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In industry news, JCB has entered into a partnership with Kohler's Global Power Group to adopt a range of Tier 4 Final/Stage IIIB engines from the company for its compact equipment. The water-cooled Kohler Direct Injection (KDI) engines will be branded JCB Diesel by Kohler, and will meet the next stage of emissions regulations without […]

In industry news, Columbus McKinnon Corp.'s new CM Bandit ratchet lever hoist that has now been launched in Canada, will available to the U.S. market in October; the new ratchet lever hoist is the first in the world to be HMI-Certified. The CM Bandit's compact design and short handle makes it ideal for use in […]

In industry news, Southworth Products' new low-profile lift table, LiftMat, has a capacity of 2,200 lbs., rises to 31½ in., and descends to 3¼ in. above the floor–making it suitable for tight work spaces. Made of structural steel, the LiftMat has 15 platform options ranging from 6-in. increments of width and/or height 24 x 60 […]

In industry news, Igus is set to unveil its latest energy chain cable carriers, the E4-1, at the end of September at a trade show that focuses on industrial packaging and processing. The E4-1 is designed for a broad range of industrial applications including use on cranes, machine tools, construction machinery, and robotic handling systems. […]

In industry news, Phoenix, Ariz.-based, Flaska JCB, a division of Forklift Exchange Inc. to its dealer network is now a dealer of JCB construction equipment, including new, pre-owned, and rental models. The grand opening event will be held Sept. 20, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Flaska JCB's Phoenix location. “We’re very pleased to […]

  The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) has announced that all exhibitor space for LiftEx 2013, the UK’s only annual trade show dedicated to the overhead lifting sector, has now been sold. Over 70 leading companies will participate at the exhibition, which takes place at the USN Bolton Arena on 14-15 November, providing visitors with […]

UniCarriers Americas Corp. is applauding the nine companies named winners of the Nissan Forklift Nine, Dealer of Excellence Award for the 2012 fiscal year. The award recognizes the top nine dealers carrying Nissan Forklift by UniCarriers products for sales performance. The dealers are evaluated on unit sales, market penetration, aftermarket parts sales, professionalism, service, and […]

In industry news, UniCarriers Americas Corp. is applauding the nine companies named winners of the Nissan Forklift Nine, Dealer of Excellence Award for the 2012 fiscal year. The award recognizes the top nine dealers carrying Nissan Forklift by UniCarriers products for sales performance. The dealers are evaluated on unit sales, market penetration, aftermarket parts sales, […]

In industry news, Larson Electronics has released its WAL-PM-150LED work area LED light that equips operators with a light source capable of illuminating 9,500 sq. ft. of work space and provides 60,000 hours of lamp operation–60 times more than standard 150-watt halogen work lights. The portable work light features a 16 in. LED lamp assembly […]

In industry news, CLARK Material Handling Co. has been awarded the Kentucky Governor's Safety & Health award for its facilities in the state. Clark's aftermarket parts distribution center  in Louisville and its manufacturing and distribution center in Lexington were recognized for over a combined million hours worked without a lost-time accident. The Louisville, KY facility […]