Toyota Material Handling Solutions supports The Foodbank of Southern California
Toyota Material Handling Solutions (TMHS) announced its donation of $2,500 to The Foodbank of Southern California today. TMHS associates also collected 500 pounds of canned goods to accompany the cash donation. “Supporting our local food bank is a tradition here at TMHS,” said TMHS President & CEO Dr. Shankar Basu. “With food insecurity a big concern for many families, it is gratifying to know we’re helping provide healthy food...
Propane Council hires new head of Business Development
Gavin Hale joined the Propane Education & Research Council as vice president in charge of business development, PERC President and CEO Tucker Perkins announced. In this role, Hale will help grow awareness of propane’s technological versatility in the material handling industry. “Gavin is a proven leader with a wealth of experience in new product development, a robust understanding of engine markets, and expertise in complete...
S.A.F.E. Structure awarded $1.1 million dollar contract to supply patented Chinook CH-47 ERFS Tank roller and shoring CELS system
S.A.F.E. Structure Designs was awarded a $1.1 Million dollar contract to supply its patented CH-47 ERFS Tank rollers and shoring system to over 27 United States Army National Guard locations. With full in-house design, engineering, and manufacturing capabilities, SAFE is a leader in supplying the Depart of Defense with creative and customizable solutions for just about any project. SAFE’s Internal Fuel Tank (A.K.A. ERFS) Roller...
Walmart awarded inaugural Women In Trucking Technology Innovation Award
The Women In Trucking Association (WIT) awarded Walmart the inaugural Technology Innovation award, sponsored by Clean Harbors. The announcement took place at the WIT Accelerate! Conference & Expo held in Dallas, Texas. The newly created award recognizes innovation, vision, and technical achievements that support and advance the trucking industry. Nominations were open to any WIT member who has contributed innovative technical or...
New Holland launches a complete brand-new range of mini excavators
Fifteen new Mini excavator models covering all weight classes from 1 to 6.5 t Two fully-electric zero-emission models The industry’s most comprehensive two-piece boom offering Zero tail-swing and short-radius models New Holland considerably extends its light construction equipment offering with the launch of a brand-new range of fifteen Mini excavator models manufactured in-house. The new range excels in terms of width, design,...
Herc Holdings reports strong Third Quarter 2022 results and raises 2022 guidance
Third Quarter Highlights Equipment rental revenue increased 35.9% to a record $706.2 million Total revenues increased 35.4% to $745.1 million Net income increased 40.2% to $101.4 million, or $3.36 per diluted share Adjusted EBITDA grew 40.3% to a record $345.0 million and adjusted EBITDA margin expanded 160 basis points to 46.3% Repurchased approximately 540,000 shares of common stock Raises FY 2022 adjusted EBITDA guidance to 36% to...
Electro Kinetic Technologies adds swappable lithium iron phosphate batteries to ever-expanding electric tugger line
This year, the engineers at Electro Kinetic Technologies, Inc. have been hard at work constructing the newest innovations in electric material handling capabilities. With the introduction of the all-new Pony Express 1061 LITHIUM and 1061-HD LITHIUM electric tuggers, the electric tugger line is more powerful than ever, with each tugger able to pull or push a load of up to 1500 lbs. and 2000 lbs., respectively. These new products...