Manufacturers of Rough Terrain Forklifts Committee (MRTFC)
Product Focus
The Manufacturers of Rough-Terrain Forklifts Committee (MRTFC) includes manufacturers of vertical mast, variable-reach and truck-mounted rough-terrain forklifts, and also includes manufacturers of components (masts, forks, cabs, etc.) used on rough-terrain forklifts. The MRTFC focuses on industry issues including national and international standards, safety training and industry awareness.
Mission
To promote and further the interests of the Manufacturers of Rough-Terrain Forklifts Committee on issues related to safety, standards and regulations, education and training, public policy and the improvement of the overall industry's image.
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Develop and publish industry consensus standards for contractor pumps and auxiliary equipment.
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Promote the common business interests of MRTFC members and the industry as a whole.
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Pursue such other activities as may lead to better service to the customer, and increased knowledge in the design, manufacture, and application of safer and more efficient products.
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Influence, compile, disseminate, and promote knowledge and information regarding industry standards and international, national, state, & local governmental rules and regulations which may apply to the products and their use in order to encourage compliance.
Operation
The Manufacturers of Rough-Terrain Forklifts Committee shall have the responsibility to identify, evaluate and communicate within the industry, issues concerning technical standards development, pending regulations and other issues that could impact member company crane equipment products and to provide an avenue for formulating the required industry position and action.
This shall be accomplished by receiving and evaluating information from various sources including AEM member companies.
The committee shall be responsible for determining the priority of each issue using an “importance vs. ability to influence” methodology and for creating the documentation concerning the issue. A member of the committee will be assigned as the principal contact person for each issue.
Membership
AEM member companies who have interests in the manufacture of vertical mast, variable-reach and truck-mounted rough-terrain forklifts, and also includes manufacturers of components (masts, forks, cabs, etc.) used on rough-terrain forklifts are invited to participate on the MRTFC committee.
Meetings
Schedule two to three face-to-face or Teams meetings per year.