productNew cold store cab
With the cost of storing pallets in a Cold Store being up to three times higher than in a conventional ambient warehouse, any small reduction in the space required can dramatically reduce costs.
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articleNew trucks lead the way
Since the launch of HC forklifts UK at the IMHX show in March the formation of a key dealer network is taking shape as orders exceed targets set for the new venture.
articleYale and Forkway provide lift for Air Products
A world leader in the supply of atmospheric, process and specialty gases has begun taking delivery of state-of-the-art forklift trucks after signing a major new contract with Yale Europe Materials Handling and the Forkway Group.
productMultifunctional joystick
More and more companies realise the direct connection between good ergonomics and good business.
articleServe to win
Impact Handling business development manager Peter Woodhouse says service is important for both business success and new product development.
productCESAB signs up dealer
DFL Liftrucs in Harlow has become the authorised dealer for CESAB Material Handling in London and the Home Counties.
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product5000th Kalmar straddle carrier
The 5000th Kalmar straddle carrier has rolled out of the assembly unit in Stargard Szczecinski, Poland, this week. This Kalmar AutoStrad(TM) is a part of 44 electric straddle carriers to be delivered to Asciano’s Patrick Port Botany terminal in Sydney, Australia early 2014.
productJungheinrich scoops Forklift of the Year awards
Jungheinrich is celebrating after winning two of the four categories at the inaugural International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) awards ceremony.
productDrum handling solutions
For the loading or unloading of drums from lorries and containers, for de-palletising, or just moving drums around a workshop or factory site, the St Clare Engineering range of Grab-O-Matic fork attachments and pedestrian drum handlers can provide a safe and efficient solution.
productBuilt for keeps
Following a successful launch in August 2012, Crown’s new ES/ET 4000 Series is expanding again.
productPedestrian stacker debuts
The latest development in warehouse equipment design from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks is an all-new pedestrian stacker series, AXIA ES, which promises exceptional productivity in every setting.
newsBriggs Equipment wins £87 million MoD contract
Briggs Equipment has been awarded an £87 million contract to supply, manage and maintain a mixed fleet of mechanical handling equipment for the Ministry of Defence.
productTight turns & manoeuvring
The name of Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks’ new pedestrian stacker series, the AXIA ES, is based on the word ‘axis’, and has been chosen to reflect the truck’s ability to turn and manoeuvre, even in tight spaces.
productComplies with new code of practice
Earlier this year the Health & Safety Executive released the 3rd edition of the Approved Code of Practice for the use of Rider-operated lift trucks (L117).
articleForklift regulation changes: what they mean for you
In March, the Health & Safety Executive issued its long-awaited update to fork lift truck safety guidelines, Rider-operated lift trucks. Operator training and safe use. Approved Code of Practice and Guidance (L117). Owen Delaney, technical manager at the Fork Lift Truck Association takes us through the revised documentation.
productSpace saving website
Materials handling specialist, the Carrylift Group, has launched a new racking & storage website: www.storemoreforklift.co.uk
newsEnvironmental award
The NACCO Materials Handling Group plant in Nijmegen, The Netherlands, where Hyster Big Trucks are manufactured, has won a Dutch environmental award, Milieuprijs Westenweurt 2013.
productMore power in less space
New compact Hawker XFC, powerbloc and powerbloc dry batteries from EnerSys are designed for smaller motive power applications that need high performance and long running times with reduced operating costs and enhanced sustainability.
productDemag Cranes revamps forklift fleet
ND Lift Trucks has delivered six new forklifts, a new access platform and two sweeping machines to Demag Cranes in Banbury.
