productPower by the hour
BOILER MANUFACTURER Vaillant has made a transition from lead acid to Lithium-ion forklift batteries. It partnered with Jungheinrich to introduce a new 26 vehicle Lithium-ion fleet to operations.
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productAutomated handling to drive efficiency for cosmetics manufacturer
GERMAN FIRM Beiersdorf AG is building a production centre with STILL set to provide production intralogistics for the site. STILL brought Kion Group sister company Dematic on board. Dematic is supplying a conveyor system for pallets that links all subsystems together.
articleReliable Yale products at affordable prices
DEMAND FOR quality used equipment continues to grow, and with it a need for a professional approach. Second-life products offer companies an affordable option to meet their immediate requirements.
articleInspections you can trust
As the only industry-recognised independent Thorough Examination scheme in the UK, CFTS provides complete peace of mind when it comes to the safety of your equipment.
articleSupporting safety and standards
Accreditation offers many benefits for organisations delivering materials handling equipment training in-house. With a continued focus on safety in post-pandemic operations, correct compliance with safety regulations should be top of the list for many employers, says Laura Nelson.
productEnhance your operational efficiency
THINGS CHANGE fast in today’s world, so coming up with ways of achieving manpower savings, improving safety or increasing capacity could make that critical difference.
articleOperator comfort boosts productivity
When it comes to maintaining high levels of productivity, comfortable employees can make all the difference to a company’s operation, says Gianbattista Scaramuzza.
articleImproved forklift safety
Careful consideration has to be paid to staff safety, for both manual pickers and forklift drivers, says Steve Coley.
articleTackling manual handling risks
Lifting and moving by hand is the main cause of reportable accidents in the freight by road industry and the logistics sector has a rate of musculoskeletal disorders 50% higher than the national average, says Laura Nelson.
productMixed fleet for kitchen firm
LUXURY KITCHEN manufacturer, Mereway Group, has taken delivery of 7 Hyster forklift trucks at its Birmingham warehouse hub.
articleSupply issues: An ATEX update
Shortages and delays are extending forklift OEM lead times, says Darren Boiling, who offers advice on ensuring you have an ATEX forklift when you need it.
productNew online training options for managers of forklift operations
MENTOR FLT Training is now delivering its popular Managing Forklift Operations course via multiple online formats to allow managers to choose the learning method most suited to them.
productUKMHA hopes for lessons learned after fatal incident
THE UKMHA has highlighted the importance of proper forklift maintenance and safety procedures following a fatal industrial accident.
articlePowerful and sure footed
The Mitsubishi EDiA XL electric forklift delivers all of the power of a diesel but with none of the noise or emissions, says Stewart Gosling.
articleToyota reports strong lithium-ion take-up
Nearly a quarter of all Toyota electric-powered forklift trucks ordered for delivery in the UK now feature Lithium-Ion battery (LiB) technology, but the manufacturer stresses the importance of good charging discipline.
articleThe only way is digital
We are currently seeing a huge demand for digital innovation when it comes to automation in the warehouse and connected fleet management, says Kenny Watson.
articlePowerful multidirectional truck goes electric
Combilift has launched the Combi-XLE – an electric powered multidirectional forklift with up to 5-ton lift capacity.
articleForklift travel speed restricted
TRANSMON ENGINEERING was approached by Linde Materials Handling to provide a solution at one of its customers, to ensure forklift trucks could operate at a safer, slower speed around pedestrians.
productQuality on demand with Yale’s short-term rental
AS MOST businesses experience peaks in activity or events that demand extra equipment for a small period, short-term rental options allow you to source the right forklift with minimal notice.
articleAutomation suited to SMEs
More and more SME warehouse operators and e-commerce retailers are deploying automated intralogistics technology to ensure that they meet delivery promises to online shoppers, says Paul Freeman.
