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Doosan recruits Alex Beddow (1st March 2012)
Forklift manufacturer Doosan, has added a former Fantuzzi general manager to its UK management team. Alex Beddow joins as dealer manager, as the company aims to build on its expanding product range and reputation for pr
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Affordable reach truck design (1st March 2012)
Doosan has launched its latest reach truck, the BR-7 at the LogiMat exhibition in Stuttgart, Germany. The event gave visitors the chance to try out the new reach truck for themselves as well as the opportunity to disc
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Expansive year (1st January 2012)
In his New Year message, Doosan chairman Y.H Park praised the work of employees across the globe for making 2011 Doosan's biggest ever year. Doosan appointed 3,000 new employees in 2011, the largest number in its histor
Doosan preferred supplier (1st October 2011)
International construction materials group Saint-Gobain has specified Korean forklift manufacturer Doosan as its preferred materials handling equipment supplier for the next ten years.
Saint Gobain confirms Doosan as preferred forklift supplier (15th September 2011)
International construction materials group Saint-Gobain has specified Korean forklift manufacturer Doosan as its preferred materials handling equipment supplier for the next ten years, in a deal which could see the manufacturer supply it with up to 2,000 forklifts over the next decade.
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LEKF 20 low level order picker debuts (1st August 2011)
Doosan has introduced the LEKF 20, a low level order picker that is said to be efficient, and tough, with a high specification. It also aims to deliver high levels of productivity, technical simplicity and value for mon
Doosan invests in top UK distributor (1st August 2011)
Doosan has made a major capital investment in its top regional distributor, Fork Truck Direct. The Essex-based dealer sells over 100 new Doosan forklifts each year and aims to increase its annual turnover, currently in
Innovation powers Doosan's ambitions (1st June 2011)
This year Doosan has unveiled a future concept truck, created a new affiliate company more focused on forklifts and tied up a number of deals in the UK
Moving forward with new business (1st June 2011)
Doosan has formed a new affiliate company – Doosan Industrial Vehicle Co – which will oversee all Doosan's global forklift activities. Doosan Corporation will take a majority stake in the new company, with Standard C
Welcome to the future (1st April 2011)
Doosan has developed the Intelligent Concept Forklift. This points the way forward for a brave new world of forklifts, UK sales manager Paul Watson explains.
Doosan buys stake in dealer (1st April 2011)
Doosan has taken its first steps into direct sales by acquiring a majority stake in one of its top performing dealers, Genesis Forklift Trucks.
Doosan expands warehouse range (1st January 2011)
Two tonne capacity low level order picker available from March
Expanded warehouse portfolio (1st October 2010)
Doosan continues to develop its warehouse equipment range and this will be a key element of its IMHX presence. Also important is a new telehandler and an economy range of smaller counterbalance trucks
Doosan Announces Open Golf Sponsorship (24th May 2010)
Doosan has announced that it will be an official patron for The Open Championship, the oldest and most prestigious of the four major global golf events, for the next five years. The sponsorship forms an important part of Doosan's marketing strategy that will support the company's aim to become one of the Global 200 companies by 2020.
Built to take the knocks (1st August 2009)
With the launch of its warehouse equipment range, Doosan is now a full-line supplier.
Doosan launches tough warehouse trucks range (30th July 2009)
Doosan has unveiled its warehouse range: 23 German-built trucks that it says are built to take the knocks, plus three AC powered, Korean-built reach trucks.
Birchwood is best (1st June 2009)
Haydock-based Birchwood Mechanical Handling, has been named as Doosan's top dealer for 2009.
New economy trucks (6th April 2009)
Doosan has added six new models (1.5, 1.8 and 2.0 capacity LPG and diesel trucks) to its GX economy range that UK general manager, Tim Waples, believes will bolster sales despite the global crunch.
