articleBaumann launches electric sideloader ELX50
The sideloader manufacturer had launched the new model at LogiMAT in Stuttgart.
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productPrecision power awareness
Kerry Green, director of European Support Engineering at Curtis Instruments has a very simple, important question – how important is your forklift to your business?
productManufacturer goes for Hyundai
Armstrong World Industries Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floor and ceiling coverings. The American owned business has a production facility in Stafford where the company run a fleet of five Hyundai forklift trucks which are tasked with the handling of the high-end tiling material.
productChargers with data-logging
A new range of traction battery chargers with derivative charge termination and data-logging facility is now available from Espex.
newsBaoli upgrades electric forklifts
Baoli Material Handling Europe launches its new KBET series of three-wheel electric forklifts and extends its KBE series of four-wheel trucks.
productNational accounts team created by Doosan
Doosan are delighted to announce the creation of an in-house National Accounts team who will be responsible for identifying and developing the larger fleet users and multi-site operations within the UK.
articleSpace saving intralogistics solutions on show at Foodex
UK-based materials handling technology specialist, Narrow Aisle, will highlight its extensive range of intralogistics solutions when it exhibits alongside other logistics and supply chain specialists on the UKWA Pavilion at this year’s Foodex (NEC, April 18-20).
articleBaoli upgrades electric forklifts
Baoli Material Handling Europe launches its new KBET series of three-wheel electric forklifts and extends its KBE series of four-wheel trucks.
productPallet network takes 77 forklifts from Jungheinrich
All 77 trucks supplied under a five-year full maintenance contract hire agreement are Jungheinrich’s second generation, hydrostatic counterbalance 2.5 tonne capacity TFG 425s gas powered trucks.
productToyota hand pallet truck receives design award
The BT Lifter L-series, the iconic hand pallet truck manufactured by Toyota Material Handling Europe, is labelled as iF Universal Design expert favourite 2016.
productTrojan simplifies battery procurement
Trojan Battery Co has announced its products will be available in May for purchase by equipment companies via the SmartEquip Network.
productFirst female Tornado pilot to address FLTA Safety Conference
Jo Salter, the RAF’s first-ever female fast-jet pilot, will inspire and motivate delegates at the FLTA’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference at 29th June.
productClean-running trucks needed for busy hub
TPN – The Pallet Network – turned to Jungheinrich to provide 77 hardworking, low emission forklifts to keep its indoor operation rolling.
productHubtex to show off new sideloaders at CeMAT
The sideloader manufacturer will debut a multidirectional sideloader from its new production line at the show.
articleRegular re-training a must for Pyroban
Safety company Pyroban is reminding explosion proof forklift users and suppliers about the need for correct servicing in accordance with the handbook to maintain safety.
articleForkless 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.
articleBAE Systems awards huge plant inspection contract
International inspection and certification specialist Lloyds British Testing has been awarded a major three year inspection and certification contract by BAE Systems.
article360° 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.
articleThe 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.
articleLithium-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.
