articleTwo shifts on one charge
Jungheinrich has launched the narrow-aisle Kombi Stacker EKX 514-516, an electric order picker and trilateral forklift.
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productGreater running time
Manbat Industrial is the UK’s sole distribution partner for deep-cycle battery specialist, US Battery Manufacturing.
articleForklift maintenance important to safety
It is no secret that the warehouse environment can be full of hazards, no matter how diligent and well-trained staff may be.
articleShort, hard-hitting forklift safety course launches
Mentor Training has launched a safety awareness course focusing on the dangers presented by forklifts in the workplace – not just for operators – but for all those working alongside them.
productNew team at Hoppecke
Like many companies since the global crash of 2008, Hoppecke has seen markets reduce and key players having to operate with fewer resources. However, the company has come back stronger.
productUsed equipment buying tips
Choosing heavy lifting equipment can be a complex business, so Cooper Specialised Handling has come up with ten tips to help companies buy or rent used heavy lifting equipment with confidence.
productCFTS board appointment
CFTS – the body responsible for the materials handling industry’s national accreditation scheme for Thorough Examination – has appointed Mike Knowles, operations director for Crown Lift Trucks, to its board.
newsHyster-Yale to acquire controlling stake in Bolzoni
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling has agreed to pay in excess of 50 million euros for a controlling stake in attachment manufacturer Bolzoni.
productCummins to convert factory to logistics centre
As part of a plan to adjust to weak global demand for power generation equipment Cummins will reduce the footprint of its Kent site and change it into a regional distribution and logistics centre.
productReduce blind corner hazards
Reacting to customer feedback, Sentry Protection Products has upgraded its Collision Sentry collision warning system to feature a more focused and intense warning light for increased visibility.
productWorker gets arm stuck in forklift
A scrap metal firm and its director have been fined after a Manchester worker suffered severe injuries to his left arm when it became stuck in a forklift truck. The worker had been instructed to stand on the truck’s forks.
productSideloader supplier Baumann UK appoints Carrylift
Baumann, the world’s largest sideloader manufacturer, has appointed Carrylift Group as an official distributor for Scotland and the North East of England. The appointment provides Baumann with greater access to the sideloader market north and south of the border.
productSustainability report
Linde Material Handling has published its first sustainability report describing the impact of the company’s corporate activities on society and the environment.
productAre you the best forklift instructor?
RTITB lift truck training instructors are invited to compete in the first RTITB Lift Truck Instructor of the Year competition which is being run in association with FoodEx and UniCarriers.
productCourier Logistics revamps fleet
The 3PL has added four gas-powered 2.5 tonne Cat lift trucks to its materials handling fleet, supplied by Impact, the UK’s sole distributor of Cat Lift Trucks.
articleToyota Material Handling unveils plans for CeMAT 2016
Think CeMAT, think Toyota. That is the theme promoted by Toyota Material Handling for this year’s event, reflecting a wide range of ideas and concepts that the company has developed for truck operators and logistics managers.
productNew company strategy
In order to meet increasing demand, sideloader manufacturer Hubtex has constructed a new production hall and expanded its sideloader portfolio.
productCompact & approved
Standby Power specialises in uninterruptable portable power supplies. Moving and positioning high value goods such as these requires reliable, manoeuvrable equipment. In the past, forklifts were hired as and when required and delivered directly to the site in which they were needed.
articleCeMAT 2016 puts the spotlight on digitisation and automation
The lead theme for CeMAT 2016 is Smart Supply Chain Solutions. In other words, the foremost trade show for intralogistics and supply chain management – which runs from 31 May to 3 June in Hannover, Germany – will highlight the pivotal role of logistics in today’s increasingly digitised and integrated industrial value chains.
articleHefty heavies as Linde releases 10-18tn forklifts
Linde Material Handling has launched a new series of heavy diesel forklift trucks with a load capacity of 10 to 18 tonnes.
