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A month ago, we predicted that forklift prices in the US would rise in the wake of US tariffs on imports.
Crown Equipment Corporation was the first to move, announcing hikes which came into effect this month.
Well, Hyster-Yale has now gone the same way, announcing a "surcharge" for both the Yale and Hyster brands, starting from November 1.
And, no doubt, the rest of the pack can't be far behind. So, watch this space.
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| More price hikes in the US
UNITED STATES Hyster-Yale has followed the lead of Crown Equipment Corporation and announced price increases for its forklifts.
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UNITED STATES MH Equipment, based in Peoria, Illinois, has assumed responsibility for Yale brand forklifts in Iowa and north western parts of Illinois from Cedar Rapids, Iowa-based Torrance Equipment. The acquisition means ... | Scot JCB expands in Edinburgh
UNITED KINGDOM Scot JCB has opened a new depot in Edinburgh - over six times the size of its predecessor and set to bring several new jobs to the region.
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GERMANY Terex Cranes has appointed Arcomet as its authorised distributor for tower cranes in Germany. Arcomet will provide equipment sales for the full range of Terex flat top and luffing jib ... | Movers & Shakers
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GERMANY Yale has presented a new version of its Veracitor VX forklift.
The Gold Edition made its debut at the ‘This is Yale’ event held in Germany on 19 and ... | Reachstackers hard at work in Durban
SOUTH AFRICA After half a year in operation, Transnet SOC is very satisfied with its seven Liebherr LRS 545 reachstackers. In daily operation, the machines have to withstand the harsh maritime conditions ... | DP World Southampton adds hybrid straddle carriers
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IRELAND A Dublin jury returned a verdict of death by misadventure after a 33-year-old delivery driver was crushed by a forklift as he walked through a warehouse while waiting to load ... |
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