articleLogistics is in a phase of historically significant change, says Simon Barkworth, UK managing director of Crown Lift Trucks, meaning it is a fascinating time to work in the business he tells HSS editor Simon Duddy.
productUniCarriers has developed the Driver Presence Sensor (DPS) – an ergonomic alternative to the dead man’s switch on order picking trucks.
articleTake a look at the future and you find our what is important now – eCommerce, concerns about finite warehouse space, Brexit, automation and robots et al – the following Special Report give managers an insight into the challenges that are here now and on the horizon, with some ideas as to how you may plan for them.
productAn international food company has been fined £333,000 after a fork lift truck collided with a visiting recycling company driver.
articleMichelin has invested more than £10m in a major upgrade of its Stoke-on-Trent based logistics operation, opening a new European Distribution Centre.
productLinde Material Handling has received a record number of applications to its UK apprenticeship programme – more than 1000, a 250% increase on the previous year.
articleWithin the Toyota Production System, there is a Japanese expression ‘poka-yoke’ which translates into English as ‘mistake proofing’.
articleReal estate is an often forgotten part of the supply chain but could be a major pinch point in coming years, Savills director Kevin Mofid told a Warehouse Technology Group Live event in Manchester last month. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
productTwo Wilko forklift truck drivers have been recognised among the best in the world at the Talent in Logistics Awards 2017.
articleWith an enviable reputation spanning over 50 years, Translift has consistently strived to, and succeeded in, offering its customers innovative and groundbreaking solutions that will ultimately save time, space and money.
productNew laminated leaflets from Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) explain why – particularly in agriculture and construction – where accident rates continue to be high – Through Examination is as essential for rough terrain trucks and telehandlers as it is for fork lift trucks.
productFrom the 1st September, anyone training as a fork lift truck operator will find the test considerably tougher than ever before.
productA North West manufacturing company has been fined after an employee was struck by a fork lift truck.
productThis September, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) will put those who have championed safety in the spotlight at the National Fork Truck Safety Conference.
articleAs Port of Tilbury underwent significant expansion, it turned to Briggs Equipment for asset management expertise.
articleFollowing retirement from his most recent role as Senior Product Marketing Manager for Hyster UK earlier this year, David Rowell reflects on some of the developments he has witnessed over 44 years in the materials handling industry, and shares his thoughts about the future.
productA food manufacturing company has been fined after a worker fell six metres from the back of a fork lift truck.
articleThe Hubtex FluX multidirectional forklift is available with remote maintenance.
articleAt this year’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference (#SAFE2017), the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) will put those who have championed fork lift truck safety into the spotlight. Its Chief Executive, Peter Harvey MBE, explains why…
productIn the world of forklift trucks, September has now become known as Safetember as the FLTA once again launches its initiative to maximise the focus on safe working practices and to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
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