Hornet Horizontal Carousel and Scissor Lift System Improves Ergonomics

The extra high density and ergonomic Hornet horizontal carousel and scissor lift system from Sapient Automation is a cost effective way to automate storage and retrieval operations while optimizing available ceiling heights up to 25 feet. These systems can save up to 75 percent of the available floor space while reducing labor by two-thirds and […]

18/07/2012 - 04:00 am

O’Brien Installations Ltd. Joins the MHIA

O’Brien Installations Limited, Burlington, Ontario, announces it has become a member of the largest U.S. material handling and logistics association, the Material Handling Industry of America. According to O’Brien, joining the organization has strategically aligned its company for future growth as the association represents the largest material handling manufacturers. “The decision to become a member […]

18/07/2012 - 04:00 am

LGH Warehouse Opens in North Carolina

Lifting Gear Hire Corporation (LGH), Bridgeview, Ill., has opened a new warehouse in Charlotte, N.C. This is the 14th warehouse LGH has opened in the United States. The new warehouse will provide faster equipment rental turn-around times for customers in and around Charlotte. In addition, the warehouse will provide an expansive selection of rental equipment, […]

17/07/2012 - 04:00 am

Fall Meeting Dates Announced by AWRF

The Associated Wire Rope Fabricators will hold its fall general meeting in Washington, D.C., Sept. 30 to Oct. 3. The opening reception takes place Sept. 30, followed by business and motivational sessions Oct. 1-2. Registration information and more details about the agenda will be posted at www.awrf.org as they come available.

17/07/2012 - 04:00 am

Street Crane commended by UK Chancellor

  The UK’s Chancellor of the Exchequer, George Osborne, visited manufacturer Street Crane last week to applaud its success as an exporter of crane and hoist products. Around 70 percent of Street Crane’s £25 million turnover goes to export markets. Most of this comprises crane kits, the electro mechanical crane elements such as hoists, carriages and […]

16/07/2012 - 16:39 pm

Toyota Donates Funds to Support Veteran Employment

Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), Irvine, Calif., is partnering with its network of Toyota Industrial Equipment (TIE) dealers to expand the “Giving Veterans a Lift” program. The focus of the program is to help veterans find employment and help TIE dealers recruit qualified service technicians. Toyota encourages veterans to apply for TIE dealership service […]

16/07/2012 - 04:00 am

Denver Wire Rope and Supply Announces New President

Denver Wire Rope and Supply, Denver, Colo., has promoted Ken Gubanich to president. Gubanich previously worked as territory manager and sales manager before accepting his new position. He will be responsible for operations in Denver, as well as the continued financial growth of the company. “I enjoy our industry and the friendships that have developed through […]

16/07/2012 - 04:00 am

Top Nissan Forklift Dealer Sales Professionals Win Trip to Costa Rica

Nissan Forklift Corporation, Marengo, Ill., has awarded its top dealers’ sales professionals of both new forklifts and aftermarket parts with a trip to Costa Rica at its Pack for the Sun event. More than 40 sales professionals joined Nissan Forklift personnel on a seven-day, six-night trip to a resort in Puntarenas, Costa Rica as a […]

16/07/2012 - 04:00 am

Starke Forklifts Now Feature EPA-Approved Engines

Starke Material Handling Group's Professional Series forklifts now include eco-friendly, EPA-approved diesel and LPG engines. These engines are designed with advanced combustion technology for better productivity, reduced fuel consumption, and lower emissions. The Starke Professional uses: GM LPG Engines / Tier IV EPA-Approved Yanmar Diesel Engines / Tier III EPA-Approved Perkins Diesel Engines / Tier […]

16/07/2012 - 04:00 am

Crown Equipment Opens First Direct Sales and Service Operation in Brazil

Crown Equipment Corporation, New Bremen, Ohio, has announced the opening of its first company-owned Crown Lift Trucks operation in Brazil. The facility, which is in the Anhanguera Logistics Center in Jundiaí, São Paulo, is strategically located to serve the dynamic growth expansion of the São Paulo region.   The Crown Brazil operation features a showroom […]

13/07/2012 - 17:35 pm

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