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MHM Newsmakers
January 12, 2010
IN THIS ISSUE:
Chemical in Wood Pallets Blamed for Latest Tylenol Recall
Report Outlines Material Handling Growth Areas
MCFA Expands Cat, Jungheinrich Lift Truck Lines
Alta to Represent Hyster Lift Trucks in Western Michigan, Chicago
The Biggest "Losers"
Going the Extra Mile
Last Week's Top 3 Articles

INDUSTRY NEWS
Chemical in Wood Pallets Blamed for Latest Tylenol Recall

In consultation with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), McNeil Consumer Healthcare is recalling all product lots of Tylenol Arthritis Pain caplets in 100-count bottles with red “EZ-open” caps.

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Report Outlines Material Handling Growth Areas

Globalization is driving the development of more efficient material handling technologies, according to a new report from Frost & Sullivan’s Technical Insights research group.

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MCFA Expands Cat, Jungheinrich Lift Truck Lines

Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) has added new lift truck models to its Cat Lift Trucks and Jungheinrich brands.

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Alta to Represent Hyster Lift Trucks in Western Michigan, Chicago

NACCO Materials Handling Group Inc. (NMHG) has selected Alta Equipment Co. to represent the Hyster brand of lift trucks in western Michigan and Chicago.

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EDITORIAL
The Biggest "Losers"

Companies that adopt lean flow in the warehouse are not only reducing inventories, but are also improving their service levels.

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Going the Extra Mile

Loading dock equipment was a major consideration when Canadian Tire planned its massive new DC in Quebec.

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NEWS IN REVIEW
Last Week's Top 3 Articles

These articles were those most viewed in last week's newsletter.

Interlake Files for Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Interlake Material Handling, a large manufacturer of steel storage racks and a division of United Fixtures, has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Changes Coming From OSHA
OSHA has made several regulatory announcements recently, many of which apply directly to material handling professionals in manufacturing and distribution.

Defendants Crown, Jefferds Win Liability Case
A Kanawha County Circuit Court jury ruled that defendants Crown Equipment Corp. and Jefferds Corp. were not at fault for a lift truck accident that occurred in 2002.

Quick Poll
January Poll Question

Which issue will impact your business the most in 2010?

A. Consumer demand

B. Job growth

C. Labor law

D. Safety and health regulations

E. Sustainability and/or emissions controls


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