articleQuickPick Remote spreads wings
From now on, the system is available for the lifting fork- and scissor-lift models in the GPC 3000 Series, the multi-purpose lift trucks in the MPC 3000 Series, and the TC 3000 Series of tow tractors.
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articleHyundai releases 16 tonne heavy duty forklift
Hyundai Construction Equipment has launched its latest all-round heavy-duty diesel forklift – the 160D-9L. The new truck fills the gap between the 160D-9 and 180D-9 and is said to offer increased load capacity, extra safety, cost-effectiveness and operator comfort.
articleFlexi trucks help 3PL with storage density and cross-docking
Leading 3PL Expect Distribution took on more Flexi trucks to help with a warehouse expansion. The versatile trucks carry out narrow aisle work and help load and unload trailers in the cross-dock operation.
productCombilifts shift tonnes at Duggan Steel
The Duggan Steel Group operates from three factories in Ireland and handles well in excess of 50,000 tonnes of various steel products every year, supplying steel construction components to the agricultural and industrial sectors.
articleBuildbase makes uptime a priority
Rushlift serves Buildbase with Doosan forklifts and fast service back-up.
productShifting steel safely & speedily
Managing the safe and efficient movement of 70,000 ft² steel stockholding at the Duggan Steel Group’s site in Kilkenny is a challenging task that is now in the hands – or the forks, to be more accurate – of five Combilift 4-wheel sideloaders.
newsWill 2018 be your year to shine?
The Fork Lift Truck Association is calling on the UK’s best and brightest to put their best people, products and services forward, so they can be considered for the materials handling industry’s highest accolade: an Archie statuette.
productDriver assistance system for pallet stackers
Linde Material Handling has launched a digital driver assistance system, Linde Load Management, for its range of pallet stackers.
productSensors specified
Nexen Lift Trucks has specified Curtiss-Wright NRH272 rotary sensors to detect steering position in its X-Range of electric lift trucks.
productOakland chill out with Flexi
Oakland International is a third party logistics (3PL) services provider that specialises in ambient, chilled and frozen food storage and distribution.
productIt’s safer with I.D. Systems
In the world of forklift trucks, September has now become known as Safetember as the FLTA once again launches its initiative to maximise the focus on safe working practices and to reduce the risk of accidents and injuries.
product‘Show your hand’ for new safety campaign
This September, Mentor FLT Training will be urging forklift operators to ‘Show your hand’ to reduce the risk of serious accidents involving pedestrians.
productApp for identifying chain
The UK’s first App dedicated to the identification of chain has been launched by Donghua.
productTeenager killed when forklift overturned at night
A Derbyshire-based company has been fined after the death of a 19-year-old worker, mother ‘utterly shocked that this can happen even now’.
newsEasy Truck acquires Quicklift
The Easy Truck Group has acquired Quicklift in a move designed to reinforce its position as one of the Warwickshire’s fastest growing materials handling specialists.
articleJJX Logistics choose Flexi forklifts for new site
JJX Logistics, the ‘same-day’, fast-freight specialist, has acquired clean-running Flexi VNA electric articulated forklift trucks to operate at its recently opened, 3,000 pallet capacity facility at Kingswinford in the Midlands.
article11T empty container handler lifts two reefers
The new empty container handler from Hyster Europe provides double handling capabilities for any empty container type, even for 2 reefers with the refrigeration units on the same side.
articleToyota safety focused at Health and Safety North
Toyota Material Handling UK will be providing a number of free health and safety guides and advice to visitors who operate materials handling equipment at the Health and Safety North exhibition on the 10thand 11th of October 2017.
productCollision warning system
Collision Sentry, the collision warning system from Sentry Protection Products, is making noise – literally. With the recent addition of a sound alert to the award-winning product, Collision Sentry now delivers a one-two punch when it comes to warning of impending collisions.
articleBond Timber improves safety and drives efficiency
Bond Timber delivers daily throughout Devon and Cornwall on a large fleet of vehicles. Operators need the ability to load trucks as efficiently and safely as possible to ensure that orders are delivered on time.
