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	Inside Forkliftaction.com Contact the Forkliftaction team A poll of economists by news agency Reuters has some good news about the Japanese economy, with most experts expecting a recovery in the third quarter. Economists are tipping the huge private sector and government spending on reconstruction after the earthquake as a major stimulus. Japan, a major force in the forklift market and the world’s third-largest economy, is technically in recession and experts say the impact of the earthquake and tsunami is likely to be far worse than originally thought, but also much shorter. Some say the worst is over and the future looks brighter there.   Local News FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM Queensland show highlights safety Australasia News Brisbane, Queensland This year’s Queensland Materials Handling Show, taking place from June 21 to 23, will focus on a range of forklift issues including safety, training, licensing and technology. Among the... [more] Stevedoring hampered by Christchurch aftershocks Australasia News Lyttelton This week’s aftershocks in Christchurch have caused further damage to infrastructure and facilities at Lyttelton Port.   The port was already damaged extensively in the September and February... [more] NZ companies fined for forklift death Australasia News Tauranga Two companies have been fined a total of NZ$55,000 after an employee died after being rolled and pushed by a forklift at Mt Maunganui. The incident occurred in June... [more] Legislation paves way for second container port Australasia News Melbourne, Victoria New legislation announced recently will establish an independent Port of Hastings Development Authority and pave the way for future development of the port. A second Victorian container port is... [more] Intermodal freight terminal project begins Australasia News Dooen, Victoria Work has begun on the $16.74 million Wimmera intermodal freight terminal at Dooen in Victoria. The 23.5 hectare terminal will provide a central location for grain storage facilities and... [more] Global News FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM Nissan streamlines production, claims marketshare growth UNITED STATES Marengo-based Nissan Forklift Corp boasts gains from streamlined production processes, increased sales and additional dealerships. While withholding specifics, “we are pleased with the growth in our marketshare in fiscal... [more] Authorities clamp down on unsafe products at CeMAT GERMANY Over 50 exhibits from the industrial trucks segment at CeMAT 2011 did not meet the European directives requirements regarding machine safety exhaust emissions and noise emissions. The German Engineering... [more] CONEXPO Russia shows growth RUSSIA Organisers say CONEXPO Russia at CTT 2011 opened with a positive mood and shows growth as the Russian economy continues to improve and billions of dollars are allocated for infrastructure... [more] OSHA cites lumber processor for 24 violations UNITED STATES The US Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has cited Thomasville Lumber Co. for 24 alleged safety and record keeping violations and proposes penalties of USD159,700. Thomasville... [more] Port 2060 project looks into the future FINLAND Cargotec is envisaging the way the port of the future will look with the initiation of its Port 2060 project devised to spark discussion within the terminal operations sector.... [more] Linde provides “icebar” solution UNITED KINGDOM ICEBAR London, the UK’s first permanent bar made of ice, is using a Linde pallet truck to assist with the pub’s seasonal ice refresh and annual bar breakdown and rebuild.... [more] Top earners’ wages double but forklift drivers’ pay falls UNITED KINGDOM Wages for doctors, judges and lawyers have seen huge rises, more than doubling in 30 years, but the lowly paid, like forklift drivers and bakers, are worse off than they... [more] British Columbia hosts forklift rally CANADA The 14th annual BC championship forklift rally takes place on Saturday, 25 June at the Cloverdale Agriplex venue in Surrey. Prize money totals USD2,800. The non-profit Canadian Material Handling... [more] Briefs UK family business seals deal - Glasgow, Ireland Scholarships for Tohoku Uni students - Tokyo, Japan [more] Burglars, vandals, robbers use forklifts CANADA A crime round-up includes forklift-related incidents in the Canadian provinces of Nova Scotia and Ontario and the US state of New Jersey. Burglars used a forklift to load 40... [more] Publish your brief here Visit