articleA host of innovations
Toyota Material Handling has launched a new logistics philosophy as part of a range of innovations it has unveiled ahead of the upcoming CeMAT exhibition.
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productThe IMPCO effect
Ever wondered why your average LPG cylinder has only one valve and no fuel level indicator? =
productPrecision power awareness
Kerry Green, director of European Support Engineering at Curtis Instruments has a very simple, important question – how important is your forklift to your business?
productManufacturer goes for Hyundai
Armstrong World Industries Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floor and ceiling coverings. The American owned business has a production facility in Stafford where the company run a fleet of five Hyundai forklift trucks which are tasked with the handling of the high-end tiling material.
productChargers with data-logging
A new range of traction battery chargers with derivative charge termination and data-logging facility is now available from Espex.
productNational accounts team created by Doosan
Doosan are delighted to announce the creation of an in-house National Accounts team who will be responsible for identifying and developing the larger fleet users and multi-site operations within the UK.
productTrojan simplifies battery procurement
Trojan Battery Co has announced its products will be available in May for purchase by equipment companies via the SmartEquip Network.
productFirst female Tornado pilot to address FLTA Safety Conference
Jo Salter, the RAF’s first-ever female fast-jet pilot, will inspire and motivate delegates at the FLTA’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference at 29th June.
articleForkless environments: Myth or reality?
Counterbalance forklift trucks have been the king of materials handling for decades. This year, for example, it is 60 years since the launch of the first Toyota forklift, the Toyota LA. However, as technology and operations innovate and develop there will continue to be changes to the equipment and processes used not only the UK but around the world.
articleBAE Systems awards huge plant inspection contract
International inspection and certification specialist Lloyds British Testing has been awarded a major three year inspection and certification contract by BAE Systems.
article360° solutions
UniCarriers is using CeMAT to present its international growth strategy for sales and service, part of which is the bundling of all services in the modular service model UniCarriers 360°. The manufacturer will also present a new online fleet management tool.
productHyster-Yale buys telematics partner Speedshield
Hyster-Yale Group has acquired the US and UK business of fleet management systems supplier Speedshield.
articleYour rental responsibilities
Cut through the confusion about your legal liabilities when you hire a fork lift truck with this handy guide to Thorough Examinations from CFTS.
productLogistics firm optimises forklift charging
The site of Quehenberger Logistics in Enns is one of the most important hubs for the company, which operates throughout Europe. To guarantee constant availability of the electric forklift trucks for their internal material flow, the company relies on innovative battery charging technology from Fronius.
productLinde to host World of Material Handling
Linde Material Handling is hosting its second World of Material Handling – a trade show looking at the future of digitised and automated in-house logistics.
productSTEF inks 4 year deal with Toyota MHE
Under the terms of the agreement, Toyota Material Handling Europe will manage the entire forklift fleet of the European temperature-controlled logistics player.
articleReal-time fleet info 24/7
Doosan’s wholly owned subsidiary Rushlift, is launching a new Fleet Management System (FMS).
articleHydrogen offers 5 minute recharge
A new collaborative research project, H2IntraDrive, has proved that using industrial trucks with hydrogen drive is the most sustainable and cost-effective way of powering materials handling equipment in the automotive industry.
productHow thorough is your Thorough Examination and inspection?
Imagine you took your car for its annual MOT, only to discover that some critical components had been inspected inadequately (if at all), and, as a result, you were penalised or – worse still – responsible for an accident caused by their unsafe state.
productAccident survivor to open forklift safety conference
Lisa Ramos, who lost her leg in a fork lift accident, will open this year’s Fork Lift Truck Association’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference, informing delegates of the severe, life-changing consequences of forklift accidents – for both victims and their families.
