Industry News

Green Cubes announces Preferred Supplier Agreement with Doosan

Green Cubes Technology (Green Cubes) has announced that Doosan Industrial Vehicle America Corporation (DIVAC) named Green Cubes as preferred power systems vendor to support its electric forklift product line. The DIVAC group supplies quality material handling equipment for the North American network of 105 independent authorized and trained dealers. The Industrial Vehicle product line includes 133 separate models of 82 various engine/ battery configurations of Internal Combustion and Electric-powered vehicles. Under the agreement, Green Cubes will provide its Lithium SAFEFlex batteries and chargers for these electric industrial trucks.

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A Light of Hope, Felling Trailers announces 2023 Trailer for a Cause Auction dates

Felling Trailers, Inc. is conducting its eleventh annual online auction of an FT-3 drop deck utility trailer to benefit a nonprofit organization. Pockets of Hope is the 2023 recipient. Every day, children are rescued from abuse, neglect, and abandonment. The Trailer for a Cause auction will start on Monday, September 11th at noon, running for five days, ending Friday, September 15th at noon. The online auction can be viewed at https://www.felling.com/ourcompany/trailer-for-a-cause.

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Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) embraces a new look for 65th anniversary

RMI has unveiled a new logo and fresh branding to coincide with its 65th year of promoting rack safety. Founded in 1958, RMI is an MHI Industry Group and the leading racking industry association. It currently boasts 38 members, who are identified as leaders in the rack manufacturing and material handling industry space. Some of the new elements of the RMI site include the newly minted logo, a refreshed infographic design, and a fresh look for its free informational blog site, www.rmiracksafey.org.

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Chang Industrial and Hai Robotics combine to launch Advanced Manufacturing Initiative

Chang www.changindustrial.com www.hairobotics.com

Industrial and Hai Robotics announced the formation of a strategic partnership targeting North American manufacturers. Chang Industrial has built a consortium of engineering and supply chain partners and features Hai Robotics, a global provider of intelligent automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS). This collaboration aims to improve flexibility and sustainability in manufacturing offerings. In forming the advanced manufacturing consortium, the teams of Chang Industrial and Hai Robotics plan on delivering innovative turnkey solutions for their customers worldwide and developing new business together.

TVH announces changes in Customer Service and Sales Teams in the U.S.

TVH Americas just announced changes to the Customer Service and Sales teams in the USA.

Effective July 2023, Ryan Walker was promoted to Director of Sales and Services for the USA. Cathy Diaz will remain in her current role, as Sales Director USA, until December 2023 when she will retire. Diaz began her career with System Material Handling Inc. (SMH) in 1984. Her wealth of experience and knowledge proved vital during the acquisition of SMH by TVH in 2003. In 2006, Cathy Diaz played an integral role in the IMC Holdings (Intrupa and LPM) acquisition.

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Equipment Depot appoints Anthony Garcia as President to succeed David O Turner

Equipment Depot announced that Anthony Garcia has been appointed president by the company’s Board of Directors with the transition date of September 11, 2023. Garcia succeeds president and CEO, David O. Turner, who has announced his departure after 12-years at the helm. Turner exits after successfully integrating five new companies into the Equipment Depot fold, reaching over 50 nationwide locations. Garcia joined Equipment Depot in 2022 as the Regional Vice President of the South Region.

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Toyota Material Handling promotes Jimenez to Vice President

Toyota Material Handling (TMH) has recently announced the promotion of Cesar Jimenez to Vice President of Regulatory Affairs, Product Planning, and Product Assurance. In this new role, he is responsible for Toyota’s industry-leading product line throughout its life cycle, including pre-development, launch, warranty and ongoing resolution of any technical problems. Jimenez began his career at Toyota as a college intern in the summer of 1996. Over the last 27 years, he has worked in various capacities, including product planning engineer, product marketing manager, and joined the Toyota executive team in 2015.

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Skyjack announces retirement of President Ken McDougall and appoints Charlie Patterson

Skyjack division announce the retirement of Skyjack President Ken McDougall, and subsequent appointment of Charlie Patterson as President, effective January 1, 2024. The two will be working together over the next several months to ensure a seamless transition for the organization. Patterson’s title as Skyjack President will be effective January 1, 2024, as he and McDougall work together for the remainder of 2023 to facilitate a smooth transition.

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