productFamiliarity – the unfamiliar hazard
In an interesting presentation, the Fork Lift Truck Association has warned about the dangers of familiarity in forklift operations.
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productOperator safety a priority
TCM’s electric counterbalance range has been designed to balance operator safety, comfort, and efficiency for optimum warehouse performance.
productExternal training key
The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers has reaffirmed the importance of external providers for forklift operator training and warned companies of common risks when using potentially non-accredited internal instructors.
productStep-by-step automation
One of the most complex tasks in the intralogistics sector is handling long loads. That’s why for manufacturers of forklift trucks and special-purpose vehicles, vehicle automation is a top priority.
articleTop notch seminars on show
John Munnelly, head of operations at John Lewis & Partners will present on Automation – a journey or a destination? at the next Warehouse Technology Group Live event in Manchester on June 5.
productVERTU warranty extended to ‘unrivalled’ six-year term
Ensuring customers get the greatest return from the batteries they rely on for the reliable operation of their fork trucks and other warehouse equipment, is the cornerstone of the VERTU package offered by ECOBAT Battery Technologies (ECOBAT Industrial).
articleTowing to improve safety
Toyota Material Handling UK explores options to consider when going forkless in your operation.
newsUS firm expands to support lithium-ion growth
Navitas Systems has announced a dedicated new building for Starlifter lithium material handling battery production.
productInadequate segregation at fault for forklift incident
A Cheshire-based woodworking company has been sentenced after a worker was struck by a fork lift truck (FLT) at Woodford Park Industrial Estate, Winsford.
articleYale robotics: delivering financial and operational sense
For many logistics applications, the introduction of robotics offers a worthy return on investment.
productHubtex to showcase PhoeniX at Ligna 2019
The manufacturer has updated its modular development platform for electric multidirectional sideloaders with the PhoeniX range.
articleEngineering giant secures high capacity forklifts
TEXO has taken delivery of four new Hyundai forklift trucks – two 160D-9 ‘s, which are 16,000kg load capacity diesel machines, a 30D-9E and a 30D-9, which are 3000kg capacity diesel forklifts.
articleTools for the Lithium-Ion Age
With developments in electric lift truck technology – such as the development of lithium-ion batteries – the trend towards battery power is set to accelerate, says John Maguire, managing director of Narrow Aisle.
articleClean handling trucks for food industry
Doosan is targeting the food and drinks sector with a versatile new range of three-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks, the B15R-7 Series.
productCustom telehandler attachments
Contact Attachments’ range of Telehandler attachments was launched in 2016 and continues to grow.
productBITA stats show rise UK forklift sales
The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) – the UK trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of fork lift truck and associated components and services – has revealed volumes of forklift trucks sold across the UK increased 2.5% during 2018, to just over 35,000 units.
news$9 million paid out in settlement after forklift injury
A man in the USA who was run over by a forklift twice has settled his case against a number of companies for $9m.
productLinde Trolley Supply Truck launches
Linde’s Trolley Supply Truck is a new vehicle concept from Linde Material Handling that combines the features of Linde logistics train with a forklift truck.
productRapid recharge batteries
Espex Batteries’ parent company, Exide India, has announced the 2019 launch of a new lead-acid traction battery range, designed specifically to offer rapid recharge and ‘opportunity charging’, rivalling lithium-ion batteries in multi-shift operation while being significantly more economical.
articleNew warranty for rebuilt Flexis same as new trucks
Narrow Aisle has announced that remanufactured machines in its Flexi ECO AC range of ‘second life’ articulated reach trucks are now offered with the same factory warranty terms as new-build Flexi units.
