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	Inside Forkliftaction.com Contact the Forkliftaction team Most businesses would be happy with an 8% increase, especially in tough economic times. That’s what Forkliftaction.com News can boast for 2011, with newsletter subscriptions rising from just over 51,000 in January to almost 56,000 in December. What’s even more impressive is that this doesn’t take into account the thousands of readers who now access the newsletter without registering. Of course, we prefer readers to sign up because it allows us to alert you to the publication of the latest newsletter each week. There’s no cost to register and no risk of spam - the only time we’ll contact you is to send you a link to the latest news.   Local News FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM New straddle carriers ordered for NZ port Australasia News Bay of Plenty Six new straddle carriers will start operations in the Tauranga Container Terminal in March 2012. The Kalmar 350W units, ordered from Cargotec, can stack 1-over-2 high with a lifting... [more] Make safety a 2012 resolution Australasia News Melbourne, Victoria WorkSafe Victoria has urged businesses to make safety a priority on their new year’s resolutions lists after 25 people died on the job in 2011, two more than recorded in... [more] Toyota donates forklift to youth program Australasia News Robertson, New South Wales Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA) has donated a Toyota forklift to a Mission Australia residential program for troubled youth. The 2.4 T. forklift was handed to the organisation’s Triple... [more] NZ commission releases draft freight report Australasia News Wellington New Zealand’s Productivity Commission has made several recommendations to improve the country’s international freight services in a draft report released last week. The report says NZ pays about NZ$5... [more] Global News FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM Doosan had biggest ever year in 2011 KOREA, SOUTH Doosan chairman YH Park has praised the company’s employees for making 2011 the company’s “biggest ever year”. “It has been a very challenging yet rewarding year,” Park says. “We... [more] NMHG, Lilly resolve dispute on website access UNITED STATES Equipment manufacturer Nacco Materials Handling Group Inc (NMHG) and forklift dealer Lilly Co have resolved a legal dispute after 47 weeks. An earlier dispute took five years to resolve. In... [more] Linde receives approval to buy Russian business GERMANY Linde Material Handling has obtained approval from Russian antitrust authorities to take over the Russian business of its former dealer Liftec (Forkliftaction.com News #534). “We are delighted to get... [more] Forklift chargers face California efficiency standard UNITED STATES By 1 January 2014, a first-in-the-nation Californian energy efficiency standard will require battery chargers for forklifts and other industrial equipment to consume less power while performing the same service. In... [more] Briefs UniCarriers has ambitious plans - Tokyo, Japan LiuGong acquires HSW - Liuzhou, China JCB uses internet for marketing - Rocester, United Kingdom PSA throughput grows - Singapore [more] Brian Feehan takes charge at ITA UNITED STATES Experienced association executive Brian Feehan, 45, became chief staff officer of the Washington-based Industrial Truck Association (ITA) on 1 January. He joined ITA on 15 September as president and has... [more] Cascade adds Wedgelock line in North America UNITED STATES A team from Cascade Corp is promoting Wedgelock-brand products during the 18-20 January summit and Condex trade show of the Associated Equipment Distributors at a National Harbor, Maryland, resort. Cascade... [more] Greencell switches to Jungheinrich UNITED KINGDOM Fresh fruit and vegetable supplier Greencell has upgraded its Spalding distribution centre’s materials handling equipment fleet with Jungheinrich counterbalanced forklifts and pallet trucks. The six EFG 2 Series counterbalanced... [more] Konecranes delivers cranes to Mozambique FINLAND Konecranes has received an order for two ship-to-shore (STS) cranes from Cornelder de Moçambique (CdM). The cranes will be equipped with Konecranes’ remote management system and delivered to Port of... [more] Bolzoni helps Naples with damage-free handling ITALY Forklift attachment manufacturer Bolzoni Auramo has delivered three clamps for heavy-duty pulp bale handling to the Port of Naples. Mounted on Hyster 12 T forklifts, the clamps will handle... [more] Forklift industry veteran dies UNITED STATES A memorial for former forklift dealer Thomas Caughell, 73, was held on 14 January at the Vashon Island Golf and Country Club in