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To increase awareness of the importance of forklift safety, Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU),is supporting the inaugural National Forklift Safety Day. Sponsored by the Industrial Truck Association (ITA), National Forklift Safety Day serves as a focal point for manufacturers to highlight the safe use of forklifts and the importance of operator training. It also provides […]

UniCarriers Americas Corp. has named the winners of its Service Excellence Program (SEP) Awards for the past fiscal year, ending March 31, 2014. The SEP is designed to reward and recognize dealers that have achieved the highest standards of aftermarket service. UniCarriers dealerships that participate in the Service Excellence Program strive to meet standards across seven […]

Morse Manufacturing Co.'s 160 line of four-wheel drum trucks now offers even greater versatility. The 160 loads drums, and carries all the drum weight during transport on four wheels. It is especially designed to expedite moving drums on and off pallets, and it positions horizontally to dispense contents. Stainless steel construction is also available for […]

Lenze Americas has named Jane Watson as national distribution manager for Lenze Americas. Watson is responsible for leading the company’s overall distribution strategy. Her key responsibilities include driving growth through corporate relationships at preferred partners, branch engagement programs, regional business plans, and training. Watson has more than 25 years of experience in professional sales, project management, and […]

Columbus McKinnon has expanded its line of products for the offshore oil and gas industry to include DNV-type approved shackles and DNV master sub-assemblies. In addition to these products, the company manufactures complete floor-to-ceiling material handling systems, including everything from overhead cranes and lifting beams to chain and rigging hardware for oil and gas applications. […]

In May at CeMat, Kalmar launches two new forklifts: a new environmentally friendly electric forklift truck with a lifting capacity of 5-9 tonnes and a new diesel-powered DCG140-6 Big Wheel forklift model.  The counterbalanced ECG50-90 forklift boasts features that significantly reduce the cost of ownership whilst improving safety and environmental performance. “The truck can be used […]

At CeMat, the Heli H Series and Hangcha XF Series compact forklifts featured a 48 hp (36 kW) Cummins QSF2.8 engine. The 2.8-liter diesel improves power delivery and reduces fuel consumption, as well as enhances forklift truck operation by providing significantly cleaner, quieter and smoother operation. The QSF2.8 will be available in the Hangcha XF Series of forklift […]

UniCarriers Americas has named Jason Dorsey of Western Carolina Forklift as the first student to receive its master technician certification. UniCarriers University, formerly the University of Nissan Forklift, launched in January 2012. Students complete requirements of each level, apprentice, journeyman, and master technician, with each successive level requiring more education and additional responsibilities. Students advance […]

CLARK Material Handling Company has announced the recipients of its sales manager, salesperson, sales coordinator, and rental manager of the year awards for 2014. These winners achieved excellent growth in CLARK forklift sales and rentals in 2013 throughout North America and are recognized as outstanding contributors to the continued success of the company.   Top […]

Nidec Avtron Automation is expanding and reorganizing its service department. The service department has been grouped into three industry focused teams led by regional service team leaders. Nidec Avtron’s service department is trained to install, commission and repair drive systems and encoders in the following industries: cranes, mining, marine, metals, pulp and paper, wind power, […]