HOUSTON (August 10, 2010) - In preparation for the 2010 hurricane season, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks of Houston recently trained employees and volunteers of the American Red Cross (ARC) Greater Houston Chapter in forklift operation in order to assist in a more efficient process for distribution of supplies during an emergency.

In 2008, Hurricane Ike relief response was slowed because trailers and supplies were unloaded by hand, but with the new training, the American Red Cross plans to use forklift trucks to increase efficiency and increase the organization's response time.

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Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks provides customers with reliable forklift trucks that deliver exceptional value and are ideal for today's fast-moving material handling applications. Mitsubishi forklift trucks, ranging in capacity from 2,200 to 15,500 pounds, are manufactured and distributed by Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA), a leading manufacturer of forklifts in the United States, Mexico, Canada and Latin America.

Photo credit: Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks of Houston, B. Egan ARC Volunteer
Description: Ed Fulton, ARC volunteer (left) looks on as Brianna Egan, ARC volunteer, practices lifting and stacking pallets with a Mitsubishi forklift truck.