articleThe world’s favourite forklift just got better…
Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, UK importers for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, explains how its class-leading GRENDiA EX counterbalance range just got better.
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productExplosion proof conversions should still seek approval from manufacturers, advises Pyroban
Leading safety business Pyroban has advised that the explosion proof modification of a forklift truck should have the written approval of the original truck manufacturer in order to comply with international standards and best practice.
articleYale revamps 3 wheel forklift
The change to the specification of its 3-wheel ERP15-20VT series is said to makes it the most energy efficient electric forklift in Europe.
newsHyster-Yale to acquire controlling stake in Bolzoni
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling has agreed to pay in excess of 50 million euros for a controlling stake in attachment manufacturer Bolzoni.
productWorker gets arm stuck in forklift
A scrap metal firm and its director have been fined after a Manchester worker suffered severe injuries to his left arm when it became stuck in a forklift truck. The worker had been instructed to stand on the truck’s forks.
productCourier Logistics revamps fleet
The 3PL has added four gas-powered 2.5 tonne Cat lift trucks to its materials handling fleet, supplied by Impact, the UK’s sole distributor of Cat Lift Trucks.
articleToyota Material Handling unveils plans for CeMAT 2016
Think CeMAT, think Toyota. That is the theme promoted by Toyota Material Handling for this year’s event, reflecting a wide range of ideas and concepts that the company has developed for truck operators and logistics managers.
articleCeMAT 2016 puts the spotlight on digitisation and automation
The lead theme for CeMAT 2016 is Smart Supply Chain Solutions. In other words, the foremost trade show for intralogistics and supply chain management – which runs from 31 May to 3 June in Hannover, Germany – will highlight the pivotal role of logistics in today’s increasingly digitised and integrated industrial value chains.
articleHefty heavies as Linde releases 10-18tn forklifts
Linde Material Handling has launched a new series of heavy diesel forklift trucks with a load capacity of 10 to 18 tonnes.
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.
articleJungheinrich’s Gavin Hersom is FLTA’s Apprentice of the Year
Jungheinrich apprentice, Gavin Hersom, has won the Apprentice of the Year Award at the prestigious FLTA Awards for Excellence 2016 – the UK’s leading forklift truck industry awards.
articleA forklift fuel robbery?
Fuel consumption is a figure that’s often overlooked when buying a new truck – despite the associated costs adding up to thousands over a contract period. Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, UK importers for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, explains what to look out for and how it’s measured, and gives you an idea of how much money you could be saving.
articleEasing operator qualification confusion
A new standardised list of workplace transport equipment categories has been released to aid employers and recruiters in identifying operator qualifications, regardless of issuing body.
productLPG engine upgrades on Yale forklifts
Yale has announced the completion of an engine alteration programme across its entire 2.0 to 3.5 tonne LPG counterbalance forklift truck range, in which true industrial engines have taken over from automotive-derived units.
articleDoosan sets up National Account team
The Korean manufacturer has created its own direct National Account team, whose responsibility it is to target and build relationships with new businesses on a direct basis.
articleFit for the job
Unloading and moving gym equipment is a skilled operation and requires not only a top class forklift driver, but high performance forklift trucks to complete the tasks in hand.
articleShort, hard-hitting forklift safety course launches
Mentor Training has launched a safety awareness course focusing on the dangers presented by forklifts in the workplace – not just for operators – but for all those working alongside them.
articleA host of innovations
Toyota Material Handling has launched a new logistics philosophy as part of a range of innovations it has unveiled ahead of the upcoming CeMAT exhibition.
productPrecision power awareness
Kerry Green, director of European Support Engineering at Curtis Instruments has a very simple, important question – how important is your forklift to your business?
