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Toyota keeps Top Spot.

Toyota keeps Top Spot.

Featured, Industry, Manufacturer
There has been little change in the Top 10 forklift manufacturers list for 2019/20. A report by German magazine DHF shows Toyota still at the top of the ranking, with 26.82% of the global market. KION remains in second place, with 14.59%, followed by Jungheinrich with 9.28%. The minor changes in the ranking include Manitou and Kalmar, seventh and eighth, respectively, which switched positions from last year. Similarly, Clark and Doosan (11th and 12th) have traded places in the latest listing. According to analysis by report author Jurgen Warmbold, incoming orders for the 2019 year dropped from 1,537,979 (2018) to 1,506,876 units - the first drop after six years of growth. For Europe, WITS has reported a decrease of 33,512 to 490,551 industrial truck orders, with...
Doosan expands Euro Stage V compliant 9-Series forklifts with 2.0 – 3.5t capacity models.

Doosan expands Euro Stage V compliant 9-Series forklifts with 2.0 – 3.5t capacity models.

Manufacturer, New Trucks
Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, has expanded its powerful new 9-Series – world-class Euro Stage V compliant IC engine counterbalance forklift trucks – with the launch of the advanced D25S-9 range. Available in five models across a capacity range of 2.0 – 3.5 tonne, these versatile diesel-powered trucks offer an unbeatable combination of outstanding fuel efficiency, performance, driver comfort and durability. Design efficiency A striking, new sleek design combines rugged good looks with enhanced operator comfort, offering spacious leg room with a 50% larger floor plate, concealed tilt cylinder, increased torso clearance, and an all new ‘full floating’ cabin design with curved front, top and rear glass panels – reducing noise to just ...
AUSA optimizes its production processes to keep up with the times

AUSA optimizes its production processes to keep up with the times

Featured, Manufacturer
With this project, the foundations were laid for the new generation of technological and sustainable products. In recent years, AUSA has launched new products on the market that have led to important changes in the understanding of compact commercial vehicles, such as the reversibility of the driving position in some dumpers, the inclusion of a digital display on the dashboard and the increase of technological components to provide more information to the user and a better performance of the products. To cope with these changes and respond to the company's creative process, AUSA had to move forward in time and entered into a redesign and optimization project of its industrial process between 2015 and 2017. This process included significant changes that contributed to the simplifi...
Customer-specific Sideloader AGV

Customer-specific Sideloader AGV

Handling, Manufacturer
Hubtex claims to have launched the world’s first fully automated electric multidirectional sideloader for handling long, heavy and bulky goods: In introducing the PhoeniX AGV, Hubtex further secures its reputation as an automation consultant with a broad range of technologies and partners. In 2021, the customer specific AGV designs will be included in the full product range of electric vehicles for the wood, sheet metal, glass and automotive industries, among others. The basic model of the new PhoeniX electric multidirectional sideloader was designed by Hubtex for step-by-step automation utilising full electric steering, enabling longer operating times due to its lower energy consumption. Now the manufacturer has developed the fully automated PhoeniX AGV based on this core product. ...
Combilift launches new Aisle Master Order Picker

Combilift launches new Aisle Master Order Picker

Handling, Manufacturer
Combilift officially launched the latest addition to its product portfolio in a virtual press conference on February 3rd. The NEW Aisle Master-OP (AME-OP) is a stand-on electric powered model that combines the advantages of a narrow aisle articulated forklift and an order picker for versatile operation in warehousing applications. The development of this model was influenced by customer feedback - as has often been the case with Combilift’s innovations - as well as the recent soaring growth of e-commerce. “Customers already using the Aisle Master for space saving, storage and efficiency in their warehouse asked if we could redevelop the Aisle Master to meet their ever-growing demand for order picking customised orders”, said Combilift CEO Martin McVicar. The development of this m...
Doosan launches low-cost range of IC engine forklifts

