articleLinde adds two safety light solutions to its forklifts
Linde Material Handling has launched two new lighting products after the sales success of its BlueSpot lighting system.
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articleCustomers demanding connected fleets
With increased demand for ‘connected’ operations, Hyster Europe is supporting applications throughout the logistics chain with innovative 360 degree technology solutions.
productBriggs Equipment acquires Hitec Lift Trucks
Briggs Equipment strengthens its presence in the East Midlands with the purchase of Hitec Lift Trucks. Completion is expected no later than 1 June.
productFood firm deploys AGV shuttle and reach truck combination
Jungheinrich is building the semi-automated finished goods warehouse for Germany’s oldest noodle producer.
articleBuilding firm revamps extensive forklift fleet
Building supplies firm The Bradfords Group is boosting its fleet with over 170 new MHE units supplied by Briggs Equipment.
articleArtificial Intelligence drives smart forklift
A newcomer to the forklift world is a highlight automated model from German industrial group ZF, which is best known as a car parts maker.
articleLean operations
LKE is more than a manufacturer of trolleys and lifting equipment, it helps a broad range of companies bring a systematic approach to their handling operations. HSS editor Simon Duddy recently met up with the LKE team in the UK to hear more.
productFirst impressions at Linde World of Material Handling
I am attending the Linde World of Material Handling exhibition in Mannheim today, and took a few minutes out from the hectic schedule to write up some notes on highlights so far.
productRecord-breaking deal
North East fork lift truck specialist Permatt has been awarded a record-breaking contract to supply a fleet of new machines to JDR Cable Systems (JDR), the leading supplier of subsea umbilicals and power cables owned by the TFKable Group.
articleToyota applies ‘Kaizen’ to itself!
“It’s about so much more than the trucks,” says Jon Buckley, Commercial Director at Toyota Material Handling UK.
productEnsuring optimal handling safety
Contact Attachments designs and manufactures an extensive range of forklift jibs from its base in Mid Wales, helping customers to handle long and/or awkward loads through providing additional reach to their existing equipment. The jibs also support users in effectively lifting loads which are unable to be palletised.
articleDemanding 24/7 operation
Radiator manufacturer Stelrad handles 50,000 customer deliveries per year from its South Yorkshire distribution centre. To maintain its 99% on-time delivery status, the company requires efficient warehousing.
articleClarity needed
Logistics managers are being urged to seek absolute clarity over forklift Thorough Examinations, after it was revealed lift trucks are involved in 50% more serious accidents than HGVs.
productWindsor sponsors Safetember
Windsor Materials Handling is inspiring a transformation in forklift safety across the industry with the sponsorship of Safetember under the theme of ‘Complacency Kills’.
articleTalent in Logistics Awards 2018 winners announced
The best of the best in the transport and logistics industry were celebrated at the annual Talent in Logistics Awards 2018, on Thursday 21 June in Telford. Worthy winners were presented with awards at a glamorous event hosted by celebrity guest, Jeff Stelling, presenter of Gillette Soccer Saturday and live football on Sky Sports.
articleAn operator’s certificate is no free pass
When a fork truck operator switches trucks or tasks they may well require conversion training, says Adam Smith, general manager of AITT.
articleComprehensive proximity warnings
Elokon’s mobile driver assistance system ELOshield provided the safe solution for a particularly demanding set of circumstances for a large shoe retailer.
articleLinde event shows off modern forklifts
World of Material Handling (WoMH) 2018 featured around 170 vehicles in four large live installations, product shows, and test arenas.
productReducing blind spots
If a pedestrian walks into the “blind spot” of a forklift truck, there is potential for an accident to occur, so Linde has developed a Surround View system to prevent such hazardous situations from arising.
article£730000 fine after sideloader hits two workers
A timber yard has been fined after two workers were seriously injured when they were struck by a sideloader.
