productComplacency creep risk
Lift truck training provider, Mentor, is warning of the costly dangers resulting from ‘complacency creep’: that decline in standards of safe operation which results from insufficient supervision.
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productHandles sandbags with ease
The Environment Agency in Somerset has purchased Contact Attachments’ Forklift Bag Handler, which will enable it to handle large sandbags with more ease.
productTimber handling
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order for nine forklift trucks from Stora Enso, a leading provider of renewable solutions in packaging, biomaterials, wood, timber and paper. The machines will be delivered through 2016.
articleSophisticated approach
Continental will showcase smart solutions for intralogistics applications from its comprehensive portfolio at the upcoming CeMAT exhibition in Germany.
productSmart key manager
Leading steel and mining company, ArcelorMittal, has improved safety and reduced costs at its Fos-sur-Mer site in southern France with the Smart Key Manager from SERV Trayvou Interverrouillage (STI).
productCombi-WR keeps the fridge stocked for JDM Food Group
Since JDM Food Group was established in 2000 it has experienced substantial growth and has had to increase factory space year on year after moving to its current site in Bicker, Lincolnshire in 2010.
articleA slice of top side
When Cavaion Baumann MD Klaus Pirpamer recently visited the new Baumann UK set-up, HSS editor Simon Duddy was on hand to hear how the sideloaders market is evolving, how the UK division is growing fast and its FLTA Award winning innovation.
articleA forklift fuel robbery?
Fuel consumption is a figure that’s often overlooked when buying a new truck – despite the associated costs adding up to thousands over a contract period. Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, UK importers for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, explains what to look out for and how it’s measured, and gives you an idea of how much money you could be saving.
productDesign award
Crown has won a vehicles category 2016 iF Design Award, presented by iF International Forum Design, in recognition of the design of its RT 4000 Series.
articleEasing operator qualification confusion
A new standardised list of workplace transport equipment categories has been released to aid employers and recruiters in identifying operator qualifications, regardless of issuing body.
articleProviding efficient warehouse cost management
It is almost impossible to overstress the importance of cost control in any business, but in the ultra competitive world of storage and logistics, effective cost management is a must, says Manbat Industrial.
productLPG engine upgrades on Yale forklifts
Yale has announced the completion of an engine alteration programme across its entire 2.0 to 3.5 tonne LPG counterbalance forklift truck range, in which true industrial engines have taken over from automotive-derived units.
articleDoosan sets up National Account team
The Korean manufacturer has created its own direct National Account team, whose responsibility it is to target and build relationships with new businesses on a direct basis.
articleCarpet boom sales boost
From fashionable flooring to artificial grass, the demand for boom attachments has never been stronger, and is helping to demonstrate the versatility of the forklift attachment market.
articleFit for the job
Unloading and moving gym equipment is a skilled operation and requires not only a top class forklift driver, but high performance forklift trucks to complete the tasks in hand.
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.
articleA host of innovations
Toyota Material Handling has launched a new logistics philosophy as part of a range of innovations it has unveiled ahead of the upcoming CeMAT exhibition.
articleRobotics assists order picking in new Still model
STILL has developed the iGo neo CX 20, a series production order picker with robotics.
articleIBCS becomes recognised Fronius service partner
Independent battery and charger specialist IBCS has become a recognised Fronius Service Partner for the Fronius 8 and 16kW Selectiva range of battery charging systems, enabling them to provide a better service to their customers.
productThe IMPCO effect
Ever wondered why your average LPG cylinder has only one valve and no fuel level indicator? =
