May 18, 2012—Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU), Irvine, Calif., has appointed Edward Neyer as director of dealer operations. In this role, Neyer will oversee the operations of dealerships owned wholly or in part by Toyota from the company’s overall base of more than 70 authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers and more than 220 forklift dealership locations throughout North America.

May 16, 2012—According to the National Commission for the Certification of Crane Operators (NCCCO), crane operators wanting to work in West Virginia still need to obtain CCO crane operator certification following the passage of a bill that maintains a decade-old state requirement.

May 15, 2012—The Starke Energy Series of AC electric forklifts are available in three- and four-wheel models with 1.5 to 3 ton capacities and are loaded with high-end features and reliable components. These machines’ efficiency comes from more than just lower power consumption. They also reduce downtime for repairs and maintenance, provide excellent ergonomics for operator productivity, and minimize cost by providing excellent value for your dollar.

November 7, 2011–Propane-fueled forklifts are a fixture in United States warehouses, distribution centers, and manufacturing plants. Training offered by propane providers is one way to ensure that all propane-fueled forklift operators develop skills and good safety habits. Read questions and answered about propane-fueled forklifts to help your operators understand refueling and the technology.