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	Inside Forkliftaction.com Contact the Forkliftaction team There’s no doubt that safety will remain a big issue for managers of forklift fleets this year. Reflecting that, Forkliftaction.com News will continue to run regular Safety First columns highlighting key issues and offering practical, hands-on advice. We have been fortunate to attract some of the most professional trainers and consultants onto our contributor panel, and we kick off the season this week with Danny Maron’s column on Train the Trainer. If you have any topic suggestions for future columns, would like to volunteer to join our columnists or would like to nominate a potential columnist, please shoot us an email using the “contact us” link above.   Local News FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM Australasian news back next week Australasia News Our Australian and New Zealand news resumes next week. [more] Global News FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM Konecranes restructures in Europe FINLAND Konecranes has initiated actions to lower its cost base in Europe, including closing down unprofitable units. The actions are expected to affect about 125 employees and save the company EUR9... [more] Malvaso steps down UNITED STATES James J Malvaso plans to retire on 1 April as president and chief executive officer of Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA), with Brett Wood slated to succeed him.... [more] Uruguayan debut for Cargotec's Kalmar RTGs FINLAND Cargotec has secured its first Uruguayan order for two of its Kalmar E-One2 rubber-tyred gantry cranes (RTGs) from cargo handling company Montecon SA. The order, which also includes 15... [more] OSHA cites service centre for forklift violations UNITED STATES A federal agency has cited the Corbi Plastics’ service centre in Fremont for three serious forklift-related safety violations. Region 5 of the US Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)... [more] Walmart saves through fuel cells UNITED STATES Walmart Canada Corp projects major productivity savings offsetting its investment in a fleet of Crown Equipment Corp PC4500 pallet trucks utilising Plug Power Inc GenDrive-brand hydrogen fuel cells. Andrew... [more] Interstate supplies Travelift forklifts to marinas UNITED STATES Interstate Lift Trucks Inc of Cleveland has supplied Mariner-brand forklifts from Marine Travelift Inc separately to the Whiskey Island and Foxhaven marinas. Whiskey Island Marina in Cleveland acquired a... [more] Linde (China) establishes driving school CHINA Linde (China) officially opened the Linde Forklift Truck Driving School at its Xiamen headquarters last month. Zhang Haozhou, director of XPTAS (Xiamen Public Training Administration & Service Centre for... [more] Movers & Shakers Nuvera Fuel Cells, FleetNet America Inc, Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe [more] Briefs Chinese company prioritises quality - Hangzhou, China Global retailer recognises Still - Hamburg, Germany Toyota launches Year of Safety - United Kingdom [more] Publish your brief here Do you lift, shift or move products from warehouse to customer? Do you supply machinery or technology that can help make your customers’ workplace more efficient, cost effective and run smoother? Join other industry leaders who have secured their stand and be a part of Melbourne Materials Handling - Tuesday 17 to 19th April at the Melbourne Exhibition Centre. Products on display include: . Hoists & Vacuum Lifts . Pallets . Packaging . Barriers/Fencing . Conveyors . Storage . Racking . Robotics . Loading dock equipment . Racking/Shelving . Printing . Forklifts . Trolleys . Warehousing technology Book your stand at Melbourne Materials Handling now. For enquiries to exhibit, please contact 03 8672 1200 or email safety@aec.net.au. Visit the website @ materialshandling.net.au [more] ANNOUNCEMENTS Publish your article here RUYI launches new three-wheel electric forklift Ningbo Ruyi has launched a newly designed three-wheel electric forklift, the CPD20SA series 1.6/1.8/2.0 ton, with lots of advantages. [more] Newest tire & wheel solutions to help lower forklift operating costs at MODEX Superior Tire & Rubber Corp. will be exhibiting at booth 1120 to introduce our newest stabilizer caster designs as well as new mold-on drive tires for ZF drive motors. [more] Miretti’s EOS GAS DETECTION SYSTEM improves safety Miretti's EOS GAS DETECTION SYSTEM is designed to protect all types of vehicles, electric and diesel, and to operate in Zone 2 Cat. 3G. This system guarantees the total original functionality