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Effective September 1, Fabrice Beslin became president of Manitou Group’s Industrial Material Handling Division, replacing Jean Louis Hervieu who is retiring.   Fabrice Beslin joined Manitou Group in 2005 and had been promoted IMH deputy president a year ago to ensure a smooth transition. Prior to his departure, the board of directors paid Jean-Louis Hervieu […]

According to a new report titled “U.S. Manufacturing Competitiveness Initiative: Dialogue on Next Generation Supply Networks and Logistics,” manufacturing in the United States is growing stronger. However, maintaining and strengthening America’s competitiveness in the global market will require a tremendous measure of planning, effort, and focused financial investment. The report is the result of a […]

Magnetek Inc., Menomonee Falls, Wis., has introduced its Flex VUE wireless controller for cranes, hoists, and other industrial applications.  The Flex VUE is based on Magnetek’s popular Flex line of radio controllers, with the addition of a graphic display that provides advanced communications and convenience. “Crane and hoist operators have embraced the Flex line for […]

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, Houston, Texas, offers the new EOP11N2-EOP15HN2 series of order pickers for North America. Featuring a narrow yet sturdy design, these order pickers allow for greater clearance between trucks when passing in tight spaces and narrow aisles, while lifting capacities remain constant at high lift heights. Both models are equipped with 3-phase AC […]

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. Houston, Texas, has introduced the Jungheinrich EFG 2-5 Series of three- and four-wheel electric counterbalanced pneumatic tire forklifts. Designed to work in a wide-range of indoor and outdoor applications, the new series of forklifts feature all the benefits of an electric lift truck, including increased energy efficiency, zero exhaust emissions, […]

When the Sennebogen brought its distinct green line of purpose-built material handling equipment to America in 2000, Mervis Industries was the first customer to take a chance on the new equipment. Jim Picillo, now vice president and COO at Mervis, remembers the event well: He was part of the team that originally met with Sennebogen […]

Effective September 1, Fabrice Beslin became president of Manitou Group’s Industrial Material Handling Division, replacing Jean Louis Hervieu who is retiring. Fabrice Beslin joined Manitou Group in 2005 and had been promoted IMH deputy president a year ago to ensure a smooth transition. Prior to his departure, the board of directors paid Jean-Louis Hervieu a […]

  Holland-based hooks, steel wire rope and chain accessories provider Van Beest has launched a new website and customer portal at VanBeest.nl. The new site is fast and user-friendly and introduces new content and navigation features intended to help customers find what they are looking for more easily. Additionally, the website now incorporates a portal […]

Crown Equipment Corp., New Bremen, Ohio, announced that its RM 6000 narrow aisle reach truck earned a Gold International Design Excellence Award (IDEA), and its QuickPick Remote Advance low-level order picking system has earned a Bronze IDEA award. Selected by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA) and presented by Yanko Design, Curve magazine, FUSE […]

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. Houston, Texas, announced it is expanding its Houston manufacturing facilities in order to meet the material handling industry’s growing demand for electric products. The planned expansion will increase production capacity by more than 40 percent. The additional space will allow for increased production and assembly for all electric and internal […]