Metal storage guidance updated
The Health & Safety Executive has published the second version of HSG246 Safety in the storage and handling of steel and other metal stock.
Scotland the brave
Safer Logistics will make its debut in 2017 at the new exhibition Scotland Works. This will add a third strand to Safer Logistics alongside the well-established campaign in HSS magazine and the Seminar Theatre at the Health & Safety Event at the NEC, which is now entering its third year.
Combilift is nominated for two FLTA Awards
Combilift continues to be at the forefront of product development in the materials handling sector and this has been recognised once again by the FLTA which has named the company as finalists in two categories for the Awards for Excellence 2017.
Going for the double
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks nominated twice in the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence.
Walkers Transport takes on TCM forklifts
Leeds-based Walkers Transport has taken delivery of new generation TCM trucks fitted with the latest monitoring equipment designed to record both truck and operator performance.
Walkers Transport takes on TCM forklifts
Leeds-based Walkers Transport has taken delivery of new generation TCM trucks fitted with the latest monitoring equipment designed to record both truck and operator performance.
Double impact – powered pallet truck and stacker released
Toyota Material Handling UK has launched two new warehouse models – the BT Levio LWE130 powered pallet truck and the BT Staxio HWE100 stacker truck.
Common sense system
Werma calls for common sense in the logistics environment and says its andon light based system can shine a way forward for safety.
Energy recovery added to automated storage system
KASTO has made its space-saving automated storage more energy efficient by building in an energy recovery system.
Superior performance achieved by new Toyota reach truck range
Toyota Material Handling UK is launching three new reach truck ranges to the UK market that excel in productivity and visibility thanks to a new mast design, smoother operation and increased driver comfort. The new trucks will be available in the New Year.
High end reach truck
Toyota Material Handling UK is launching three new reach truck ranges to the UK market that excel in productivity and visibility thanks to a new mast design, smoother operation and increased driver comfort. The new trucks will be available in the New Year.
UPS parcel strike set to disrupt Christmas deliveries
Staff at UPS Parcels in central London will strike for two days next week, which will disrupt the firm’s deliveries in the run-up to Christmas, over alleged bullying, harassment and racism.
3PL takes on reach trucks
Lemonpath Contract Packing & Logistics has ordered six electric Cat NR16N2 reach trucks from Impact Handling, as well as six gas-powered GP18NTD counterbalance forklifts.
Audits offer holistic view of forklift safety
There is a danger that safety is falling through the cracks, even in companies that are striving to fulfil their obligations, says Dave Sparrow, MD of the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT).
Yusen to automate warehouse at key Singapore facility
Yusen Logistics has awarded Swisslog the contract to build an automated storage system in its Singapore facility.
3PL to automate Singapore warehouse
Yusen Logistics has awarded Swisslog the contract to build an automated storage system in its Singapore facility.
Stevedoring firm revamps operations with 10 Hyundai trucks
Shipping firm invests in Hyundai counterbalance trucks with Hessle supplying the fleet.
Daimler opts for thin plate
The automotive giant opts for the technology, which offers fast, opportunity charging without migrating from lead acid to lithium ion.
Agile solutions for Peak as Kion and Dematic come together
Greater flexibility and lower risk when procuring equipment could be a key benefit for customers of Dematic and Linde in the UK, following the recent acquisition of Dematic by the Kion Group. Simon Duddy reports.
