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.
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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.
articleShort term hire, long term strength
Briggs Equipment’s short-term hire helps GES get the show on the road.
newsThe pick of the year – FLTA Awards winners announced
The tense wait was over for individuals and companies across the globe as the Fork Lift Truck Association revealed the winners of its 22nd annual Awards for Excellence.
articleTCM order pickers speed up the process
TCM is expanding its range of order pickers and now offers an improved solution to complete order picking activities faster and more efficiently.
productWeigh up weights approach
From July, the verified weight of sea containers must be made known to the shipping company before loading them onto the ship.
productLifetime achievement award winner looking ahead
Peter Wooldridge, founder and managing director of articulated forklift truck technology pioneer, Narrow Aisle Ltd, was recognised for his outstanding contribution to the UK logistics industry when he collected a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2016 Fork Lift Truck Association Annual Awards dinner.
articleJungheinrich’s Gavin Hersom is FLTA’s Apprentice of the Year
Jungheinrich apprentice, Gavin Hersom, has won the Apprentice of the Year Award at the prestigious FLTA Awards for Excellence 2016 – the UK’s leading forklift truck industry awards.
articleNestlé invests in AGVs at baby & infant food plant
The Nestlé factory in Biessenhofen (Bavaria) ranks as one of the most important production sites for baby and infant food in the world. To ensure the 24/7 operation of its production, the multinational food company has commissioned Egemin Automation to automate all material handling flows in the plant.
