productLinde adds 200 forklifts to UK short term rental fleet
Linde Material Handling (UK) has continued its investment into strengthening its forklift truck hire fleet in the UK.
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productRefurbishment on film
Toyota Material Handling UK has produced a video showing the refurbishment process of used forklift trucks at its Leicestershire fleet management centre, which can be seen on YouTube.
productFuel cell leadership
While fuel cell technology remains in its infancy in the UK, in contrast the market for fuel cell powered forklift trucks continues to grow in the US – with Yale reported to be taking a leadership role in environmental sustainability.
articleOver 200 forklift models provided by Doosan
Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK director & general manager Tim Waples explains there is much more than counterbalance trucks to the Korean giant’s offering.
articleThe FLTA Awards 2014 – it’s time to get involved!
With the call for nominations now going out for the Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence, what better time to ask Peter Harvey, Chief Executive of the FLTA, what’s in store for Awards 2014.
articleA balanced approach from Hyundai
Double stackers, reach trucks, tow tractors and electric pallet trucks have been released to round out the Hyundai range.
articleBoosting productivity
Briggs Equipment has seen growing interest in innovative technology that can help companies boost productivity and reduce operational costs by managing their assets more effectively.
articleOne truck to handle pallets and awkward loads
Handling long and standard loads both inside and outside, the Bendi B420 utilises innovative design to help companies save money.
newsCrown appoints Simon Emery as Director Retail Operations EMEA
On July 1, 2013, Simon Emery was appointed to the position of Director Retail Operations EMEA at Crown.
newsFlexi invests more than £1m in its short term rental fleet
Articulated forklift manufacturer Flexi Narrow Aisle has announced an investment of over in £1mllion in its short term rental (STR) fleet.
articleBITA: Ensuring the industry’s future is in safe hands
The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) mission statement “lifting industry standards” is at the forefront of secretary general James Clark’s mind as two key dates loom on the horizon.
articleCFTS: Sitting your examinations
Unlike an MOT, a Thorough Examination is open to some interpretation – which could cause major problems for employers. As the manager or director of a company that uses fork lift trucks you are probably aware of the need for Thorough Examination – brought into even sharper focus in recent times by the introduction of the Corporate Manslaughter and Homicide Act 2007.
articleFLTA: Be vigilant about lift truck safety
Even after recent improvements in safety, workers in the UK are still seriously injured by fork lift trucks at a rate of at least one per day, says FLTA chief executive Peter Harvey. Frequently, these accidents have life-changing or even fatal consequences… and the real tragedy is that most are entirely avoidable. At the Fork Lift Truck Association we strongly believe that spreading basic safety knowledge – and acting upon it – could be enough to dramatically reduce the risks faced everyday by
productInspirational Local Service
A name associated with materials handling since 1977, Windsor has provided customers with an unrivalled level of service in the hire, sale, maintenance and repair of forklift trucks. Through a mixture of originality, entrepreneurial spirit and determination, we have developed into one of the largest and most innovative suppliers of independent forklift and materials handling equipment in the UK.
productPowered pallet truck offer
Bluetruck.co.uk is the exclusive UK source for the HanseLifter German materials handling brand.
productRoyal role
Forklift trucks aren’t often seen in palatial surroundings, but four Cat machines from Impact Handling performed their debut duties at Buckingham Palace for the Coronation Festival, marking the Queen’s 60 years on the throne.
productVehicle-mount computer
New from Honeywell, the Thor VM2 is the company’s tenth generation vehicle-mount computer (VMC) and provides the mobile workforce with flexibility and productivity.
productImpact Handling acquires Abex
Providing a foundation from which to grow into one of the UK’s largest industrial areas, Impact Handling has acquired Birmingham-based Abex.
productPowerCell extends coverage
As part of its nationwide expansion programme, industrial battery specialist PowerCell has acquired a 50% stake in Sheffield-based Motive Power Services (MPS), enhancing its sales and service capability into Lincolnshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland.
productDiamond standard
During the first half of the year, Wilmat reports soaring sales of its Diamond Stacker Trucks.
