productSupplier of the year
Leading leaf chain manufacturer and supplier FB Chain has won the prestigious Supplier of the Year accolade at the Fork Lift Truck Association’s 2015 Awards for Excellence.
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productContinental Specialty Tyres chosen by Pentalver Transport
Continental offers a complete solution in everyday port operations, combining optimised performance and safety with a focus on improved whole life cost.
productRemote lift & lower
Crown has extended its tried-and-tested QuickPick Remote technology with a variant that controls lift and lower functions. Available now for fitment to Crown’s ES 4000 and ET 4000 Series stackers, this version of the successful remote glove technology features a special transceiver for the stacker’s lift system.
articleBehind the curtain at the FLTA Awards 2016
Nominations are now open across all product and individual categories for the Fork Lift Truck Association’s 22nd Annual Awards for Excellence.
articleVisibility over bulky loads
Linde Material Handling has added the elevating cabin to its range of safety products in response to the increasing problem of moving larger and bulkier loads for forklift truck operators.
productForklift speed limiter
To help transport and storage operations heighten safety and reduce costs, Transmon Engineering has developed its ‘next generation’ of speed limiting and safety devices for forklift trucks.
articleHeed the warning line
Accurate tyre replacement is key to fleet safety and keeping costs in check. The Pit Stop Line from Trelleborg is designed to bring precision to the decision making of fleet managers.
productSpot on for safety
With the dark mornings and afternoons coming in it is truly a safe investment to turn to Curtis Instruments for their specialist lighting options.
articleNew forklift tyre service promises one stop shop
Toyota Material Handling UK has launched a new forklift tyre service, which is designed to make it easy for customers to replace tyres.
productWithstands challenging environment
Eight years ago, Contact Attachments supplied Norfolk-based shellfish processing company, Lynn Shellfish, with its Forklift Tipping Bin eight to help it dispose of sea waste which is collected with the seafood it processes.
articleImprove processes with the printer on the forklift
Datamax O’Neill by Honeywell says printers turn industrial trucks into mobile workplaces and enable a faster and more exact completion of tasks. What factors should you consider when implementing this approach?
productMast tilt indicator
Mentor has introduced the ForkAngles mast tilt indicator, which is designed to be easily retro-fitted to a counterbalance truck allowing the operator to accurately gauge when their forks are level without having to leave their truck, ask a colleague for assistance or utilise any other device.
articleCoca-Cola speeds up loading process with scanning system
In order to gear the loading process to the accelerated warehouse processes, Zetes designed a new scanning system on Coca-Cola’s forklifts in Dongen, the Netherlands.
productCommon sense is not enough
Concerned by the lack of training provision for those in leadership roles, the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) has developed the UK’s first comprehensive accreditation standard for the training for lift truck managers and supervisors.
productPaddle joystick
The industrial division of Curtiss-Wright Corporation has launched the JC1200, a next-generation, cost-effective paddle joystick from the Corporation’s brand family of Penny & Giles.
newsCrunch! Martin Bayfield to host 2016 FLTA Awards
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has announced that renowned rugby veteran and TV presenter Martin Bayfield will host the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence in February 2016.
articleVote now for your forklift favourites!
Voting has opened to decide the best products in the renowned Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence 2016.
productKey to safety & profitability
At the recent National Fork Truck Safety Conference, emphasis was placed on strong leadership and a holistic approach towards taking ownership of site safety, with the HSE pinpointing the importance of the manager’s role.
productDealer of the Year Award 2016 – Enter now!
The Fork Lift Truck Association is inviting firms up and down the country to nominate one fork lift truck dealership in the UK deemed worthy of the prestigious title: Dealer of the Year 2016.
articleFLTA Awards for Excellence 2016 – Cast your vote!
With a thousand votes already cast in the first weeks of the Awards for Excellence online ballot, competition is especially fierce. Every single vote counts this year, so voice your opinion and cast your vote now in the online ballot on the FLTA website.
