articleGNB launches turnkey project management solution
GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies, has launched its new range of battery handling and management solutions known as Battery XTraction.
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productIntelligent access control
In situations where the unauthorised use of fork trucks and other equipment can have serious implications for safety, managers can help ensure appropriate Health and Safety procedures are implemented and observed by using Traka intelligent key management.
productDon’t do things by half
You wouldn’t wear half a suit… but every year thousands of companies get stitched up anyway by accepting half a Thorough Examination of their fork lift trucks, according to research from Consolidated Fork Truck Services – the body behind the industry’s Thorough Examination standard.
productBendi Order Picker goes into full production
Having completed 18 months of planning, the Bendi Order Picking truck is in full production.
blogReach truck provides new option for fleet operators
The reach truck is a difficult piece of kit to get right, says HSS Editor Simon Duddy. Perhaps this is why there are relatively few realistic options for reach truck fleet operators in the UK who need machines for a busy distribution environment.
productSmooth transitions achieved by Toyota reach truck
Toyota Material Handling UK has released a video to demonstrate the shock–reducing benefits of the Transitional Lift Control (TLC) function fitted as standard to the BT Reflex E/R series reach truck.
productPowercell Extends its National Coverage
Industrial battery specialist, PowerCell, has acquired a 50% stake in Sheffield-based firm Motive Power Services (MPS) as part of its nationwide expansion programme, enhancing its sales and service capability into Lincolnshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland.
articleLonger contracts place strain on batteries
Extending forklift rental contracts beyond five years cuts costs, but PowerCell MD Derek Anderson asks can batteries keep pace?
newsJungheinrich hire fleet for Halloween
Grower uses electric forklifts to transfer crates of harvested and washed pumpkins from the trailers that bring them in from the field to a 120,000 sq ft temperature controlled store and ‘pack house’.
product100th dealer milestone
CESAB Material Handling Europe is celebrating the signing of its 100th dealer.
articleCESAB unveils powerful counterbalance workhorse
CESAB Material Handling UK has launched the latest edition of its powerful 80 volt forklift truck, the CESAB B600 range.
articleManage to be safe
Fork Lift Truck Association chief executive Peter Harvey outlines the key role managers and supervisors have to play in warehouse safety.
articlePutting the operator in the spotlight
In September 2013 RTITB, the largest lift truck training accrediting body in the UK, completed its competition to find the lift truck Operator of the Year.
productShort term hire
The Structure Group (TSG) has benefited from using a Linde forklift truck on a short term hire basis to support the creation of a temporary ice rink in Glasgow.
productSlick service secures deal
Impact Handling has used its all-makes expertise to secure a sole supplier servicing agreement with Leeds-based Q8Oils, to maintain its busy 16-strong fleet of materials handling equipment in optimum condition.
articleAlstom puts faith in Forkway
Engineering firm Alstom has taken on a fleet of Yale trucks on a six-year contract hire from Forkway to handle materials for its train servicing and repair operations.
articleNo substitute for safe working practices
Operator training, best practice and preventive measures all help prevent forklift trucks making headlines for the wrong reasons. James Clark, Secretary-General of the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA), says that’s why best practice guides can provide a valuable resource for users of materials handling equipment.
articleThe Evolution of the Reach Truck
When it comes to reach truck technology, Linde Material Handling is the expert partner with over 50 years of development, experience and expertise. As the inventors of the reach truck concept Linde Material Handling has a long-term commitment to developing innovative solutions to enhance warehouse efficiency.
articleForklift meets demand for quiet deliveries
Truck mounted forklift manufacturer Hiab Moffett has observed increasing demand among its customer base of manufacturers, warehouse operators and supermarket chains for quieter materials handling equipment. In response, the company set to work creating a near silent model.
productCloud capabilities
Crown has moved its Crown InfoLink fleet management system to the Cloud, offering a flexible two-tier platform that will allow the software to be easily scaled as customer fleet management needs grow and mature.
