productSmall but mighty clever – New Cat 1.4-2.0 tonne 48V electrics
Impact handling has described the new range of Cat 1.4 to 2.0 tonne 48V electric counterbalance trucks as the automatic choice for agile performance in tight spaces.
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productAddition to 80-volt truck
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has announced the EDiA EM, the latest addition to its 80-volt EDiA EX range.
articlePre-use authorisation
In their haste to get all hands on deck, many managers rush new forklift operators through the induction process (or skip it entirely), allowing new operators access to MHE before they are fully trained to use it safely.
productCFTS launches electronic documentation scheme
The CFTS is in partnership with Protean in the scheme.
newsInnovative battery charging on display at Robotics and Automation exhibition
Fronius UK will be exhibiting at Robotics and Automation 2018 for its second year after a hugely successful show last year.
productTX3 – 48V electric 3-wheel counterbalance truck
UniCarriers’ new TX3 is the first counterbalance truck with three E’s – offering lower energy consumption, excellent ergonomics, and higher handling efficiency.
productVELiA EX: Scale the heights of productivity
New high-level order picker from Mitsubishi impresses operators.
articleGreener fuel for forklifts
By switching to greener fuels such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or BioLPG, managers can reduce emissions, increase sustainability and realise financial savings, says Andy Kellett, FLT specialist for Calor.
articleLinde’s new fleet management system in use at Fowler Welch
The Connect system was part of the deal when Linde Material Handling supplied Fowler Welch, a national third-party logistics supplier, with a fleet of more than 180 new lithium-Ion forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
articleUp and away
Uptime is a key issue for forklift fleet managers, and this makes truck reliability and efficient service among the highest priorities for Impact Handling. Managing director Terry Kendrew talks truck utilisation and much more with HSS editor Simon Duddy.
productHandling heavy reels
The Cradle Attachment from Packline provides the handling of large and heavy reels of film or paper, for example, to and from a storage and production machinery.
productToyota – We’ve got your back at Health & Safety North
Toyota Material Handling UK will be displaying a range of equipment aimed at reducing manual handling at Health and Safety North 9th & 10th October 2018 at Event City, Manchester.
productNew ‘Quad’ mast means Flexis can speed up the ISO container pallet loading process
Narrow Aisle has announced that its popular Flexi LITE articulated lift truck model is now available with an integrated four stage ‘Quad’ lift mast.
articleTCM re-tools heavy forklifts to guzzle less gas
TCM is staking a claim on the heavy-duty forklift market with the re-entry of its FD60-100 range which offers both energy efficient and environmentally-compliant power units, in a series of model options.
productLPG guide from Calor
Calor has released a free guide for managers responsible for forklift truck fleets, discussing the benefits of using LPG over alternative fuels.
articleQuad mast added to Flexi LITE
Narrow Aisle’s Flexi LITE articulated lift truck model is now available with an integrated four-stage ‘Quad’ lift mast, which helps with cross-docking applications, among others.
article‘This is Yale’ showcases tailored industry solutions
The event in Germany showcased products to be rolled out over the coming months, and demonstrated the forklift manufacturer’s focus on bespoke industry solutions.
articleHSE clarifies hand pallet truck requirements
Responding to confusion over LOLER requirements in the marketplace, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed the CFTS position that hand pallet trucks with maximum lifting heights below 300 mm are not subject to LOLER.
productELOKON – Supporting Safetember and the FLTA Safety Convention
ELOKON, the award winning supplier of safety and assistance systems for forklift trucks, is once again participating in the FLTA Safety Convention on October 3rd in Coventry.
productEspex to introduce lithium-ion product
A module and battery pack assembly line is expected to be operational by Q2 2019.
