Forklifts

Problems in the back of the house could point to wider fleet maintenance issues.

NACCO Materials Handling Group has announced the introduction of a range of UTILEV brand forklift trucks into certain markets, which provides an attractive option for users across many industries who require materials handling equipment but may not need advanced functionality.

Plug Power will supply P&G facilities in California, Louisiana and North Carolina with more than 200 GenDrive fuel cell units combined for its electric lift truck fleet, helping to drive down operating costs and improve process efficiencies.

Propane providers answer frequently asked questions about refueling propane-fueled forklifts

Crown announced that eight of its facilities have received Lift Truck Operator Awards from the National Safety Council for outstanding safety practices.

This is the third time the award has been bestowed on TIEM for implementing exemplary environmental projects with measurable results.

Lift truck capacity ratings are often misunderstood by owners, operators and even salespeople.

As part of a cover feature called, “The United States of Design: 30 Companies That Get It,” Fast Company recognized Crown by stating that the company is “proving forklifts can be as well designed as iPods.”

Crown Equipment released today results of its proprietary Forklift User Survey. The survey, which was conducted in late summer, represents feedback from approximately 600 forklift users involved in the purchase of lifts trucks in the material handling industry on issues ranging from fleet size to technology use.

Going green isn’t going away: It’s a permanent and increasingly important part of the global business landscape—and that includes materials handling.

Specially designed cold storage lift trucks take a bite out of historic productivity drains.

Crown Equipment, one of the world’s leading forklift manufacturers, recently supplied its Crown C-5 Series pneumatic tire forklift to safely transport the winning 1,370-pound pumpkin during the annual Pumpkinfest in New Bremen, Ohio, where the company is headquartered.

Brett Wood has been promoted to executive vice president of TMHNA; Jeff Rufener will take the helm as president of Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.

Casebook 2012: Easy refueling results in lower operating costs and increased profit for Chicago-area facility.

Casebook 2012: Time-saving watering system simplifies supply chain for BJ’s Wholesale Club