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productManbat Industrial and Fronius UK join forces
Battery distributor Manbat Industrial and charging experts Fronius UK have forged a closer business relationship that aims to bring tremendous benefits to customers.
productDriver killed when forklift overturned wasn’t wearing seatbelt
A large steel fabrication company based in North Yorkshire, has been fined after a forklift truck (FLT) operator was killed when the truck he was operating overturned. However, the offence to which the company pleaded guilty was not a significant cause of the fatal accident.
productMixed order picking solution for steel stockholders
Sidetracker has entered its sixth decade of manufacturing multi-directional lift trucks, with the third generation of family ownership.
productImpact makes heavy investment in portside trucks
Impact – sole distribution partner in the UK and Ireland for Konecranes Lift Trucks – has invested more than £1m in five new trucks from the manufacturer, adding two reach-stackers, a pair of heavy-duty forklifts and a truck outfitted for specialist applications to its hire fleet.
productManitou to release nine forklifts at CeMAT
The Manitou Group will release seven new electric trucks and two new warehousing applications at the show.
articleDoosan launches electric 80-volt counterbalance series
The latest additions to the 7-series range are electric 80-volt 2.2-ton to 3.5-ton capacity range of 4 wheel forklift truck models.
articleInvoice based lending: an alternative?
Alex Macdonald, regional sales manager at Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance, discusses how an alternative finance solution can help drive growth for materials handling businesses.
articleGuide to hiring fork lifts
Renting a fork lift truck can open you up to a number of pitfalls, so do your homework before signing on the dotted line, advises Peter Harvey of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA).
articleManbat Industrial and Fronius UK join forces
Battery distributor Manbat Industrial and charging experts Fronius UK have forged a closer business relationship aimed at boosting customer service.
productEnter the Design4Safety awards
BITA is organising the Design4Safety awards which take place at IMHX 2016, at the NEC in Birmingham from 13-16 September. The awards are open only to IMHX exhibitors.
productStraddle Carrier from Briggs for BAP Group
Briggs Equipment has supplied BAP Group with a materials handling solution at the Port of Felixstowe.
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.
productDon’t forget attachments
CFTS now includes more robust attachment checks as part of a new set of national standards for Thorough Examinations of fork lift trucks.
productSpace saving intralogistics solutions on show
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 Multimodal.
articleCarrylift helps 3PL provide highly agile service
International transport company The Bowker Group must balance space availability with a high degree of site utilisation.
articleShipping and transport firm invests in Windsor
Windsor Materials Handling has supplied three Kalmar forklifts to long term customer Thor Shipping & Transport.
productGrab a bargain as Jungheinrich opens Dartford depot
Jungheinrich UK is opening its first new service depot in almost 20 years at Crossways Business Park, Dartford, Kent.
articleNew vertical order picker
Jungheinrich has launched its new EKS 110 vertical order picker. With a one tonne load capacity this completely redesigned truck has a distinctive look and low-energy LED headlights and reflectors.
productBriggs scoops £38m Peel Ports contract
The seven-year contract includes a three-year extension option and covers 10 sites. Briggs will provide full service and maintenance support for in excess of 400 materials handling assets, the majority of which have been acquired on a long-term rental basis.
