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	Inside Forkliftaction.com Contact the Forkliftaction team “There’s 15 minutes of my life I’ll never get back!” This is a common complaint from people who get caught up on websites (Ever wondered why it’s called ‘the web’?). Well, Forkliftaction.com can be accused under this charge, with our latest online stats indicating that visitors spend, on average, 14.55 minutes on each visit. That’s up from 11.3 minutes in January. So, either people’s reading is getting slower, or we are doing something right - and I suspect it’s the latter. In fact, we have gained more than 1,500 newsletter subscribers in the last six months, which is further vindication of our efforts. But, of course, it’s not all about numbers - and we still welcome those individual emails with suggestions, pats on the back and even complaints (yes, we do get one every now and then). If you would like to share your views, please shoot us an email, using the links on this page.   Local News Editorial articles by Forkliftaction News Faresin makes inroads into Australia Australasia News Brisbane, Queensland Chesterfield Australia has ordered a mix of 38 telescopic handlers and mixer wagons from Italy-based Faresin Industries, following the signing of a dealer agreement in April this year. Ian ... [more] Company fined after worker falls from forklift Australasia News Adelaide, South Australia A company has pleaded guilty to breaching the Occupational Health Safety and Welfare Act 1986 for a July 2012 incident involving a forklift.    The Industrial Court fined Hart ... [more] Asciano considers sale Australasia News Sydney, New South Wales Ports operator Asciano has confirmed it is discussing the potential sale of a non-controlling interest in its terminals and logistics business division with third parties. However, the company says ... [more] Conference calls for supply chain expertise Australasia News Melbourne, Victoria Smart Conference has called for supply chain practitioners and experts to present at next year’s event taking place on 26-27 May 2015 in Melbourne, the first time it has been ... [more] Global News Editorial articles by Forkliftaction News Global orders surpass one million BELGIUM The annual order intake for the global industrial truck market exceeded one million units for the first time in 2013. According to World Industrial Truck Statistics (WITS), global ... [more] Manitex acquires PM-Group UNITED STATES Manitex International Inc has agreed to acquire Italian equipment maker PM-Group SpA for USD107 million. Completion of the transaction, probably during the fourth quarter, will follow approval from an ... [more] Jungheinrich delivers milestone used truck GERMANY Jungheinrich’s used forklift refurbishment centre in Dresden, Germany delivered its 25,000th industrial truck last week. The facility began refurbishing forklifts in 2006. By 2018, the plant capacity is scheduled ... [more] Rental firm sees market gains UNITED STATES The self-proclaimed world’s largest equipment rental company has recorded a rebound, largely in non-residential construction, with its revenue from aerial work platforms climbing about 7%. Stamford-based United Rentals Inc ... [more] NIB finances Konecranes R&D FINLAND NIB and Konecranes have signed a EUR50 million (USD67.3 million) loan agreement to finance the company’s R&D activities in 2014-2017. The seven-year maturity loan to Konecranes’ R&D program will ... [more] Movers & Shakers NACCO Materials Handling Group Inc, ID Systems Inc, B&B Attachments Ltd, Santana Equipment Trading Company [more] Haiphong orders TPS machines CHINA Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has won a contract to supply an additional six rubber-tyred gantry cranes in the E-RTG variant to Vietnamese company Haiphong Port Holding Limited Liability Company. ... [more] Briefs RTITB launches toolkit - Telford, United Kingdom CFTS lends support - United Kingdom Shenzhen hosts Vanguard-Linde Cup - Shenzhen, China Yale lauded for second year - Greenville, NC, United States [more] Xtreme targets tight job sites UNITED STATES Xtreme Manufacturing Inc is adding a compact-boom telehandler for use in job sites with weight or turning limitations. Xtreme designs, tests and manufactures materials handling equipment and, within the ... [more] UniCarriers recognises five suppliers UniCarriers Americas Corp (UCA) has judged Cargill Metals, DMK USA Inc, KSM Industries Inc, Northfield Industries LLC and Zapi Inc as “green” partners participating in cost reductions and providing superior ... 