productFLTA Awards postponed
The 26th annual FLTA Awards for Excellence, which had been due to take place on Saturday 21st March has officially been postponed in light of the current coronavirus pandemic.
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newsJCB halts production for two weeks
The company is halting production for the rest of this week and the whole of next week at its nine manufacturing plants in Staffordshire, Derbyshire and Wrexham.
newsLogistics – keeping goods moving
In these uncertain times one of the industries that is keeping the UK moving is logistics.
articleYale and Briggs Equipment help Marston’s keep a firm grip on stock
For an operation dealing with diverse loads, a one-size-fits-all approach to its materials handling needs is unlikely to deliver the levels of productivity required. When Marston’s, the UK’s leading independent brewing and pub retailing business, expanded its business, it turned to trusted Yale partner, Briggs Equipment.
articleB&B Attachments signs up mobile weighing product supplier
The leading attachments supplier B&B Attachments has secured exclusive distribution rights throughout England and Wales for Griptech high-performance weighing systems for forklift trucks.
articleLockheed Martin invests in sideloaders from leading specialist
The global aerospace leader has taken seven modified 7 tonne GX models from Baumann with a number of advanced features.
articleAttention to detail: insight into VNA projects
Modern businesses are constantly on the lookout for potential opportunities to maximise their operational efficiency, with the warehouse environment increasingly being targeted as a key area for improvement.
articleElectric forklifts revamped
Hyundai modifies three- and four-wheel E-forklifts: significantly improving efficiency, consumption and ergonomics.
articleRound-the-clock airport operation requires top-notch handling
The Heathrow hub of Davies Turner Air Cargo carries over 2 million kilos a month are processed in a 24/7 operation that demands maximum efficiency from its fleet of nine forklift trucks.
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articleTaking it to the second level
The new man-up order picker V08 from Linde Material Handling offers higher pick rates, ergonomic working conditions, and greater safety for employees.
articleTier 5 compliant engines
The new KBG+ series of Baoli forklifts with capacities from 1.5 to 5t are equipped with ‘EU5’ compliant LPG engines.
articleAccessories by Toyota launched
New for 2020, Toyota Material Handling UK has launched an online accessories shop.
productUK Mail fined £400k after forklift injuries
The postal service company was fined after two employees were injured by fork lift trucks in two separate incidents.
articleVersatile trucks operate in varied temperature areas
Aisle Masters tackle tight angles and corners in varied, spread out site for food firm.
articleAdvanced approach to safety
On-site safety is a top priority for building products manufacturer Ibstock across all of its plants, a conviction it pursues vigorously when specifying requirements for its vast fleet of forklift trucks.
productSimple warehouse trucks
Hyster Europe is extending its range of warehouse equipment with the launch of a new uncomplicated and cost-effective range of pallet and stacker trucks, suited for general-purpose operations.
articleOil & gas firm takes on heavy truck
WellGear UK took delivery of an 18-tonne load capacity Hyundai 180D-9 diesel forktruck, which removes the need to hire a crane for heavy lifts.
articleLinde uses rental truck capacity in crisis response
Linde Material Handling UK has been working hard to support the food sector, in particular major supermarket chains who have been working tirelessly to keep shelves stocked with food.
productOnline course allows managers flexible access to training
Mentor FLT Training has developed a new e-learning course, to help those managing forklift operations meet their responsibilities for safety, compliance and productivity.
