productConsider hybrid batteries
FOR FORKLIFT users moving to electric equipment, hybrid lead-acid batteries now offer many of the advantages associated with lithium, while avoiding some of the barriers, says Midac Batteries.
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productEngine choice shapes forklift performance
CHOOSING THE right engine helps forklift users match performance to the demands of their operation. In lower-intensity work, efficient smaller engines can reduce fuel use, while more demanding applications benefit from higher torque, stronger cooling and durable construction for reliable daily performance.
newsLife Health Foods renews forklift fleet
Life Health Foods has renewed its focus on safety, efficiency, and waste reduction with the introduction of a new, top-of-the-range material handling fleet supplied by Toyota Material Handling UK.
newsBold ideas for logistics innovation across Africa
Winners revealed for the seventh edition of the Toyota Logistic Design Competition.
productHidden costs of skipping machinery inspections could total thousands
The body behind the UK’s independent LOLER and PUWER Thorough Examination standard has warned that the hidden costs of skipping legally required inspections are more significant than thought by owners of workplace machinery.
productJLG Power Towers to demonstrate low-level access solutions at Warehouse & Yard 2026
At Warehouse & Yard 2026 (30th June – 1st July) at the NEC, Birmingham, JLG Power Towers will showcase low-level access equipment from its portfolio on Stand J8 in Hall 3A.
productHyster lithium-ion battery and charger solutions for demanding forklift operations
To help businesses avoid the risks and complications of mismatched third-party battery systems, Hyster offers lithium-ion battery and charger solutions designed specifically for Hyster lift trucks.
articleUKMHA opens new HQ to drive skills, safety and innovation across the material handling sector
On 8 June 2026, the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) officially opened the doors to its brand-new headquarters in Kibworth, Leicestershire, with a special Open Day to welcome guests.
newsWhy is ergonomic design so important in an electric forklift?
Choosing the right electric forklift requires careful consideration. One type of battery-powered forklift may not suit every type of operation. One question to ask is whether the forklift providers the ergonomic features that operators need.
productToyota Material Handling celebrates 70 years of counterbalance forklift innovation
Toyota Material Handling UK is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its counterbalance forklift truck, marking seven decades of engineering excellence that have helped shape the global materials handling industry.
productMentor Training launches free hazard awareness videos in support of National Forklift Safety Day
Developed for Counterbalance, Reach and PPT operators, the video-based challenges are designed to help improve hazard awareness and reinforce safe working practices in warehouse environments.
articleThe right tool for the job
As National Forklift Safety Day highlights the importance of safe material handling practices, the story of the first-ever Combilift C-Series demonstrates the lasting value of choosing the right tool for the job.
newsHyundai Material Handling unveils new European growth plan
The forklift manufacturer is stepping up the electrification of its product portfolio and expanding its dealer network.
news12th UK National Forklift Safety Day highlights technician safety
The 12th UK National Forklift Safety Day (NFSD), organised by the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), takes place on 9 June 2026. This year’s campaign focuses on the importance of technician safety across the material handling sector.
articleCombilift: material handling products designed with a safety-first approach
Ahead of National Forklift Safety Day on 9 June, Combilift is highlighting how its wide range of products improves material-handling safety without compromising storage capacity or operational efficiency.
articleManufacturer saves storage space and streamlines handling
Plastic component manufacturer for the automotive industry ITW España was seeking a smarter, more efficient way to optimise its production and logistics operations.
productMidac UK supports UKMHA National Forklift Safety Day 2026
The UK Material Handling Association has announced that this year’s UK National Forklift Safety Day will focus on technician safety.
newsSerious injuries as worker hit by reversing forklift in shipping company yard
Aberdeen-based Streamline Shipping Agencies was fined £146,700 as the employee suffered serious and life-changing injuries.
newsNew electric models added to UN forklifts range
UN Forklifts is introducing a significant update to its electric materials handling range with the launch of the new FE Series electric counterbalance trucks and the new RT reach truck range, following field trials and evaluation work focused specifically on UK operating conditions.
productJungheinrich trialling sodium-ion batteries with selected customers
The batteries promise better environmental performance and lower prices due to great availability.
