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.
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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.
articleIBCS: new product service brochure and updated website
IBCS the supplier of industrial battery, charger and service products has released its new product and service brochure. Rapid sales growth created by demand for IBCS’s widening portfolio is the main reason for this publication.
productManbat Industrial and Fronius UK join forces
Battery distributor Manbat Industrial and charging experts Fronius UK have forged a closer business relationship that aims to bring tremendous benefits to customers.
productDriver killed when forklift overturned wasn’t wearing seatbelt
A large steel fabrication company based in North Yorkshire, has been fined after a forklift truck (FLT) operator was killed when the truck he was operating overturned. However, the offence to which the company pleaded guilty was not a significant cause of the fatal accident.
productImpact makes heavy investment in portside trucks
Impact – sole distribution partner in the UK and Ireland for Konecranes Lift Trucks – has invested more than £1m in five new trucks from the manufacturer, adding two reach-stackers, a pair of heavy-duty forklifts and a truck outfitted for specialist applications to its hire fleet.
articleInvoice based lending: an alternative?
Alex Macdonald, regional sales manager at Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance, discusses how an alternative finance solution can help drive growth for materials handling businesses.
articleGuide to hiring fork lifts
Renting a fork lift truck can open you up to a number of pitfalls, so do your homework before signing on the dotted line, advises Peter Harvey of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA).
articleManbat Industrial and Fronius UK join forces
Battery distributor Manbat Industrial and charging experts Fronius UK have forged a closer business relationship aimed at boosting customer service.
articleNew vertical order picker
Jungheinrich has launched its new EKS 110 vertical order picker. With a one tonne load capacity this completely redesigned truck has a distinctive look and low-energy LED headlights and reflectors.
productBriggs scoops £38m Peel Ports contract
The seven-year contract includes a three-year extension option and covers 10 sites. Briggs will provide full service and maintenance support for in excess of 400 materials handling assets, the majority of which have been acquired on a long-term rental basis.
productLift Truck Instructor of the Year winners announced
RTITB crowned the winner of its first Lift Truck Instructor of the Year competition at Foodex exhibition at the NEC, Birmingham on 20th April.
productWorker missing after racking collapse in warehouse
Fire crews have launched a search operation to find a worker trapped under tons of goods and collapsed racking at a Shropshire warehouse of Edwards Transport.
articleLinde releases lithium-ion powered counterbalance trucks
The forklift giant has used its latest World of Material Handling exhibition to announce its latest innovations in energy efficient trucks.
productApp provides instant access to quality used trucks
The development of a new free App has enabled Linde Material Handling to give customers easy access to its database of available Approved used forklifts for sale.
articleTailor-made solutions on show at Linde customer event
Linde Materials Handling revealed new variants, options and bespoke customer solutions at its customer event World of Material Handling.
productNew MHE fleet management solutions from I.D. Systems at CeMAT and IMHX
I.D. Systems, a leading OEM independent supplier of MHE fleet management solutions, is gearing up for two major events in the coming months, where it will be showcasing new developments to enable even better monitoring of fleet performance for safer, more efficient and productive operations.
