articleLinde upgrades tow tractor systems
These all-rounders are mostly used as towing vehicles for logistic trains, for example to supply production in industrial plants, or towing “shelves on wheels” in warehouses and distribution centres.
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articleDistance no obstacle to learning
Forklift manufacturer Baoli has delivered distance learning logistics courses throughout the lockdown, training 90 partners in three months.
articleNarrow Aisle launches in-aisle sensor system
The Flexi Smart Stop System is an ‘in-aisle sensor’ that immediately disables a Flexi articulated truck if its chassis comes in to contact with an object, such as a pallet load, racking or rack guards within the aisle.
articleAnalyst predicts forklift power shift
Interact Analysis has used predictive modelling to forecast a clear shift away from diesel power in the next decade in favour of electric, and a move away from lead-acid batteries in favour of Li-ion batteries and hydrogen cells.
articleAchieving a 30% increase in storage capacity
The narrow aisle trucks from Combilift allow the firm to reduce the of times the products need to be handled as well fitting into a system that stores more efficiently.
product‘Practical 3-Point Plan’ for forklift users coming out of lockdown
The national body for Thorough Examinations has given stay alert guidance.
productKeep your forklifts safe with Toyota
Have you checked that your trucks’ Thorough Examinations are current?
productHyundai inks driverless autonomous forklift deal
Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) is planning to progress its smart logistics solutions using KT’s (Korea Telecom) 5G communication network and artificial intelligence (AI) technology.
product‘Challenging behaviour’ undermines operator training
According to the RTITB Instructor Academy, the effectiveness of some lift truck operator and Driver CPC training is being compromised due to poor company culture and its negative impact on employee behaviour.
articleGet shorty: short term rentals have never been more popular
Handling & Storage Solutions talked to the four biggest suppliers of short term forklift rentals to find out the key issues you should be considering.
productSupervisor training
Earlier this year, the HSE released the 3rd edition of the Approved Code of Practice for the use of Rider-operated lift trucks (L117), which places added emphasis on the training of managers and supervisors.
productFleet management streamlines operations
Crown has been presented with the prestigious IFOY Award in the Forklift Truck Solutions category.
productEco-Lease finance
New from Linde Material Handling the Eco-Lease solution, which is designed to allow customers to fully offset 100% of the carbon footprint generated in the first year of a forklift truck’s life.
articleServe to win
Impact Handling business development manager Peter Woodhouse says service is important for both business success and new product development.
newsBriggs Equipment wins £87 million MoD contract
Briggs Equipment has been awarded an £87 million contract to supply, manage and maintain a mixed fleet of mechanical handling equipment for the Ministry of Defence.
productComplies with new code of practice
Earlier this year the Health & Safety Executive released the 3rd edition of the Approved Code of Practice for the use of Rider-operated lift trucks (L117).
articleForklift regulation changes: what they mean for you
In March, the Health & Safety Executive issued its long-awaited update to fork lift truck safety guidelines, Rider-operated lift trucks. Operator training and safe use. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (L117). Owen Delaney, technical manager at the Fork Lift Truck Association takes us through the revised documentation.
productInspection tagging
All lifting equipment, including forklifts, must be maintained regularly to ensure it is safe to work with. It is not enough to only fix equipment when they go wrong; companies should be looking for signs of wear and tear before any deterioration leads to an incident.
productWorldwide support
Industrial PC and vehicle terminal solutions from Advantech-DLoG safely support work processes in challenging environments. The new Advantech-DLoG helpdesk is now available (almost) around the clock for customers worldwide.
newsFLTA opens online nominations for Awards for Excellence 2014
Does your company have an excellent new product or service, or a special individual or team that deserves industry-wide recognition? Then get nominating!