and properties of the vehicle. [more] Rocla AGV transports one third of Chinese coins China’s central bank, People’s Bank of China, decided to acquire AGVs to their warehouses. Rocla got the order for comprehensive AGV system from Dematic Shanghai. [more] MODEX: Durable Mighty Line Peel-&-Stick patented floor tape products Manage your traffic patterns and product workflows with Mighty Line Peel-&-Stick floor marking products. Mighty Line tapes are extremely durable and easy to install. Mighty Line floor tapes are backed by a limited 3 year warranty. [more] MODEX: Flexi G4 the next generation in space saving efficiency Unlike conventional Reach Forklifts, FLEXI off loads directly from the truck to the rack yielding up to 30% more warehouse storage capacity. [more] MODEX: Ragasco Composite LPG cylinders for Fork Lift Trucks Ragasco’s composite lightweight LPG cylinders have numerous features that set them apart from traditional cylinders due to exceptional lightweight construction, transparent walls, extremely high pressure rating and ergonomic stylish looks. [more] Mark Your Calendars for the Fourth Annual Georgia Logistics Summit Themed “Sustainable Competitiveness” this year’s Annual Georgia Logistics Summit will feature keynote speaker sessions addressing topics such as health of the global logistics ecosystem, maritime logistics outlook and international trade opportunities. Registration includes free admission to MODEX 2012. [more] MODEX: Eliminate Battery Changing, Increase Productivity with Nuvera Fuel Cells Nuvera Fuel Cells will display the latest fuel cell and hydrogen refueling products for material handling at MODEX in Atlanta, 2012. These products are designed to cut costs and increase productivity in your materials handling operation. [more] Several Events to Collocate with MODEX 2012 Material Handling Industry of America (MHIA), is partnering with 17 groups to collocate their events with MODEX 2012 February 6-9[more] 3rd Guangzhou International Logistics Equipment and Information Exhibition 600 leading companies will gather in Guangzhou for the 3rd Guangzhou International Logistics Equipment and Information Exhibition, held June 10th to 12th. The exhibition will attract about 60,000 professional buyers from the logistics, distribution and manufacturing industries. [more] Publish your brief here Get seen on Forkliftaction and make a name for yourself Over 40,000 monthly searches make Forkliftaction’s enhanced Business Directory the place to be for suppliers in materials handling. Get your free company listing or, get ahead of the game with a ShopFront (StoreFront). Your Forkliftaction ShopFront is your ‘business card’ in the global or local marketplace ... Top ranking for all your search words Feature logo, contact details, links, product photos and company profile Include your YouTube videos Reach to your export markets with the smart “Target Markets” option With a ShopFront you pull traffic to your business: click here to get ahead of the game. [more] Publish your brief here Want to target local buyers? Use Forkliftaction.com to direct local buyers to your company in 4 easy ways: Be found in Business Directory search results for your region Be found in countries where you operate Capture local readers with your articles Get clicks on your banners from buyers in your countries of business Whether you are interested in one or all of these options: Contact Us - Ask for a competitive price! 'Local or global, Forkliftaction helps you target the market you want.' [more] Safety First FROM OUR INDEPENDENT SAFETY EXPERTS Danny Maron: Road to Extinction Danny Maron discusses the dangers of Train the Trainer... [more] ANNOUNCEMENTS Do you lift, shift or move products from warehouse to customer? Get seen on Forkliftaction and make a name for yourself Want to target local buyers? RUYI launches new three-wheel electric forklift Newest tire & wheel solutions to help lower forklift operating costs at MODEX Miretti’s EOS GAS DETECTION SYSTEM improves safety Rocla AGV transports one third of Chinese coins MODEX: Durable Mighty Line Peel-&-Stick patented floor tape products MODEX: Flexi G4 the next generation in space saving efficiency MODEX: Ragasco Composite LPG cylinders for Fork Lift Trucks Mark Your Calendars for the Fourth Annual Georgia Logistics Summit MODEX: Eliminate Battery Changing, Increase Productivity with Nuvera Fuel Cells Several Events to Collocate with MODEX 2012 3rd Guangzhou International Logistics Equipment and Information Exhibition 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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