Fortis Battery Care has built up a formidable reputation as a service-led independent battery supplier. It is now about to take its energy enthusiasm a stage further with a bold re-brand and growth plan. HSS editor Simon Duddy speaks to MD Andrew J Clarke.
Leading figures from the fork lift truck industry will gather in February to celebrate its best products, services and people. Now in its 25th year, the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence is the industry’s longest-standing Awards. We set out to find out just why it continues to go from strength to strength…
An installation of six loading pods designed by Stertil Dock Products has streamlined operations, shortened work cycles and increased productivity for Wells Farm Dairy.
Mai Dubai, the Dubai-based bottled drinking water company, had commissioned Swisslog to automate its storage and distribution logistics at its new mega expansion project in Dubai in order to reach its 2020 goals.
The Freight Transport Association is urging British and EU negotiators who are meeting in Brussels to heed the warnings from traders and logistics operators on both sides of the Channel, that post-Brexit arrangements will need time and effort if the continued smooth passage of trade is to be established.
BS Handling takes on complex handling system relocation and extension for fashion retailer.
International Logistics Group (ILG) has grown to become a market leader in fulfilment warehousing and logistics services and since its first Aisle-Master articulated truck was put into service in 2013 it has been steadily adding to the fleet. The company now operates seven Aisle-Masters across various locations in West Sussex, and has capitalised on the range available to choose specific models tailored to the requirements of each site.
With the new and versatile OTU (Omnidirectional Transfer Unit) from Avancon, all goods are guided in different directions by moving in line of a natural curve or a crossing with the OTU.
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched a new range of fully electric forklift trucks in the 9-18 ton range.
Industore has completed a 4-week phase of implementing 12-metre Hänel Lean-Lifts into a new purpose-built facility at First Choice Group in Cannock, Staffordshire.
The recent forklift safety conference organised by the Fork Lift Truck Association warned end users to guard against complacency on forklift safety, with injury statistics stubbornly high.
A family owned third party logistics provider has taken delivery of a fleet of forklift trucks from Windsor Materials Handling’s premium range.
Doosan electric trucks prove they perform as well as diesel models at busy builder’s merchant.
When a high security site needed replacement entrance and exit gates for its main security lodge entrance, it called on on Perimeter Security Maintenance, the gates and barriers arm of BID Group to provide a modern solution.
Health and Safety is one of those things that usually results in a sharp intake of breath. I’m sure that at some point we’ve all heard, or even said, that something is, ‘Health and Safety’ gone mad!
HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with Chess Logistics sales and marketing director Alex Mills to talk innovation and the value of experience.
The mood of BITA members’ is growing more pessimistic – consistent with the overall weakness and uncertainty around the UK economy – according to the members’ survey contained in the latest Forklift Truck Market Outlook.
NAEKO Logistics, a specialised logistics services company focused on offering value-added solutions, has expanded its logistics facilities and warehouses in San Boi de Llobregat in Barcelona to continue offering global solutions to the growing demands of international trade.
Demag Cranes & Components has added a new model to its DCM-Pro Manulift range to accommodate increased load capacities.
The Combi-CBE 4t forklift was launched by Managing Director Martin McVicar at the recent GIS show at the Piacenza Expo centre in Italy.
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