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	Inside Forkliftaction.com Contact the Forkliftaction team ITA executive director William J. Montwieler leaves big shoes to fill when he departs from the office at the end of the year. Colleagues cite the OSHA’s adoption of new regulations on operator training as the crowning achievement of his tenure. Montwieler, of course, doesn’t take credit for the safety improvements, instead sharing the glory with all ITA members. The industry has changed significantly in the quarter of a century under Montwieler’s watch, and will no doubt continue to do so under the guidance of Brian Feehan, whose leadership starts on January 1st, 2012.   This Week's Feature FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM    Chinese forklift industry aims high While the rest of the world continues to ride post-recession choppy seas, China has managed to glide through them relatively unscathed. While losing some ground early in the recession, China has not only recovered quickly, but has continued to grow in most industrial sectors, including forklift manufacturing and sales. Melissa Barnett looks at what the Chinese forklift industry is doing in 2011 and how it plans to take Chinese forklifts to the world. [Read the full report] Local News FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM Warehouse implements Forking Great initiative Australasia News Dandenong, Victoria After concerns were raised about inconsistent and unsafe forklift operation at its Dandenong warehouse, food supplier The Smith’s Snackfood Company researched and implemented a new safety initiative which is now... [more] Inappropriate forklift use leads to injury Australasia News Melbourne, Victoria Hardware company Tait Timber and Hardware has pleaded guilty to failing to provide and maintain a safe workplace after a worker was hurt when a forklift was used inappropriately.... [more] Preparations begin forklift grand final Australasia News Sydney, New South Wales The 2011 National Forklift Championships competition is gearing up for the grand final to be held at the Sydney Materials Handling show in Sydney in October. Regional and state... [more] ALC calls for equality across transport modes Australasia News Canberra, ACT The Australian Logistics Council (ALC) has called on government to ensure all modes of transport are treated equally under the carbon tax. “ALC supports the decision to exempt heavy... [more] Forklift causes fine wine to flow Australasia News McLaren Vale, South Australia Widely reported across the world, the forklift incident in Australia which resulted in the accidental destruction of over $1 million worth of fine wine has left the CEO of Mollydooker... [more] Global News FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM Outgoing chairman warns of skills shortage UNITED KINGDOM The outgoing chairman of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) has urged logistics companies to invest more in training to avoid a future skills shortage. Speaking at the UKWA’s... [more] ITA's executive steps down UNITED STATES William J. Montwieler,  executive director of the Industrial Truck Association (ITA),  will retire at the end of the year, after 28 years in the role. ITA confirms... [more] More orders for Manitex UNITED STATES Lifting solutions provider Manitex International has announced some significant recent orders, worth USD1.9 million, for specialised materials handling equipment from two new international military customers, one of which is the... [more] MH Equipment expands Yale network UNITED STATES MH Equipment, based in Peoria, Illinois, has announced that it has gained sales and service responsibility for Yale brand forklifts in the Cincinnati area from Pittsburgh-based Yale Industrial Trucks (YIT).... [more] Arkla Taylor sale completed UNITED STATES As flagged in May, a longtime north Louisiana business owner has sold his forklift sales company to a buyer in Arkansas. Arkla Taylor Inc. is a dealer for Taylor... [more] UK forklift supplier expands UNITED KINGDOM A Lancashire-based forklift company is expanding its services across the North West of England. Pendle Forklift Services started in 1981, primarily serving local businesses from its Earby, Lancashire site.... [more] Product News New Holland extends range - Burr Ridge, IL, United States Hoppecke: UK demand growing - Newcastle-Under-Lyme, United Kingdom CoGri distributes floor saver - Huddersfield, United Kingdom [more] IDEA Gold Award 2011 for Crown’s WT 3000 Series UNITED STATES Crown’s WT 3000 series pallet trucks have received a second international design prize. The new series received the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) Gold Award 2011 in the Commercial... [more] Movers & Shakers Oshkosh Corp, Modern Group [more] New configuration helps seed company grow UNITED KINGDOM Cambridgeshire seed company CN Seeds Ltd has reconfigured its warehouse after consistent year-on-year sales growth caused the 45,000 sqft. (4,181 sqm) facility in Ely to approach capacity. Instead of... [more] New software saves TVH division money BELGIUM TVH has invested two years into developing a planning software for its Service & Repair division that it says is paying off in terms of cost savings and higher work... [more] Challenge promotes forklift safety UNITED ARAB EMIRATES Sixty-seven forklift operators from 35 companies in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) participated in the recent Linde Challenge in Dubai, organised by Al Futtaim Auto & Machinery Company (FAMCO).... [more] Publish your brief here Forkliftaction’s Business Directory has new cutting edge features: Over 40,000 monthly searches have become easier in Forkliftaction’s enhanced Business Directory. Get your free company listing or, get ahead of the game with a ShopFront (StoreFront): Top ranking for all your search words Include your YouTube videos Reach to your export markets with the smart “Target Markets” option Feature your product articles and have them work for you for up to 5 years Enrich your company’s presence with local advertising options at great prices We carry your message to your target markets: click here to get ahead of the