Manitou has launched the M Series straight-mast forklifts for the North American market. The RT022 has side‐shifting forks and operates in up to 36 Inches of water and up to a 45-percent grade. Kalmar also manufactures the Kalmar RT022 rough-terrain telehandler, which maneuvers in and out of ISO Containers. The possibilities for commercial applications are endless.” “Kalmar rough-terrain machines move safely, efficiently, and effectively in virtually any terrain. military and its allies, and now we're offering this product commercially for the first time," said Randy Wingenroth, Kalmar RT vice president of product and business development. "The RT240, the rough-terrain reach stacker, has revolutionized logistics operations worldwide for the U.S. “We can replace several pieces of equipment out at those drill sites, and we can do it faster, more efficiently, and safer than they're doing it right now." Bryan Stephens, president and CEO Of Kalmar RT Center. "The Kalmar equipment with its attachments-whether it's a sling load attachment or a forklift attachment-has the ability to perform the functions of four of five pieces of equipment on a drill site,” said retired Col. The Toll Group RT240 purchase marks a new era for Kalmar RT Center in the commercial sector and an opportunity for companies around the globe to now operate the same battle‐tested equipment used by the military. Toll Group will use the RT240 to add capacity and efficiency to the freight and material-handling operations at the dock and construction sites in the remote location where previous operations have failed to meet schedule. The Gorgon Project is a joint venture led by Chevron Australia to develop the greater Gorgon gas fields, Australia’s largest‐known gas resource. Toll Group, one of Asia’s leading provider of integrated logistic services, purchased four Kalmar RT240 reach stackers for use on the Gorgon Project, one of the world's largest natural gas projects. Its application versatility is expanded by the availability of fork and sling lift attachments. The RT240 can work in unimproved ground conditions, harsh environments, and climb up to 27 percent grades. Armed Forces, the Kalmar RT240 is capable of handling 20- and 40-foot ISO containers across virtually any landscape. Initially produced exclusively for the U.S. Kalmar RT Center has expanded into the commercial market and has made its first announced its first commercial sale of the RT240 rough-terrain reach stackers to assist with one of the world’s largest energy projects. “The LCRTF model has been designed to operate perfectly in tandem with the larger RTCH, with the combination providing a complete materials handling solution for operation in the field,” said Stephens. Its mobility lets it work in areas that require high flotation and traction. The smaller RT-022 LCRTF is designed to load and unload containers, railcars, and tactical vehicles. Kalmar’s larger RT-240 rough terrain container handler (RTCH) is already in operation. The RT-022 LCRTF is the second Kalmar model purpose-built for the U.S. Department of Defense with our military materials handling equipment.” Kalmar President Bryan Stephens said: "We are proud to continue supporting the U.S. It brings the total number of units on order to 913. The new order is part of the frame agreement signed by the U.S. Delivery is scheduled to start in July 2013. Department of Defense has placed a $61.9-million (50-million Euro) order with Cargotec's Kalmar Rough Terrain Center, Cibolo, Texas, for 766 light capability rough terrain forklift (LCRTF) trucks.
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