productSolid health and safety commitment
Four major health and safety commendations in as many months are testament to Briggs Defence’s ongoing commitment to the health, safety and well-being of its employees.
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newsF-TEC celebrates three years in business
July 2019 sees the Forklift Training Engineering Centre (F-TEC), the dedicated training facility, celebrate its third year in business.
articleReliable and comfortable drive
Tompsett Burgess Growers has taken on a number of Doosan counterbalance trucks.
articleAdvances in motive power battery technology to be unveiled
EnerSys will showcase the latest advances in Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) motive power battery technology for material handling applications at IMHX.
articleGive your forklift fleet a lift
As one of the leading UK suppliers of Bulk LPG and LPG Cylinders, AvantiGas is a key partner for businesses throughout the country to ensure their forklift truck fleets are running optimally.
productRTITB to ‘revolutionise’ lift truck training at IMHX
RTITB, the preferred regulatory body for workplace transport training, will launch its revolutionised Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) training accreditation services at this year’s IMHX event in Birmingham.
articleNarrow Aisle will highlight innovative new trucks at the show
IMHX 2019 will see the official launch Narrow Aisle Ltd’s new Flexi ACiON and Flexi LiTHiON VNA lift truck ranges.
productFree taster sessions of Mentor’s new forklift managers course at IMHX
Mentor FLT Training, the UK’s leading provider of forklift and safety management training, has announced that it will be running free taster sessions of its new Managing Forklift Operations course at IMHX 2019 this September.
articleRebuilt Flexis offered with new truck warranty
Narrow Aisle has announced that remanufactured machines in its Flexi ECO AC range of ‘second life’ articulated forklift trucks are now offered with the same factory warranty terms as new-build Flexis.
productWorker killed by forklift truck was failed by ’inadequate’ pedestrian segregation
A Birmingham manufacturer of calcium carbonate products has been sentenced after a worker suffered fatal injuries when struck by a forklift truck.
productBaumann Sideloaders appoints new UK managing director
Leading sideloader manufacturer, Baumann, has appointed Mark Bann as UK managing director. Mark steps up from general manager and will take on the role with immediate effect, as Jason Reynolds becomes group managing director.
productOpen Day showcases innovative space-saving solutions
Narrow Aisle – the VNA materials handling solutions specialist – recently hosted a series of distributor open days at its UK Flexi manufacturing plant in Great Bridge, West Midlands.
productThe FLTA Awards 2020 – call for nominations
The Fork Lift Truck Association is calling all entries for the annual prestigious event to be held on Saturday 21st March 2020.
productAlto Handling acquired by Red Diamond Distribution
The UK importer of Mitsubishi forklift trucks – Red Diamond Distribution (RDD) – has completed the acquisition of Portsmouth-based Alto Handling.
articleBed maker relies on innovative fleet
Managers can rest easy with a fleet to suit every aspect of their business.
productCheck trucks regularly to avoid accidents
CFTS — the body behind a UK national standard for Thorough Examination — is reminding dealers, owners and operators of lift trucks to be aware of the importance of regular checks in reducing forklift accidents.
productFailure to issue authorisation to operate lift trucks creating problems
RTITB, the preferred regulatory body for workplace transport training, is warning employers of the potential risks and penalties of failing to understand and correctly issue authorisation to operate for lift truck operators.
articleRegister for the IMHX Forklift Operator Challenge
Talent in Logistics working in partnership with UniCarriers UK are calling for Britain’s most skilled operators to take part in this year’s Forklift Operator Challenge at IMHX 2019 from 24-27 September.
productHeavy fine after poorly planned warehouse roof work
Two companies have been fined after putting workers at risk of falling while accessing a roof to repair pipework.
articleWhat you need to know about STR
Businesses are under increasing pressure to respond flexibly and efficiently. But how can materials handling operations provide the agility needed, with minimum exposure to risk?
