article3PLs urged to boost Zone 2 safety
Logistics operations using ATEX lift trucks in Zone 2 should be using active gas detection to improve safety and protect people, warns Pyroban.
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productTrelleborg chosen by KION Group for non-marking tyres
The KION Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, has selected Trelleborg Wheel Systems as its preferred main supplier for non-marking tyres in the European market.
articleNexSys battery range now covers all materials handling vehicle applications
Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) battery technology from EnerSys, long-established in providing highly flexible, maintenance-free operation for materials handling vehicles, is now available in two forms. First is the NexSys CORE battery (available only in EMEA markets), a high-performance alternative to traditional lead-acid batteries.
productPyroban offers ATEX zone advice
Logistics operations using ATEX lift trucks in Zone 2 should be using active gas detection to improve safety and protect people, warns Pyroban.
productCheck paperwork on used forklifts
Companies purchasing or hiring used forklift trucks are being urged to make sure that they see a valid Thorough Examination Report for every machine they bring on site.
productTomorrow’s Warehouse event – Call for speakers
Western Business Media is inviting experts from the world of Logistics, Warehousing and Materials Handling to share their insights and knowledge at the newly launched Tomorrow’s Warehouse Live event, which will take place on 30th September 2020 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
productAnalyst sees growth in robotic forklifts
Interact Analysis identifies significant potential growth for the segment and warns manual truck vendors without an automation strategy are at risk.
articleLet’s not get excessive
The single most pressing issue occupying Tim Waples, chief executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA), is a concern about end of term contracts. Disputes over what constitutes ‘fair wear and tear’ and what falls into the category of ‘excessive damage’ is transforming amicable relationships into full-scale financial battles.
articleGena forklift OS points to future
Crown has launched the Gena forklift operating system and, with its built-in InfoLink fleet management connectivity, is design to ensure future generations of Crown forklifts will come with advanced productivity, safety, and personalisation management features as standard.
productIndustry-first test for pedestrian trucks
RTITB has welcomed the introduction of the first industry-standard operating skills test for pedestrian operated lift trucks.
productTime to play catch up
Accrediting body calls for employers to catch up with new testing standards for powered pallet trucks.
articleHelping you maintain vigilance in the warehouse
Materials handling and the warehouse environment are areas that require constant vigilance in order to maintain a safe working environment. Toyota Material Handling recognises the need to keep safety at the fore whether as part of forklift and reach truck design or in the environment within which the trucks operate.
productF-TEC signs up as Safety award sponsor
The Forklift Training Engineering Centre (F-TEC), has announced sponsorship of The Safety Award at the prestigious FLTA Awards for Excellence 2020.
productCombat forklift downtime
Companies could be wasting valuable production time due to forklifts being out of action following a Thorough Examination.
articleBYD increases forklift charge speeds
The firm is launching its BYD dual-charging system, promising customers industry-leading recharge speeds.
productFLTA Awards postponed
The 26th annual FLTA Awards for Excellence, which had been due to take place on Saturday 21st March has officially been postponed in light of the current coronavirus pandemic.
newsLogistics – keeping goods moving
In these uncertain times one of the industries that is keeping the UK moving is logistics.
articleYale and Briggs Equipment help Marston’s keep a firm grip on stock
For an operation dealing with diverse loads, a one-size-fits-all approach to its materials handling needs is unlikely to deliver the levels of productivity required. When Marston’s, the UK’s leading independent brewing and pub retailing business, expanded its business, it turned to trusted Yale partner, Briggs Equipment.
articleAttention to detail: insight into VNA projects
Modern businesses are constantly on the lookout for potential opportunities to maximise their operational efficiency, with the warehouse environment increasingly being targeted as a key area for improvement.
productUK Mail fined £400k after forklift injuries
The postal service company was fined after two employees were injured by fork lift trucks in two separate incidents.
