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The new ESR5000 series from Crown (5-Nov-2008)
The ESR5000 series from Crown has created a new design to increase efficiency and safety in tight spaces.
Crown Equipment launches SHR5500 Series Crown Power Steered Walkie Reach Truck (7-May-2008)
Crown Australia, a part of Crown Equipment, has introduced a new locally designed and built SHR5500 Series Crown Power Steered Walkie Reach Truck.
Crown Lift Trucks releases new cross over lift truck (25-Jul-2007)
Crown Lift Trucks has released a lift truck for the Australian market that it is referring to as a “Cross over” vehicle.
Crown Equipment sponsors the Swire Cold Storage 2007 National Forklift Driver Competition (22-May-2007)
In what is fast becoming a tradition, Crown Equipment has once again signed up to be the major sponsor of the Swire Cold Storage National Forklift Driver Competition in 2007.
Crown Equipment to launch new products (26-Apr-2007)
Crown Equipment will be combining product launches with some exciting give-aways on Stand 813 during the MATEX 2007 warehouse and materials handling exhibition, to be held in conjunction with National Manufacturing Week at Melbourne’s Exhibition & Convention Centre from May 22 to May 25.
Crown introduces wireless hand-held devices to reduce service time (7-Nov-2006)
Following on the heels of an agile manufacturing implementation that has cut the cycle time for delivery of new vehicles, Crown equipment has addressed a reduction in time required to service its equipment via the introduction of wireless hand-held devices, linked to a purpose designed and built service management system.
ESR4500 sit down moving mast reach truck from Crown Equipment (6-Nov-2006)
Crown Equipment has released a new sit down moving mast reach truck, ESR4500, to the Australian, SE Asian and New Zealand markets to suit an emerging shift in this world region towards European style warehousing solutions.
Forklift truck driver training (3-Nov-2006)
Crown Equipment is on a roll this year, celebrating both 40 years of building trucks in Australia, and training over 25,000 drivers throughout the country.
Crown Equipment’s TSP 6000 turret order picker wins Silver IDEA award for design (2-Nov-2006)
Crown Equipment’s recently introduced turret order picker has been awarded a major prize in the United States for outstanding design.
Crown sponsors forklift driver competition (17-May-2006)
CROWN Equipment is once again pleased to be the major sponsor of the Swire Cold Storage National Forklift Driver Competition in 2006. In conjunction with CHEP Australia, Crown Equipment has been a keen supporter of this major event since its inception last year.
Refurbishment centre ensures long life for lift trucks (20-Apr-2006)
FOR most businesses the purchase of new lift trucks is expensive. Used lift trucks are a good option. Crown Equipment recently set up a National Refurbishment Centre in Sydney to maintain the safety and reliability of its brand of used lift trucks for potential customers who cannot justify the purchase of new equipment.
Crown’s turret truck in Matex debut (6-Apr-2006)
THE much awaited TSP 6000, Crown's new turret truck, has finally arrived in Australia. The revolutionary new truck has been much anticipated in the market and will go a long way to increasing Crown's market share.
Food manufacturer stacks double-deep to maintain freshness (28-Mar-2006)
A high-volume logistics operation managed by Linfox for a major food manufacturer has been streamlined using technology incorporated by its lift truck provider, Crown Equipment.
Warehouse equipment should all click together (28-Mar-2006)
Greater pressure is being put onto logistics and warehouse managers to meet just-in-time manufacturing schedules and faster product times to market.
Refurbishment centre maintains lift trucks (14-Mar-2006)
CROWN has set up a National Refurbishment Centre in Sydney to assist businesses who cannot justify the purchase of new lift trucks and to ensure its brand of used lift trucks are technically and mechanically safe and reliable.
Riding a wave of safety (1-Mar-2006)
A single machine can replace cumbersome rolling ladders and handcarts, while improving ergonomics and ensuring safety for the worker moving stock, according to Crown Equipment. Crown Equipment will be showcasing this machine, the WAVE 118 at the Safety in Action exhibition in May.
