productKalmar and Navis, both part of Cargotec, have provided the operational backbone consisting of Kalmar automated stacking cranes (ASCs) and shuttle carriers and Navis N4 terminal operating system (TOS) for DP World’s London Gateway port. The project is the first joint Kalmar-Navis deployment of software with automated container handling equipment.
articleTires on forklifts play a critical role in their safe use says Trelleborg Wheel Systems; they are the only part of a forklift that is in constant contact with the ground. Like cars forklift trucks have become significantly safer pieces of equipment in recent years, better design, better features and better regulation surrounding working practices have all contributed to making warehouses safer operations.
articleAfter once again listening to the needs of the market place, Bendi, the global leading British manufacturer of articulated forklift trucks has extended their already impressive product range with the introduction of the Hubtex electric, LPG and diesel three-wheel multidirectional forklifts.
productValmar, UK manufacturer of Sideloader products has completed a move to a new manufacturing facility at Cleckheaton, Leeds.
newsB&B Attachments has promoted Mark Eason to business development executive.
newsThe KION Group is set to invest approximately €60 million through 2021 in Linde Material Handling’s core plant in Aschaffenburg and around €23 million at the core Still plant in Hamburg over the same period.
newsLinde Material Handling (UK) has appointed Richard Smart as its new head of business development.
productCesab Material Handling UK has appointed John McCranor as its new general manager, replacing Terry Stephens who is retiring after spending four years developing the UK network.
productContact Attachments has provided a safe and convenient solution to a chemical supplier’s waste disposal issue.
productEuropean Handling Equipment has introduced the Warrior EasyRoller pallet truck, which has a lifting capacity of 2,500kg.
productIn deal worth in excess of $600,000, TimkenSteel Corporation has acquired five Combilift multidirectional forklifts as a solution for transferring solid bar stock within its facility in Houston, Texas.
productNew from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, the 80V electric forklift, EDiA EX, has been designed to make a significant difference to storage arrangements where space is at a premium.
productMaterials handling services specialist Briggs Equipment, which maintains a diverse portfolio of plant and equipment, took part in this year’s ancient ceremony of Cart Marking, providing a forklift truck for the procession and giving the youngest apprentice of the Carmen the chance to drive it.
newsEntries are now open for Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Awards 2015.
articleA food packaging company in Buxton has been fined after an employee suffered severe injuries to his leg when he was struck by a forklift truck.
newsFalklands veteran Simon Weston has accepted an invitation from the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) to address delegates at its Safety Conference in September.
articlePaul Thynne, national service manager at materials handling solutions specialist Briggs Equipment, says the modern materials handling equipment (MHE) engineer is expected to have strong customer facing skills as well as technical know-how.
productAddressing demands for equipment that is capable of quickly lifting more, to greater heights without any reduction in safety standards, Atlet has launched the new UHX version of its Tergo reach truck, which lifts 500kg to 13.8m.
articleThe E4-5.5XN electric forklift truck series is designed for intensive work and offers the same tough qualities as an IC forklift.
articleLanark-based Border Biscuits receives deliveries of 50 tonnes of ingredients each week from around the world and produces millions of biscuits every year.
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