articleDistance no obstacle to learning
Forklift manufacturer Baoli has delivered distance learning logistics courses throughout the lockdown, training 90 partners in three months.
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articleAnalyst predicts forklift power shift
Interact Analysis has used predictive modelling to forecast a clear shift away from diesel power in the next decade in favour of electric, and a move away from lead-acid batteries in favour of Li-ion batteries and hydrogen cells.
product‘Practical 3-Point Plan’ for forklift users coming out of lockdown
The national body for Thorough Examinations has given stay alert guidance.
articleGlass specialist takes 50 truck fleet
Vehicle glass repair and replacement group Belron has taken delivery of a mixed fleet consisting of 50 trucks (including STILL’s RX 20 electric counterbalance, RX 70 IC engine trucks, OPX’s, FM-X’s and EXV-SF machines) to run its 15-year-old glass picking operation.
productHow will Covid-19 change logistics?
The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a major challenge to our society and has thrust logistics into prominence as people finally appreciate the sector’s importance.
newsBITA upbeat on forklift sales
BITA is in a buoyant mood, hailing a successful IMHX 2013 and forecasting a positive outlook for forklift sales.
articleGet shorty: short term rentals have never been more popular
Handling & Storage Solutions talked to the four biggest suppliers of short term forklift rentals to find out the key issues you should be considering.
productLinde to offset carbon footprint of forklift’s first year
The Eco-Lease solution is designed to now allow customers to offset 100% of the carbon footprint generated in the first year of a fork lift truck’s life.
newsPallet turner causes crush injury for 51 year old
51-year-old David Wain suffered serious injuries when a 1.5 tonne pallet of tin plates fell onto his right lower leg and foot when he was employed by Emballator UK at its factory in Bradford. Emballator UK was fined £12,000 and ordered to pay £3,769 in full costs.
articleEngineering firm goes for reliable service from Windsor
When its existing materials handling contract came to an end, engineering firm ConMech turned to Windsor Material Handling and its local partnership approach for a competitive price combined with a reliable service.
articleShorter wheelbase handles heavier loads
A bespoke solution from handling specialists Cooper SH has met the needs of a busy UK sea port.
newsKion flotation prepares for launch
Lift truck giant the KION Group is preparing for its initial public offering on the Prime Standard segment of the regulated market of the Frankfurt Stock Exchange.
productFLTA extends Safe User Group
The Fork Lift Truck Association has further enhanced its popular Safe User Group service, introducing new resources and including up to five additional sites under a single membership, at no extra cost.
articleHire company invests in 11 tonne forklifts
Nixon Hire standardises on 11 tonne Doosan Pro-5 forklifts, supplied by Windsor Materials Handling.
articleToyota Traigo80: your move to greater productivity
Toyota Material Handling has launched the Toyota Traigo 80-volt electric forklift, with load capacities ranging from 2.0 tonnes up to 3.5 tonnes.
productChris Meinecke promoted
Briggs Equipment has announced the promotion of Chris Meinecke to Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Briggs USA. Meinecke has been with Briggs for more than 22 years, the last three and half of which he has served as Chief Operating Officer of Briggs UK.
articleNew trucks lead the way
Since the launch of HC forklifts UK at the IMHX show in March the formation of a key dealer network is taking shape as orders exceed targets set for the new venture.
articleYale and Forkway provide lift for Air Products
A world leader in the supply of atmospheric, process and specialty gases has begun taking delivery of state-of-the-art forklift trucks after signing a major new contract with Yale Europe Materials Handling and the Forkway Group.
articleServe to win
Impact Handling business development manager Peter Woodhouse says service is important for both business success and new product development.
productCESAB signs up dealer
DFL Liftrucs in Harlow has become the authorised dealer for CESAB Material Handling in London and the Home Counties.
