articleAdvanced approach to safety
On-site safety is a top priority for building products manufacturer Ibstock across all of its plants, a conviction it pursues vigorously when specifying requirements for its vast fleet of forklift trucks.
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articleLinde uses rental truck capacity in crisis response
Linde Material Handling UK has been working hard to support the food sector, in particular major supermarket chains who have been working tirelessly to keep shelves stocked with food.
productOnline course allows managers flexible access to training
Mentor FLT Training has developed a new e-learning course, to help those managing forklift operations meet their responsibilities for safety, compliance and productivity.
articleWhen the time is right
There’s certainly a time and a place for considering changing your MHE suppliers. During the grip of a global pandemic is not that time.
productSmooth docking for pallets and dollies
A 3D camera and SensorApp solution from SICK has enabled rapid, damage-free guidance of automated and driver-assisted high-bay forklifts into pallet pockets, as well as the precise and efficient pick-up of dollies by automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
articleCleaning seen as part of normal practice
For a long time it has been just as commonplace to have industrial cleaning equipment among your fleet of assets as forklifts and other materials handling equipment, says Briggs Equipment.
articlePallet truck launches with modular lithium-ion design
The new BT Levio LWI160 powered pallet truck from Toyota Material Handling is the first ever pedestrian-operated truck that has been designed around a modular Lithium-Ion battery concept, making the truck very compact, light and energy-efficient, setting new standards in the industry.
articleIt’s not only footballers that attract transfer fees
You may be surprised to hear that qualified and experienced forklift engineers have been in such demand that they sometimes attract transfer fees. F-TEC managing director Karl Baum tells HSS editor Simon Duddy that this is symptomatic of a broader skills issue which the body is tackling with PRO-TEC, the industry’s first register for professional forklift engineers.
articleSharing is caring in a crisis
The Fork Lift Truck Association is opening up its entire web resource in a bid to help British businesses deal with the current crisis and immediate aftermath.
productThorough Examinations remain legal requirement amid COVID-19
Materials handling equipment must receive essential inspections in line with maintenance schedules.
productManage forklift batteries carefully
Where electric forklifts are likely to be idle for a prolonged period, appropriate care is vital to keep batteries in peak condition.
productLinde Material Handling expands Remanufacturing Centre
The manufacturer expects up to 2,000 trucks per year are to be remanufactured at the plant near Brno in the Czech Republic.
articleEssential forklift training resources made available
Mentor remains on hand to help businesses meet HSE guidelines for vital MHE training amid COVID-19.
articleSocial distancing eased with Linde forklift app
Linde’s Truck Call app can help to reduce personal contact to a minimum by enabling contactless work processes. The firm is offering 6 month trials of the product.
newsRe-scheduled FLTA Awards announced for November
The FLTA Awards for Excellence will now be held on Saturday 21st November 2020.
productCovid-19: Forklift safety protocols updated
BITA has received Government recognition for its innovative action in helping to ensure the materials handling industry remains safe and fully operational during the Covid-19 pandemic.
productBetter-informed decisions: how awards help
IT’S HARD to beat a personal recommendation when you’ve a major purchase to make. But if that’s not forthcoming, what’s the next best option?
articleEnsuring authenticity
In today’s fast-paced world, where credentials hold significant value in shaping careers and opportunities, the authenticity of operator certificates of basic training is paramount. But where hundreds of thousands of different certificates are awarded to operators each year, how can you ensure a training certificate’s validity? Gavin Hutchinson answers.
articleInspect your trucks
CFTS takes the opportunity to remind you to think of Thorough Examinations of your forklifts. This could be the easiest decision you make today… and the most important, says the industry body.
articleTalent the top priority
Virtually all manufactured goods and commodities are moved by material handling equipment at some point in their journey from factory to end user. The material handling industry therefore plays a pivotal role in the UK economy, operating across all industries and keeping the country moving. The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is taking important steps to address talent shortage in the material handling industry.
