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	Inside Forkliftaction.com Contact the Forkliftaction team Last week, it was Mitsubishi and UniCarriers. This week, we report on the merger of Konecranes and Terex. It looks like the consolidation trend has escalated as the large players look for increased productivity, enlarged markets and technology synergies - and of course, improved financial performance. It will be some time until we see the final form of the latest merged entity, but there doesn’t appear to be too much overlap between the product lines of Konecranes and Terex, so the product may well be greater than the sum of its parts. So, now, the pundits will probably be looking to see who is next .   Local News Editorial articles by Forkliftaction News Rentals on the rise Australasia News Australia is following global trends, with forklift rentals on the rise. Greig Warner, sales manager at NYK Forklift Services, notes “a slow but steady upward trend over several years”, ... [more] Bearcat Tyres expands Australasia News Townsville,Qld With a keen desire to expand its regional service capabilities, Bearcat Tyres has established two new branches in Australia. A new branch has just opened in Townsville to service ... [more] Forklift accident injures worker Australasia News Sydney, NSW A man has been seriously injured when a pallet of scaffolding reportedly fell on him after he was hit by a forklift at a Barangaroo worksite in inner-city Sydney. ... [more] Uni gears up for supply chain surge Australasia News Sydney, NSW The University of Sydney Business School’s Institute of Transport and Logistics Studies (ITLS) is offering restructured degree courses in logistics and supply chain management in response to an unmet demand ... [more] Global News Editorial articles by Forkliftaction News Terex, Konecranes to merge UNITED STATES Konecranes Plc and Terex Corporation will combine their businesses in a merger of equals. The combined company, to be called Konecranes Terex Plc, will be a leading global lifting and ... [more] KION performs strongly in Q2 GERMANY The KION Group is on course for a successful year in 2015, following a strong set of second quarter results. Thanks mainly to the dynamic demand in western Europe, KION’s ... [more] Double-digit growth for Jungheinrich GERMANY The Jungheinrich Group expanded significantly in the second quarter of 2015, with net sales up 13% on the same time last year. The value of incoming orders increased by 9% ... [more] No change in Top 10 The largest forklift manufacturers have held onto their relative positions in the latest ranking published by Modern Materials Handling. With reported 2014 revenues of USD7.712 billion, Japan’s Toyota ... [more] Hyster aids container depots GERMANY Hyster, together with depot operator Hamburg Container Service GmbH (HCS) in Hamburg, has developed a device aimed at simplifying empty container inspection. The device locks the containers to the forklift ... [more] CVS Ferrari begins F500 deliveries ITALY CVS Ferrari is gaining traction with its F500 reachstacker series, with several recent deliveries. Introduced in June, the fifth-generation reachstacker is powered by Stage IV/Tier 4 Final emission standards ... [more] Jungheinrich debuts airport offerings GERMANY Jungheinrich will showcase two new airport solutions at the inter airport Europe 2015 exhibition from 6th to 9th October in Munich. Jungheinrich will unveil a new flatbed truck ... [more] Aerial platform injuries fall UNITED STATES New statistics indicate the growing safety of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), also known as aerial work platforms (AWPs). IPAF’s latest analysis of aerial platform accident data indicates that ... [more] Movers & shakers FLEXX, KION Group [more] Sir Neville Bowman-Shaw remembered UNITED KINGDOM The UK forklift industry is mourning the loss of Sir Neville Bowman-Shaw who passed away last month, aged  84. An obituary in The Telegraph  describes how Sir ... [more] Advertisement Advertise here SPECIAL OFFERS FOR RELIABLE MACHINES ONLY BY FORKLIFTCENTER KALMAR DCF330-12LB, YEAR 2008, 33T Counter Balance FREELIFT (#5282).  View more LINDE C4531TL MK-5, YEAR 2010, 4900 ORGINAL HOURS only! 45T Laden Reach Stacker 5-High (#5371). View more SMV SC108 TA5, YEAR 2004, Empty Container Reach Stacker, 5 High Long Nose (#5380). View more KALMAR  DCD320-12, YEAR 2001, 32T Counter Balance FREELIFT (#4778).  View more Excellent quality delivered worldwide! Visit our website www.forkliftcenter.com. Contact our sales team at Forkliftcenter HQ, The Netherlands. Phone +31 20 497 4101 or send an email                             [more] Safety First (Blog) Laura Nelson: How to spot a fraud Laura Nelson explains what UK employers should look for when hiring a forklift operator and how to check that a Certificate of Basic Training is genuine. [more] ANNOUNCEMENTS (Ads) Advertise here Build a stronger safety strategy with BodyGuard� i-Tag Workplace accidents are costly in terms of expensive downtime, investigations and increased insurance premiums. BodyGuard� i-Tag system uses the latest technology to significantly reduce the risk of collision between moving vehicles and pedestrians in the workplace. [more] Unprecedented demand and record delivery times boost Konecranes in the UK Impact Handling was appointed as a distributor for Konecranes Lift Trucks in 2014. Since coming on board the company has seen increasing demand for heavy-duty