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	Inside Forkliftaction.com Contact the Forkliftaction team It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Dick “Big Bug” Higgins, probably best known to Forkliftaction.com News readers for his role in the US Open Forklift Rodeo. Under Higgins’ leadership, the competition grew into an international event highlighting the need for forklift skills and safety awareness. It’s no co-incidence that the Rodeo has been on hold since Higgins hung up his clipboard, and efforts to revive the event in his absence have so far been unsuccessful. It would be a tragedy if the competition to which Higgins devoted so much energy disappears, and we’d urge anyone able to assist in its rejuvenation to get onboard as soon as possible. There would be no more fitting tribute to Dick Higgins than the ongoing success of the event he founded and ran.   Local News FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM NZ equipment specialist expands range through buyout Australasia News Auckland NZ rental equipment supplier Hirepool has bought New Zealand Access Hire, a division of NZ Crane Group. The purchase, effective immediately, adds a fleet of elevated working platforms (EWPs),... [more] Linde opens new facility in Melbourne Australasia News Melbourne, Victoria Linde Material Handling has opened a new 5,000 sqm state-of-the-art facility in Melbourne designed to meet sales growth and expanding customer support activities. It serves as a base for... [more] Linfox chosen for cross-country freight Australasia News Melbourne, Victoria Linfox has signed an agreement to ship Carlton & United Breweries’ (CUBs) packaged and bulk beer kegs from Melbourne to Perth. Under the new WA agreement, Linfox collects the... [more] World’s first driverless train network in WA Australasia News Perth, Western Australia The world’s first automated long-distance heavy-haul rail network using driverless trains will be launched in Western Australia. The US$518 million project will see mining group Rio Tinto investing some... [more] Global News FROM THE FORKLIFTACTION.COM EDITORIAL TEAM Obituary: Forklift rodeo guru Richard Higgins UNITED STATES Richard E Higgins, 77, a larger-than-life leader of forklift safety rodeos and a retired Ohio Air National Guard colonel, died on 21 February. “He was always a great guy... [more] Haulotte optimistic about outlook FRANCE Telehandler and access equipment maker Haulotte Group has reported a 23% growth in revenue in 2011. Consolidated revenue for Haulotte grew from EUR250 million (USD331 million) in 2010 to... [more] Genie parent forecasts positive 2012 outlook UNITED STATES Genie parent company Terex Corp reports improved performance in 2011 in its aerial work platforms (AWP) segment and forecasts positive developments during 2012. “In our AWP business, we see... [more] Double win for Irish company UNITED KINGDOM Irish forklift manufacturer Combilift garnered two awards at the Fork Lift Truck Association’s 18th annual Awards for Excellence last Saturday. Combilift collected the Victor Ludorum award, a gold-plated statuette... [more] Military orders 116 telescopic forklifts from JLG UNITED STATES A US Army command has ordered 116 All Terrain Lifter Army System (ATLAS II) telescopic forklifts from the JLG unit of Oshkosh Corp. JLG says the order has a... [more] Jungheinrich builds new plant GERMANY Jungheinrich will invest EUR40 million (USD53 million) to expand its production capacity with the construction of a new warehousing and system equipment plant near its existing manufacturing site in Moosburg.... [more] Mundhra receives reach stackers INDIA Three Terex TFC 45 reach stackers have been delivered to Mundhra Container Freight Station (CFS) in India. The first two units were commissioned in November 2011 for Mundhra CFS’s... [more] KAUP continues customising after 50 years GERMANY Forklift attachment manufacturer KAUP GmbH & Co KG aims to continue providing a fast turnaround for its bespoke solutions as it celebrated its 50th anniversary this year. The medium-sized... [more] JCB assists in World Cup preparations BRAZIL A fleet of JCB machines is hard at work in Fortaleza, Brazil, assisting in preparations for the 2014 World Cup. Three backhoe loaders and JCB 535-125 and 540-170 Loadall... [more] Briefs Low-level order picker wins award - Munich, Germany Taiwanese truck recognised - Taipei, Taiwan Nissan announces winners - Marengo, IL, United States Hybrid fleet for Kühne + Nagel - Hamburg, Germany [more] Publish your brief here STILL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES REMAINING FOR 2012 Get