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Kalmar to service GTI five years

News Story - 20 Jul 2006
STOCKHOLM, Sweden

Kalmar Industries has been awarded a five-year service contract for maintenance and operations by Gateway Terminals India (GTI). GTI of Mumbai, India, ordered 29 Kalmar E-One RTGs in March 2006...

Fuel cell-powered forklift heads to state fair

News Story - 20 Jul 2006
MINOT, ND, United States

by US correspondent Roger Renstrom As part of a US Army research project, a Hyster J50Z forklift with a Hydricity fuel cell power pack will go on display from July...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 20 Jul 2006

VANCOUVER, BC, Canada Caterpillar equipment dealer Finning International Inc has appointed Juan Carlos Villegas as president of Finning South America from August 1. Villegas was vice president of Finning (Canada)'s...

Forklift steals forklifts

News Story - 20 Jul 2006
BRISBANE, Australia

A forklift was used in an elaborate heist to steal new forklifts from Nacco Material Handling Group-owned dealership Hyster North in south Brisbane, Queensland. Police said thieves entered a neighbouring...

The evaluation process

Safety First - 20 Jul 2006
BLAINE, WA, United States

Your training efforts will eventually lead to an evaluation in which trainees demonstrate their knowledge and/or skills. However, a successful evaluation does not necessarily mean no further training is required.

Inside the News - Edition #268

Inside the News - 13 Jul 2006

Forkliftaction.com celebrates its sixth anniversary this week and we're proud of it. So, for the occasion we have attempted to satisfy the curiosity of some of our most active members...

Conscientious Manufacturer Leads Initiative to Raise Industry Safety and Performance Standards

Advertisement - 13 Jul 2006

The material handling industry's new voluntary standards for portable loading dock equipment (also known as ANSI Standard MH30.2) improves safety and performance for customers. Spear headed by Bluff Manufacturing, Inc. in conjunction with the trade association Material Handling Industry of America's (MHIA) Loading Dock Equipment Manufacturers (LODEM) group, the initiative outlines mechanical and structural design guidelines along with usage, operation and maintenance standards.

LIFTOR head praises Crown technician training

News Story - 13 Jul 2006
MARTINSVILLE, NJ, United States

Ohio-based Crown Equipment Corp's award-winning technician training program has been praised by the Monaco Group Inc, which operates the National Lift Truck Operator Registry (LIFTOR). Monaco Group president Joe Monaco...

Cascade Canada announces the retirement of two outstanding individuals

Advertisement - 13 Jul 2006

Cascade Canada announces the June 30th retirement of two outstanding individuals: John Januszczak, Territory Manager-Manitoba and Central Ontario and Brian Watchus, General Manager, Cascade Canada. Under Brian's guidance and John's commitment to total customer satisfaction, Cascade Mississauga has grown to become a custom solution provider for the Material Handling Industry in North America. Under their supervision, sales quintupled at Mississauga!

Forkliftaction.com celebrates 6th birthday

News Story - 13 Jul 2006
BRISBANE, Australia

Six years ago Forkliftaction.com executive director Michael Leu launched the industry's most accessed web portal after years of experience as a forklift dealer. Knowing a business information site would benefit...

JAMCO have over 40 PNEUMATICS IN STOCK!!!

Advertisement - 13 Jul 2006

See listings and photos on MarketPlace 5x 2000 CLARK CGP25 - 5000lbs Pneumatic, 83/189" Triple, s/shift, LPG $9650USDea 25x 1996 YALE GLP060 - 6000lbs Pneumatic, 81/114" 2stage, Full Cab, S/shift, LPG $6600USDea 2x 1996 YALE GLP040 - 4000lbs...

ACS Speedshield appoints Terry Troutman

Advertisement - 13 Jul 2006

Automotion Control Systems (ACS) of Australia is pleased to announce that Terry Troutman opened their Chicago based North American operation. ACS is the creator of Speedshield, the most advanced control system for forklifts and mobile plant equipment. Tested and proven in Australia, the latest version is now operating successfully in major steel, aluminum, and automotive plants. Speedshield offers the ability to select varying levels of safety measures, including Driver Interlocks and Speed Limiters, Speed Zoning, a range of Dynamic Stability Controls and Wireless Reporting.

Konecranes bags first Ukrainian order

News Story - 13 Jul 2006
HYVINKÄÄ, Finland

KCI Konecranes has secured its first rubber-tyred-gantry (RTG) crane order from a Ukrainian container terminal. Terminal operator Ukrtranscontainer ordered six RTGs, worth EUR9 million (USD11.5 million), to be delivered to...

JLG targets “hot category” for telehandlers

News Story - 13 Jul 2006
HAGERSTOWN, MD, United States

JLG Industries Inc, of Hagerstown, will release new die-cast models of its machines after selling more than 40,000 of eight models launched last December (Forkliftaction.com News #237). The second series...

Briefs

News Story - 13 Jul 2006

Associated-Allied expands in Indiana INDIANAPOLIS, IN, United States Raymond forklift dealer Associated-Allied has expanded its Indiana presence with a new office and warehouse in Marion County. The 30,000 square foot...

Pedal layout a safety issue in Australia

News Story - 13 Jul 2006
MELBOURNE, Australia

In Australia this week WorkSafe Victoria issued a press release warning of safety risks due to forklift pedal layouts. WorkSafe said some forklift models had more than one brake pedal...

Articulated truck maker introduces new range

News Story - 13 Jul 2006
REDDITCH, United Kingdom

UK forklift manufacturer Translift Bendi Ltd is introducing its "biggest range of new models in years" in 2006. The 1,800kg rated B318 forklift, whose predecessor is the B313, can lift...

Measurements, currencies and time zones...:
CHECK OUT THE NEW UNIT CONVERTER!

Advertisement - 13 Jul 2006

We'd like to introduce you to our newest tool: the Forkliftaction.com UNIT CONVERTER. With a couple of clicks you can convert any measurement or currency value to another or find...

Balkancar plant turned to housing

News Story - 13 Jul 2006
SOFIA, Bulgaria

The site of a former Balkancar plant, in Sofia, Bulgaria, will become a residential complex. The Bulgarian News Digest reported VP group subsidiary Lithuanian Vilnius Acropolis will occupy 20 hectares...

On-road forklift disrupts business

News Story - 13 Jul 2006
PORT WENTWORTH, GA, United States

A forklift on a highway disrupted 250 Port Wentworth residences and businesses in Georgia, USA, last week when it hit the telephone, cable and power lines. Savannah TV station WTOC...

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