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THINGS CHANGE fast in today’s world, so coming up with ways of achieving manpower savings, improving safety or increasing capacity could make that critical difference.
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articleOperator comfort boosts productivity
When it comes to maintaining high levels of productivity, comfortable employees can make all the difference to a company’s operation, says Gianbattista Scaramuzza.
articleImproved forklift safety
Careful consideration has to be paid to staff safety, for both manual pickers and forklift drivers, says Steve Coley.
articleTackling manual handling risks
Lifting and moving by hand is the main cause of reportable accidents in the freight by road industry and the logistics sector has a rate of musculoskeletal disorders 50% higher than the national average, says Laura Nelson.
productMixed fleet for kitchen firm
LUXURY KITCHEN manufacturer, Mereway Group, has taken delivery of 7 Hyster forklift trucks at its Birmingham warehouse hub.
productForklifts upgraded
JUNGHEINRICH HAS revamped its series 2 and 3 battery-powered counterbalanced trucks to improve hydraulic performance and safety.
productLow intensity truck deployed
THE LANDSCAPING and horticultural company Ferdinand Wiese & Sohn does not have an application that requires a full fleet of materials handling equipment, but it is suitable for the new UX Series from Yale Europe Materials Handling.
articleSupply issues: An ATEX update
Shortages and delays are extending forklift OEM lead times, says Darren Boiling, who offers advice on ensuring you have an ATEX forklift when you need it.
productNew online training options for managers of forklift operations
MENTOR FLT Training is now delivering its popular Managing Forklift Operations course via multiple online formats to allow managers to choose the learning method most suited to them.
newsPortcentric warehouse upgraded to net zero
THE PORT of Tyne’s Warehouse 21 has been revamped to run entirely using clean energy from renewable sources.
newsNew area sales manager
MITSUBISHI FORKLIFT Trucks dealership Alto Handling (incorporating Bristol Forklifts) welcomes Rachel Bury as the new area sales manager for the South West.
productUKMHA hopes for lessons learned after fatal incident
THE UKMHA has highlighted the importance of proper forklift maintenance and safety procedures following a fatal industrial accident.
articlePowerful and sure footed
The Mitsubishi EDiA XL electric forklift delivers all of the power of a diesel but with none of the noise or emissions, says Stewart Gosling.
articleToyota reports strong lithium-ion take-up
Nearly a quarter of all Toyota electric-powered forklift trucks ordered for delivery in the UK now feature Lithium-Ion battery (LiB) technology, but the manufacturer stresses the importance of good charging discipline.
articleThe only way is digital
We are currently seeing a huge demand for digital innovation when it comes to automation in the warehouse and connected fleet management, says Kenny Watson.
articlePowerful multidirectional truck goes electric
Combilift has launched the Combi-XLE – an electric powered multidirectional forklift with up to 5-ton lift capacity.
articleForklift travel speed restricted
TRANSMON ENGINEERING was approached by Linde Materials Handling to provide a solution at one of its customers, to ensure forklift trucks could operate at a safer, slower speed around pedestrians.
productCurtis Instruments – your electrification partner
FOR THE electrification of warehouse equipment, think Curtis.
productQuality on demand with Yale’s short-term rental
AS MOST businesses experience peaks in activity or events that demand extra equipment for a small period, short-term rental options allow you to source the right forklift with minimal notice.
articleProductivity-boosting reach trucks launch
Doosan has launched a range of electric reach trucks that aim to combine faster operating speeds, advanced ergonomics and better stability at height.