your brand and products seen on Forkliftaction and you’re sure to make a name for yourself. Take advantage of Forkliftaction’s established online name for materials handling to develop your business. With Forkliftaction advertising you get... a loyal and focused audience competitive prices maximal flexibility in the planning of your advertisements ‘live’ reporting of (click) results a keen advertising team working with you on your successes Ask for our profile statistics and prices now: email info@forkliftaction.com or call +61 (0)7 3369 9090. [more] ANNOUNCEMENTS Publish your article here Proximity detection now with both visual & audible alerts Orbit Communications Pty Ltd releases the latest 4th generation BodyGuard proximity detection and warning system. The system provides visual and audible warning if a person is detected in a poor visibility area within close proximity of the Forklift. [more] Benor Tech - professional polyurethane wheels manufacturer and moving solution provider Benor Tech owns wide range of production lines to meet different requirements of clients. Our technician group also provides strong support, transforming Benor Tech from a wheel supplier to a moving solution provider. [more] RAEDER-VOGEL® & INLOG Ltda.: Quality wheels & castors for the Chilean market INLOG Ltda is the exclusive distributor of RAEDER-VOGEL® for their range of wheels and castors in Chile. Both companies closely cooperate in supplying high-quality wheels and castors to the Chilean intralogistics and other markets, e.g. mining and other heavy-duty applications. [more] RUYI Semi-electric Pallet Truck (Model: CBD10A-II & CBD10A-II) Ningbo Ruyi new CBD10A-II & CBD10A-II Semi-electric Pallet Trucks with lots of advantages. [more] Richter at USETEC - leading company in second hand forklift trucks handling worldwide This year the Richter Gabelstapler team welcome you at the World Trade Fair for Used Technology in Cologne. Get to know us on hall 8 stand J-122 and you will for sure get the right machine! [more] ICHCA's International Biennial Conference - Register at 'early bird’ rates now The ICHCA International Biennial Conference has strong sponsorship support and an excellent line-up of expert speakers from a wide number of countries. Themed 'Global Cargo Logistics - the 2020 Vision', the event kicks off on the 8 May in Melbourne. [more] SITL Europe 2012 on the starting-blocks Rich and interesting, the programme for SITL Europe 2012 is in place. An exhibition complete with new offerings, around one hundred conferences where professional visitors will once more find clear answers to their needs and questions. [more] See us at an event near you! Like Forkliftaction, industry events are a valuable opportunity to connect and discuss, to discover and promote. Good for business and good for the industry. See some of the events that Forkliftaction is proud to support over the coming months. [more] Publish your brief here Australasian Ports and harbors congress: special price for Forkliftaction members The Australasian Ports and Harbours Congress 2012 is fast approaching! Have you secured your place? Register now for your special Forkliftaction members price and receive 15% discount off the registration price - a saving of up to$740. Make sure to quote the voucher code: FL123 At Australasian Ports and Harbours Congress 2012 you'll learn: How to meet the increasing demand for bulk commodity export like Port Hedland Port     Authority How to increase efficiency at Australian Ports like Hutchison Port Holding How to expand port operations like Fortescue Metals Group How to invest in the right operations and developments to maintain competitiveness like    Port of Miami Visit the website at: www.terrapinn.com/2012/ports-and-harbours/ [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 STILL ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES REMAINING FOR 2012 Australasian Ports and harbors congress: special price for Forkliftaction members Want to target local buyers? Proximity detection now with both visual & audible alerts Benor Tech - professional polyurethane wheels manufacturer and moving solution provider RAEDER-VOGEL® & INLOG Ltda.: Quality wheels & castors for the Chilean market RUYI Semi-electric Pallet Truck (Model: CBD10A-II & CBD10A-II) Richter at USETEC - leading company in second hand forklift trucks handling worldwide ICHCA's International Biennial Conference - Register at 'early bird’ rates now SITL Europe 2012 on the starting-blocks See us at an event near you! 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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