articleWhen the time is right
There’s certainly a time and a place for considering changing your MHE suppliers. During the grip of a global pandemic is not that time.
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productSmooth docking for pallets and dollies
A 3D camera and SensorApp solution from SICK has enabled rapid, damage-free guidance of automated and driver-assisted high-bay forklifts into pallet pockets, as well as the precise and efficient pick-up of dollies by automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
articleCleaning seen as part of normal practice
For a long time it has been just as commonplace to have industrial cleaning equipment among your fleet of assets as forklifts and other materials handling equipment, says Briggs Equipment.
articleTurn Assist integrated with heavy forklifts
The system is integrated into the heavy duty Hyster Fortens forklifts delivering minimal internal turning radius and helps provide up to 528mm more aisle width space.
articleSharing is caring in a crisis
The Fork Lift Truck Association is opening up its entire web resource in a bid to help British businesses deal with the current crisis and immediate aftermath.
newsHeavy forklifts launch with EU5 compliant diesel engines
The Baoli KBD 50-100 heavy series, with load capacities from 5,000-10,000kg at a load centre of 600mm, have been updated to comply with the more stringent emissions standards.
newsRe-scheduled FLTA Awards announced for November
The FLTA Awards for Excellence will now be held on Saturday 21st November 2020.
productCovid-19: Forklift safety protocols updated
BITA has received Government recognition for its innovative action in helping to ensure the materials handling industry remains safe and fully operational during the Covid-19 pandemic.
articleTrucks suit paper and pulp industry
Yale Europe Materials Handling has the understanding and solutions required to meet the needs of the ever-evolving paper industry.
productBetter-informed decisions: how awards help
IT’S HARD to beat a personal recommendation when you’ve a major purchase to make. But if that’s not forthcoming, what’s the next best option?
articleInspect your trucks
CFTS takes the opportunity to remind you to think of Thorough Examinations of your forklifts. This could be the easiest decision you make today… and the most important, says the industry body.
articleTalent the top priority
Virtually all manufactured goods and commodities are moved by material handling equipment at some point in their journey from factory to end user. The material handling industry therefore plays a pivotal role in the UK economy, operating across all industries and keeping the country moving. The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is taking important steps to address talent shortage in the material handling industry.
articleCost-effective option
YALE LIFT Truck Technologies has introduced the new Yale ERP2.0-3.5MXLG electric counterbalance forklift truck, powered by lithium-ion batteries.
articleCompact and powerful trucks
Linde Material Handling is upgrading its existing range of electric forklift workhorses with a plethora of new three- and four-wheel truck models in the 1-2 ton load capacity range. Logistics Matters Editor Simon Duddy reports from Aschaffenburg, Germany.
