articleThe beverage industry is undergoing a prolonged period of significant change that is making warehouse automation a highly attractive option for companies of all sizes across the sector, says Paul Freeman.
newsTHE UK specialist in the design and manufacture of bespoke forklift truck attachment solutions, will exhibit its BlockMaster K320, PowerMount and Beam Grab attachments on stand 40.
newsTHE EXHIBITION returns on 6-8 September at the NEC, Birmingham – and is the UK’s flagship event for those involved in managing, maintaining, and optimising the operations that keep supply chains moving.
productEVENT ORGANISERS overwhelmed by sponsor sign-ups… small number of sponsorship opportunities remain.
productTHE DEAL is the latest acquisition by Toyota to diversify from its traditional strength in forklifts by integrating automated logistics and warehouse software brands.
productREGULAR THOROUGH Examinations will highlight faults and minimise accident risk, advises CFTS.
productYALE EUROPE Materials Handling has launched the MP16UX pedestrian pallet truck.
productMANY WORK equipment owners and users are at risk of falling foul of the law by not ensuring trucks are inspected under PUWER, says CFTS — the industry’s accrediting body for Thorough Examinations.
productFRONIUS CHARGE Charge & Connect has been launched as a smart network solution for battery chargers.
productLabour shortages in warehousing caused by a combination of Brexit and the pandemic is leading to greater than ever levels of interest in automation, according to materials handling specialists Linde.
articleA recent survey by Talent in Logistics, sponsored by UKMHA (UK Material Handling Association), answers this question, and found more than half (51%) of male lift truck operators aged 30 and over do not find their management to be trustworthy and honest. 52% would also not recommend their job to family and friends.
articleClark has relaunched the GEX and GTX series. The three and four-wheel electric forklifts in 48-volt technology with load capacities of 1.6 to 2 tonnes are now also available with a lithium-ion battery (Li-Ion).
articleYale has enhanced its lithium-ion range with Sunlight Li.ON FORCE batteries. The maintenance-free models minimise operational downtime.
articleToyota Material Handling is the sponsor of the Safer Logistics Theatre at the Health & Safety Event 2022 – this year’s largest gathering of professionals responsible for running safe and efficient workplaces (NEC, Birmingham, 5-7 April 2022).
articleBurton Roofing Merchants – a leading supplier of roofing materials to both the construction trade and the public – is replacing the diesel-powered Toyota counterbalance trucks in operation across its 13 UK depots with electric-powered models also from the Toyota range.
articleCombilift has released a highly manoeuvrable 4 wheel multidirectional forklift for use indoors and on smooth outdoor surfaces, with a low platform that allows users to make the most of the bottom storage space in racking systems.
productMANUAL HANDLING is often overlooked in training, despite it being one of the main contributors to MSD (musculoskeletal disorders) and cause of lost working days in the supply chain each year,
productTHE DXB3 fulfillment centre in Dubai Logistics City, UAE has been supplied with six Flexi articulated forklifts to help boost warehouse space optimisation.
productGS YUASA Battery Sales UK has started construction of a 178,500 sq ft purpose-built headquarters and distribution centre in Swindon.
productBUSINESSES USING red diesel-powered forklift trucks in their warehouse facilities need to be prepared for a hit to their operating costs when the Government’s red diesel subsidy ends in a few weeks’ time, warns Tracy Clarke, UK energy sales manager for Linde Materials Handling.
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