Relevel key to continued safe operation
Uretek were brought in to relevel the floor of a major industrial building while allowing it to remain fully operational.
Online stock database launches
Zupplychain has launched its Stock Database, the latest development of its website available to warehouse providers registered with it.
Lowest platform height
Hubtex has developed a new freely manoeuvrable platform truck with a platform height of 457mm and load capacity of up to 35 tons or 70 tons in its coupled operating mode.
Paperboard firm installs overhead crane
Terex Material Handling has installed a Demag double girder overhead travelling process crane at Iggesund Paperboard’s production facility in Cumbria.
Yale launches pedestrian stacker series
The trucks promise to deliver a range of improvements in through-mast visibility and load lifting controls.
Low emissions and no DPF
UniCarriers has introduced its new Advanced Turbo Diesel engine for its GX series of forklifts.
Monitor performance
With Smart Dynamics, Toyota Material Handling presents its ultimate approach to making material handling operations safer and more efficient.
Amazon and Government set up drone partnership
They will explore the steps needed to make the delivery of parcels by small drones a reality, allowing Amazon to trial new methods of testing its delivery systems.
Weather aware
Electric-powered counterbalance truck fits the bill at Hull processing facilities, with additional weatherproofing and IP protection to ensure the truck could travel between the locations.
Lasers to assist with warehouse security
Technology developments to SICK’s LMS range of 2D laser scanners help them to protect outdoor open spaces reliably, even where there are frequent vehicle movements, says the company.
BAE Systems selects AEB to enhance export controls
BAE Systems – one of the leading aerospace, defence, and security companies in the world – has launched a major IT transformation project in its UK Military Air & Information (MAI) division and selected software solution provider AEB as its partner to standardise and optimise global trade management systems.
Improvised space helps Yodel cope with peak
Jodie Hartley, transport operations manager at Yodel in Hatfield spearheaded a project to create temporary trailer parking space to cope with a surge in operations over Peak 2015. She talks through the project and her career to date with HSS editor Simon Duddy.
Better analysis faster
Intralogistics specialist STILL has presented a new tool – neXXt fleet – that is designed to enable intelligent and efficient forklift fleet control.
Optimise your operation – Toyota live demos at IMHX
Toyota Material Handling UK will be demonstrating the latest developments in order picking and towing solutions live at IMHX 2016, showing visitors how they can optimise their operation, whether it is in e-commerce, distribution or manufacturing.
ALEM highlights guidance on vehicle restraint
The Association of Loading and Elevating Equipment Manufacturers (ALEM) is highlighting the latest European guidance regarding the assessment of the safety and performance of vehicle restraining devices.
Semi-permanent building solution
One of the UK’s largest waste water service providers had a specific, technically challenging request and turned to Herchenbach.
Easypack launches new ergonomic packing workstation
The Packstation from Easypack is said to be built with complete user comfort, safety and efficiency in mind.
Variety of range
Impact, the UK’s sole distributor for Cat Lift Trucks, will return to IMHX this year to showcase its comprehensive product line-up – including the UK show debut of a new 8-10 tonne Carer heavy duty electric forklift range.
Absolute dependability required
A move to articulated trucks from Aisle-Master allows food wholesaler to move away from mixed counterbalance and reach truck fleet.
AAH Pharmaceuticals upgrades loading facilities
Stertil Dock & Door Products has refurbished and upgraded an installation of loading bays for a leading distributor of pharmaceuticals and healthcare products.
