First Announcement and Call for Papers Curtain up for the International Congress for Battery Recycling ICBR 2018: The call for papers is open until January 31, 2018. Contributions are requested on the topics of battery recycling technologies, materials supply in a circular economy, transport and safety, the Batteries Directive revision and a review of worldwide […]
Hyster Company Discussses Productivity Enhancing Technologies and Solutions, Zero Emission Lift Trucks
Technology developments in Big Trucks, such as a zero emissions, high-capacity electric powered truck, the addition of Hyster Tracker to all Big Truck products as a standard feature, and solutions that save time and money were some of the topics addressed by Hyster at Breakbulk Americas Show in Houston, TX, held from October 17-19. The […]
Explosion Proof White Forklift LED Spotlight
Larson Electronics LLC, the industrial lighting expert, has released a new explosion proof white LED spotlight for forklifts, that produces 2,250 lumens of bright white illumination. This spotlight can be used as a headlight for forklift drivers to clearly see in lowly lit environments. This fixture is NEMA 3, 4, 4X, 7 and 9 rated, […]
KION North America Hosts Dealer Meeting, Introduces Three New Products
SUMMERVILLE, S.C. — KION North America Corporation hosted a meeting for its dealer network on Oct. 25-27 in Charleston, S.C. There were more than 150 attendees representing 63 dealerships from throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico equaling 85 percent of the company’s dealer network. On day one, attendees were taken on a private tour of […]
Training and Forklift Simulation from Hyster
Hyster is exploring the benefits of using a forklift simulation in response to a growing number of companies interested in using simulation as part of their training programs. “Today’s forklift simulation technology provides the user with an immersive, full 3D environment combined with the actual controls and responses of a real lift truck,” says Robbert […]
KION Group publishes preliminary results for the first nine months of 2017 and slightly adjusts outlook
Value of order intake in the first nine months is EUR5.699 billion; revenue is EUR5.675 billion Group achieves adjusted EBIT of EUR561.8 million; adjusted EBIT margin is 9.9 percent Outlook for Group slightly lowered Reasons are customers’ hesitation to invest and delays in project decisions by customers in the Supply Chain Solutions segment Wiesbaden, October 19, […]
Passing the baton at STILL: CFO Birkner retires and is succeeded by Hofmann
Wiesbaden/Hamburg, October 6, 2017 – Personnel change on the Management Board at Hamburg-based forklift truck and warehouse technology specialist STILL GmbH: After 34 years of service in various companies within the KION Group, CFO Karl-Heinz Birkner will be retiring with effect from February 1, 2018. He will be succeeded by Thorsten Hofmann, currently Head of Corporate Controlling at […]
Kalmar introduces electric medium-range forklift
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched a new range of fully electric forklift trucks in the 9-18 ton range. Powered by emissions-free electric technology, the new machines will support customers in their efforts to reduce the environmental impact of their operations and make Kalmar the first leading manufacturer to offer electric forklifts in this capacity […]
TOYOTA FORKLIFTS ADDS NEW MODELS TO HEAVY-DUTY PRODUCT LINE
Toyota Forklifts introduced new additions to its Heavy-Duty lineup. With this expansion, Toyota is rolling out a complete line of large internal-combustion cushion trucks ranging from 18,000 – 100,000-pound capacities. The expansion also includes electric cushion trucks ranging from 15,000 – 40,000-pound capacities. “This is the third expansion to the Toyota Heavy-Duty product line in […]
Gorbel Celebrates 40 Years of Manufacturing
Gorbel Inc., a Victor, NY-based manufacturer of material handling and fall protection equipment, celebrates 40 years of manufacturing excellence this year. It marked the occasion with a large celebration for employees, families, and special guests at the Fishers Run headquarters on September 8, 2017. Gorbel was founded by Clarkson graduate Dave Reh in 1977 as […]
