productOverloading fork lift truck ‘primary cause’ of fatal incident
The overloading of a fork lift truck was the “primary cause” of a fatal incident involving a delivery driver in Workington, an inquest heard.
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articleEngines of growth for Doosan
HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with senior management from Doosan at the recent IMHX show to hear how the Korean manufacturer’s strategic emphasis is shifting towards electric trucks.
productSpartan approach
Bradford-based Cesab dealership Spartan Forklifts has expanded its sales team with the appointment of David Mills.
article8 tonne lithium-ion powered forklift breaks barriers
The Hyster forklift achieves 100% charge in two hours, and is said to support three shift operations.
articleBest for short shuttle ops
When it comes to short-shuttle working, most operators are looking for the same things but Stewart Gosling from Red Diamond Distribution, UK importers of Mitsubishi forklift trucks, suggests starting with a blank sheet.
articleDown by the water
HSS editor Simon Duddy visits Italian sideloader manufacturer Baumann and hears of high expectations for a new compact, electric sideloader with extended battery life.
productHeavy duty trucks tackle building products
Counterbalance trucks offer building products supplier precision control of heavy loads.
articleAre you missing out?
Laura Nelson, Managing Director of RTITB, the leading workplace transport training regulatory body, explains how training can be used to provide measurable business benefits which many companies are missing out on.
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productSpecialist attachments for nuclear disposal project
Contact Attachments has manufactured and supplied two attachments to be fitted to two BROKK 330 specialist remote-control demolition robots.
articleFurlong Mills opts for safety first
The ceramic industry supplier recently purchased two new 2.5 tonne 25D-9 diesel Hyundai forklift trucks and two electric pallet trucks which were supplied by local dealer, Hystackers.
articleMichelin invests in Roadster
Linde Material Handling has launched the new Linde Roadster, a range of trucks designed to maximise field of view for operators, increasing safety.
productPolypipe takes 17 diesel powered forklifts
Impact has supplied long-standing customer Polypipe with a fleet of 17 new multi-coloured Cat lift trucks, tailoring the specifications to match the piping specialist’s exacting requirements.
articleToyota unveils new comprehensive battery care service
Toyota Material Handling UK launches a new integrated service that offers total battery and charger solutions for the materials handling market.
productLoad capacities up to 80,000kg
Forklift attachment firm Stabau was pleased with the recent IMHX show.
productNew rules for explosion protected forklifts
Following a number of recent changes to directives and standards regarding explosion protection, Pyroban has developed an infographic to easily explain the changes to those buying or supplying a forklift truck.
articleFLTA unveils its ‘Pick of the Year’
The Fork Lift Truck Association has revealed that it received a record number of entries from companies across the globe for its Annual Awards for Excellence 2017 – setting its Nominations Committee its toughest challenge yet.
articleMaking a virtue of partnership
A bird’s eye view gives ECOBAT the ability to provide well-matched battery systems for materials handling equipment.
productSpanish firm strengthens fleet
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order for five forklift trucks and two T2 terminal tractors from HeavyMovement S.L in Barcelona, Spain. The delivery will take place during December 2016.
productManufacturer chooses latest lift truck
Anilox Laser Technology, a manufacturer of quality metal rollers and sleeves for print machinery, has chosen Lowestoft-based Nexen Lift Trucks as its preferred supplier for its new electric counterbalanced lift truck.
