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.
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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.
articleAutomation suited to SMEs
More and more SME warehouse operators and e-commerce retailers are deploying automated intralogistics technology to ensure that they meet delivery promises to online shoppers, says Paul Freeman.
productCollision warning system launched
SICK HAS developed a customisable, active collision warning system for manned forklifts, the SICK Backup Assistance System (BAS), which alerts drivers to prevent collisions with people or objects, where their view is restricted for example by blind spots or during reversing.
articleAluminium manufacturer solves heavy container challenge
STOURBRIDGE-BASED aluminium manufacturer, Bridgnorth Aluminium is expanding. To help meet its commercial objectives, the company needed to increase its existing lift truck capacity by 100%, from 5,000kg to 10,000kg.
productAGVs tackle paper rolls for DS Smith
THE SUSTAINABLE packaging player has replaced forklifts with ten Automated Guided Vehicles for a fully automated warehouse at its Kemsley Paper Mill in Kent.
productThe F4 – a new angle on automated forklifts
WHILE AUTOMATED forklifts have been around for many years, they have tended to be regular forklifts designs with automation technology built on.
product30 tonne giant for data centre manufacturer
COMBILIFT HAS delivered the largest multidirectional forklift to come off its production lines so far to modular data centre manufacturer BladeRoom.
articleGRENDiA ES: It’s a gas!
LPG-POWERED Mitsubishi GRENDiA ES forklift truck offers all the convenience of a diesel but with far lower running costs.
articleStage V compliant engines power Tonero trucks
THE TONERO range of counterbalanced forklift trucks from Toyota Material Handling is now offered with newly-developed Stage V compliant diesel and LPG engines.
productGet up to date on Thorough Examinations guidance
KEY CHANGES have been announced in the latest update to the materials handling industry official guidance notes on how to comply with the legal obligations for Thorough Examinations.
