Tough and easy to service
Jungheinrich has launched a completely re-designed generation of IC-engine powered counterbalanced forklift trucks.
Blending high efficiency and high performance
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has introduced a range of lean, green 4.0–5.0 tonne electric counterbalance trucks.
The longest last mile is Sunday delivery
The recently privatised Royal Mail has announced it will make parcel deliveries on Sundays.
Hörmann updates SPU 67 industrial door
The new Hörmann Thermo SPU 67 is a further development of the recently introduced 50 series sectional door range.
Interroll launches modular conveyor platform
The modular design of Interroll’s new conveyor platform means automated projects can be rolled out faster than before.
PD Ports opts for 45 tonne trucks from Rushlift
Independent materials handling specialists, Rushlift, has provided a major new fleet of materials handling equipment to PD Ports, including a fleet of 45t counterbalance forklifts fitted with a new integrated generator powering magnetic plate attachments.
Beware the “dangerous lie”
A senior director at the UK’s biggest forklift truck trainer has slammed the “dangerous lie” he believes is responsible for hundreds of UK forklift truck accidents.
Agency workers overlooked
RTITB was saddened to hear that a young man and a company have both paid the price for yet another avoidable incident involving a forklift truck and an untrained operator.
45 tonne truck selected
Independent materials handling specialists, Rushlift, has provided a major new fleet of materials handling equipment to PD Ports, including a fleet of 45t counterbalance forklifts fitted with a new integrated generator powering magnetic plate attachments.
Safe home every day
You train someone to do a job and they earn you money. You train someone to do the job safely and what’s it worth, asks Richard Weston, strategy manager at Mantra Learning.
APC Overnight deploys Permaban Eclipse
Permaban Eclipse armoured joint is protecting the concrete floor at a major new UK logistics hub.
Great strides
Robotics is making great strides in intralogistics, says the Beumer Group, so much so that integrating systems is now key.
Unfair tax on deliveries
The Congestion Charge hike is an unfair tax increase on essential deliveries, says the Freight Transport Association.
VOW: New order picking, pack and sortation distribution centre
VOW: New order picking, pack and sortation distribution centre…
Deadline fast approaching
If you are either a manager responsible for the legal operation of lorry drivers, then this coming 10 September is a crucial date, says Geoff Dossetter.
Taking Kate into account
Selecting the right pick method can be tricky due to factors such as ‘the Kate Middleton effect’, says Eddie de Jong, senior consultant at Davies & Robson.
10,000 warehouse robots for Amazon
Online retail behemoth Amazon plans to have more than 10,000 robots in its warehouses by the end of 2014, reports HSS editor Simon Duddy.
Don’t let last mile erode profits
LCP Consulting says those that innovate for consumer convenience in the last mile with a close eye on channel profitability will be the ultimate winners.
New mast design delivers visible productivity improvements
A series of product upgrades on Yale counterbalance lift trucks have been introduced offering exceptional operator visibility, promoting higher productivity and reduced maintenance contributing to lower cost of ownership.
