Industrial Truck Association

A look back at some of the top materials handling news stories of the year.

Lift trucks have come a long way since their introduction in the materials handling arena in the 1920s. Today, they are smarter and stronger, and still the indispensable workhorses in our warehouses and distribution centers.

Longtime director to be succeeded by PERC’s Brian Feehan

President of the Industrial Truck Association (ITA) talks to Modern about the state of the lift truck industry.

Feehan is set to take the reins on Jan. 1, 2012, when Bill Montwieler, who had been executive director since 1983, retires.

The Industrial Truck Association (ITA) announced today that William J. Montwieler, Executive Director of ITA since 1983, will retire on December 31. Brian Feehan, Vice President of the Propane Education and Research Council, will join the Association in the Fall and will succeed Montwieler on January 1, 2012.

Special ITA award recognizes the Propane Council’s support for industrial truck safety, clean air regulations and funding efforts.

Materials handling industry experts report that 2010 was better than expected and believe that we’re painting a brighter picture for 2011.

Simpson was recognized for volunteer efforts as well as innovative accomplishments.

The worldwide industrial lift truck industry spent the better part of 2009 in a rut. Sales were down 39%, but it appears the worst may be over