articleRound table to provide insights on forklift safety
Forklifts present a significant danger in the warehouse and logistics setting. That’s why Handling & Storage solutions has scheduled a round table to provide answers.
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article2020 production model of Aisle Master 15NE revealed
The new 2020 production model of 15NE (Narrow Electric) Aisle Master with 1,500kg capacity made its debut at IMHX.
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articleCustomer focus
As the market changes quickly, Linde Material Handling UK is in close contact with customers, understanding their needs and developing a value proposition that has moved well beyond the core material handling equipment. Linde Material Handling UK MD Max Sammartano speaks to HSS editor Simon Duddy about this evolution.
articleWireless battery charging firm gets funding boost
Start-up Wiferion has received a capital injection from investment firms to fuel its vision to become the standard of wireless charging for the global electrified economy.
articleToyota Material Handling drives ‘Think like Toyota’ approach
Toyota Material Handling UK exhibited at the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX), at the NEC, Birmingham between 24 and 27 September.
productKUKA industrial robots deploys Yale equipment
The Italian headquarters of KUKA has integrated Yale solutions into its Turin warehouse. KUKA required a consistent yet flexible operation; in its warehouse are a variety of shapes and sizes of automated solutions, from small and lightweight collaborative robots to large and industrial robots weighing an impressive 4500kg.
productDigital electric motor technology introduced across the Flexi range
Narrow Aisle has announced the introduction of new digital electric motor technology across its Flexi range of battery powered VNA warehouse reach trucks.
productCalor awards contract to BT Final Mile
Following a successful trial and onboarding process, BT Final Mile has announced a new contract with Calor to support the company’s field service engineering team using the Final Mile network of lockers and boxes.
articleCommunication is key at the National Forklift Safety Convention 2019
Attendees will have opportunities to develop professional skills that make a difference on site.
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articleLinde’s heritage and a look to the future with Max Sammartano
Max Sammartano is Linde Material Handling’s UK managing director, overseeing the strategic planning for the company, including the latest innovations in products and material handling solutions. He looks back on 70 years at Linde’s Basingstoke headquarters.
articleDon’t upset the neighbours
Quiet running and environmentally friendly materials handling equipment is essential if operators of urban warehouses want to be ‘good neighbours’ says Paul Murray, JCB’s Teletruk General Manager.
articleWorkhorse gets update
STILL has revamped the RX 60-25/35 series with a driving speed of up to 21 km/h and improved lift speeds.
articleLead-acid to lithium-ion conversions
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has released a modular lithium-ion energy system that can be installed in industrial trucks that are designed to take lead-acid batteries with no requirement for vehicle-specific adjustments.
articleKUKA takes trucks built for intensive use
Yale counterbalance trucks handles multiple loads with the robotics specialist.
productSmooth operation for heavy-duty forklift
Kalmar has launched a new-generation of heavy-duty forklift with optimised driving experience.
articleReasons to be optimistic
Accurately predicting the future direction of the UK economy has been occupying the minds of expert – and amateur – analysts for much of the previous twelve months and will likely continue to do so for some time to come. Brexit has proved a challenge for many industries and the material handling sector has not been immune from this. However, as we look ahead to a new year there are still reasons to be optimistic, says BITA Secretary-General James Clark.
articleNo half measures
Many Thorough Examinations don’t live up to their name. CFTS explains why it’s important to never accept half a job.
articleThe path to a safer site
With the number of forklift accidents still alarmingly high, Tim Waples, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association explains the dangers of lift trucks and offers advice on what you can do to ensure a safe site.
