productIndustry first fast charging for straddle carriers
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will introduce the first fast charging solution for electric powered shuttle and straddle carriers.
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articleToyota reaffirms its leading sustainability position
Published today, the second sustainability report from the leading forklift truck company Toyota Material Handling Europe demonstrates their commitment to maximise safety, optimise business processes and minimise environmental impact throughout the value chain.
newsInaugural ‘Forklift Operator of the Year – India’ announces winner
Srinivasa N D employee, of Toyota Kirloskar Motor, has been crowned the inaugural ‘Forklift Operator of the Year – India 2015’ following a tough competition, which culminated in six live challenges at the Grand Finale on 19th November 2015.
articleBaumann UK appoints Hessle as first official distributor
Baumann, the world’s largest sideloader manufacturer, has appointed Hessle Fork Trucks as an official distributor for Yorkshire and the North East of England.
productDon’t neglect fork extensions
With fork extensions often stored safely out of the way, the body behind the Thorough Examination of lift trucks, CFTS, is urging users not to overlook these vital bits at inspection time – placing lives and businesses at risk.
newsTCM dealers visit manufacturing facilities in Spain
TCM’s UK dealers visited the company’s Pamplona, Spain production facilities recently to see first hand the quality engineering and manufacturing facilities that produce the european designed and built product range offered through the TCM dealer network.
articleHannaman aims to double turnover by 2017
Hannaman Material Handling, a 40-year-old forklift truck and material handling equipment specialist, is on course to double its turnover by 2017, following funding support from Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance.
articleCrown Lift Trucks shortlisted for two Archies
Crown Lift Trucks has been shortlisted in two categories of the prestigious Fork Lift Truck Association awards, known as Archies.
articleChemical firm deploys explosion proof forklifts
Chemical logistics business ADPO has acquired a new generation of explosion proof forklift trucks for its Antwerp operations. The Toyota forklift trucks were converted by Pyroban for “safety without compromise” in Zone 2 hazardous areas.
articleSmart choice Yale truck is shortlisted for top award
Yale Europe Materials Handling has been shortlisted in the prestigious Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Awards, which is now open for public voting.
article‘Not just a supplier, this is a partnership’
What began as a simple concept over a coffee and a sketch on a pad has now become a multiple award winning operation thanks to the collaborated team efforts of Linde Material Handling and market leading boiler manufacturer Vaillant Group.
productDealer of the Year Award 2016 – Enter now!
The Fork Lift Truck Association is inviting firms up and down the country to nominate one fork lift truck dealership in the UK deemed worthy of the prestigious title: Dealer of the Year 2016.
newsNarrow Aisle sales role expanded to take in Middle East
Pete Lancaster has been appointed to the position of business development manager for the Middle East and Europe at Narrow Aisle.
productFleet management transaction
DLL, global provider of asset based financial solutions, has been working successfully with Stena Line, one of the world’s largest ferry operators, on a transaction to finance the replacement of its fleet of terminal tractors in six ports in the Netherlands and the UK.
productWalk the floor
Lift truck training specialist, Mentor, believes that active operational observation is the key to creating sites that are safer, more productive and, ultimately, more profitable.
productLarge fuel cell order destined for forklifts
Hydrogenics has received a fuel cell order from a hydrogen-powered forklift developer. The trucks will be used by a North American big box retailer.
articleFLTA Awards for Excellence 2016 – Cast your vote!
With a thousand votes already cast in the first weeks of the Awards for Excellence online ballot, competition is especially fierce. Every single vote counts this year, so voice your opinion and cast your vote now in the online ballot on the FLTA website.
articleMulti-purpose truck turns heads
Crown has launched the Crown MPC 3000 Series, a new range of multi-purpose lift trucks, across Europe.
productLinde appoints MD for Severnside and automation sales manager
Linde Material Handling has strengthened its team with the appointment of two new senior members of staff at its Severnside and Basingstoke offices to drive forward the company’s plans to supply products to new markets.
productCharging innovation
Specialist in battery charging technology, Fronius, will present its wide range of products and services at LogiMAT 2016 this March.
