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roadrat
North Carolina, United States
What is going on with Barloworld in the southeast area?
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johnr_j
Georgia, United States
About 2 years ago Barolworld (South Africa) gave a directive to Barloworld - Lift Trucks in the USA (or SE region) they must achieve a minimum of 20% ROA or ROI (can't recall which) and gave them two years to do so or ............. . I have friends in low places and they shared with me the document. Have An Exceptional Day!
rob1
North Carolina, United States
Do you know which locations if any that they are closing?
roadrat
North Carolina, United States
They closed down the Hickory NC Branch and laid off some Techs. There a few resident Techs working out of Charlotte."ARE WE HAVING FUN YET?"
edward_t
North Carolina, United States
I know their previous CFO (head accountant?) has moved to a Caterpillar dealer,,, I am so tempted to tell Rob1 that they are closing just the branches in the Carolinas,,, but I have NO real idea, and I think if anyone told you they knew what was going on they should be suspect of not telling the truth... you can bet these things are sworn to secrecy...
JDBurton
Virginia, United States
oddly enough they are hiring heavily in memphis tn for managers and techs, maybe just relocating offices to larger metro areas. Hickory NC is not doing well and several companies have closed branches there due to furniture and textile business decline.
heather_c
North Carolina, United States
Hi, guys! I've been following your discussion with interest. I work for Barloworld Handling and thought you may want to check out the story under Industry News. It gives insight into our recent changes. I'd be happy to answer any of your questions about Barloworld or Hyster, anytime. Just shoot me an e-mail. Thanks! Have a great one!
heather_c
North Carolina, United States
tee hee hee...meant "Just reply to this message." Oops. Sorry!Have a great one!
bigGlittlestar
United States
I used to be management in Barloword and they are going down hill fast. The corporate knee jerk reaction is to blame management, when the economy started failing they would not listen to reason or the facts. There have been many lay offs and unwarranted terminations through out the company. So dont believe the hype about how good and concerned they are.
EasyM
South Carolina, United States
Any salesman worth a darn left them a long time ago. The only one's that stayed on are guys that have 4 weeks of vacation time and are nearing retirement.
LexHarveyRip
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Barlows have been at the top before and will be backhyster-boy
EasyM
South Carolina, United States
Wrenn/Brungart (USA) was a great Hyster dealership before Barloworld got their hands on them. If you don't believe me, just ask anyone that is still at Barloworld that also worked for Wrenn/Brungart.
bigGlittlestar
United States
Thats what happens when you go from privately owned to publicly owned.
EasyM
South Carolina, United States
I have a few friends that still work there and a bunch that have left.
LexHarveyRip
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Give barlows a chance just remember how hard it is out therehyster-boy
THEMANWHO
NORTH SOMERSET, United Kingdom
do any of you guys hear from barloworld people in england?
LexHarveyRip
West Midlands, United Kingdom
Yes.hyster-boy
THEMANWHO
NORTH SOMERSET, United Kingdom
r they good to work for? does any one in the uk have a better reputation as an employer? who have u heard is the worst? what about the usa?
Herald
lancashire, United Kingdom
Hi lexharveyrip are you ex harvey ?
tugmaster
United Kingdom
Herald are you thinking of rex harvey who used to work for finning?hello lex pop round and give all at comp parts a dig in the ribs from me.ta
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