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2023 Columbia Forklift Challenge
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
Congratulations to the 2023 Columbia Forklift Challenge winners!
The 2023 Columbia Forklift Challenge (CFC) concluded to a resounding success. A total of 23 competitors representing various industries in Oregon and Washington tested their skills and knowledge of safe forklift operations through a challenging course involving intricate maneuvering, precise stacking, and rolling a bowling ball in hopes of a strike – the CFC’s signature task.
Individual Winners:
- First: David Polendey, Timber Products Company
- Second: Andrew Ibbotson, Lineage Logistics
- Third: Mitchell Bivens, Nortek Air Solutions
Team Winners:
- Timber Products Company (Dyrk Dorris, David Polendey, Ryan Ruska)
2019 Columbia Forklift Challenge
Wednesday, March 6, 2019
Congratulations to the 2019 Columbia Forklift Challenge winners!
- First: Chris Evans, Boise Cascade Elgin ($500)
- Second: Elias Cobb, ABC Roofing Company ($350)
- Third: Andy Ibbotson, Preferred Freezer ($200)
- Team prize: Boise Cascade, Elgin; Chris Evans, Shane Largent, Casey Largent ($450, divided among three drivers)
2017 Columbia Forklift Challenge
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Congratulations to the 2017 Columbia Forklift Challenge winners!
- First: Chris Evans, Boise Cascade, Elgin ($500)
- Second: Jack Stockhoff, Boise Cascade Particleboard, La Grande ($350)
- Third: Neil Caylor, Americold ($200)
- Team prize: Hyster-Yale Group ($450, divided among three drivers)