product15 awards were presented to the shining stars of the UK and Ireland logistics sector at the Talent in Logistics Awards on 22nd June 2017. The inaugural event was hosted by special guest, stand-up comedian, and star of BBC One sitcom ‘Not Going Out’, Tim Vine.
productCurtiss-Wright Industrial division has launched the JC050, a Hall-effect thumbwheel roller that is suitable for integration within joystick hand-grips and other in-cab HMI in specialty off-highway vehicles.
productWhen it comes to ensuring fork lift trucks comply with LOLER and PUWER, more and more companies are adopting CFTS Thorough Examinations as their standard of choice… But, according to CFTS, even Thorough Examinations need thorough examinations to guarantee confident compliance for truck users.
articleStorage capacity doubled thanks to multidirectional Combi-CB3000 truck.
articleA Mitsubishi fork lift fleet is helping one of the UK’s largest independent paper converters maintain a decade of consistent growth.
productSWIE-Lift of Port Talbot, South Wales has become the first company in the UK to achieve the national certificate of compliance from the FLTA.
articleA Derbyshire logistics facility has improved its 24-hour domestic and international delivery operation after signing a long-term agreement with the local branch of an independent materials handling firm.
productSmartrac has announced its Ratch tag product line, the first RFID-enabled cable ties with fully integrated RFID tags.
productIntralogistics solutions specialist, Narrow Aisle, has appointed Pete Lancaster to the position product manager – Flexi Systems.
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articleAsset management and engineering services specialist Briggs Equipment is continuing to develop its partnership with Bibby Distribution following the 3PL’s decision to expand its fleet in Wakefield and Corby.
articleLogistics is in a phase of historically significant change, says Simon Barkworth, UK managing director of Crown Lift Trucks, meaning it is a fascinating time to work in the business he tells HSS editor Simon Duddy.
productUniCarriers has developed the Driver Presence Sensor (DPS) – an ergonomic alternative to the dead man’s switch on order picking trucks.
articleTake a look at the future and you find our what is important now – eCommerce, concerns about finite warehouse space, Brexit, automation and robots et al – the following Special Report give managers an insight into the challenges that are here now and on the horizon, with some ideas as to how you may plan for them.
productContact Attachments has been called upon by a large packaging manufacturer to provide a solution to handling goods more safely and efficiently.
articleWarehouse and logistics managers operating forklift fleets have two prime concerns: the safety of their staff and the efficiency of their businesses. Increasingly, they also need to consider the impact their operations have on the environment. The right choice of tyre can play a significant role in helping them address these concerns, says Trelleborg.
productSide battery exchange is now an option on selected Hyster 1.5T – 3.5T electric counterbalance trucks. Exchange takes a few minutes, helping multi-shift applications.
productAn international food company has been fined £333,000 after a fork lift truck collided with a visiting recycling company driver.
articleThe Translift group are delighted to announce their partnership with Jasper Private Equity and the appointment of Neil Dickinson as the new Managing Director. Neil joins current Sales Director Paul Berrow to bring in expertise and industry experience.
productTiger Trailers has taken delivery of a fleet of new materials handling and access equipment from Impact, the UK’s sole Cat Lift Truck distributor.
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