Mandatory certification for lift trucks (20-Jan-2006)
DUE to a lack of awareness that annual inspection of gas-powered lift trucks is a necessity by Australian law, Crown Equipment has set up a dedicated, accredited inspection service. The LPG Lift Truck Annual Certificate involves an annual examination and, if passed, earns re-certification under Australian Standard AS4983.
Major food manufacturer adopts ‘double-deep’ to maintain freshness (9-Dec-2005)
A high volume logistics operation managed by Linfox for a major food manufacturer has been streamlined partly by management initiatives and partly by specific technology incorporated by its lift truck provider, Crown Equipment.
Crown adopts lean manufacturing to streamline production (22-Nov-2005)
CROWN Equipment has enhanced its position as the competitive leader in the Australian lift truck market by becoming one of the first in its industry to adopt 'lean manufacturing' in Australia. This complete revamp at its Sydney manufacturing plant is an upgrade that streamlines the company's processes.
Less accidents following forklift training (25-Oct-2005)
Val Pavlovic reports on a lift truck driver training scheme designed to lessen injuries, compensation and downtime.
Vertical integration gives lift truck company integrity of supply (6-Oct-2005)
When a company pushes into global markets the scene is ideal for increasing turnover, yet throughout industrial markets there is growing evidence of companies evolving and expanding only to deliver a lesser quality product or service.
Awards recognise excellence in manufacturing (30-Sep-2005)
Australia’s manufacturing industry comes together to acknowledge and reward excellence at the annual Endeavour Awards presentation held in Sydney recently. Kylie Field reports on what is fast becoming manufacturing’s calendar event.
European specialised stacker lift trucks (8-Sep-2005)
CROWN Equipment has released two European models of stacker lift trucks with specific fork-over-straddle configurations to suit a growing demand from Australian industry. The WF 3000 and WD 2300S are suitable for dealing with stillages, skids and pallets with no bottoms, such as those commonly found in the printing industry, postal sortation systems, fabric and textiles industries and personal effects handling.
Pallet trucks for harsh environments (25-Jul-2005)
CROWN Equipment has released the PE 4000 series of pallet trucks, engineered to survive in harsh industrial applications. They are suitable for dock work, transportation, staging and order picking.
Work assist vehicle (7-Jul-2005)
CROWN Equipment has released the Wave 50-118 work assist vehicle. It raises the operator platform to about 3m, allowing work at heights of up to 5m. It offers a load capacity of up to 90kg on the load tray and an additional 115kg on the load deck above the battery compartment.
Stackers for tight spaces (27-Jun-2005)
CROWN Equipment has released two stackers that work efficiently in areas with limited space. The ST 3000 and SX 3000 provide maximum radius turn in tight aisles and restricted spaces. They use Crown’s X10 handle for even greater efficiency and ease of control.
Freight operation raises its performance (18-Apr-2005)
Hills Transport has based its materials handling machines on timing, reliability and co-ordination of duties to maintain high operating services in the competitive transport sector servicing the Sydney metropolitan and NSW intra-state express freight market.
Lift trucks with lifting and travelling speeds (7-Apr-2005)
CROWN Equipment has released the RR 5285 rider reach truck. It is capable of fast lift speeds, fast travel speeds and fast acceleration using ac drive motors. It also has a good lifting capacity at high elevations while retaining operator control and comfort.
Lift truck for European style warehousing (17-Mar-2005)
CROWN Equipment has released a new sit-down moving-mast reach truck, the ESR4500, to the Australian, SE Asian and New Zealand markets, to suit an emerging shift in this world region towards European style warehousing solutions.
Lift truck spare parts vans (2-Mar-2005)
CROWN Equipment has introduced well-stocked spare parts vans. The vans are staffed by trained professionals who are able to assist with parts needs on customer premises. From a fuse to a major component, one call will see stock items delivered within 24 hours and in many cases on the same day.
Work assist vehicle (15-Feb-2005)
THE Crown Wave work assist vehicle from Crown Equipment is a revolutionary concept designed to elevate personnel up to four metres. It is ideal for stock picking and put-away, building maintenance, and stocktake requirements.
