articleKeep an eye on contracts
Impact Handling’s managing director, Terry Kendrew, takes a look at some of the fine print operators need to be aware of when choosing the right hire contract for them.
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articleFrom ship to store
The full range of Hyster materials handling equipment, from pallet trucks to container handlers, plays a key role in many portcentric operations, says Hyster brand manager Kate Pointeau.
articleDon’t get stressed
Andrew Woodward – who heads up Investec’s Materials Handling team – offers advice to companies seeking finance for forklifts.
articleElectric heavyweights
Linde Material Handling unveils electric forklift trucks with a load capacity of 6 to 8 tonnes.
productAim high for space efficiency
According to Atlet, while many warehouse designs consider the best use of the width and depth of a building, far less make the best use of the height, especially in warehouses where a wide aisle storage configuration is required.
productBendi at CeMAT: Save space, time and money
Bendi, the company that brought the articulated forklift truck to market in 1983, is forging ahead with new concepts at CeMAT.
newsTrelleborg Pit Stop brings certainty to tire replacement
Trelleborg Wheel Systems has announced the launch of the revolutionary Pit Stop Line innovation for its premium range industrial tires.
newsTranslift Bendi and HUBTEX join forces in the UK
In a strategic move designed to reinforce its UK distribution and grow sales volume, HUBTEX the leading global manufacturer of innovative handling solutions, has joined forces with Translift Bendi in the UK.
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.
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.
