articleInspections you can trust
As the only industry-recognised independent Thorough Examination scheme in the UK, CFTS provides complete peace of mind when it comes to the safety of your equipment.
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productPower management tools
ENERSYS IS providing a real-time window into battery health with power management tools designed to maximise battery life while reducing operational downtime.
productHigh performing lead-acid battery
THE GNB Tensor battery is said to achieve multi-shift operations and help warehouses to achieve greater levels of efficiency.
articleSupporting safety and standards
Accreditation offers many benefits for organisations delivering materials handling equipment training in-house. With a continued focus on safety in post-pandemic operations, correct compliance with safety regulations should be top of the list for many employers, says Laura Nelson.
articleChampioning UK material handling
The past two years have tested the UK material handling sector like never before. The demands of Brexit saw the warehousing and logistics sectors stretched to near capacity. But this was relegated to a sideshow by the needs thrust upon the sectors by the requirements of the pandemic.
newsCombilift wins family business award
COMBILIFT HAS been awarded overall winner at the Energia Family Business of the Year 2021 awards.
articlePopular workhorse sees upgrade
DOOSAN HAS unveiled a major upgrade to its BT/BX 7 Plus Series electric counterbalance forklift trucks, bringing advanced performance-enhancing design and improved capabilities to the three and four wheeled, 1.5-to-3.5-tonne, mid-market product range.
newsCatch up on demand with HSS Live
HSS Live took place on October 6, and now all presentations are available on demand on the HSS Live website.
productEnhance your operational efficiency
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.
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.
