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Welcome to the TMHNC News Page. Visit
this page often to find out about the latest happenings at TMHNC and in the
Material Handling Industry.
New Technician Classes offered by TMHNC –
The Industry Leader in Training!
(September 2007) Toyota Material Handling Northern California (TMHNC) now
offers technical training for Toyota forklift technicians to its customers
designed to provide the general background knowledge necessary to understand
and diagnose Toyota forklift operating systems.
Toyota Introduces 8-Series AC Pallet Truck Line
(July 19, 2007) — Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc. (TMHU) today
announced the introduction of its 8-Series AC pallet truck product line
including: the walkie pallet truck, tow tractor, center control rider pallet
truck and end control walkie/rider pallet truck.
TMHNC
Honored with the Prestigious President’s Award for 9th Consecutive Year!
(May 2007) Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A recently announced the 2006
winners of its prestigious President’s Award.
TMHNC Positions Itself for Success
(Spring 2007) TMHNC was somewhat of an industry pioneer in utilizing GPS
technology, having done so for more than four years, resulting in increased
efficiency for the company.
Brothers Mark and Stephen Andres are ready to “make it happen.”
(Winter 2006) CEO Richard Andres’s sons, Mark and Stephen are recognized by
MHEDA as the next generation of material handling professionals.
Energy Department to work with National Association of Manufacturers to
increase industrial energy efficiency…from plantservices.com
(August 2007) U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Samuel W. Bodman has
expanded DOE’s work to maximize energy efficiency by increasing cooperation
among U.S. industry and energy efficiency experts, through a Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with the National Association of Manufacturers (NAM).
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TOYOTA TO PLANT 20,000 TREES THROUGH ARBOR DAY FOUNDATION PARTNERSHIP AND
EXTEND COMMITMENT FOR 2008
IRVINE, Calif. – (Feb. 4, 2008) – Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A.,
Inc. (TMHU), through its partnership with the Arbor Day Foundation, today
announced that 20,000 trees – one for every 8-Series lift truck sold in 2007
– will be planted in national forests damaged by fire or other natural
causes. The company also announced an expanded commitment to the Foundation
in 2008. TMHU will donate one tree for every Toyota lift truck delivered in
2008, which the company estimates to be about 30,000 trees based on 2007
figures.
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“The Arbor Day Foundation is grateful
for Toyota Material Handling’s ongoing and increased commitment to this
endeavor,” said John Rosenow, chief executive of the Arbor Day
Foundation. “Toyota Material Handling has demonstrated a commitment to
preserving and improving our environment – a philosophy that the Arbor
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In addition to TMHU’s corporate partnership
with the Arbor Day Foundation, Toyota Industrial Equipment Manufacturing (TIEM)
– in Columbus, Ind. where the 8-Series lift truck is manufactured – also has
created a program to support the corporate initiative. Every TIEM employee
receives a seedling to plant on Arbor Day. Since the program’s inception,
nearly 13,000 seedlings have been distributed. For 2008 TIEM will again
distribute trees to associates and 1,000 trees will be donated to the
Bartholomew County Solid Waste Management District – Recycling Center for
distribution on Arbor Day to the public.
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“Toyota’s commitment to the
environment runs deeply throughout every facet of the company,” said
Shankar Basu, president and CEO of TMHU. “From our products, to our
processes, to our people, TMHU strives to continually uncover ways to
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Global Environmental Charter
Toyota remains the first and only manufacturer in the world to offer a
factory-installed Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) fuel system that is
UL-listed, and EPA- and CARB-certified. The 8-Series, which was introduced
in 2006, is the world’s cleanest internal combustion lift truck – producing
70 percent less smog-forming emissions than the current federal EPA standard
and meeting California’s 2010 emission standards.1 But Toyota’s
environmental stewardship stretches far beyond its products and corporate
walls.
In 2005, Toyota Industries Corporation instituted an Environmental Action
Plan with three goals: (1) curb global warming, (2) use resources more
efficiently, and (3) reduce environmental risks by reducing pollution. Since
the inception of this plan, the company has implemented 1,700 energy-saving
measures resulting in a CO2 emission reduction of 120,000 tons.
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The Charter Embodied
TIEM is the embodiment of this corporate crusade. It continues to set the
bar for all manufacturing facilities – lift truck or otherwise. In 2006, it
received the Governor’s Award for Environmental Excellence. According to the
Governor’s Award citation, TIEM successfully implemented and managed the
environmental management system (EMS) to achieve a 33 percent reduction in
volatile organic compounds (VOC) emissions, 80 percent reduction in
hazardous air pollutants (HAP) emissions, 40 percent reduction in energy
consumption and a 65 percent reduction in natural gas consumption.
It also implemented recycling initiatives to make it a zero-landfill
facility and has increased the amount of recycled items by 70 percent during
the last three years. A water-treatment process at the facility has resulted
in substantial reduction of pollutants in TIEM’s processed water. The water
is cleaner than required by government standards.
In 2007, TIEM also gained a charter member position with the Indiana
Environmental Stewardship Program. TIEM also is a member of the Indiana
Partners for Pollution Prevention (P2) organization, a voluntary program for
Indiana businesses to benchmark and share their success in environmental
improvement.
Beyond its own initiatives, TIEM requires their top 65 suppliers, who
account for more than 75 percent of the materials purchased locally, to be
ISO 14001 certified or have an equivalent environmental management system.
TIEM has been ISO 14001 certified since 1998.
About The Arbor Day Foundation
The Arbor Day Foundation is a nonprofit, environmental education
organization of nearly one million members, with a mission to inspire people
to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. More information on the Foundation
and its programs can be found at arborday.org.
About Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc.
Celebrating more than 40 years of established operations in the United
States, Irvine, Calif.-based Toyota Material Handling, U.S.A., Inc., (TMHU)
has been the number-one selling lift truck supplier in the U.S. since 2002
and currently offers a full line of high-quality lift trucks sold under the
Toyota brand. Built on a reputation of excellence, Toyota remains popular
due to its quality, reliability and durability. Quality is the hallmark of
Toyota’s world-renowned Toyota Production System practiced at all Toyota
manufacturing facilities, including TIEM. Most of the Toyota lift trucks
sold in the United States are manufactured at TIEM.
TIEM, and all Toyota manufacturing plants in the U.S. and Canada, comply
with the ISO 14001 standard from the International Organization for
Standardization (ISO), and have been honored for their environmental
management systems and dedication to continuous improvement. Toyota’s
commitment to excellence in customer service extends nationwide. Sixty-eight
authorized Toyota Industrial Equipment dealers, with a total of 188
dealership locations throughout the United States, offer comprehensive
customer service support, including one-stop shopping for both new and
Certified Used lift trucks, parts, service and financing. For more
information on TMHU, please visit
www.toyotaforklift.com or call 1-800-226-0009.
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