productBaoli’s China investment pays off
The forklift manufacturer, which builds trucks in China, is targeting greater exports to Europe.
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productRebuilt Flexis offered with new truck warranty
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.
productFreight firm expands forklift fleet with Mitsubishi
With 20,000 sq m of transit warehousing in the UK, Simarco’s work can be intensive. Fifty-hour weeks for the trucks is not uncommon, meaning that materials handling operations consume a significant volume of fuel – making it an important cost centre.
productMore than 400 suppliers confirmed for IMHX
Logistics specialists can meet over 400 suppliers of a vast array of storage and materials handling solutions at IMHX 2019, the UK’s biggest and longest running intralogistics equipment exhibition, returning to the NEC, Birmingham, in September.
productCustom jib range extended
Contact Attachments designs and manufactures an extensive range of forklift jibs from its base in Mid Wales, helping customers to handle long and/or awkward loads through providing additional reach to their existing equipment.
productDon’t overlook safety and comfort
Operator safety and comfort has never been more important. Can you confidently say you’re offering your operators the best handling experience? TCM’s Marcus Turner says the FB Electric 3-4 wheel counterbalance truck could help.
articleECOBAT develops lithium service packages
Responding to customer need, ECOBAT Battery Technologies has created service packages for lithium based MHE batteries.
articleConcrete specialist invests in straddle carrier
The truck is one of the largest straddle carriers to be produced so far by specialist manufacturer Combilift.
articleBaumann launches 50 tonne behemoth
Italian manufacturer Baumann has unveiled a new 50 tonnes capacity model, said to be the largest sideloader ever built.
productEspex unveils IMHX plans
Espex Batteries will be displaying its new fast-charging technology at IMHX in Birmingham this September.
articlePopping gas myths
Some of the most popular myths surrounding fuels for forklift trucks (FLTs) examined.
articleBigger batteries. Bigger challenges?
There is a growing trend to replace IC trucks with heavy duty electrics. These larger electric trucks need larger batteries, together with chargers capable of charging them efficiently, quickly and reliably.
articleBetter fuel efficiency and tyre wear
Agricultural equipment manufacturer IAE has recently taken delivery of a new fleet of 19 RX70 diesel counterbalance trucks from STILL for its Stoke-on-Trent facility.
articleUniCarriers launches new low level order picker
The models are designed to lift heavier loads and round out UniCarriers range which was refreshed two years ago.
articleVNA technology ensures high pallet capacity for 3PL
One Flexi VNA AC1000 model undertakes the overwhelming majority of pallet handling operations at the 20,000 sq ft warehouse.
newsLoad topples from fork lift to injure worker
The worker suffered multiple severe fractures and an erupted bladder, and has been unable to return to work.
productDon’t let Thorough Examinations leave you exposed
Thousands of businesses operating fork lift trucks may, unknowingly, be falling foul of the Law over their Thorough Examinations, according to industry leaders.
productAITT launches electronic testing system
The Association of Industrial Truck trainers has revealed a new portable electronic forklift testing document that is set to transform operator training.
articleInvest in training to beat the skills shortage
Mentor FLT Training managing director Stuart Taylor looks at the skills crisis facing the warehousing industry today and explains how, by investing in training, employers can not only minimise its impact on operations, but reap some significant benefits.
productKeeping business moving
Briggs Equipment has delivered a new fleet of trucks to several sites across Ireland for Comans Beverage.
