productFLTA seeks Jurors for Excellence Awards 2018
Following the successful introduction of a jury-based voting system for the Fork Lift Truck Association Annual Awards for Excellence 2017, the FLTA is looking to recruit new jurors for 2018.
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articleForty years of forklifts: Q&A with David Rowell
Following retirement from his most recent role as Senior Product Marketing Manager for Hyster UK earlier this year, David Rowell reflects on some of the developments he has witnessed over 44 years in the materials handling industry, and shares his thoughts about the future.
articleFowler Welch goes big on lithium-ion forklifts
HSS believes the deal is the first big contract placed for a lithium-ion powered forklift fleet in the UK.
articleReignite your enthusiasm for safety
At this year’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference (#SAFE2017), the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) will put those who have championed fork lift truck safety into the spotlight. Its Chief Executive, Peter Harvey MBE, explains why…
articleHyundai releases 16 tonne heavy duty forklift
Hyundai Construction Equipment has launched its latest all-round heavy-duty diesel forklift – the 160D-9L. The new truck fills the gap between the 160D-9 and 180D-9 and is said to offer increased load capacity, extra safety, cost-effectiveness and operator comfort.
articleBuildbase makes uptime a priority
Rushlift serves Buildbase with Doosan forklifts and fast service back-up.
newsWill 2018 be your year to shine?
The Fork Lift Truck Association is calling on the UK’s best and brightest to put their best people, products and services forward, so they can be considered for the materials handling industry’s highest accolade: an Archie statuette.
productSensors specified
Nexen Lift Trucks has specified Curtiss-Wright NRH272 rotary sensors to detect steering position in its X-Range of electric lift trucks.
product‘Show your hand’ for new safety campaign
This September, Mentor FLT Training will be urging forklift operators to ‘Show your hand’ to reduce the risk of serious accidents involving pedestrians.
productTeenager killed when forklift overturned at night
A Derbyshire-based company has been fined after the death of a 19-year-old worker, mother ‘utterly shocked that this can happen even now’.
newsEasy Truck acquires Quicklift
The Easy Truck Group has acquired Quicklift in a move designed to reinforce its position as one of the Warwickshire’s fastest growing materials handling specialists.
articleToyota safety focused at Health and Safety North
Toyota Material Handling UK will be providing a number of free health and safety guides and advice to visitors who operate materials handling equipment at the Health and Safety North exhibition on the 10thand 11th of October 2017.
articleBond Timber improves safety and drives efficiency
Bond Timber delivers daily throughout Devon and Cornwall on a large fleet of vehicles. Operators need the ability to load trucks as efficiently and safely as possible to ensure that orders are delivered on time.
articleLower handling costs for paper recyclers
In 2015, collection and recycling in Europe increased by almost one million tonnes of paper in just 5 years. As the industry continues to grow, Hyster Europe claims that it can help even the most intensive paper recycling operations reduce cost and maximise efficiency.
productLong term investment
Businesses running forklift truck fleets are taking a long-term view on acquisition and operating costs according to the interim findings of a national survey published this week by forklift manufacturer TCM.
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productMitsubishi and Task Consumer Products are on a roll
A fleet of Mitsubishi fork lift trucks is helping one of the UK’s largest independent paper converters maintain a decade of consistent growth.
productFamily owned logistics provider invests in premium Windsor forklifts
A family owned third party logistics provider has taken delivery of a fleet of forklift trucks from Windsor Materials Handling’s premium range.
articleHyster developing monster 48 tonne electric forklift
Hyster Europe has revealed more details about its zero-emission, high-capacity, electric trucks, announcing that a 48-tonne capacity Hyster laden container handling truck powered by electric motors is being developed.
productMitsubishi releases special edition forklifts
Marking 25 years of business in EMEA, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has launched a 25th anniversary edition of its award-winning range of warehouse and forklift trucks.
