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.
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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.
productInspection tagging
All lifting equipment, including forklifts, must be maintained regularly to ensure it is safe to work with. It is not enough to only fix equipment when they go wrong; companies should be looking for signs of wear and tear before any deterioration leads to an incident.
productFuel cost savings
Metafin Group Holdings in Walsall, is reported to have made a fuel saving of over £13,500 after switching its materials handling fleet to Linde in January.
productHigh perormance for cold storage
To meet the demands of cold storage environments as well as energy efficiency requirements, GNB Industrial Power, has developed the high performance TENSOR battery.
productSnow plough fork lift attachments: FSP Range
Our range of fork mounted snow ploughs are highly durable and easily installed. Fixed, variable and sprung versions are available to vary the snow clearing position of the plough.
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productWalk this way
Known for its 4-way forklifts, sideloaders and other innovative handling solutions, Combilift has launched the Combi-WR and multidirectional Combi-WR4 ‘Walkie Reach’ pedestrian trucks.
articleDouble pallet handling creates efficiencies
John K Phillips Group enhanced operations with three double pallet handling LPG counterbalance trucks from Windsor Materials Handling. John K Phillips offers a national delivery service to the paint and chemical industry, as well as general UK and European distribution.
productSee the light
New from Kalmar, the DCF50-90 forklift truck is the latest addition to its light range of 5-9t capacity machines.
productWorldwide support
Industrial PC and vehicle terminal solutions from Advantech-DLoG safely support work processes in challenging environments. The new Advantech-DLoG helpdesk is now available (almost) around the clock for customers worldwide.
newsFLTA opens online nominations for Awards for Excellence 2014
Does your company have an excellent new product or service, or a special individual or team that deserves industry-wide recognition? Then get nominating!
productDrumming out manual labour
Forklift truck attachment specialist, Contact Attachments is providing an alternative to manual labour when emptying out drums, saving time and money.
