Reducing manual handling
Steel stockholder Abram Pulman and Sons has taken delivery of two more Sidetracker multi-directional trucks.
Wood supplier sources fuel efficient fleet
Metsä Wood UK bought three Baumann LPG powered HX 4 tonne sideloaders for its Widnes-based production facility. There is a total of eight Baumann sideloaders on-site.
Made to boost profits
Atlet says every one of its forklift trucks are developed and produced for a specific reason: to improve the customer’s profitability.
Operating in tight spaces
European Handling Equipment has launched the latest generation of Mariotti compact electric rider forklifts in the UK.
Management needs to be aware of risks
The Fork Lift Truck Association has emphasised that managers need to be aware of forklift-related dangers, in the wake of the prosecution of a company and one of its directors after a forklift accident.
Safer tires safer logistics
Tires on forklifts play a critical role in their safe use says Trelleborg Wheel Systems; they are the only part of a forklift that is in constant contact with the ground. Like cars forklift trucks have become significantly safer pieces of equipment in recent years, better design, better features and better regulation surrounding working practices have all contributed to making warehouses safer operations.
Bendi adds multidirectional forklifts
After once again listening to the needs of the market place, Bendi, the global leading British manufacturer of articulated forklift trucks has extended their already impressive product range with the introduction of the Hubtex electric, LPG and diesel three-wheel multidirectional forklifts.
Argos warehouse worker strike set to escalate
Unite, the union is to escalate industrial action at Argos warehouses in a dispute over weekend working.
Plastic quarter pallet launched by CHEP
CHEP has introduced a new generation plastic quarter pallet that is initially being used by more than 1,400 customers in Germany.
Costain hit with £600,000+ fine and costs after telehandler death
Global engineering specialist Costain has been ordered to pay more than £615,000 in fines and costs after a worker was killed when a telehandler overturned during the construction of the Parkway development in Newbury.
Automation is the key to online retail
Automated handling equipment suppliers and the logistics professionals that will design, operate and maintain these systems have an absolutely critical role to play in online retail, says HSS Editor Simon Duddy.
Tips on keeping your warehouse workers cool in summer
SaaS warehouse management system provider Snapfulfil offers 5 Top Tips to keep your warehouse workers cool in summer.
Hybrid straddle carriers impress
The hybrid straddle carrier supplied by Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is said to have set the industry benchmark for fuel consumption and emissions in operation at MSC Home Terminal in Antwerp, Belgium.
Dedicated eCommerce storage & pick operation
SSI Schaefer has provided NBTY Europe (parent company of Holland & Barrett) with an automated system comprising a two-tier mezzanine and mesh-deck pallet racking to revolutionise its capabilities within the eCommerce market.
Moving safely in healthcare
Materials handling specialist MasterMover is alerting healthcare providers to the significant advantages its range of electric tugs can deliver within hospital environments in terms of improving efficiency, safety and cost savings.
Food firm switches to pallet trucks after forklift accident
A food packaging company in Buxton has been fined after an employee suffered severe injuries to his leg when he was struck by a forklift truck.
Forever changes
Paul Thynne, national service manager at materials handling solutions specialist Briggs Equipment, says the modern materials handling equipment (MHE) engineer is expected to have strong customer facing skills as well as technical know-how.
Handle with care
Making the right choices in the warehouse can pay dividends in transit by lessening freight claims, says John Garner, sales manager, national accounts at Ambassador Antalis.
Fast order picking
eCommerce presents interesting opportunities, but there are also risks which are difficult to assess. Getting intralogistics right can be key to profitability.
Don’t force it
Automation is an increasingly popular option, but make sure it fits with business strategy, cautions Paul Wilson, managing director of supply chain consultancy Davies & Robson.
