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Dawn of a new era

As we prepare for an uncertain 2023, HSS is excited to reveal its rebrand as Logistics Matters from January – with a view to better cover the wide range of challenges facing the world of materials handling, supply chain, warehousing and logistics.

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Charter to launch at forklift safety event

The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA), the trade body representing all aspects of the UK’s material handling industry, is reinforcing its commitment to improving safety standards across the sector with the launch of a new Safe Working Area charter.

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A clear voice for MHE

UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) was formed in 2021 by the merger of the industry’s two most respected trade associations – the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) and the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA).

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Tools for the job

New testing technology introduced by CFTS – the UK’s fastest-growing accrediting body for Thorough Examinations – sets new standards for accuracy, repeatability and transparency. 

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Are your inspections being rushed?

CFTS IS asking employers to think about how long each Thorough Examination of their lifting equipment is taking – and to question whether the inspections are thorough enough to assure legal compliance and truck safety.

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Refill LPG cylinders safely

CALOR TECHNICAL trainer Brian O’Flynn is big on safety when it comes to handling LPG. He specialises in training engineers and people across the business. Here, he gives steps to safely refill an LPG gas cylinder on a forklift truck. 

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Harmonise peak loads

FRONIUS HAS launched a load balancing function for its Charge & Connect connectivity software. This allows users to harmonise peak loads when charging lead-acid traction batteries.

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HVO is go for forklifts

FLEET OPERATORS using diesel forklifts from Linde Material Handling can achieve reductions of up to 90% in carbon dioxide emissions by using hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO).

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Baumann breaks UK deliveries record

A RESURGENCE in sideloader use and the adoption of electrics among timber and steel handling businesses has helped Baumann break its UK delivery record for the third consecutive year.

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A life-changing move

A GROWING number of forklift operators are seizing the opportunity to switch from operating forklifts to training others to do it, says leading accrediting body AITT.

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AutoBoost wins Archie for Mitsubishi

THE AUTOBOOST feature is one of a clutch of patent-pending design innovations that singled out the Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks electric EDiA XL from its rivals and helped it scoop a deserved Archie at the UKMHA’s Awards for Excellence.

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Listening leads to award win

THE HYSTER A Series lift trucks recently won the Ergonomics category at The Archies Awards for Excellence 2022, from the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA).

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