game. [more] Company Media Releases Publish your article here Tailor-made Linde products in China Linde (China) Forklift Truck Corp, a wholly owned Linde MH subsidiary, is the largest foreign truck manufacturing plant in China. Industrial trucks for the whole of Asia are developed, manufactured and assembled on this site. [more] Cascade Expands Operations in China In response to ‘growing customer demands’ from both inside and outside of China, Cascade is expanding production capacity in all three of its China facilities, which includes fork factories in Xiamen and Hebei, and an attachment factory in Xiamen. [more] Ganzhou Wuhuan Machine Co., Ltd. - manufacturing quality forklift transmissions and drive axles Ganzhou Wuhuan Machine Co., Ltd. is specialized in manufacturing forklift transmissions and drive axles in China. With more than 200 professional and skilled employees, the company has nearly 40 years’ experience in forklift transmission and drive axle design and production. [more] Linde Cup China Forklift Skill Competition National Finals - a Great Success June 24, Xiamen - the National Finals of the Linde Cup China Forklift Skill Competition were successfully held at headquarters of Linde (China) Forklift Truck. More than 800 companies and 1,500 contestants competed. [more] Looking for dealers Omega Lift, a company that offers the widest range of Straight Mast, Telescopic and Multi-Directional Rough Terrain, 4-wheel drive forklifts anywhere in the world, is currently looking for dealers in select global markets. [more] The wait is over for the RTITB Operator of the Year 2011 Grand Final With just weeks to go until the Grand Final, to be held on 16th September, all 10 finalists are eagerly waiting for their chance to be crowned ‘Operator of the Year’ and win the grand prize of a new car. [more] Keynote Speaker announced for 12th Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference Keynote speaker Graeme Newton, CEO for the Queensland Reconstruction Authority, to speak about 'the challenges faced and lessons learnt from the Queensland Floods and Cyclone Yasi' at Queensland and Supply Chain and Logistics Conference. [more] Forklift grand final confirmed for Sydney The Australian Warehousing Association has now finalised discussions with Australian Exhibitions and Conferences to host the 2011 National Forklift Championships in Sydney, in conjunction with The Safety Show Sydney. [more] Product Watch Promote your products here Banyitong Electric Forklift Company Produces Customized 500KG-50000KG Warehouse Forklift Equipment Banyitong Electric Forklift company was established in 1994, specialising in electric forklift research, manufacture, sales and service. It provides the best interior materials  handling and shelf storage automation system solutions. [more] Flexi: the next generation in space saving efficiencey Unlike conventional Reach Forklifts, FLEXI off loads directly from the truck to the rack yielding up to 30% more warehouse storage capacity. [more] Cascade is the #1 Selling Roll Clamp in China. Cascade’s commitment to improving material handling productivity has been a key component of their popularity in China. Cascade's goal is to provide efficient, damage free material movements, returning increased efficiencies and profitability for everyone along the supply chain. [more] Media Releases Tailor-made Linde products in China  Cascade Expands Operations in China  Ganzhou Wuhuan Machine Co., Ltd. - manufacturing quality forklift transmissions and drive axles  Linde Cup China Forklift Skill Competition National Finals - a Great Success  Looking for dealers  The wait is over for the RTITB Operator of the Year 2011 Grand Final  Keynote Speaker announced for 12th Queensland Supply Chain and Logistics Conference  Forklift grand final confirmed for Sydney  Product Watch Banyitong Electric Forklift Company Produces Customized 500KG-50000KG Warehouse Forklift Equipment  Flexi: the next generation in space saving efficiencey  Cascade is the #1 Selling Roll Clamp in China.  Tip Off Forkliftaction.com Do you know something our readers should know? Post your news with this form or post your news anonymously.
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CeMAT Russia Moscow, Russia 27th to 30th September 2011     [more] 12. 7TH CHINA JILIN Jilin, China Sept. 6-11, 2011     [more] 13. Times COMMEX 2012 Ahmedabad, India 15th to 18th February 2012     [more] 14. The battery Show Novi, Detroit, Michigan, United States 25th to 27th October 2011     [more] 15. Materials Handling Middle East 2011 Dubai, United Arab Emirates 25th to 27th September 2011     [more] 16. BICES 2011 Beijing, China 18th to 21st October 2011     [more] 17. Engineering Lean & Six Sigma Conference 2011 Atlanta, GA, United States 12th to 14th September 2011     [more] [EVENTS CALENDAR]   In The Discussion Forums "This problem seems to be led by the Multinational Companies who seem to want world domination at any cost. Only when one or more of these go belly up is there any chance of "Normal Trading" at realistic prices for the rest of us.". Normandy, Ireland "Some manufacturers equip machines with 48V batteries and claim that performance is not impaired. However, the 48V battery generates more heat, and long-term can affect other components of the machine. Does anyone have any opinion on this?". Fernandes, Portugal "i need a parts manual on a Toyota model 7fgcu15 serial #69539 epa compliant truck .". TIMBO, United States [FORKLIFTACTION FORUMS] Job Vacancies 1. State Service Manager - Full time Australia, Sydney [more] 2. Customer Center Manager - Full time United States, Columbus, IN [more] 3. Parts Person - Full time United States, York, PA [more] 4. Service Biller - Full time United States, York, PA [more] 5. Lifttruck mechanic - Full time United States, Pompano, Florida [more] 6. Field Sales Manager - Full time United Kingdom, Leeds [more] 7. PM Service Tech - Full time United States, Houston [more] 8. Field Tech - Full time United States, Houston, TX. [more] 9. Parts Administration - Full time United States, Little Rok, AR [more] 10. LSC Inventory Analyst - Full time United States, Atlanta, Ga [more] 11. 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