articleGyles Brandreth to host FLTA Awards 2016
Master raconteur and accomplished after-dinner speaker Gyles Brandreth has been announced as the new host for the FLTA Awards for Excellence at The International Centre on 27th February 2016.
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productAccurate alignment counts
Damages are often caused when the operator fails to accurately align the forks or attachment with the load. Sideways alignment is determined by steering the truck, which is a skill that can be easily taught, and any errors can be corrected by using side-shift.
articleAuto-slowdown for forklifts when entering buildings
Global industrial truck manufacturer, Linde Material Handling, has launched a new driver assistance system to support the safe operation of forklift trucks both in and outside the warehouse.
productReduce blind corner hazards
Reacting to customer feedback, Sentry Protection Products has upgraded its Collision Sentry collision warning system to feature a more focused and intense warning light for increased visibility.
articleShort term hire, long term strength
Briggs Equipment’s short-term hire helps GES get the show on the road.
newsThe pick of the year – FLTA Awards winners announced
The tense wait was over for individuals and companies across the globe as the Fork Lift Truck Association revealed the winners of its 22nd annual Awards for Excellence.
productWeigh up weights approach
From July, the verified weight of sea containers must be made known to the shipping company before loading them onto the ship.
articleSophisticated approach
Continental will showcase smart solutions for intralogistics applications from its comprehensive portfolio at the upcoming CeMAT exhibition in Germany.
article360° solutions
UniCarriers is using CeMAT to present its international growth strategy for sales and service, part of which is the bundling of all services in the modular service model UniCarriers 360°. The manufacturer will also present a new online fleet management tool.
articleSmart tire solutions
Trelleborg Wheel Systems will showcase two intelligent, new solutions for the materials handling market at CeMAT 2016.
articleFork Truck Watchdog launches to target dodgy dealers
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has revealed details of Fork Truck Watchdog, its landmark scheme to tackle mis-selling, poor standards and rogue trading in the materials handling marketplace.
articleEnter the forklift Operator of the Year Competition 2016
Celebrate operator skill and gain a valuable insight for your business with RTITB’s International Operator of the Year 2016.
productWeighty deal
JLT Mobile Computers has entered a partnership with LTS Scale Company, which will see LTS sell the JLT1214P rugged forklift computer as part of its in-motion, legal-for-trade weight scale solution for transportation customers primarily within the Less than Truckload (LTL) shipping segment.
articleContinental showcases extensive materials handling portfolio
At this year’s CeMAT, Continental presented its comprehensive product portfolio for the supply chain.
productChain wear gauge in limited edition giveaway
Trusted supplier to the materials handling industry FB Chain is celebrating its 30th anniversary by giving away a limited edition professional chain wear gauge every month in its anniversary year.
productTrelleborg’s acquisition of CGS Holding finalised
Trelleborg has finalised the acquisition of CGS Holding a.s. – a privately-owned company with leading positions in agricultural, industrial and specialty tires as well as engineered polymer solutions.
productFeedback on mast-tilt position
While forklift operator training is designed to teach the safest and best practises which should minimise the risk of accidents, in the real world the drive for higher productivity can put pressure on operators to bend the rules.
articleNew ‘jury of 12’ for FLTA Awards 2017
The FLTA will introduce a new ‘jury of 12’ experts to judge entries in the 2017 Awards for Excellence.
productReels mean deals
By offering roller chain on reels, as opposed to boxed lengths, leading industrial chain manufacturer and supplier FB Chain is helping customers to reduce wastage and eliminate quality issues due to unnecessary joins – saving time, effort and money.
productBlue safety lamp
According to HSE (Health and Safety Executive), 24% of workplace accidents involving a vehicle are caused by forklifts.