Doosan launches low-cost range of IC engine forklifts

Manufacturer
Doosan, manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, has launched the NX Plus Series – an enhanced low-cost range of four-wheel Diesel and LPG powered counterbalance forklift trucks – the successor to Doosan’s entry-level GX Series. Designed to offer occasional users and small-to-medium size enterprises (SMEs) a reliable low-cost ‘buy new’ alternative to purchasing a second-hand or reconditioned forklift truck, the all-new NX Plus offers simple, powerful performance with lower maintenance costs than the GX Series and a significantly reduced total cost of ownership. Higher performance Fully compliant with Euro Stage V, both Diesel and LPG models are available across a range of capacities from 2.0 to 3.5 ton. The combination of a powerful Kubota engine, a lowered cen...
Yale celebrates 100 years of electric trucks

Yale celebrates 100 years of electric trucks

Manufacturer
  Alternative power solutions are a rapidly growing aspect of the materials handling industry as customers become increasingly guided by the environmental impact of their choices. For Yale, the idea of alternative power solutions is a concept that began 100 years ago. In 1920, Yale & Towne introduced its first electric forklift truck to the materials handling market. With this release, alongside a wide range of new materials handling equipment, the Yale brand was officially born. Since then, Yale has continually developed its power solutions, applying its ‘People. Products. Productivity.’ philosophy to understand the challenges faced by its clients, and how to best overcome these. Proud past, exciting future! “As a company we are incredibly proud of our heritage an...
Hiab Launches New Electric Moffett

Hiab Launches New Electric Moffett

Logistics, Manufacturer, New Trucks
Hiab, part of Cargotec, launches the MOFFETT E4 NX, its next generation eSeries of electric forklifts and the world’s first all electric 3-wheel drive truck mounted forklift. Inside the chassis of a MOFFETT M4, Hiab has constructed a zero-emission truck mounted forklift powered by lithium ion batteries with new controllers and the new HMI (Human Machine Interface) that displays battery capacity, machine performance and service information. The MOFFETT can be charged from a regular household socket or a 30 amp socket for faster charging, as well as from the truck in between deliveries. The new MOFFETT eSeries, currently available in four E4 NX models with more being added, is not only beneficial to the environment as it has zero emissions, it is also much more comfortable and safe...
Hyundai Material Handling kicks new 9V diesel ‘smart’ forklift trucks

Hyundai Material Handling kicks new 9V diesel ‘smart’ forklift trucks

Manufacturer
The new range boasts a lot of ‘smart’ features while complying with European Stage V emission levels, and offering the best standard warranty in the industry. A machine range to tackle future logistics challenges: way beyond being Stage V compliant In our mission of ‘Moving you Further’, Hyundai’s engineers have aimed for a ground-breaking level of customer satisfaction by delivering maximum fuel efficiency, enhanced productivity, extra safety features, improved uptime, whilst maintaining great driver comfort. These new generation forklifts, ranging from the 2.5 to 3.5-ton lifting capacity (Diesel 9V series), to the 3.5 to 5 ton (Diesel 9VB/VC series) machines, have become a perfect example of this approach. They represent trucks that by far exceed the market requirements by deliveri...
Baoli launches new fork lift trucks with EU5 compliant LPG engines

Baoli launches new fork lift trucks with EU5 compliant LPG engines

Manufacturer
Complying with the most restrictive standards in terms of polluting emissions while maintaining the perfect synthesis between German productivity and the competitive prices of Far Eastern products. These are the measures that led Baoli to launch on the market, starting from next April, the new forklift trucks of the KBG+ series with capacities from 1.5 to 5 t and equipped with “EU5 compliant” LPG engines. Caring about the environmental impact and taking a further step towards “environmental friendly” use, adapting to the most restrictive standards in terms of polluting emissions. These are the strengths of the new forklift trucks of the KBG+ series, with capacities from 1.5 to 5 t and equipped with EU5 Compliant LPG engines, which Baoli is going to launch on the market...
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