Robust forklifts
Clark counterbalance trucks take to a number of handling tasks at a challenging sawmill operation.
ABB automates its warehouse
Swisslog has received its latest order to create a state-of-the-art AutoStore facility in Switzerland.
Ongoing commitment to health & safety needed
Building a successful safety culture in your business is no simple one-shot exercise. It requires intelligence and ongoing commitment if high-minded intentions are actually to have the desired impact. This was a key finding from the recent Fork Lift Truck Association Safety Conference.
Tackle safety in partnership with experts
The Safer Logistics campaign, which has proved a great success in Handling & Storage Solutions magazine is taking the next step in 2015, extending the campaign to an exhibition at the NEC.
Promoting food logistics excellence across the board
The FSDF is the sole trade body which represents and supports the interests of the entire food logistics industry. Working closely with members to identify the issues that really matter, the CEO, Chris Sturman and the federation’s administration team are committed to ensuring its members’ voices are heard by all the relevant governmental departments, NGO’s, trade bodies and organisations, in UK and Europe.
Amazon uses survey to target grinding work
Face Consultants is the leading testing organisation and experts in the measurement and control of industrial concrete floors, and they are regularly doing work at online retail giant Amazon sites.
Remember to refresh your forklift drivers
During peak periods business gets busier and pressure mounts, meaning employees are working quicker and for longer hours, which can lead to mistakes. Leading workplace transport training accrediting body, RTITB urges companies to ensure that their forklift drivers are up to date with refresher training.
Emissions on the agenda for UK forklifts
The latest EU emissions standards for non-road diesel engines are now in force, and BITA’s Secretary-General James Clark outlines the implications.
Ten tips for a safe warehouse
Most accidents that occur in a warehouse are easily preventable if proper health and safety procedures are followed, says John Speck, health & safety manager at Eqstra-owned Impact Handling, the sole importer for Cat Lift Trucks into the UK and Ireland.
Truck power innovation from Honda
Car manufacturer Honda takes the first step in implementing a commercially viable fleet of hydrogen powered forklifts supplied by Briggs Equipment at its Swindon site.
Guide to Cloud Computing for WMS
How suitable is cloud computing for hosting WMS? Handling & Storage Solutions asks leading warehouse IT suppliers Snapfulfil, Logistex, Advanced Business Solutions and Chess Logistics Technology seeking answers to some key questions.
Take responsibility for Thorough Examination
In response to greater responsibilities for managers and supervisors overseeing fork lift truck operations, Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) explains why it is so important for managers and supervisors to be vigilant when it comes to Thorough Examination.
Quick turnaround
US food retailer Kroger has partnered with Witron for nine projects over 15 years. The latest saw Witron reconfigure a huge DC.
PPMA showcase proves hotbed of innovation
The PPMA Show 2014 reaffirmed its status as the UK’s premier free-to-attend complete production line event for processing and packaging machinery in October, as 8,190 visitors took to the NEC for its 27th show.
Engine upgrade for Fortens LPG models
Hyster has introduced a new engine in its 2-3.5 tonne Fortens range of LPG forklifts offering high performance for intensive applications.
Walking the line: a guide to pedestrian trucks
We spoke to key pedestrian truck manufacturers to discuss the many benefits they bring to the warehouse.
With improved agility
Impact Handling has introduced the EP25-35N 80 volt counterbalance range from Cat Lift Trucks.
Taking a view on safety and regulations
The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers manufacture and supply a wide range of products used for materials handling applications. Here, ALEM answers frequently asked questions from customers.
CILT outlines transport vision for Wales
Electrified railways, metro style systems and innovative, technology enabled rural transport solutions will be common in the future, according to a report published today by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) Cymru Wales.
Growing from a position of strength
UKWA – the United Kingdom Warehousing Association – has emerged from the recent recession in a position of strength and is determined to grow, either organically or through strategic alliances with other trade bodies. CEO Roger Williams highlights key issues for the coming year for the warehousing and logistics industry.