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[more] ANNOUNCEMENTS (Ads) Advertise here TASK FORKLIFTS make their way into the United States! Australian Forklift manufacturer Task Forklifts have commenced assembly of the BOA and CONDA mid-range units in its Dallas facility and have also released their MAMBA range to the US market! [more] BOLZONI AURAMO and MEYER join forces in Portugal From July 1st 2014, BOLZONI AURAMO and MEYER join forces in Portugal. The product ranges of both brands will be distributed throughout Portugal by BOLZONI PORTUGAL LDA. [more] TruckLOG’s stand-alone Speed Zoning technology The TruckLOG TK5 Speed Zoning System uses a series of strategically located routers around the site to create a speed controlled zone.  When vehicles enter these zones the system triggers a limited vehicle travel speed. [more] Over a decade of experience goes into ULH’s pipe handling solutions Unit Load Handling Systems, Inc. of Alvin, Texas, has worked for over a decade with the energy industry to provide pipe hold down attachments for forklifts. ULH produce rugged yet economical clamping devices to safely handle pipe and round stock. [more] 3rd Black Sea Ports and Shipping - now in its 3rd successful year! Black Sea Ports and Shipping is the biggest annual Container Ports and Terminal Operations trade event in the Black Sea region. The event will take place at the luxurious 5 star The Marmara Taksim Hotel, Istanbul, Turkey in September 2014. [more] Advertisement Advertise here UNDER THE PUMP FOR A NEW SUPPLIER? TRY OUR DIRECTORY Under the pump for a new supplier? Don’t waste time - source your equipment fast with the Forkliftaction Business Directory. Every month over 60,000 business people utilise the Business Directory to cover all aspects of their materials handling needs. Containing in excess of 30,000 global suppliers and supporting user friendly search functions you can find it fast in the Business Directory, no matter what you are searching for. Are you listed? Get your free company listing or, get ahead of the game with a ShopFront, your ‘business card’ in the global or local marketplace.   Want to find out more?  Contact Us! [more] Your Focus (Blog) Steve Yates: Changing a forklift battery safely When dealing with forklift batteries, it is extremely important to change and charge them safely, according to Steve Yates. [more] ANNOUNCEMENTS (Ads) Maintain your safe work reputation with leading driver awareness system UNDER THE PUMP FOR A NEW SUPPLIER? TRY OUR DIRECTORY TASK FORKLIFTS make their way into the United States! BOLZONI AURAMO and MEYER join forces in Portugal TruckLOG’s stand-alone Speed Zoning technology Over a decade of experience goes into ULH’s pipe handling solutions 3rd Black Sea Ports and Shipping - now in its 3rd successful year! 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	For Sale Near You Crown 25WRTF150 [more] Komatsu FD25-16 [more] Mitsubishi FG18 2006 [more] Omega 48E DCH 2007 [more] Hyster H12.00XL-EC 1999 [more] Hyster H620B [more] Hyster H12.00XM 2005 [more] TCM FG25 2004 [more] Hyster H3.00DX [more] Hyster H3.00DX [more] Hyster RS45-31CH 2008 [more] Hyster H1.75XBX 2001 [more] Hyster H2.50DX 2007 [more] Yale MR16H [more] Hyster H2.50DX 1999 [more] [FORKLIFTACTION MARKETPLACE] Featured Businesses Plant Handling Limited (PHL) Kingston upon Thames, Surrey - United Kingdom  [more] Aisle-Master Ltd Monaghan, Ireland  [more] BBS Forks Australia Pty Ltd Bibra Lake , Western Australia - Australia  [more] CMS (Construction Machinery Solutions) Tingalpa, Queensland - Australia  [more] Hai Shi Machinery China  [more] Doosan Industrial Vehicle Co., Ltd. Incheon, Korea, South  [more] Big Lift LLC Lombard, Illinois - United States  [more] The Forklift Works, LLC Taylor Mill, Kentucky - United States  [more] [FORKLIFTACTION BUSINESS DIRECTORY] NEXT EDITORIAL FEATURE: Coming up next: FORKLIFTS HANDLING HEAVY LOADS Contact us to contribute. Read our feature about Forklift Attachments And Accessories, July 2014. Read our feature about The Materials Handling Market in North America, March 2014. Read our feature about Quality Control and After-Sales Service, November 2013. Read our feature about Pallet Movers & Stackers, June 2013. Read our feature about Fleet & Asset Management, April 2013. Contact us for a full list of features planned for 2014. [FORKLIFTACTION EDITORIAL CALENDAR] In The Discussion Forums "The standards we are taught in the UK by the RTITB or ITSSAR advise the operator that the best position for the forks are raised just clear of the floor and tilted back so that the tips of the forks are approx 150mm from the ground. This is to try to keep the forks as low as possible for stability and at the same time to keep the fork tips clear of uneven floors/inclines potholes etc.". ZZJASEZZ, United Kingdom "You don't need any special settings when you change speed sensor. Is it forklift with three levers or with multipilot?If is with three levers look under first lever you have potentiometer for fast speed and he can be a reason,other two functions are slow normally.". nemanja_k, Serbia "Dealing both Hyundai and Linde and a low end Chinese brand works well for us, along with a good selection of used gear All bases are covered". Robe, Canada [FORKLIFTACTION FORUMS] Job Vacancies 1. Field Service Technician - Full time United States, Ontario [more] 2. Field Service Technician (20140276) - Full time United States, Norcross, Georgia [more] 3. Sr. Materials Engineer - Full time United States, Aurora, IL [more] 4. Industrial Sales - Full time United States, West Bend [more] 5. Area Sales Manager - Full time Australia, Melbourne [more] 6. Field Forklift Service Technician - Full time United States, Itasca, IL [more] 7. Forklift Field Service Technician - Full time United States, Battle Creek, MI [more] 8. Truck Engineer II - Full time United States, Greenville [more] 9. Sr. Project Engineer (Reach Truck) - Full time United States, Greenville [more] 10. Senior Engineer - Full time United States, Greenville [more] 11. Experienced Forklift Technician - Full time United States, Raleigh/Durham, NC [more] 12. Field Service Technician - Full time United States, Waco [more] 13. PM Technician - Full time United States, Waco, TX [more] 14. National Account Sales Representative - Full time United States, Field Position [more] 15. Dealer Development Manager - Full time United States, Field Position [more] 16. Forklift Technician - Full time United States, Pasco [more] 17. Forklift Technician - Full time United States, Wenatchee [more] 18. Experienced Forklift Technicians - Full time United States, Yakima [more] 19. Experienced Forklift Technicians - Full time United States, Auburn [more] 20. Transport Driver/Experienced Forklift Technician - Full time United States, Wenatchee [more] 21. Dispatcher / Service Coordinator (42-721) - Full time United States, Midland, GA [more] 22. Sales Representative - Full time United States, Eastern North Carolina [more] 23. Sales Representative - Full time United States, Charlotte, NC [more] [FORKLIFTACTION JOBS] Resumes 1. Branch, rental, used, general, regional mgmt - Full time United States, South East-North East USA [more] 2. Forklift Professional, General Manager, Branch Manager or Sales Manager - Full time United States, Southeast USA [more] 3. Service Coordinator / Engineer - Full time United Arab Emirates, Any Where [more] [FORKLIFTACTION RESUMES] Upcoming Events 1. Emerging Leaders Conference Sponsored by MHI and MHEDA Chicago, United States July 31     [more] 2. Safety in Action Sydney Sydney, Australia 2nd to 4th September     [more] 3. Intermodal Europe 2014 Rotterdam, Netherlands November 11th to 13th     [more] 4. ProMat 2015 Chicago, United States March 23 to 26     [more] 5. China Shanghai International Battery Industry Fair Shanghai, China Aug. 26--28, 2014     [more] 6. ICHCA Lunch Melbourne, Australia 6th August     [more] [EVENTS CALENDAR]
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