productPedestrian drum handling
For restricted areas that forklifts cannot access, and for general movement around the warehouse, the Grab-O-Matic range of drum and materials handling pedestrian equipment can provide a safe and efficient solution.
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productRaising safety for forklift repairs
Leading supplier of heavy duty vehicle lifts, SOMERSTOTALKARE, asserts that while the connection between the correct maintenance of forklift trucks and improved operator safety is well established, there is still room for improvement when it comes to carrying out the necessary servicing and repairs.
productDeep-cycle batteries
According to Trojan Battery the battery you choose to operate your handling and storage machines must be both powerful and reliable to effectively meet the day’s work demands.
productEngine overspeed protection
Diesel engine protection equipment manufacturer, Wyndham Page, has launched an innovative range of cost-competitive shutdown valves for diesel engine overspeed protection in areas in which hazardous concentrations of flammable gas or vapours may exist.
productProtection package increases working life & cuts fuel bills
The latest range of GRENDIA ES 1.5 to 3.5 tonne range diesel counterbalance trucks from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks will be fitted with full belly plate and, uniquely, with sealed rear wheel arches as standard.
productPushed for time
The SweepEx push broom system from Broadwood International simply attaches to a host vehicle such as a forklift, loader, telehandler, skidsteer or tractor to sweep virtually any material in what the company says is a fraction of the time it would take with manual labour.
productPort takes on reachstackers
DP World has placed an order with Kalmar, part of Cargotec for two new generation Gloria reachstackers to serve its new container terminal T3 at Jebel Ali in Dubai, with delivery scheduled for June 2014.
productStar apprentices’ names on Bloodhound
Linde Material Handling has launched an annual award to celebrate the success of its apprenticeship scheme, arranging for the winner’s name to be printed on the SCC Bloodhound, the 1000mph land speed car as a reward.
productSafe skip solution
Forklift attachment specialist, Contact Attachments has provided MKM Building Supplies with one of its tipping skips, providing a safe and convenient way to dispose of waste products.
productElectric side loaders
Italian side loader manufacturer Baumann has launched a new range of 120V electric side loaders to complement its comprehensive range of diesel powered units.
productNew FLTA member
Forward-thinking Andover Fork Truck Services is reaping the benefits of making two key changes this year. Following a move to bigger, improved premises in Andover, the company has joined the ranks of the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA).
productBattery room management
The latest addition to Philadelphia Scientific’s range of intelligent battery room management systems is iBOS® Lite.
productGet the whole story
A simple laminated leaflet, created to help forklift engineers and competent persons explain the importance of a truly Thorough Examination has needed to be reprinted – because so many operators, owners and users of forklift trucks asked to keep it!
productLoads to see at Combilift
The extent of Combilift’s product development in the last three years will be evident on its large stand at this year’s CeMAT, where the company will exhibit handling solutions with lift capacities from 1450kg to over 50t.
newsFLTA and BITA link up on national apprenticeship scheme
In a major new development, the fork lift truck industry’s leading trade associations have announced plans for a single apprenticeship scheme to cover the whole of the UK.
blogWorking the warehouse better
It takes a lot to get a warehouse working optimally. One key issue is space and not letting it go to waste.
articleTonero forklifts with hydrostatic transmission
Toyota Material Handling is providing customers extra choice with the introduction of Toyota Tonero diesel-powered forklift trucks, available with a hydrostatic transmission (HST) system as an option.
newsHigh tonnage Toyota
Toyota Material Handling has expanded its range of Toyota Tonero engine-powered forklifts with the launch of its high tonnage trucks from 3.5 to 8.0 tonne.
productUnified apprentice scheme
The fork lift truck industry’s leading trade associations have announced plans for a single apprenticeship scheme to cover the whole of the UK.
productSuccessful switch
Last year leading pallet network, Palletways firm took the major decision to break with the longstanding forklift supplier at its Lichfield depot, and instead sourced 60 GRENDIA LPG trucks and associated equipment from Jofson Mitsubishi.