Vashon, Washington. Caughell was involved in the... [more] Nissan launches NFCdirect.com UNITED STATES Nissan Forklift Corp now offers a new secure online portal, NFCdirect.com, for its dealers and other business partners. Nissan says the portal brings more personalised content to partners and, with... [more] Forklift stabilises car, enabling dramatic rescue UNITED STATES US Navy Seabees used a heavy-duty forklift with an extendable boom to stabilise a sedan dangling on a bridge guard rail and enable emergency crews to rescue the occupants. Following... [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] ANNOUNCEMENTS Publish your article here Maximal Special Promotion 2011 Model stock clearance! To celebrate the New Year, Maximal would like to thank respected customers with a special promotion - All 2011 model are discounted by a full 10%.                                       [more] Rocla AGVs increase efficiency and safety in a cheese factory Valio, the biggest milk processor and market leader in dairy products in Finland, has chosen Rocla’s automated guided vehicles (AGV) for its cheese factories in Finland, where more than 250 million litres of milk is processed annually. [more] Engage with Sydney Ports, Gippsland Ports and many more The Australasian Ports and Harbours Congress 2012 is fast approaching! Have you registered yet? Secure your place here now and save up to $450 when you register today. [more] Forklift chain stays rust-free for longer FB Chain operate an extensive database that helps truck users and forklift suppliers identify the correct replacement chain. Even in cases when the original chain was not an FB product, the company can usually advise on the most appropriate replacement. [more] Investment in plant and equipment up 27.6% in Queensland Investment in plant and equipment is up 27.6% in Queensland. Get involved, with Queensland Equipment Expo 2012, which will feature exhibitors such as Solideal, Terex, Clark Equipment, Toyota Materials Handling and Doosan. [more] Custom fabrication capabilities & quick turnaround means dealers choose Arrow Custom fabrication capabilities and quick turnaround keep Arrow Material Handling Products a favorite supplier of Material Handling and Construction Equipment dealers. [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] Keytroller Nominated for Plant Engineering Magazine’s Product of the Year. TAMPA, FL -Keytroller, LLC is proud to announce that it’s new generation LCD601 access monitoring system for forklifts and equipment is a finalist for the PLANT ENGINEERING MAGAZINE----Product of the Year in the Material Handling category. [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] 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: 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: 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] 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] Retailers Association of India to support SITL India 2012 The Retailers Association of India has confirmed their support for SITL India 2012, the global tradeshow and summit for the entire value chain of the transport and logistics Industry that will be held in Mumbai from 23 - 25 February 2012. [more] Business enquiries aplenty at region’s only bi-annual trade fair for the industry The region’s only networking and business gathering of the materials handling, supply chain, logistics and transport industries, Materials Handling Middle East 2011, enjoyed a successful edition showcasing 151 leading brands from 17 countries and welcoming 2,941 trade visitors from 55 countries. [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 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 Want to target local buyers? Get seen on Forkliftaction and make a name for yourself Do you lift, shift or move products from warehouse to customer? Maximal Special Promotion 2011 Model stock clearance! Rocla AGVs increase efficiency and safety in a cheese factory Engage with Sydney Ports, Gippsland Ports and many more Forklift chain stays rust-free for longer Investment in plant and equipment up 27.6% in Queensland Custom fabrication capabilities & quick turnaround means dealers choose Arrow Newest tire & wheel solutions to help lower forklift operating costs at MODEX Keytroller Nominated for Plant Engineering Magazine’s Product of the Year. MODEX: Ragasco Composite LPG cylinders for Fork Lift Trucks MODEX: Flexi G4 the next generation in space saving efficiency MODEX: Durable Mighty Line Peel-&-Stick patented floor tape products MODEX: Eliminate Battery Changing, Increase Productivity with Nuvera Fuel Cells Mark Your Calendars for the Fourth Annual Georgia Logistics Summit Retailers Association of India to support SITL