productReduce operator fatigue
YALE EUROPE Materials Handling has launched the MP16UX pedestrian pallet truck.
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productDon’t miss critical equipment checks
MANY WORK equipment owners and users are at risk of falling foul of the law by not ensuring trucks are inspected under PUWER, says CFTS — the industry’s accrediting body for Thorough Examinations.
productLinde sees upturn in automation demand
Labour shortages in warehousing caused by a combination of Brexit and the pandemic is leading to greater than ever levels of interest in automation, according to materials handling specialists Linde.
articleWhat do lift truck operators think of their job?
A recent survey by Talent in Logistics, sponsored by UKMHA (UK Material Handling Association), answers this question, and found more than half (51%) of male lift truck operators aged 30 and over do not find their management to be trustworthy and honest. 52% would also not recommend their job to family and friends.
articleA ray of sunlight for Yale trucks
Yale has enhanced its lithium-ion range with Sunlight Li.ON FORCE batteries. The maintenance-free models minimise operational downtime.
articleLearn about safer logistics and earn CPD points at free-to-attend seminar
Toyota Material Handling is the sponsor of the Safer Logistics Theatre at the Health & Safety Event 2022 – this year’s largest gathering of professionals responsible for running safe and efficient workplaces (NEC, Birmingham, 5-7 April 2022).
articleRoofing merchant replaces diesel trucks across 13 depots
Burton Roofing Merchants – a leading supplier of roofing materials to both the construction trade and the public – is replacing the diesel-powered Toyota counterbalance trucks in operation across its 13 UK depots with electric-powered models also from the Toyota range.
productSafer manual handling
MANUAL HANDLING is often overlooked in training, despite it being one of the main contributors to MSD (musculoskeletal disorders) and cause of lost working days in the supply chain each year,
productPurpose-designed lithium-ion pallet truck
TOYOTA HAS introduced the materials handling industry’s first purpose-designed lithium-ion powered pallet truck (PPT) – the 1600kg capacity BT Levio LWI160.
productTransmon launches in-cabin UVC
WITH THE recent global pandemic highlighting the vital role of sanitisation, numerous academic studies have been carried out and global experts have concluded that the use of UVC light is highly effective in eliminating viruses (such as SARS-CoV-2) and bacteria on surfaces and in the air.
productVision-guided automated forklift
WISE ROBOTICS has extended its range of autonomous warehouse robots with VisionNav’s vision-guided, counterbalanced VNP15 automated forklift.
productBe part of the biggest night of the year
SCHEDULED FOR Saturday 15th October at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, The Archies is set to be the highlight of the material handling calendar.
productSTILL launches AMR models
THE FORKLIFT manufacturer has released three versions of its ACH series.
articleChanges in testing and training
The testing of forklift operators has undergone a transformation. Liam Knight asks, are you up to date?
productCloud management for forklift charging
EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES has launched the Motion+ Fleet software solution to provide a web-based fleet management solution for forklift batteries and chargers.
productELOKON appoints sales manager for France
SOPHIE GAUTHIER has been appointed to the newly created role of sales manager France at ELOKON, a leading supplier of safety and assistance systems for intralogistics and automation technology.
productLift truck firm to take on 17 apprentices
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2022 is set to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. The theme for the 15th NAW is ‘build the future’ and Windsor Materials Handling has kicked off the week by announcing the launch of its 2022 apprenticeship programme.
articleArchie is back, and better than ever
With a fresh name and format, the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is transforming the Awards for Excellence for a new era.
newsWorker struck by forklift
A CARDBOARD manufacturer has been sentenced after a visiting lorry driver suffered life changing injuries when he was struck by a forklift.
productDon’t overlook pre-use forklift inspections
According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), almost one in five lift truck incidents occur as a result of mechanical failure, which could be avoided through correct completion of a pre-use inspection.
