articleGet with the programme
Peter Harvey, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association, outlines the Safer Site Programme – its most ambitious safety initiative yet.
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articleGuilty of negligence after worker crushed by forklift
22-year-old scaffolding firm employee David Westwater was driving a fork lift truck down a sloped path between the factory and the yard when the forklift he was been driving toppled over and landed on him, killing him instantly.
product10 Kindle Fire HDs up for grabs
A million men and women working with and alongside fork lift trucks in the UK are being asked to show off their best practice in the new ‘Safety Selfie’ competition, which was launched by the Fork Lift Truck Association at the National Fork Truck Safety Conference.
articleCrown builds its own LPG counterbalance engine
Crown is continuing its integrated manufacturing tradition with the production of a 2.4L LPG engine used in its Crown C-5 Series industrial forklifts.
articleLinde ramps up STR fleet in Christmas run-up
As the Christmas season approaches, Linde Material Handling is seeing a surge in demand for its short term rental trucks.
articleA breakthrough in safety
When it comes to operating fork lift trucks, human error is the most common cause of accidents at work.
articleChoose the right transmission
Toyota Material Handling UK compares and contrasts torque convertor and hydrostatic transmission options for your forklifts.
articleJungheinrich revamps trucks
Jungheinrich has launched the latest versions of its hydrostatically driven 3s, 4s, and 5s series of engine-powered counterbalanced forklift trucks.
articleRobust forklifts
Clark counterbalance trucks take to a number of handling tasks at a challenging sawmill operation.
productEasy Truck signs with Cesab
Alcester-based Easy Truck Material Handling has become an exclusive regional dealer for the Cesab Material Handling forklift truck and warehouse equipment range.
articleEmissions on the agenda for UK forklifts
The latest EU emissions standards for non-road diesel engines are now in force, and BITA’s Secretary-General James Clark outlines the implications.
productShortlisted x4
Linde Material Handling has made the shortlist in all four categories it entered in this year’s FLTA Awards. The awards represent the industry’s foremost recognition of engineering and design excellence.
articleEngine upgrade for Fortens LPG models
Hyster has introduced a new engine in its 2-3.5 tonne Fortens range of LPG forklifts offering high performance for intensive applications.
articleWith improved agility
Impact Handling has introduced the EP25-35N 80 volt counterbalance range from Cat Lift Trucks.
productMitsubishi EDiA is an Innovation finalist
The Mitsubishi EDiA EX 2.5 to 3.5t electric counterbalance has been shortlisted for the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Annual Awards for Excellence in the Innovation category.
newsFirm puts faith in long term forklift supplier
When cable drum supplier Askern UK looked at replacing its fleet of IC trucks, warehouse equipment and rough terrain forklifts, it used long term relationships as one of its buying criteria.
articleFLTA launches national Safer Site Programme
Free safety programme will benefit any company that operates one fork lift truck or an entire fleet.
newsKey hire boosts Impact’s credentials in heavy lifting sector
After introducing Konecranes, MAFI and Carer products to its range earlier this year, Impact Handling has further strengthened its focus on the heavy-duty truck sector by making a senior appointment to lead its specialist division.
productGet voting for Linde Material Handling
Linde has been shortlisted in all four categories of the 2015 FLTA awards.
newsWorker crushed by unsecured forklift load
A worker was severely injured when he was crushed under nearly two tonnes of plasterboard that fell from a forklift on an icy building site.
