articleInterfuse take delivery of its first Hyundai Forklift
Masonry manufacturer diversifies its forklift fleet with a heavy duty model from Hyundai.
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productZone 2 reach trucks handle flammable items
Kommerling UK has improved safety and productivity at its Lancashire site with a new fleet of explosion protected forklifts.
productOverhead crane worker suffers life threatening injuries
The load being lifted was heavier than the crane could safely bear.
productScotland Works coming to Glasgow
Scotland Works, a new exhibition designed to support Scotland’s industrial, commercial and public sectors in running safe and efficient businesses and organisations, is taking place at the SECC, Glasgow on 3-4 May 2017.
productOverhead crane clash six metres up injures man
A Canvey Island engineering firm was sentenced for health and safety breaches after a worker suffered life-changing injuries.
articleBritvic thinks outside the box
Leeds plant invests in temporary storage from Aganto as new production lines are installed.
productReflective strip on PPE ‘fools’ light curtain
The Health & Safety Executive has issued an alert on the use of light curtains with conveyors following an incident.
productSertec’s logistics centre opts for air rotation heating
Powrmatic’s TE air rotation heating technology has proved to be the ideal solution for heating Sertec Group’ logistics centre in Coleshill.
articleMaximise availability with proactive maintenance says Witron
Many automated logistics systems run nearly 365 days a year and usually around the clock, making maintenance a key issue says Witron.
productBespoke approach
Faced with the challenge of installing a conveyor system in a new operation can be a nightmare – your specific need is almost certain to be unique in some way and it is virtually impossible to go to a catalogue and find the solution, warns MiniTec.
productRulmeca releases stainless steel motorised drum
The powerful, continuous drive for light and medium duty conveyors – the 113LS motorised drum – is described as a hygienic, all-rounder.
articleNew conveying firm launches
Swiss startup Avancon SA aims to revolutionise unit handling systems in distribution and logistics centres.
articleEngineering firm takes agile forklift
IMI Hydronic Engineering has taken delivery of a MaxTruck 2T, which includes a hydraulic fork positioner, a 6m service platform, and a two tonne lifting boom.
articleA bit of push and pull
Maypole Engineering specified Grob LinearChain technology supplied by R.A. Rodriguez (U.K.) for use on a bespoke automated handling systems required by a leading hydraulic motor manufacturer based in the UK.
articleAutomated materials handling optimises efficiency and space
Comfortable, stylish, safe and durable seating is a significant element of the complete driving experience in any car, but never more so than in the case of high-end vehicles such as those produced by Jaguar Land Rover. Entrusted with the contract for delivering these essential items to the JLR plants in the UK is the Coventry factory of Lear Corporation, a world leader in this field.
newsKASTOecostore entry level metal storage on show at Open House
Ecology and economy when sawing and storing material will be the themes of an open house to be held by Kasto at its UK headquarters and showroom from 16th to 18th May 2017.
articleDirect-to-Consumer growth predicted
A report from LCP Consulting and Cranfield University suggests manufacturers are racing to build Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels, by-passing the retail supply chain.
articlePromoting energy efficiency
Thermohall from Rubb Buildings is now fully developed and patented and is said to offer great energy savings and be environmentally friendly, both in fabrication and operation.
productLPG trucks form bulk of order
Window and conservatory systems manufacturer Synseal has updated its materials handling fleet with 28 new trucks on full-service contract hire, after Impact’s proactive maintenance programme and provision of quality equipment contributed to a 100% customer service record.
productSteel manufacturer saves 30% in forklift fuel costs
The Hadley Group took delivery of 16 new environmentally friendly and economic CNG powered Linde trucks, after reviewing their current fleet, which they’d had for nearly 15 years.
