article3PLs urged to boost Zone 2 safety
Logistics operations using ATEX lift trucks in Zone 2 should be using active gas detection to improve safety and protect people, warns Pyroban.
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productAward nominees centre stage at LogiMAT
Combilift will be exhibiting numerous models from its portfolio of innovative products at LogiMAT, all of which are designed for safer, space saving and more productive handling and storage procedures.
productTrelleborg chosen by KION Group for non-marking tyres
The KION Group, one of the world’s leading manufacturers of forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, has selected Trelleborg Wheel Systems as its preferred main supplier for non-marking tyres in the European market.
articleNexSys battery range now covers all materials handling vehicle applications
Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) battery technology from EnerSys, long-established in providing highly flexible, maintenance-free operation for materials handling vehicles, is now available in two forms. First is the NexSys CORE battery (available only in EMEA markets), a high-performance alternative to traditional lead-acid batteries.
productPyroban offers ATEX zone advice
Logistics operations using ATEX lift trucks in Zone 2 should be using active gas detection to improve safety and protect people, warns Pyroban.
productCheck paperwork on used forklifts
Companies purchasing or hiring used forklift trucks are being urged to make sure that they see a valid Thorough Examination Report for every machine they bring on site.
newsShorter working week for JCB in wake of coronavirus outbreak
JCB has reduced production levels at UK factories due to anticipated component shortages from Chinese suppliers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
productTomorrow’s Warehouse event – Call for speakers
Western Business Media is inviting experts from the world of Logistics, Warehousing and Materials Handling to share their insights and knowledge at the newly launched Tomorrow’s Warehouse Live event, which will take place on 30th September 2020 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
productAnalyst sees growth in robotic forklifts
Interact Analysis identifies significant potential growth for the segment and warns manual truck vendors without an automation strategy are at risk.
articleLet’s not get excessive
The single most pressing issue occupying Tim Waples, chief executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA), is a concern about end of term contracts. Disputes over what constitutes ‘fair wear and tear’ and what falls into the category of ‘excessive damage’ is transforming amicable relationships into full-scale financial battles.
articleGena forklift OS points to future
Crown has launched the Gena forklift operating system and, with its built-in InfoLink fleet management connectivity, is design to ensure future generations of Crown forklifts will come with advanced productivity, safety, and personalisation management features as standard.
productIndustry-first test for pedestrian trucks
RTITB has welcomed the introduction of the first industry-standard operating skills test for pedestrian operated lift trucks.
productInductive charging offered for forklifts
Lindig and Wiferion have entered into a partnership to enable industrial trucks to utilise Wiferion’s etaLINK contactless charging technology.
productTime to play catch up
Accrediting body calls for employers to catch up with new testing standards for powered pallet trucks.
articleHelping you maintain vigilance in the warehouse
Materials handling and the warehouse environment are areas that require constant vigilance in order to maintain a safe working environment. Toyota Material Handling recognises the need to keep safety at the fore whether as part of forklift and reach truck design or in the environment within which the trucks operate.
productF-TEC signs up as Safety award sponsor
The Forklift Training Engineering Centre (F-TEC), has announced sponsorship of The Safety Award at the prestigious FLTA Awards for Excellence 2020.
productCombat forklift downtime
Companies could be wasting valuable production time due to forklifts being out of action following a Thorough Examination.
productWarehouse robotics division launches
The solution will integrate Renovotec warehouse process middleware with selected, best-in-class robotics hardware.
articleBYD increases forklift charge speeds
The firm is launching its BYD dual-charging system, promising customers industry-leading recharge speeds.
productDigital fork camera
Jungheinrich has released a networked digital fork camera for intelligent scanning of goods.
