articleBREAKING NEWS: Yale releases MR reach truck
Yale’s new MR reach truck pushes levels of productivity and dependability to new heights for warehouse operators while squeezing cost of ownership to an absolute minimum.
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productHybrid straddle & shuttle carriers
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has introduced what is claimed to be the world’s first real hybrid straddle and shuttle carriers consuming up to 40% less fuel than existing machinery.
articleEnsuring truck safety
Ian Roberts, general manager of TruckLOG at Davis Derby provides five tips to help you get the most out of your fleet management system.
productBetter battery management
The new Hawker BSI40 battery status indicator provides users with a cost-effective solution to manage battery fleets for warehouse trucks and other mechanical handling equipment.
productFree safety posters
Adding to its suite of free safety resources, Toyota Material Handling UK has launched two new safety posters that provide simple tips and guidance on working safely with reach trucks and powered stackers.
articleAisle-Master delivers for Eddie Stobart
One of the best known and most iconic names in the transport and distribution sector, Eddie Stobart, has placed a substantial order with Irish articulated forklift manufacturer Aisle-Master to provide a fleet of trucks for its Contract Logistics and Warehousing division.
articleYale vows to take you higher
Yale’s new MR reach truck is designed to push levels of productivity and dependability to new heights for warehouse operators while squeezing cost of ownership.
productTerminal tractors roll into action
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has supplied five TR618i terminal tractors to Solent Stevedores at the Port of Jersey, replacing existing equipment in fleet at the port and creating significant capacity in RoRo operations.
productThree months free
Thanks to the new ‘Lift Free for 3’ deal from Doosan Industrial Vehicle, customers signing up for a five year lease purchase or contract hire deal will get the first three months’ use completely free of charge – typically worth £1500.
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.
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.
