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Expertise on display

Politics, technology and a dash of celebrity on show at the PPMA Total Show.

Operating safely alongside fork lift trucks

Who is most at risk of being injured by a fork lift truck? Peter Harvey, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association, reveals the answer and explains what you can do to minimise the dangers at your site.

Undeterred by Brexit

Our impending exit from the European Union is the biggest issue currently facing industry and the country as a whole. Below James Clark, Secretary-General of BITA, reflects on the specially commissioned post-referendum Forklift Truck Market Outlook for 2016 from Oxford Economics, produced on behalf of BITA.

Safe loading and unloading

Slightly over a third of MEWP-related incidents reported by UK rental companies involve delivery drivers. What are the most common pitfalls to avoid and how can delivery drivers keep safe?

Comprehensive lift truck inspections

It is vital that managers and supervisors who are responsible for the safety and lawful use of industrial equipment understand their legal obligations, explains CFTS technical manager Shaun Prendergast.

Let’s make this a ‘win-win’

The Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport has urged all parties to come together to help make the provision of an additional runway at Heathrow a ‘win-win’ situation for everyone in the UK.

A great time to train

You are never too old or too young to boost your flooring skills and knowledge says FeRFA CEO Helen McGachie, who outlines some of the options supported by the association.

Engines of growth for Doosan

HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with senior management from Doosan at the recent IMHX show to hear how the Korean manufacturer’s strategic emphasis is shifting towards electric trucks.

Boots places major double deck trailer order

Transdek UK has secured a major order from Boots UK for 60 fixed double deck Wedge trailers, which are expected to generate significant savings for the retailer relative to its stepframe double deck fleet.

8 tonne lithium-ion powered forklift breaks barriers

The Hyster forklift achieves 100% charge in two hours, and is said to support three shift operations.

Best for short shuttle ops

When it comes to short-shuttle working, most operators are looking for the same things but Stewart Gosling from Red Diamond Distribution, UK importers of Mitsubishi forklift trucks, suggests starting with a blank sheet.

Down by the water

HSS editor Simon Duddy visits Italian sideloader manufacturer Baumann and hears of high expectations for a new compact, electric sideloader with extended battery life.

Automation eases growth process

Pharmacy2U is a fast-growing online pharmacy and recently moved to a new Leeds DC, kitted out by Logistex. HSS editor Simon Duddy gets a tour of the facility from chief operating officer Daniel Lee.

Automated high-bay for food firm

Egemin Automation will soon start with the construction of a new automated high-bay warehouse for Belgian snack food producer Poco Loco.

WMS totally revamps warehousing for packaging supplier

Investment in a Snapfulfil WMS led to a leap in efficiency for a billion pound packaging supplier.

Independent Glass installs machine guarding solution

Independent Glass offers a comprehensive range of glass products, operating from four UK sites, three in Scotland and one in England, and with its specialist packaging facilities and fleet of vehicles, Independent Glass understands the logistics of transporting glass.