newsPoor segregation to blame as HGV hits forklift killing driver
Sauces manufacturer AAK UK has been fined £140,000 after a forklift truck driver was killed at a factory in Runcorn.
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articleElectric forklifts debut promising a battery-for-life
BYD unveiled its Iron-Phosphate (Fe) battery at CeMAT 2014 in a new series of forklift trucks.
productEfficient, safe & easy operation
New from Baoli Material Handling Europe, the electric KBE20, four-wheel unit features full AC motor and controller and an improved design said to make operation and maintenance more practical.
articleTraigo 80 extended to 5.0 tonnes
Toyota Material Handling Europe is releasing new models of 4.0, 4.5 and 5.0 tonnes at the end of this year to complete the Traigo range of 80-volt electric counterbalanced trucks and boost heavy duty operations.
articleElectric forklifts debut promising a battery-for-life
BYD unveiled its Iron-Phosphate (Fe) battery at CeMAT 2014 in a new series of counterbalance forklift trucks.
articleTough and easy to service
Jungheinrich has launched a completely re-designed generation of IC-engine powered counterbalanced forklift trucks.
articleBlending high efficiency and high performance
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has introduced a range of lean, green 4.0–5.0 tonne electric counterbalance trucks.
productUsed truck service
Offering a combination of cost-effectiveness and environmental awareness, buying a used forklift truck is an appealing prospect to many companies. Before investing in used forklift vehicle, it is essential to fully check out the intended supplier to ensure the vehicle is safe to use and is fully guaranteed to provide a professional performance.
articlePD Ports opts for 45 tonne trucks from Rushlift
Independent materials handling specialists, Rushlift, has provided a major new fleet of materials handling equipment to PD Ports, including a fleet of 45t counterbalance forklifts fitted with a new integrated generator powering magnetic plate attachments.
productEnergy saving electric heavyweight
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched a new environmentally friendly electric forklift truck with a lifting capacity of 5-9t. The counterbalanced ECG50-90 forklift boasts features said to significantly reduce the cost of ownership whilst improving safety and environmental performance.
articleNew mast design delivers visible productivity improvements
A series of product upgrades on Yale counterbalance lift trucks have been introduced offering exceptional operator visibility, promoting higher productivity and reduced maintenance contributing to lower cost of ownership.
articleNew range of high tonnage forklifts from Toyota
Toyota Material Handling has expanded its range of Toyota Tonero engine-powered forklifts with the launch of its high tonnage trucks from 3.5 to 8.0 tonne. The Toyota Tonero range is now available from 1.5 – 8.0 tonnes.
articleFLTA Awards 2015: the inside scoop
Nominations are now open across all product and individual categories for the Fork Lift Truck Association’s 21st Annual Awards for Excellence.
product7 trucks stolen
The FLTA has put out a Stolen Forklift Alert reporting that 5 forklifts and 2 access machines have been stolen from Mentor Training in Chesterfield.
newsHyundai steps up to Stage IIIB
Hyundai Heavy Industries has nearly completed converting its entire range of 1.5 to16 tonne load capacity diesel forklifts to Stage IIIB engines.
articleManagement needs to be aware of risks
The Fork Lift Truck Association has emphasised that managers need to be aware of forklift-related dangers, in the wake of the prosecution of a company and one of its directors after a forklift accident.
articleSafer tires safer logistics
Tires on forklifts play a critical role in their safe use says Trelleborg Wheel Systems; they are the only part of a forklift that is in constant contact with the ground. Like cars forklift trucks have become significantly safer pieces of equipment in recent years, better design, better features and better regulation surrounding working practices have all contributed to making warehouses safer operations.
newsKION Group rolls out investment
The KION Group is set to invest approximately €60 million through 2021 in Linde Material Handling’s core plant in Aschaffenburg and around €23 million at the core Still plant in Hamburg over the same period.
newsLinde makes Smart choice
Linde Material Handling (UK) has appointed Richard Smart as its new head of business development.
productPower & agility
New from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, the 80V electric forklift, EDiA EX, has been designed to make a significant difference to storage arrangements where space is at a premium.
