articleSurvey reveals pallet truck dangers are under-estimated
Findings from the UK’s largest online fork lift hazard perception test, suggest room for improvement is needed when it comes to identifying safe hand pallet truck operation.
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articleA winter’s tale
The law of unintended consequences often complicates good intentions. One example is the reduction of pollutants in diesel which has some adverse impacts on performance.
productCompact motor controllers
The C3 and C3pump motor controller range from PG Drives Technology – a product brand of Curtiss-Wright Industrial and leader in control devices, medical mobility vehicle systems and equipment – are reported to be ideal for small industrial vehicle applications including Class 3 pallet trucks and stackers.
articleSupporting click and collect
The Gas Superstore acquired a 65,000 sq ft new build distribution centre in Coalville allowing it to support a rapid click and collect service for the East Midlands.
articleMultidirectional option
UniCarriers has released the Tergo UFW multidirectional forklift for in-warehouse use.
articleElectric development
The UK lags far behind many of its European contemporaries in the use of electric trucks. Here, Stewart Gosling of RDD, UK importers for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, spells out some of the reasons why electric technology offers significant advantages over LP gas and diesel.
articleWarehouse manager puts faith in Bendi
Fast growing pharmacy supplier is won over by Bendi’s ability to boost warehouse storage capacity.
newsCrown MD joins CFTS Board
Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) – the body responsible for developing and administering the materials handling industry’s national accreditation scheme for Thorough Examination – has appointed Steve Stewart, Crown Lift Trucks’ MD of UK Operations, to its board.
articleTaking supervision seriously
Stuart Taylor from Mentor Performance Risk Management looks at the importance of competent, confident supervision in minimising risk in logistics.
productSalt spreaders & gritters
Helping companies remain operational during the freezing conditions, Contact Attachments designs and supplies a range of salt spreaders and gritters.
productSweeping success
Contact Attachments has provided one of its Forklift Broom Sweepers to help alleviate the manual sweeping requirements within the warehouse of Maier UK, a leading manufacturer of high-quality automotive components.
productThe biggest night of the year approaches…
The most important night of the year is almost upon us as the UK fork lift truck industry gears itself up for the FLTA’s spectacular Annual Awards for Excellence show.
productCrown MD joins CFTS Board
Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) – the body responsible for developing and administering the materials handling industry’s national accreditation scheme for Thorough Examination – has appointed Steve Stewart, Crown Lift Trucks’ managing director of UK Operations, to its board.
articleAt the heart of the nation
It is fitting that an issue so central to good business – health and safety – has found its home at the NEC in the heart of the nation. The Health and Safety Event is in its second year and will take place from 24-26 March 2015.
newsLast chance to vote in FLTA Awards
Voting for the FLTA Awards closes at midnight on January 15. Several thousand votes have already been cast in some very tight contests.
productThousands could be operating illegally
Following news that a North London meat company has been fined for failing to carry out routine inspections, Mike Mathias of CFTS – the national body for the Thorough Examination of fork lift trucks – has warned that there could be many thousands of trucks operating illegally.
articleEmployee crushed after firm ignores paper reel loading advice
A Hertfordshire-based company has been fined after a worker suffered multiple injuries when he was struck by a 3.2 tonne reel of paper at its premises in Essex.
newsHires due to ‘growing enthusiasm for automation’
Jungheinrich UK has added three senior personnel to its Systems & Projects Division team.
productTrue deep-cycle battery
Reported to be the industry’s first true deep-cycle AGM battery, Reliant AGM with C-Max Technology is now available from Trojan Battery. According to the company, Reliant AGM maximises sustained performance and increases total energy output to meet demanding deep-cycling requirements across a wide range of applications.
productIn-depth information
Leading supplier of forklift attachments, B&B Attachments has launched its new dedicated website, www.bandbattachments.com. The new look website has been designed to provide the a user-friendly experience, with improved navigation, in-depth product and technical information, up-to-date news stories, and product imagery.