India 2012 Business enquiries aplenty at region’s only bi-annual trade fair for the industry 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 Nissan PL02A30 2005 [more] Kalmar DCE100-12 [more] Crown 30CRTL150 [more] Hyster H3.00XM 2001 [more] Hyster H3.00XM 2002 [more] Hyster H18.00XM12EC 2002 [more] Yale GP20RE 1998 [more] Hyster R30XMF 2000 [more] Crown 35RRTT270-1A115722X [more] Nissan PL01A25 2005 [more] Linde E25 1997 [more] Hyster N30XMR3 [more] Ausa C150 2005 [more] Nissan PJ02A25U 2001 [more] Toyota 4FG25 1986 [more] [FORKLIFTACTION MARKETPLACE] Featured Businesses Atlas Companies Schiller Park, Illinois - United States  [more] TVH Parts Co. Olathe, Kansas - United States  [more] Combilift Ltd Gallinagh, Co. Monaghan, Ireland  [more] Davis Derby Ltd Derby, Derbyshire - United Kingdom  [more] Drivetrain Power & Propulsion Brisbane, Queensland - Australia  [more] RecoBatt Global Templestowe, Victoria - Australia  [more] F. Uchiyama Yokohama, Japan  [more] Tarching Nippon (M) Sdn Bhd Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia  [more] [FORKLIFTACTION BUSINESS DIRECTORY] Upcoming Events 1. MODEX 2012 Atlanta, United States February 6-9, 2012     [more] 2. 2012 Georgia Logistics Summit Georgia, United States February 8, 2012     [more] 3. SITL India 2012 Mumbai, India 23 - 25 February, 2012     [more] 4. 15th Annual B.C. Championship Forklift Rally Surrey BC, Canada May 5th, 2012     [more] 5. Queensland Equipment Expo Brisbane, Australia 19th, 20th and 21st April 2012     [more] 6. Australasian Ports & Harbours Congress 2012 Brisbane, Australia 27th to 29th February 2012     [more] [EVENTS CALENDAR]   In The Discussion Forums "The manufactures are forcing too many Dealers into local conflict.They are trying to force down the prices of the trucks by giving more dealers access to their equipment so they can force down the prices and allow them to make money out of the spares department .". Daveilift, United Kingdom "The EP ad shows the lift truck travelling up the ramp with the operator behind it. A big NO NO! Never have the pallet truck in front when travelling uphill on a ramp. Does the company require a forklift training specialist to assist in the ad copies?". dan_m, Canada "A true barge handler I think should have sufficient capacity to load 3 or 4 wide with the bottom container being below ground level.". Misterlift, United Kingdom [FORKLIFTACTION FORUMS] Job Vacancies 1. Parts And Service Aftermarket Specialist - Full time United States, Jackson, MS [more] 2. S2 Service Technician - Full time United States, Augusta, Georgia [more] 3. S3 Service Technician - Full time United States, Birmingham, Alabama [more] 4. S3 Service Technician - Full time United States, Little Rock, Arkansas [more] 5. Field Service Engineer - Full time United Kingdom, West MIdlands [more] 6. Service Manager - Full time United States, Jonesboro, AR [more] 7. Service Clerk - Full time United States, Wood Dale [more] 8. S3 Service Technician - Full time United States, Knoxville, Tennessee [more] 9. B2B Sales Prospector - Full time United States, Phila. [more] 10. Material Handler - Full time United States, Allentown [more] 11. Field Service Technician - Full time United States, Springdale, AR [more] 12. Field Service Technician - Full time United States, Pittsburgh, PA [more] 13. Technical Sales Representative - Full time Australia, Melbourne [more] 14. Workshop Foreman / Workshop Supervisor - Cranes - Full time Australia, Perth [more] 15. Industrial Sales Engineer - Full time United States, Addison, IL [more] 16. Sales Engineer - Full time United States, Indianapolis, IN [more] 17. Field Service Technician - Full time United States, Addison, IL [more] 18. Field Service Technician - Full time United States, Bloomington, IL [more] 19. S3 Service Technician - Full time United States, Greensboro, North Carolina [more] 20. S2 Service Technician - Full time United States, Mobile, Alabama [more] 21. S3 Service Technician - Full time United States, Tupelo, Mississippi [more] 22. S2 Service Technician - Full time United States, Mobile, Alabama [more] 23. S2 Shop Technician - Full time United States, Decatur, Alabama [more] 24. S2 Service Technician - Full time United States, Savannah (Pooler), Georgia [more] 25. Field Service Technician - Full time United States, Raleigh [more] [FORKLIFTACTION JOBS] Resumes 1. Used Equipment/Rental Manager/Branch Manager - Full time United States, Iowa [more] 2. Service or Parts Department - Full time United States, Tampa Bay area only [more] [FORKLIFTACTION RESUMES] Editorial Calendar 2011  • Contact us for editorial features in 2012 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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