lift trucks both in leasing and sales. [more] Entry-level articulated forklift option Narrow Aisle Ltd have introduced the Flexi AC NANO - a low cost, entry-level model to their market-leading range of articulated forklift trucks. [more] introducing HECHA: high preforming, high quality forklifts Guided by the philosophy ‘Quality First, Customers supreme’, HECHA forklifts enjoys popularity due to their forklifts benefiting from high performance, comfortable operation, good looks and reliability. [more] EP Classical pedestrian electric pallet truck for an easier lift EP electric walkie pallet trucks have been accepted widely by the market for their reliable performance. [more] Heavy equipment dealer Hoistlift of Florida to open in Fort Myers The BIG TRUCK experts are coming to Fort Myers, Fla. will soon be home to Hoistlift of Florida (HLFL), an 18,000 SF full-service dealership and service center for material handling, construction and agriculture equipment. [more] Finalists announced for 2015 Queensland SCL Awards Australasia News Finalists have been announced for the annual Queensland Supply Chain & Logistics Awards program. Winners will be announced during the 16th annual Queensland SCL conference in Brisbane on 20 August. [more] Challenges in GCC logistics market offers tremendous scope for automation Daifuku, SSI Schaefer among six of world’s top 20 systems suppliers at Materials Handling Middle East 2015, highlighting the growing role of automation in the region’s materials handling industry. [more] Advertisement Advertise here Help keep safety at the forefront of the industry Don’t miss your last opportunity to contribute to a Forkliftaction Feature for 2015. Share your expertise on an important topic that is integral to everyone who works within materials handling in our Feature 'Safety Plans', scheduled for November. Safety policies on the work floor, forklift operator training programs, safety products, insurance options. Share your experiences/knowledge with the rest of the industry. Got another angle or interest on Safety, let us know! Join industry leaders and establish your company as an active participant in the push towards creating a lasting culture of safety in our workplaces. To become a Forkliftaction feature contributor or for more info: send an email. [more] ANNOUNCEMENTS (Ads) SPECIAL OFFERS FOR RELIABLE MACHINES ONLY BY FORKLIFTCENTER Help keep safety at the forefront of the industry Build a stronger safety strategy with BodyGuard� i-Tag Unprecedented demand and record delivery times boost Konecranes in the UK Entry-level articulated forklift option introducing HECHA: high preforming, high quality forklifts EP Classical pedestrian electric pallet truck for an easier lift Heavy equipment dealer Hoistlift of Florida to open in Fort Myers Finalists announced for 2015 Queensland SCL Awards Challenges in GCC logistics market offers tremendous scope for automation 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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Uchiyama Yokohama, Japan  [more] Baoli Forklift Co., Ltd Jingjiang, China  [more] Somerset Equipment Sales Batavia, Illinois - United States  [more] Brute Lift Heavy Lifting Equipment St. George, Ontario - Canada  [more] TVH Waregem, West Vlaanderen - Belgium  [more] Davis Derby Ltd Derby, Derbyshire - United Kingdom  [more] Task Forklifts Pty Ltd Dudley Park, Adelaide, South Australia - Australia  [more] NYK FORKLIFTS PTY LTD Archerfield, Queensland - Australia  [more] [FORKLIFTACTION BUSINESS DIRECTORY] NEXT EDITORIAL FEATURE: Coming up in 2015: • SAFETY PLANS - 19 Nov 2015 Considering for 2016: • Automated and Robotic Forklifts • Side Loading Forklifts • Lean Warehousing • Forklift Attachments • Forklift Rentals Contact us to contribute. Read our recent features: • Forklift Build 101 - from design to build - June 2015. • Energy sources and technologies: Alternatives spark interest - April 2015. • Maintaining tradition: Energy sources and technologies - April 2015. • Australian market in focus - Mar 2015. • Rough Terrain Forklifts - Feb 2015. [FORKLIFTACTION EDITORIAL CALENDAR] In The Discussion Forums "It looks like Terex ports solutions Reach stacker and forklifts are to form a new company with Konecranes lift trucks with Terex shareholders having 60 equity and Konecranes having 40 equity. Is this the first stage in trying to combat the new threats from Sany as well as Hyundai and Dossan in the big forklift market . Who else will merge their big trucks operations in the future .". exalt, United Arab Emirates "Since testing is so expensive I would think that we'll see more & more automotive engines in equipment (maybe boats too), and since it's the entire engine "package" that gets certified, that would include the electronics.". bbforks, United States "I have a JLG 450. That is frequently flipping into high speed. Sometimes when you press the joystick to move it, it runs in high (won't inch no matter how far the joystick travels) and only tums in the one direction. It seems at the same time that the tilt light and snail light turn on as well. Is this a joystick problem or is there a computer that's starting to act up?". Sharko, Canada [FORKLIFTACTION FORUMS] Job Vacancies 1. Business Development/Branch Manager - Full time United States, Sprinfield, MO [more] 2. Customer Service/Sales Representative - Full time United States, Greensboro, NC [more] 3. 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