit Suisse to investigate an initial public offering (IPO) for its forklift...

CARB tackles emissions again

News Story - 11 May 2006
SACRAMENTO, CA, United States

by US correspondent Roger Renstrom The California Air Resources Board (CARB) has made a second attempt to adopt emission standards for off-road large spark ignition (LSI) engines, including those powering...

Pharmaceutical group buys Nissan importer

News Story - 11 May 2006
SYDNEY, Australia

Zuellig Group, a world-leading pharmaceutical distributor, has branched out into the Australian forklift business, buying Nissan forklift importer Powerlift Nissan. Zuellig already owns New Zealand's largest importer, distributor and retailer...

VISIT FORKLIFTACTION.COM AT MATEX IN SYDNEY - STAND 411

Advertisement - 11 May 2006

From Tuesday 29th May up to Friday 2nd June, you can find the Forkliftaction.com team in Sydney for the Materials Handling show, Matex 2006. Come and meet us at our...

Clark retiree pleads guilty, avoids trial

News Story - 11 May 2006
LEXINGTON, KY, United States

A retired Clark vice president has pleaded guilty to lying to federal agents investigating illegal forklift parts shipments to Iran last year. Tatum's attorney Jeffrey Kent Wicker said David SC...

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