Forkliftaction at the Queensland Materials Handling trade show - Stand i20 Visit the Forkliftaction team at the Queensland Materials Handling trade show, co-located with the Queensland Safety Show, from June 21 to 23 - Stand i20. Catch up with us at the show to discuss your advertising needs - we offer a range of marketing and advertising options. Learn more about how Forkliftaction.com can assist you with our Independent News, Business Directory, Discussion Forums, the Marketplace of used forklifts and much more. Contact Us if you would like to pre-arrange a personal meeting. Register to visit the Queensland Materials Handling trade show [more] Company Media Releases Publish your article here Doosan announces The Open Golf sponsorship Doosan has announced that it will once again be an Official Patron of The Open Championship, the world’s oldest major golf tournament. The Open is organised by The R&A, golf's governing body, and is celebrating over 150 years of the tournament. [more] British Columbia’s Premiere Forklift Competition returns to beat 2010 record of almost 90 Competitors & 500 Spectators VANCOUVER, B.C. - June 25th, 2011, forklift operators are invited to compete in the 14th Annual B.C. Championship Forklift Rally. The 2010 event drew an estimated 500 spectators and 87 competitors from 32 companies. [more] Solution for Australia's toughest OHS problem Onsite Health Solutions will present the results of its SafeSpine program at the Queensland Safety Show (June 21 to 23). The corporate health provider boasts positive results for 96.4% of the 30,000 Australian workers who have participated in the program. [more] One online place to strengthen your business links and develop your markets Forkliftaction.com gives you the support you need to achieve your best results. Consider these points... [more] Publish your brief here Join us on Twitter For over a decade Forkliftaction.com has been emailing you the latest industry news. Now you can follow us on Twitter: Read the latest industry and product news as we receive it; Catch up on last week’s Most Popular news and media releases; Act on the very latest listings within our Marketplace; Share our stories with your followers - the Twitter icon is now at the bottom of all Forkliftaction stories. Join us on Twitter @ twitter.com/forkliftaction, and get involved! [more] Product Watch Promote your products here Cascade broadens range of Recycle & Pulp Clamp offerings Cascade 120G &140G Bale Clamps are designed to securely handle any type of baled product; including synthetic textiles, hay, recycled clothing, recycled paper and pulp products. Engineered for durability, the frame and arms are protected from ground wear by hardened wear strips. [more] Drivers and customers raving over new Fleet Net service FleetNet enhanced its roadside and contract maintenance services with SMS status alerts to customers in late 2010. Drivers and customers are raving about how great this service is and how quickly they are receiving the information they need. [more] Publish your brief here Visit Forkliftaction at the Queensland Materials Handling trade show - Stand i20 Visit the Forkliftaction team at the Queensland Materials Handling trade show, co-located with the Queensland Safety Show, from June 21 to 23 - Stand i20. Catch up with us at the show to discuss your advertising needs - we offer a range of marketing and advertising options. Learn more about how Forkliftaction.com can assist you with our Independent News, Business Directory, Discussion Forums, the Marketplace of used forklifts and much more. Contact Us if you would like to pre-arrange a personal meeting. Register to visit the Queensland Materials Handling trade show [more] Fork Talk FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM Industry leaders warn of more accidents Statistics by the UK’s leading authority on forklift use show that over half of employees who regularly work with forklifts in Britain are insufficiently trained to do so. Announcing... [more] Media Releases Doosan announces The Open Golf sponsorship  British Columbia’s Premiere Forklift Competition returns to beat 2010 record of almost 90 Competitors & 500 Spectators  Solution for Australia's toughest OHS problem  One online place to strengthen your business links and develop your markets  Product Watch Cascade broadens range of Recycle & Pulp Clamp offerings  Drivers and customers raving over new Fleet Net service  Tip Off Forkliftaction.com Do you know something our readers should know? Post your news with this form or post your news anonymously.
