articleThe future of the forklift
HSS Editor Simon Duddy speaks to forklift manufacturers to ask what the future holds for this industry workhorse.
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articleSteeled for tough application
An Italian transport company has ordered six G generation counterbalance trucks from Kalmar.
articleMine takes grip of Hyster tyre handler
To help change the giant tyres on heavy duty mining trucks at an iron ore mine in Austria, VA Erzberg has selected the latest Hyster tyre handling truck.
articleLinde bids to raise awareness
The launch of Linde Aware, a new digital sales tool, highlights a key aim of Linde Material Handling UK – to make customers aware of the full breadth of the company’s offering and to demonstrate its customer focus. HSS editor Simon Duddy talks to sales and marketing director Andrew Daly about the company’s multi-faceted approach to solving material handling challenges.
articleJungheinrich IC trucks offer German engineering at a lower price
Jungheinrich will release two ranges of IC counterbalance trucks combining high quality German engineering with a lower than usual price in May.
articleIs this the world’s most cost-effective fork truck?
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks believes the new LPG version of its 1.5 to 3.5 tonne GRENDIA ES range could be the most cost-effective IC engine counterbalance truck ever built.
articleToyota invests £7m in STR fleet
Toyota Material Handling UK meets customer demand by investing £7 million into its short-term hire fleet, with a further investment of 500 trucks planned for 2014.
productAward-winning line up
Crown’s product portfolio includes a versatile range of tough, long-lasting lift trucks suitable for almost any application and any industry. Offering quality and productivity, combined with ergonomics and ease of operation, the company’s range is supported by leading-edge technology.
productHC boosts network
HC Forklifts UK has increased its dealer coverage adding 24 strategic partners to its network, only 12 months after launching the company.
articleFaulty forklift to blame
A vehicle salvage firm in Stalybridge has been fined over multiple safety failings after a car weighing more than half a tonne fell from a forklift truck, crushing a young mechanic underneath.
articleCollaboration key with Briggs Equipment initiative
The UK’s leading supplier of materials handling solutions, Briggs Equipment is set to revolutionise the way logistics firms do business by working with them to help drive innovation in a sector vital to the nation’s economy.
articleFood firm Baxters chooses LPG forklifts from Still
Food manufacturer Baxters has awarded Northern Forklift (Scotland) a contract for the supply of nearly 50 Still forklift trucks, including LPG powered workhorses, following a stringent and competitive tender process.
articleImpact Handling builds its short term rental fleet
Impact Handling has announced orders for £1.5 million worth of new warehouse machines and counterbalance trucks for its short term hire fleet.
articleMajor investment in facilities from Jungheinrich
Jungheinrich has invested in its European operations with a new manufacturing facility, new spare parts operation and a restructure of its Logistics Systems business.
articleStill enhances RX60 electric truck
Still has responded to the developing trend towards e-mobility and demand for zero-emission electric trucks by enhancing the performance of its RX60 series of electric trucks.
articleContinuity with change
Forklift manufacturer Clark has restructured its leadership after the death of a key executive.
articleReliability seals deal as e-tailer can’t afford downtime
Online shop redcoon opted for Yale warehouse equipment at its new logistics centre in Erfurt, Germany.
articleKaizen Chiefs
With exciting new products to come and a relentless focus on warehouse safety and minimising whole life costs, Toyota Material Handling UK sales and marketing director Tony Wallis tells HSS editor Simon Duddy how Toyota is preparing for CeMAT and beyond.
articleFurniture manufacturer turns to Briggs Equipment
Senator International operates 60 trucks supplied by Briggs Equipment, including 37 Yale gas and electric counterbalance trucks, ten MTC 15 and four MTC 13 turret trucks, and various pedestrian stackers. The vehicles are used across five sites.
blogWorking the warehouse better
It takes a lot to get a warehouse working optimally. One key issue is space and not letting it go to waste.
