newsPoor segregation to blame as HGV hits forklift killing driver
Sauces manufacturer AAK UK has been fined £140,000 after a forklift truck driver was killed at a factory in Runcorn.
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articleLarger fork flats to increase lift capacity
Tata Steel is developing a new family of larger fork arm flats, which will be available to the market by the end of 2014.
productPerformance matched to application
The new Hawker LifeTech Modular and Hawker Life IQ Modular high-frequency battery chargers from EnerSys offer increased flexibility, efficiency and reliability with reduced downtime, costs and carbon footprint across a range of materials handling, AGV and motive power applications.
productMore power in less space
The new compact Hawker XFC, powerbloc and powerbloc dry batteries from EnerSys are designed for smaller motive power applications that need high levels of performance and long running times with reduced operating costs and enhanced sustainability. They are suitable for pallet trucks, cleaning machines, small automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and other electric vehicles.
articleLarger fork flats to increase lift capacity
Tata Steel is developing a new family of larger fork arm flats, which will be available to the market by the end of 2014.
productThe LPG guessing game
Ever wondered why your average LPG cylinder has only one valve and no fuel level indicator? Exchange too early and risk wasting gas and costing money, leave it too late and risk coming to a complete standstill, disrupting productivity and again, costing money.
articleToyota unveils new reach trucks
For straightforward operations, the new BT Reflex B-series reach truck from Toyota Material Handling is said to be the ideal solution.
articleElectric forklifts debut promising a battery-for-life
BYD unveiled its Iron-Phosphate (Fe) battery at CeMAT 2014 in a new series of forklift trucks.
articleCesab unveils R100
CESAB Material Handling has launched the new R100 reach truck range which features steering wheel console, controls and seat that can be adjusted to operator.
productToyota chief to head CFTS
Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) has announced the appointment of Mike Mathias, of Toyota Material Handling UK, as its new Chairman. He takes over from Richard Hayes of Brindley Lift Trucks, whose two-year term of office has seen continued growth and success.
articleFab phosphate
Lithium-ion powered counterbalance trucks could be available within two years from Linde Material Handling. The manufacturer recently unveiled a range of warehouse products powered by the technology.
productCurrent automatically adjusted
Following a review of its forklifts and associated energy packages, Austrian logistics service provider Gebrüder Weiss has entered into a cooperation agreement with the Battery Charging Systems division of Fronius International.
articleFlexi Narrow Aisle refreshes its Flexi range of trucks
The manufacturer announced details of the next generation of models at the CeMAT exhibition.
productNew Flexi AC generation
Flexi Narrow Aisle has announced details of the next generation of models in its Flexi range of articulated forklift trucks.
newsCombilift’s smallest and largest make impact at CeMAT
The extent of Combilift’s product development since the last CeMAT was evident on its stand in the open air area, where 22 models were on show.
productWebsite unveiled
One of the UK’s leading forklift attachment firms is celebrating an increase in orders from overseas with the launch of a new website which has dedicated international sections, plus the facility to allow customers to view 3D imagery of products.
articleOperator assistance
Linde Safety Pilot aims to cut down on forklift operator error and improve safety in the warehouse.
articleBuilt to last
Clark has released the electric low-lift pallet truck PX 20 and the electric pedestrian operated high-lift truck SX 12/16.
articleAdvanced mast handling from reach trucks
Impact Handling has introduced the NR-N2 reach trucks from Cat Lift Trucks, which features Responsive Drive System.
productEfficient, safe & easy operation
New from Baoli Material Handling Europe, the electric KBE20, four-wheel unit features full AC motor and controller and an improved design said to make operation and maintenance more practical.