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New Doosan economy range trucks (19th March 2009)
Freight heavyweight (1st December 2008)
Putting heavy freight straight off the plane and into tightlypacked lorries requires maximum visibility. So Infratil called in Doosan and Rushlift for a custom 13 tonner with offset cab
Delivering the reel deal (1st October 2008)
Doosan forklifts modified for safer reel handling are ticking all the right boxes with packaging giant SCA
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Doosan's Pro-5 series forklifts at SCA Packaging (22nd July 2008)
Doosan's latest Pro-5 Series forklifts are being put through their paces by SCA Packaging in Wigan. Eight new trucks, including two D90 nine tonne capacity machines with paper clamps, are helping SCA produce up to 110 million square metres of cardboard boxes every year
Work Begins on new Doosan factory (18th June 2008)
Doosan Infracore has held a groundbreaking ceremony in Suzhou, China, at the start of the construction of a production complex dedicated to forklifts and compact excavators
The price is right (1st June 2008)
Doosan says its low-cost GX range will attract those with lighter usage and budgets. Brendan Coyne reports
Doosan launches new GX Series (21st May 2008)
Doosan Infracore has launched the GX Series, a new series of 2 to 3t entry-level gas and diesel models
Doosan airline fleets take off (20th April 2008)
Two new fleets of Doosan forklifts, featuring a specially designed offset cab, are now in operation at Glasgow’s Prestwick Airport and Manston’s Kent International Airport
Proving hands on experience is key (1st April 2008)
Korean forklift manufacturer, Doosan, is giving visitors to a regional show in Glasgow the opportunity to get up close and personal with the latest Pro-5 Series forklifts.
Doosan on hand at Glasgow show (14th March 2008)
It’s four in a row for Doosan (18th February 2008)
After three successful years at the “Archies”, Doosan have made it four in a row by picking up the Fork Lift Truck Association Award for Safety Excellence, 2008...
2008 set to be another important year for Doosan (21st January 2008)
This year is set to be another important one in the history of Korean forklift company Doosan...
Doosan enjoys successful sales (30th October 2007)
Doosan says September was the most successful month ever for its forklift sales in the UK, with 2007 sales set to break records for the Korean manufacturer...
Call in the heavy mob (1st October 2007)
Lydney Containers, manufacturers of steel accommodation, storage units and modular buildings, have already made a big impact with local Doosan dealer, On3. Some of Doosan's largest trucks are now in action at its extensi
New models take truck range to 99 (1st August 2007)
Doosan has announced the introduction of new product families in four main product categories – diesel, electric three wheel, electric four wheel and gas compact.
Doosan buys Bobcat (1st August 2007)
Broadening its US and European footprint, Doosan is to acquire Bobcat for just under $5bn.
From Features
Doosan planning full warehouse family (18th June 2007)
Doosan is to launch a full warehouse range in the near future, according to UK general manager, Tim Waples. While no date has yet been set for the launch, Waples is confident it will be a full line supplier well before the 2010 deadline the company has set itself...
Doosan’s technikal expertise (18th June 2007)
Plastics specialist, Thompson Technik, is the latest to give Doosan forklifts the seal of approval, by agreeing to a new £120k contract hire package with Gateshead-based Doosan dealer SEV...
The tough got growing (1st June 2007)
Tim Waples has been part of what is now Doosan since its first trucks were introduced
Doosan planning full warehouse family (1st June 2007)
Doosan is to launch a full warehouse range in near future, according to UK general manager, Tim Waples (pictured left).
Doosan introduces lowest priced models (17th May 2007)
Four new 24 volt AC powered battery trucks are the latest additions to the Doosan Pro-5 range...
Doosan Extends Electric Range (23rd April 2007)
Doosan’s brand new Pro-5 Series has been extended to include a 5.0 tonnes electric 4 wheeler, the 80 volt B50X, complete with three year warranty and the award winning Operator Sensing System...
