articleManufacturer deploys four Doosan reach trucks
The reach trucks serve two dedicated warehouses with one truck carrying out perpetual inventory stocktaking and the others on regular duties.
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productBriggs Equipment acquires Hitec Lift Trucks
Briggs Equipment strengthens its presence in the East Midlands with the purchase of Hitec Lift Trucks. Completion is expected no later than 1 June.
productFood firm deploys AGV shuttle and reach truck combination
Jungheinrich is building the semi-automated finished goods warehouse for Germany’s oldest noodle producer.
articleAffordable powered pallet truck launches
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has launched the PBPL12 electric hand pallet truck for transporting loads up to 1.2 tonnes.
productSimple and effective tipping skips
Contact Attachments’ Tipping Skips continues to be one of its best-selling products, having been manufactured at its site in Mid Wales since 1974.
articleBuilding firm revamps extensive forklift fleet
Building supplies firm The Bradfords Group is boosting its fleet with over 170 new MHE units supplied by Briggs Equipment.
articleArtificial Intelligence drives smart forklift
A newcomer to the forklift world is a highlight automated model from German industrial group ZF, which is best known as a car parts maker.
productChipboard manufacturer replaces diesel powered trucks with lithium-ion models
Kalmar has concluded a deal with a Polish manufacturer of chipboard products for nine electric forklift trucks powered by lithium-ion batteries.
newsOrder Lucas batteries via new website
Following the introduction of the Lucas motive power range of industrial batteries, ECOBAT Battery Technologies has launched a website to allow logistics managers to find and order the correct replacement forklift battery.
articleLean operations
LKE is more than a manufacturer of trolleys and lifting equipment, it helps a broad range of companies bring a systematic approach to their handling operations. HSS editor Simon Duddy recently met up with the LKE team in the UK to hear more.
articleHeavy forklifts launched by Kion Baoli
Available in 4 versions with load capacities of 5000kg, 6000kg, 7000kg and 10000kg both for the EU and the Extra-EU markets, the KBD lift trucks utilises latest technology to offer a product that ensures safety and comfort to the driver.
productJungheinrich UK hosts Logistics Systems Open Day
Jungheinrich UK has hosted its first Logistics Systems Open Day, discussing the foundations for tomorrow’s workforce in the logistics sector and addressing the challenges of Intralogistics 4.0 with demonstrations of its range of integrated solutions.
productFirst impressions at Linde World of Material Handling
I am attending the Linde World of Material Handling exhibition in Mannheim today, and took a few minutes out from the hectic schedule to write up some notes on highlights so far.
productHoly roller
The sight of a STILL forklift truck in one of the world’s most famous churches still comes as a surprise to many.
productRecord-breaking deal
North East fork lift truck specialist Permatt has been awarded a record-breaking contract to supply a fleet of new machines to JDR Cable Systems (JDR), the leading supplier of subsea umbilicals and power cables owned by the TFKable Group.
productIT investment to boost customer service
Energy management specialist Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has embarked on a series of IT-enabled business process upgrades to improve standards of service and maximise efficiencies, following customer and employee feedback.
productWide range of duties
Belfast-based Countrywide Freight Group, has updated its forklift fleet with new TCM models supplied and supported by dealership W Hall.
productElectric forklifts to enhance eco-efficiency
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has concluded a deal with a leading Polish manufacturer of chipboard products for nine electric forklift trucks powered by Lithium-ion (Li-ion) batteries.
articleToyota applies ‘Kaizen’ to itself!
“It’s about so much more than the trucks,” says Jon Buckley, Commercial Director at Toyota Material Handling UK.
articleSmall but mighty clever
At the very forefront of intelligent lift truck technology, the new EP14-20AN compact range from Cat Lift Trucks offers a great deal in a small package.
