Category Archives: Forklift products and services

Hyster NZ sold to Adaptalift Group Sime Motors NZ has announced it has entered into an unconditional sale and purchase agreement for the sale of its Hyster New Zealand business to Adaptalift Group. The transaction is scheduled to complete on February 28, 2025. “When our parent company, Sime Darby Berhad acquired Toyota forklifts as partContinue reading “Forklift future…”

There is a growing interest in, and the uptake of, lithium-ion batteries for industrial, warehouse and distribution centre equipment and machinery. However, there is still widespread confusion and misunderstanding about the battery technology. Here, LDX territory manager Stewart Russell – distributor for Linde Material Handling equipment in New Zealand – “dispels these myths” and highlightsContinue reading “UNRAVELLING COMMON MYTHS ABOUT LITHIUM-ION BATTERIES”

Strong growth in shipments of 4-5% is forecast for the global forklift market out to 2032, with greater competition driven by emerging technologies and rising global demand for logistics. According to global market intelligence specialist Interact Analysis, this is expected to fuel further innovation and development opportunities for the industry over the coming years, asContinue reading “GLOBAL FORKLIFT MARKET TO BE ‘50% BIGGER BY 2032’”

TDX announces LDX as NZ dealer for Linde Material Handling TDX, described as a leading supplier within the heavy equipment industry and distributor of international brands such as Volvo and Yanmar, has started the company’s new exclusive dealer partnership with Linde Material Handling Equipment with the announcement of a dedicated, Linde-focused company. The new company,Continue reading “LDX LAUNCHES…”

Connectivity brings clarity to forklift service requirements With the rise and evolution of telematics and data analytics, companies are uncovering and utilising data points that are helping them realise significant productivity and efficiency gains across the supply chain. For instance, says Collin Rush, director of InfoLink customer support, Crown Equipment, a wealth of data canContinue reading “TRACKING PRODUCTIVITY…”

Combilift’s new Combi-CB70E Forklift manufacturer Combilift continues to celebrate its 25th anniversary with the launch of the second of five new products planned for this year. The Combi-CB70E was unveiled in mid-May at Ligna, the international timber and woodworking show in Hanover. This is a further addition to Combilift’s ever growing range of electric modelsContinue reading “ELECTRIC POWER…”

Global forklift shipments growth remains robust despite near-term headwinds The global forklift market is expected to experience consistent growth of 4%-5% over the 10 years out to 2032. But new research shows that worldwide economic turbulence and inflation continued to curtail growth in 2022. According to Interact Analysis’ Global Forklift Market – Dec 2022 report,Continue reading “LABOUR PRESSURE…”