articleChanges in testing and training
The testing of forklift operators has undergone a transformation. Liam Knight asks, are you up to date?
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productPipe handling attachment saves time
FOR OVER 50 years Maddington Concrete has manufactured precast concrete products, in Western Australia.
productHyster adds battery options
THE FORKLIFT manufacturer is giving customers more ways to select the best battery technology for their application with Sunlight Group lithium-ion batteries now an option for selected Hyster forklifts and warehouse trucks.
productCloud management for forklift charging
EXIDE TECHNOLOGIES has launched the Motion+ Fleet software solution to provide a web-based fleet management solution for forklift batteries and chargers.
articleWine firm tackles supply shock
The Park, Europe’s largest wine packaging company, has increased on-site container storage capacity with the deployment of two Combi-SCs straddle carriers from Combilift.
articleClever procurement allows food firm to trim forklift fleet
SNACK PRODUCER, Burts Snacks has slashed intralogistics costs and achieved significant handling efficiency gains across its business.
productHeavy duty battery ready for the end of red diesel
THE QUASAR battery helps heavy-duty industries switch to electric as end of red diesel subsidy signals rise in fuel costs.
productELOKON appoints sales manager for France
SOPHIE GAUTHIER has been appointed to the newly created role of sales manager France at ELOKON, a leading supplier of safety and assistance systems for intralogistics and automation technology.
productNew rechargeable lithium-ion battery cell
TOSHIBA HAS expanded its SCiB product offering with the launch of a 20Ah-HP rechargeable lithium-ion battery cell that delivers high energy and high power at the same time.
productLift truck firm to take on 17 apprentices
National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) 2022 is set to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy. The theme for the 15th NAW is ‘build the future’ and Windsor Materials Handling has kicked off the week by announcing the launch of its 2022 apprenticeship programme.
articleArchie is back, and better than ever
With a fresh name and format, the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is transforming the Awards for Excellence for a new era.
newsWorker struck by forklift
A CARDBOARD manufacturer has been sentenced after a visiting lorry driver suffered life changing injuries when he was struck by a forklift.
productDon’t overlook pre-use forklift inspections
According to the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), almost one in five lift truck incidents occur as a result of mechanical failure, which could be avoided through correct completion of a pre-use inspection.
product‘Second life’ forklift fleet first choice
CK Food Stores – the largest independent food retailer in South West Wales – has upgraded the material handling equipment at its Llanelli warehouse and distribution centre with the acquisition of a fleet of refurbished powered pallet trucks from the extensive range of Approved Used forklifts available from Toyota Material Handling UK.
productAcquisition for Briggs Equipment
BRIGGS EQUIPMENT has completed the acquisition of Aerial Platform Hire Limited, one of Ireland’s leading powered access hire companies.
productLarge consignment sells quickly
HANDLING EQUIPMENT UK, one of the UK’s leading importers of EP materials handling equipment, has recently taken delivery of over 30 trucks with a combined value of £500,000.
productNew battery opens up new applications for Wave
CROWN HAS equipped its popular Wave Work Assist Vehicle with lithium-ion batteries.
articleTaking the sustainable option
With today’s consumers drawn to brands and products that are seen to be environmentally and socially responsible, sustainability is becoming embedded within the strategic business plan of more and more companies, says Sam Gray.
productTruck mounted forklift range expands
HIAB HAS introduced the Moffett E5 NX as the third model in the eSeries of all-electric truck mounted forklifts.
productDriverless forklifts see European launch
VISIONNAV ROBOTICS Robotics has launched its range of fully automated, vision-guided forklift trucks in the European market.
