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.
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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?
productManufacturer goes for Hyundai
Armstrong World Industries Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floor and ceiling coverings. The American owned business has a production facility in Stafford where the company run a fleet of five Hyundai forklift trucks which are tasked with the handling of the high-end tiling material.
productNational accounts team created by Doosan
Doosan are delighted to announce the creation of an in-house National Accounts team who will be responsible for identifying and developing the larger fleet users and multi-site operations within the UK.
productPallet network takes 77 forklifts from Jungheinrich
All 77 trucks supplied under a five-year full maintenance contract hire agreement are Jungheinrich’s second generation, hydrostatic counterbalance 2.5 tonne capacity TFG 425s gas powered trucks.
productFirst female Tornado pilot to address FLTA Safety Conference
Jo Salter, the RAF’s first-ever female fast-jet pilot, will inspire and motivate delegates at the FLTA’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference at 29th June.
productClean-running trucks needed for busy hub
TPN – The Pallet Network – turned to Jungheinrich to provide 77 hardworking, low emission forklifts to keep its indoor operation rolling.
articleBAE Systems awards huge plant inspection contract
International inspection and certification specialist Lloyds British Testing has been awarded a major three year inspection and certification contract by BAE Systems.
article360° solutions
UniCarriers is using CeMAT to present its international growth strategy for sales and service, part of which is the bundling of all services in the modular service model UniCarriers 360°. The manufacturer will also present a new online fleet management tool.
articleLithium-ion trucks to play key role
The Toyota Traigo 48, said to deliver class-leading energy efficiency while being highly productive in intensive operations, will be showcased at the upcoming CeMAT event.
