articleMaximising the service life of batteries and chargers
FULLlife Service Contracts are making a difference for customers of ECOBAT Battery Technologies. Read on to learn the details.
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articleCelebrating the best of the best in the lift truck industry
On Saturday 30th March, hundreds of guests drawn from the entire spectrum of the fork lift truck industry gathered at the International Centre in Telford to recognise the sector’s brightest and best with its most prestigious honour: an FLTA Award for Excellence.
productCustomers urged to demand a Thorough Examination
Customers have been advised by CFTS of their right to choose when it comes to ensuring their equipment complies with inspection legislation.
articleThe fightback has begun
For many years the forklift industry has faced a shortage of skilled engineers, but remarkable efforts are being made to retain and grow the industry’s workforce, as Karl Baum, director of the F-TEC training centre reveals.
articleSpeed zoning solution
Transmon helps Snack food leader protect pedestrians from forklifts in partnership with STILL.
articleInspiring change in challenging times
At Windsor, our aim is to provide the best quality local service on a national level. In today’s turbulent times, embracing change is the only way to maintain success.
productFamiliarity – the unfamiliar hazard
In an interesting presentation, the Fork Lift Truck Association has warned about the dangers of familiarity in forklift operations.
productOperator safety a priority
TCM’s electric counterbalance range has been designed to balance operator safety, comfort, and efficiency for optimum warehouse performance.
productExternal training key
The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers has reaffirmed the importance of external providers for forklift operator training and warned companies of common risks when using potentially non-accredited internal instructors.
articleTowing to improve safety
Toyota Material Handling UK explores options to consider when going forkless in your operation.
productInadequate segregation at fault for forklift incident
A Cheshire-based woodworking company has been sentenced after a worker was struck by a fork lift truck (FLT) at Woodford Park Industrial Estate, Winsford.
articleYale robotics: delivering financial and operational sense
For many logistics applications, the introduction of robotics offers a worthy return on investment.
articleTools for the Lithium-Ion Age
With developments in electric lift truck technology – such as the development of lithium-ion batteries – the trend towards battery power is set to accelerate, says John Maguire, managing director of Narrow Aisle.
articleClean handling trucks for food industry
Doosan is targeting the food and drinks sector with a versatile new range of three-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks, the B15R-7 Series.
productBITA stats show rise UK forklift sales
The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) – the UK trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of fork lift truck and associated components and services – has revealed volumes of forklift trucks sold across the UK increased 2.5% during 2018, to just over 35,000 units.
news$9 million paid out in settlement after forklift injury
A man in the USA who was run over by a forklift twice has settled his case against a number of companies for $9m.
newsUK SMEs as divided as populace on Brexit
Survey data from Close Brothers Asset Finance has revealed UK SME business owners as divided on Brexit and with little faith they will ‘get what they want from it’.
productRTITB offers End Point Assessments for apprenticeships
To help employers with their apprenticeship delivery, RTITB can now conduct End Point Assessments (EPA) for warehouse operatives and LGV drivers.
productDon’t let Thorough Examinations leave you exposed
Are half-measure Thorough Examination standards leaving yourself exposed?
newsNational Forklift Safety Day approaching on June 11
As part of its commitment to raising industry standards and improving the safe use of materials handling equipment, BITA is championing the UK launch of National Forklift Safety Day on June 11, 2019.
