articleTile high Toneros
Toyota’s hydrostatic Tonero HST meets the high demands of the ceramics sector.
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articleFoundry forklifts
Ironworks EWM relies on tough fleet of materials handling equipment from Hyster.
articleManitou creates subsidiary dedicated to warehouse trucks
LMH Solutions SAS will bring the Loc and Manilec brands to market through a network of independent dealers. The company’s main focus is the French market, but it will also set its sights further afield.
articleFund to help smaller firms develop apprentice engineers
The new chairman of the FLAT Fund has highlighted the benefits of the dedicated bursary for fork lift truck service engineers.
articleYou’ve got to be in it to win it
Could your company be the next winner of the FLTA’s Safe Site Award?
newsIndia’s forklift Operator of the Year 2015 open for entries
Entries are now open for India’s forklift operators to compete for the prestigious title of ‘Forklift Operator of the Year – India’.
articleDesigned for intensive operations
Toyota Material Handling has released a complete new range of platform stackers. The new BT Staxio P-series includes 11 models from 1.2 up to 2.0 tonnes.
articleWhy you shouldn’t operate a hand pallet truck until you’ve read on…
Hand pallet trucks: they’re well… handy. But all too often we put them into a situation that doesn’t suit them – an uneven floor… a gradient… a longish distance to travel…
productCFTS clears up hire confusion
Uncertainty over responsibility for the Thorough Examination of fork lift trucks could be placing thousands of businesses renting fork lift trucks at risk of prosecution, according to inspection experts CFTS.
articleLinde well prepared for peak forklift rental demand
As the Christmas season approaches, Linde Material Handling is seeing a surge in demand for its short term rental trucks. Thanks to owning the largest supply of rental trucks in the industry, Linde is well positioned to react to situations quickly and reliably and help businesses to deal with the increased demands of the festive season.
articleJungheinrich promises bargains on refurbished forklifts at The Big Event
On October 14th and 15th intralogistics solutions specialist, Jungheinrich UK, will open the doors of its depot and showroom facility in Bristol for ‘The Big Event’.
articleDoosan launches new electric truck range
Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK has launched its new range of 1.5 to 2.0 tonne electric forklifts, claiming a step change in performance and value to the UK market.
articleDoubling storage space
By replacing its old counterbalance forklift and reach truck with a 4-way Combilift and an articulated Aisle-Master forklift Draka has been able to double storage capacity and costly and disruptive relocation.
articleTCM brand reports rapid growth
The TCM brand is reporting record sales growth from its UK dealers, largely on the strength of its range of European-built heavy duty counterbalance trucks.
newsLife-changing injuries after poorly planned lift
A transport company firm has been fined for safety failings after a worker suffered serious injuries when a crate fell on him while he was unloading crates from a container.
articleCheck out The Safer Site programme
The Fork Lift Truck Association has put together a wealth of forklift safety knowledge and advice in supporting materials for its Safer Site programme.
productDon’t forget your attachments!
CFTS, the body behind the UK’s national scheme for the Thorough Examination of lift trucks, has issued a reminder to truck owners and operators: Thorough Examination is not just for trucks; attachments require inspection too.
productTipping skip
Manufacturer of swimming pool covers, liners, and reel systems, Plastica Pools, uses two Tipping Skips from Contact Attachments to help store and dispose of waste materials more effectively.
productForklift speed limiter
To help transport and storage operations heighten safety and reduce costs, Transmon Engineering has developed its ‘next generation’ of speed limiting and safety devices for forklift trucks.
productYale SmartBelt foils seat belt cheats
Yale has introduced a new ‘cheat-proof’ interlock system – named ‘SmartBelt’ – to prevent drivers from bypassing seat belt procedures.
