articleManaging to keep your site safe?
Stuart Taylor, managing director of Mentor FLT Training reveals industry insights that highlight just how important a manager’s role is in keeping staff safe.
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productBITA and FLTA to explore merger
The leading forklift trade associations are exploring the potential to merge. Both organisations will consult members on the proposal and no timetable has been set on the talks.
productReport to reveal forklift safety shortcomings
Shocking statistics highlight need for greater safety awareness among managers and forklift operators.
articleDigital storytelling tool launches to boost lift truck training
RTITB’s new offering eTruck UK is designed to increase training effectiveness while reducing training time by as much as 2 days per course.
productBanksman seriously injured during loading operation
A Liverpool port operating company has been sentenced after a worker was struck by a load falling from two fork lift trucks at the Port of Liverpool in Seaforth.
articleCrown unveils advanced reach truck
Crown Lift Trucks used IMHX to launch the innovative ESR 1000 Series reach truck, which features faster lifting and lowering, a touchscreen and a smart new operating system.
productFirst PowerFleet orders
ID Systems has received initial orders from Jungheinrich after delivering on development milestones.
articleRound table to provide insights on forklift safety
Forklifts present a significant danger in the warehouse and logistics setting. That’s why Handling & Storage solutions has scheduled a round table to provide answers.
articleCustomer focus
As the market changes quickly, Linde Material Handling UK is in close contact with customers, understanding their needs and developing a value proposition that has moved well beyond the core material handling equipment. Linde Material Handling UK MD Max Sammartano speaks to HSS editor Simon Duddy about this evolution.
articleToyota Material Handling drives ‘Think like Toyota’ approach
Toyota Material Handling UK exhibited at the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX), at the NEC, Birmingham between 24 and 27 September.
productDigital electric motor technology introduced across the Flexi range
Narrow Aisle has announced the introduction of new digital electric motor technology across its Flexi range of battery powered VNA warehouse reach trucks.
productCalor awards contract to BT Final Mile
Following a successful trial and onboarding process, BT Final Mile has announced a new contract with Calor to support the company’s field service engineering team using the Final Mile network of lockers and boxes.
articleCommunication is key at the National Forklift Safety Convention 2019
Attendees will have opportunities to develop professional skills that make a difference on site.
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articleLinde’s heritage and a look to the future with Max Sammartano
Max Sammartano is Linde Material Handling’s UK managing director, overseeing the strategic planning for the company, including the latest innovations in products and material handling solutions. He looks back on 70 years at Linde’s Basingstoke headquarters.
articleLead-acid to lithium-ion conversions
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has released a modular lithium-ion energy system that can be installed in industrial trucks that are designed to take lead-acid batteries with no requirement for vehicle-specific adjustments.
articleReasons to be optimistic
Accurately predicting the future direction of the UK economy has been occupying the minds of expert – and amateur – analysts for much of the previous twelve months and will likely continue to do so for some time to come. Brexit has proved a challenge for many industries and the material handling sector has not been immune from this. However, as we look ahead to a new year there are still reasons to be optimistic, says BITA Secretary-General James Clark.
articleNo half measures
Many Thorough Examinations don’t live up to their name. CFTS explains why it’s important to never accept half a job.
articleThe path to a safer site
With the number of forklift accidents still alarmingly high, Tim Waples, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association explains the dangers of lift trucks and offers advice on what you can do to ensure a safe site.
articleChanging lift truck operator behaviour
Innovation is embedded within the warehousing and logistics industry, yet little has been done to innovate within forklift training. Laura Nelson, RTITB Managing Director, explains why it’s time to bring operator training into the 21st century.
