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It started with a single message sent from one computer to another at UCLA 40 years ago, and now the Internet is so much a part of business and leisure that many of us couldn’t survive without it. Try taking Facebook or Twitter away from your teenage child and you’ll find out just how engrained the technology has become. Of course, for businesses like ours that were built on an online platform and where many of our team work remotely, the Internet is no luxury. It is an essential part of our operation – like electricity or telephones. Sure, you can’t use the Internet for lifting a load or moving a pallet, but you can certainly use it to find the hardware for those jobs, find more efficient ways of doing them and even reach the customers whose demand led to the need to move the pallet in the first place. So, from all of us at Forkliftaction.com, happy birthday Internet – and many more to come!

NEWS STORIES

	JCB stays profitable despite downturn Rocester, United Kingdom JCB has reported profits for 2008 despite the sharp decline in the global construction equipment industry. JCB...		Plimsoll: UK forklift market due for consolidation Stockton, United Kingdom Many struggling UK forklift companies will finish the year in financial difficulty, according to Plimsoll’s...
	Forklift industry and the art of its deals NORTH AMERICA By Tom Andel, Contributing Editor The forklift industry has seen its share of “marriages of convenience”....		Zumbrin crowned Rodeo champ Springfield, OH Eric Zumbrin of KTH Parts Industries in St. Paris, Ohio was crowned Overall Rodeo Champion at the 2009...
	Konecranes expands to the US and outsources operations Hyvinkää, Finland Konecranes has expanded its machine tool service business to the US by buying Machine Tool Solutions...		Mixed reports on CeMAT Asia Shanghai, China Over 45,000 people visited the combined trade shows of CeMAT Asia and PTC Asia at the Shanghai New International...
	Kenco to manage Komatsu plant’s logistics Chattanooga, TN, United States Komatsu America Corp. (KAC), a US subsidiary of Japan-based Komatsu Ltd., has selected Kenco Logistic...		EnerSys acquires Accu Holding Reading, PA, United States When John D. Craig looks back at 2009, he’ll remember it as a year of opportunity rather than economic...
	Briefs TICO forecasts profit for FY2010 Tokyo, Japan Toyota Industries Corp (TICO) has revised its financial...		Movers & Shakers Vice principals lead JCB Academy Rocester, United Kingdom JCB Academy has appointed two vice principals...
	Careless forklift driver destroys alcohol Moscow, Russia A forklift driver has accidentally destroyed over USD100,000 worth of alcohol in a Moscow warehouse. The...		Defence forklifts sold on auction Melbourne, Victoria, Australia More than AUD4.1 million of industrial equipment including forklifts from the Department of Defence...
	Schenker retains ACMI Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Logistics specialist Schenker Australia has been reappointed by The Australian Centre for the Moving...		High-tech freight facility opens Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Logistics specialist DHL has opened its state-of-the-art airfreight facility in Melbourne, aimed at...
	Economic recovery poses risks Melbourne, Victoria, Australia Businesses remain vulnerable to financial stress and failure in the early years of economic recovery...		Port expansion gains momentum Sydney, New South Wales, Australia The AUD1 billion expansion of container facilities at Port Botany has reached a significant phase with...
	Rail corridor on track Kerewong, New South Wales, Australia The modernisation of the Brisbane-Sydney-Melbourne rail corridor is picking up pace with the opening...

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MEDIA RELEASES

	CeMAT MIDDLE EAST trade show in Dubai - February 2010 USD 26 billion in investments for sea and air transport infrastructure to boost UAE's reputation as global logistics hub International business organisations, key government agencies confirm support at CeMAT MIDDLE EAST trade show in Dubai. Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch, organiser of CeMAT MIDDLE EAST, the world’s largest trade show profile for internal logistics and materials handling that debuts in Dubai in February 2010, has revealed that leading global business organisations and key government institutions have made strong commitments to support the trade show. Deutsche Messe Dubai Branch further pointed out that international investors have been particularly impressed with the UAE's efforts to establish itself as a global logistics hub with around USD 26 billion in investments being made to develop the country's air and sea infrastructure facilities.
	Fleetman Consulting Inc., Vancouver, BC, Canada. New Forklift & Used Lift Truck Fleet Management Experts Representing The Interests Of The End User A leading edge forklift consulting firm with a unique approach toward forklift fleet management, located near Vancouver, BC, Canada, is attracting attention because the company is primarily focused on representing the interests of the end user. They are not associated or obligated to the forklift dealer network or lift truck manufacturers in any way and therefore they are in a position to offer unbiased and credible forklift solutions to all of their clients. With over 20 years of lift truck industry experience, their extensive product and fleet management expertise is guaranteed to reduce all forklift costs such as buying, leasing, rentals, parts, service and operator safety training. In addition, they look for efficiency gains that will lead to increased productivity, reduced downtime and a better overall return on assets. They also look for ways to increase safety and storage capacity without affecting other areas of your business.
	New Dealer Announcement - TCM TCM America, Inc, NJ Division, is pleased to announce that Brodie, Inc., one of New England’s premier materials handling equipment dealers is joining the TCM family. The company, headquartered in Lawrence Ma, brings over 60 years experience to the table as they begin marketing the entire TCM portfolio (Classes I, III, IV and V) in New England’s northern tier—Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. Brodie, Inc’s hallmark is superior after-sales service and backup designed to build customer confidence. The company offers total turnkey support covering all aspects of logistics and warehousing. From lift trucks and racks to mezzanines, loading dock equipment and personnel carriers, Brodie, Inc. is committed to being their customers’ “one-stop shop” for all of their materials handling needs. This dedication will enhance the value of the TCM brand in the three-state area.
	Cascade Europe Introduces the R-Series line of Fork Positioners for Class 4 Trucks. Cascade's R-Series Fork Positioners are designed for ISO class 4 trucks with a capacity range of 6000kg - 8000 kg. Ideal for heavy lifting applications the R-Series Fork Positioners use pin-mounted forks or standard ISO Class 4 forks. Models: Non-Sideshifting with forks Non-Sideshifting with fork carriers Sideshifting with forks Sideshifting with fork carriers Detailed specifications and more information can be found at the following web address: http://www.cascorp.com/eme/en/forkpositioners
	Somerset Capital…Leading the way in the field of industrial equipment financing….Today, Tomorrow, and into the Future Established in 1984, Somerset Capital Group, Ltd. offers highly customized equipment leasing, asset based financing and asset management solutions. Our experience and financial strength give us the flexibility to offer you a variety of operating leases, capital leases and purchase-leaseback plans tailored to your specific needs. In fact, many of our clients select Somerset specifically for our expertise in structuring competitively priced transactions ranging from $25,000 to more than $25 million.

PRODUCT WATCH

	Vanguard Forks Clear traceability, reliable safety, strict tolerance, good finish. Vanguard are the leading source of fork arms up to 40ton capacity. Contact: Mr.Diguo General Manager www.fork-arms.com info@fork-arms.com Tel:+86-571-81952851 Fax:+86-571-81952852
	CDDHZ : Free Lifting Stacker from Ningbo Ruyi Ruyi has more than 417 types of Lift Trucks, with capacities from 500 kg to 5,000 kg, and we have released our latest Autumn 2009 catalogues in October, 2009. The new series of catalogues features enriched content with more detailed features and advantages of the products, so as to provide a clear and professional guide for customers.

SAFETY FIRST

Danny Maron: Can you train yourselves?
Train the trainer is gaining popularity, but Danny Maron stresses that it's important to look at who is doing the training - and whether they're capable of a thorough job.

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