	For Sale Near You Toyota FCG25 [more] TCM FG25 [more] Crown 20MT154A [more] Combilift C4000 [more] Mitsubishi FG25TZ [more] Mitsubishi FG25T [more] Nichiyu FBT13PN65 [more] Big Joe PDR1.5 [more] Mitsubishi FG25 [more] Hyster H2.00SBX [more] Hyster H2.50DX [more] Toyota 5FBR15 [more] Nissan JHC01-1314 [more] Hyster H2.50DX [more] Hyster H6.00XL [more] [FORKLIFTACTION MARKETPLACE] Featured Businesses Chevin Fleet Solutions Pty Ltd Chatswood, New South Wales - Australia  [more] Forkliftcenter B.V. New South Wales - Australia  [more] EOSLIFT Equipment Co., Ltd Haiyan, China  [more] WE-LIFT Equipment Co., Ltd Hangzhou, China  [more] Paling Transporter Ltd Hamilton, Ontario - Canada  [more] Forklift Training Systems Newark, Ohio - United States  [more] Fronius International GmbH - Division Battery charging systems Wels, Austria  [more] CoGri Group Huddersfield, United Kingdom  [more] [FORKLIFTACTION BUSINESS DIRECTORY] Upcoming Events 1. CeMAT Asia Shanghai, China 24th to 27th October 2011     [more] 2. MODEX 2012 Atlanta, United States February 6-9, 2012     [more] 3. Forklift and Accessory Exhibition Guangzhou 2011 Guangzhou, China June 22th-24th,2011     [more] 4. Movimat - 26th Intralogistics Fair Sao Paulo, Brazil 2nd to 5th August 2011     [more] 5. National Fork Lift Safety Conference Warwick, United Kingdom Wednesday 21st September 2011     [more] 6. MATEXPO 2011 Kortrijk, Belgium 7th to 11th September 2011     [more] 7. 5th Intermodal Asia 2012 Melbourne, Australia 9th & 10th February 2012     [more] 8. 9th Intermodal Africa Casablanca, Morocco 21st & 22nd September 2011     [more] 9. The Safety Show, Sydney Materials Handling & Bulkex Sydney, NSW, Australia 25 - 27 October 2011     [more] 10. Queensland Safety, Material Handling & Manufacturing Shows 2011 Brisbane Queensland, Australia 21st to 23rd June 2011     [more] 11. CeMAT Russia Moscow, Russia 27th to 30th September 2011     [more] 12. 7TH CHINA JILIN Jilin, China Sept. 6-11, 2011     [more] 13. 2011 Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference Brisbane, Australia Thursday the 1st and Friday the 2nd of September 2011     [more] 14. 14th Annual B.C. Championship Forklift Rally Surrey BC, Canada 25th June 2011     [more] 15. Reach Expo Houston TX, United States 19th & 20th July 211     [more] 16. Times COMMEX 2012 Ahmedabad, India 15th to 18th February 2012     [more] [EVENTS CALENDAR]   In The Discussion Forums "Is it true that Liftow Limited was bought by Toyota Forklifts USA? Liftow is Canada's biggest Toyota forkklift dealer.". emher, Canada "I heard today that Doosan recently bought one of their dealers! Is this true?". Peacock, United Kingdom "Just want some thoughts: if I or my fellow employees use too much health insurance, should I have points taken off during my review???". ponykilla, United States [FORKLIFTACTION FORUMS] Job Vacancies 1. Product Marketing Specialist - Full time United States, Rolling Meadows, IL [more] 2. Forklift Repair Technician - Full time United States, Detroit, Michigan area [more] 3. Business Development Manager - Full time Australia, Sydney [more] 4. Technical Sales Executive - Full time Australia, Brisbane [more] 5. Key Account Manager - Full time Australia, Melbourne [more] 6. Technical Sales Representative - Full time Australia, Brisbane [more] 7. Field Service Technician - Full time Australia, Melbourne [more] 8. Forklift Repair Tech - Full time United States, Harrisonburg, VA [more] 9. Battery Sales and Service Rep. - Full time United States, Milwaukee Metro [more] 10. Service Administration - Full time United States, Birmingham,AL [more] 11. S4 Service Technician - Full time United States, Knoxville, TN [more] 12. Parts Administration - Full time United States, Little Rock,AR [more] 13. Dual Roles Sales Rep - Full time United States, Greenville,SC [more] 14. Aftermarket Sales Representative - Full time United States, Raleigh, NC [more] 15. Aftermarket Sales - Full time United States, West Central Florida [more] 16. Parts Specialist/Manager - Full time United States, Macon [more] 17. Combo Sales Rep - Full time United States, Las Vegas, NV [more] 18. Outside Sales; Accounts Acquisition - Full time United States, Greater Metro Atlanta Georgia [more] [FORKLIFTACTION JOBS] Resumes 1. Electric Forklift Technician - Full time Canada, In house or Field [more] [FORKLIFTACTION RESUMES] Editorial Calendar December Spare Parts January Industry Overview 2010 February North American Materials Handling Industry March Forklift Technology Trends April Accessories and Cabin Options May Forklift Rental and Financing June AGV: Automatic Forklifts July Chinese Manufactured Forklifts August Fleet and Asset Management September The Forklift Industry in Scandinavia October Fuel Cells and Hybrid Technology November Forklift Refurbishing / Reconditioning December Rough Terrain Forklifts [FORKLIFTACTION EDITORIAL CALENDAR]
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