3.3t LPG lift truck (9-Feb-2005)
CROWN has released an upgraded 3300kg-capacity LPG-powered pneumatic tyred forklift, based on its 2000kg-3000kg range.
Upgrades to forklift maintenance fleet (13-Dec-2004)
CROWN Lifting Equipment is upgrading its maintenance vehicle fleet. An intelligent service management system (iSMS) using wireless, mobile field automation will give the company's service technicians a direct communications link to their respective head offices.
Control handle for pallet stackers (23-Nov-2004)
CROWN Equipment has developed a compact handle for lift trucks that simplifies control while increasing safety and productivity during operation. The X10 handle is durable, easy to service and has an interface suitable for left hand or right hand operation.
Crossover lift truck (20-Oct-2004)
CROWN equipment has released the RC lift truck. It can work in tight warehouse spaces and in external yards.
Battery-powered electric lift trucks. (23-Sep-2004)
Crown Equipment has released the M series of walkie stackers.
Lift truck tailored to foundry application (15-Sep-2004)
TYCO Environment Systems has commissioned a tailored Crown lift truck to replace an old machine in the most challenging sector of its manufacturing plant. Tyco turned to Crown to meet its updated lift truck needs in transporting molten aluminium from furnace to moulds and presses.
A new 'wave' of store efficiency (23-Aug-2004)
THE WAVE work assist vehicle is a unique concept designed by Crown to help work be performed faster and safer when restocking shelves, picking inventory, and performing any other associated store duties. It is suitable for retail shops, store rooms, warehouses, or wherever an improvement is needed in stock picking.
High speed reach truck with offset mast (24-Jun-2004)
CROWN has developed its ESR 4000 reach truck series with features dedicated to operators needing productivity returns over long term shifts. This unit uses high-torque technology to deliver fast truck travel and lift/lower functions, equating to as much as 40 minutes saved over an average eight hour shift.
Paperboard handling down to an art (8-Jun-2004)
AS one of Australia’s largest folding carton printers and converters, Anzpac Services has to handle huge tonnages of both rolled and sheetfed paperboard of varying grades.
Stock picker and pallet stacker (7-Jun-2004)
CROWN Equipment has released the TSP turret stockpicker, a turret truck designed for loading full pallets and picking single items.
Manoeuvrable walkie pallet trucks (10-May-2004)
CROWN's heavy duty PW 3000 Series of walkie pallet trucks - the strongest walkies made to date by the company - are highly manoeuvrable and designed to perform in rugged environments on a frequent basis. The 24V units meet non-stop duty cycles and can transport pallets weighing up to 4000kg.
Platform pallet trucks. (2-Apr-2004)
CROWN Equipment's WP 2000 series of platform pallet trucks are designed for maximum operator safety and comfort without compromising vehicle performance.
Walkie stackers (9-Mar-2004)
CROWN’S battery electric M4000 walkie stackers can handle loads up to 1500kg without compromising vehicle control or the visibility of the mast.
Lift truck (24-Feb-2004)
CROWN Equipment's CG50 is a highly durable lift truck with a lifting capacity of 5,000kg and operating features which give high consideration to driver ergonomics and safety as well as performance.
Forklift rider reach truck (11-Feb-2004)
CROWN Equipment has added a model to its RR 5200 Series of rider reach trucks. These trucks are capable of fast lift speeds, fast travel speeds and large lift capacities at very high elevations while retaining operator control and comfort.
RTO accreditation for forklift trainer (4-Dec-2003)
CROWN Equipment has gained accreditation as a Registered Training Organisation (RTO) through the Department of Education and Training.
Lift truck for hazardous areas (28-Nov-2003)
AUSTRALIAN Defence Industries (ADI) munitions manufacturing facility in North Eastern Victoria has received a dedicated lift truck fleet from Crown Equipment to fully meet its operational requirements, including those for environments with hazardous dusts.
Cheaper maintenance -- greater cost (19-Nov-2003)
A MARKET proliferation of small scale forklift repair businesses has pushed the industry into a new era of 'caveat emptor', according to forklift company Crown Equipment. Glenn Pulley, executive director at Crown's Asia Pacific head office, says companies need to analyse what they need in a forklift maintenance service.