productRobust solid tyre
Continental has broadened its SC20 solid tyre range, with the robust SC20 Mileage+.
product
articleGetting a good short term forklift deal
With more and more businesses seeking to meet their materials handling needs without making a long term financial commitment, the UK market for short term rental trucks is growing significantly, says Neil Warren, Jungheinrich UK’s used equipment and short term rental director.
articleTata Steel picks Rushlift
Tata is rightly considered a giant of manufacturing. With links to the aerospace, automotive and construction industries, among others, its steel division is a leading supplier to customers across the globe.
productNew look website
Curtis Instruments’ new enhanced corporate website – www.curtisinst.co.uk – has gone live. The site has a fresh new look with a clean, simple layout and user-friendly navigation, all updated with the latest information about the company’s products and services.
productMore capacity
A new Combilift C4500E model has solved problems associated with moving and storing large sheet materials at the Coalville site of paper, packaging and visual communication display products distributor, Antalis.
productBendi makes key appointments to sales team
As part of continued expansion plans, Bendi has strengthened its sales organisation with two key appointments – European Sales Manager Joe O’Brien and Regional Sales Manager Paul Sercombe.
productService reporting tool
The new Service Activity Report Management (SARM) system developed by EnerSys allows the company to maintain a full service profile and audit trail for its complete range of Hawker batteries and chargers for motive power applications.
productCater for peak periods
Leading food retailer, Morrisons, is realising the benefits of using Linde Forklift Hire in its diverse nationwide manufacturing, distribution and retail businesses.
articleDiesel fuelled all-rounders a hit in huge DC
3PL Itella Logistics has taken delivery of Clark forklifts for a huge new DC in Finland.
productReach trucks combine performance and ergonomics
The Atlet Tergo range comprises five advanced reach trucks designed to provide the most ergonomic, efficient and productive performance in all types of materials handling operation.
productCollision Sentry – always on guard
Every day in thousands of industrial environments, pedestrians and forklifts maneuver through buildings covering the same territory and often navigating the same path.
productHyster trucks built for demanding applications
The latest generation of 8-16T capacity lift trucks from Hyster are said to provide versatility and power for demanding applications where attachment usage is common.
productCompact power
New compact Hawker XFC, powerbloc and powerbloc dry batteries from EnerSys are designed for smaller motive power applications that need high performance levels and long running times with reduced operating costs and enhanced sustainability.
articleLifetime costs key as Briggs secures £1m deal
A focus on lifetime cost reduction, coupled with fleet management, has secured Briggs Equipment a £1 million contract to supply 22 new Yale forklifts and extend their existing contract on 11 used machines to a global construction products company.
productInnovation & technology
Linde Material Handling (UK) has been recognised for its Innovation and Use of Technology at The Co-operative Property Awards.
productFlexi targets global sales growth
Flexi Narrow Aisle – the UK-based manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift truck systems – expects global sales of Flexi trucks to more than double over the next five years.
productHigh charge efficiency
Battery specialist Powercell has launched a new battery charger that delivers what is claimed to be the world’s highest charge efficiency: 96%.
articleCooper drops Samuk brand in restructure
The three new divisions will cover the specialised heavy sector; market Maximal trucks to the mainstream market; and a Solutions arm will service all brands, including those of competitors.
articleWorker impaled on forklift tine by reversing lorry
Loading area the scene of yet another forklift related death.
articleVersatile forklifts win over Maru International
Multimodal logistics and freight forwarding specialist Maru International has taken delivery of its first Cat lift trucks after trialling machines from four different manufacturers.
