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Forkless environments: Myth or reality?

Counterbalance forklift trucks have been the king of materials handling for decades. This year, for example, it is 60 years since the launch of the first Toyota forklift, the Toyota LA. However, as technology and operations innovate and develop there will continue to be changes to the equipment and processes used not only the UK but around the world.

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360° solutions

UniCarriers is using CeMAT to present its international growth strategy for sales and service, part of which is the bundling of all services in the modular service model UniCarriers 360°. The manufacturer will also present a new online fleet management tool.

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The long view on STR

Specialist suppliers have started to introduce bigger trucks to their fleets and, as businesses realise it is possible to hire supersize machines, they are turning to short-term rental as a cost-effective solution to their long-term materials handling needs. David Cooper, director of Cooper Specialised Handling, discusses the benefits of acquiring ‘big trucks’ on a short-term basis and securing the best deal. 

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Lithium-ion trucks to play key role

The Toyota Traigo 48, said to deliver class-leading energy efficiency while being highly productive in intensive operations, will be showcased at the upcoming CeMAT event.

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Your rental responsibilities

Cut through the confusion about your legal liabilities when you hire a fork lift truck with this handy guide to Thorough Examinations from CFTS.

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Logistics firm optimises forklift charging

The site of Quehenberger Logistics in Enns is one of the most important hubs for the company, which operates throughout Europe. To guarantee constant availability of the electric forklift trucks for their internal material flow, the company relies on innovative battery charging technology from Fronius.

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Electric takeover?

Diesel or LPG combustion engine forklift trucks used to be considered the only option to operate outdoors, but according to Karen Calver of Hyster, while IC trucks still have their benefits in many work environments, electric forklifts are increasingly being used outside.

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Hydrogen offers 5 minute recharge

A new collaborative research project, H2IntraDrive, has proved that using industrial trucks with hydrogen drive is the most sustainable and cost-effective way of powering materials handling equipment in the automotive industry.

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How thorough is your Thorough Examination and inspection?

Imagine you took your car for its annual MOT, only to discover that some critical components had been inspected inadequately (if at all), and, as a result, you were penalised or – worse still – responsible for an accident caused by their unsafe state.

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Safely storing off-cuts

Contact Attachments supplied four of its standard 1.6m3 capacity forklift tipping skips to Starbank Panel Products, which works across a number of sectors within the construction and interior fit out markets.

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