Handling skills on show (1st April 2007)
Korean forklift manufacturer, Doosan, had more to celebrate than most at IMHX 2007, introducing not only a completely new look and brand identity, but a whole new range of models as well: the Pro-5 Series Doosan made the sh
Cummins & GM powering Doosan (1st April 2007)
Doosan is launching a completely new range of models powered by GM and Cummins engines. Launching under the Doosan brand, the move comes after a review of engine performances and requirements after the company announced it w
Doosan opens up new markets (30th March 2007)
Doosan’s latest Pro-5 Series has been expanded to include up to 99 different models, from 1.3 tonne electrics to 16 tonne diesel giants...
Three in a row for Doosan (15th February 2007)
Two successful years at the “Archies”, now Doosan has made it three in a row picking up the FLTA Award for Safety Excellence, 2007...
Peak performance is ensured (1st February 2007)
Korean forklift manufacturer, Doosan, is celebrating the award of a new long-term contract to supply the prestigious BA World Cargo Centre at London Heathrow. The deal was won by Doosan's national distributor, Rushlift. The
Doosan and BA World Cargo break new ground (19th January 2007)
Korean forklift manufacturer, Doosan, is celebrating the award of a new long-term contract to supply the prestigious BA World Cargo Centre at London Heathrow...
Doosan and BA World Cargo break new ground (19th December 2006)
It's goodbye to Daewoo (1st December 2006)
Korean forklift manufacturer, Doosan Infracore, has announced it will drop the Daewoo name from all forklifts and construction equipment from January 2007.
Doosan nominated for more Archies (14th November 2006)
That’s it for Daewoo (8th November 2006)
LB is Doosan Daewoo’s Forklift Dealer of the Year (26th October 2006)
Wigan-based LB Materials Handling, has been named as Doosan Daewoo’s top dealer of the year. “LBMH was our top selling dealer in our best ever year, so their success has been a crucial factor in Doosan Daewoo’s continued growth in the UK. They have also introduced our brand to some of the UK’s leading firms, which has further strengthened our UK profile,” said Doosan Daewoo boss Kun H Lee.
LB is Doosan Daewoo’s forklift dealer of the year (20th September 2006)
Strong and robust trucks for a tough environment (1st August 2006)
When Newcastle-based independent fruit and vegetable wholesaler, Thomas Baty decided to renew its fleet of forklifts, it turned to SEV Group. SEV will renew one third of Baty's fleet per year for the next three years, while a
Doosan welcomes Aberdeen firm (24th July 2006)
Aberdeen-based A&S Forklift Services Ltd has become the latest addition to the Doosan Daewoo forklift dealer network.
Doosan offers best of both worlds (25th May 2006)
Korean forklift manufacturer, Doosan-Daewoo is offering a special low price on its new range of Diesel mid-range models.
Doosan Awards Double (1st April 2006)
Korean manufacturer Doosan-Daewoo is celebrating two awards from the Forklift Truck Association.
Doosan: New trucks, new management, new dealers (26th January 2006)
With a new range of AC trucks, improved gas and diesel IC trucks and a new management team in place, Doosan-Daewoo hopes 2006 will be another record breaking year.
Trucks that can take the heat (1st August 2005)
Avon Metals is using Doosan-Daewoo 3 tonne trucks at its Gloucester plant after they topped its market research into the best value forklifts on the market.
That’ll be the Doosan (1st June 2005)
Daewoo has been acquired by Korean construction giant, Doosan, for 1.7bn USD.
Daewoo strikes UK-wide contract (1st December 2004)
Involving the supply of 50 new forklifts across the UK, Wakefieldbased building services suppliers, Deborah Services Limited, has agreed a £1m, 5-year contract with Daewoo.
Latest electric from Daewoo (1st August 2004)
Daewoo has launched a new electric forklift, the B32X. The 3.2t four-wheeled unit offers a range of features, as well as the usual array of mast options. The completely sealed oil cooled disk brake system ensures full protection against contamination
