articleCalor answers key questions on LPG and forklifts
Andy Kellett, Calor Gas forklift trucks national account manager, answers key questions on the use of LPG with forklifts.
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productHydrogen fuel cell-powered
Research involving Briggs Equipment and Honda has seen the development of a hydrogen fuel cell-powered truck featuring a fully integrated system that generates hydrogen from solar power via an on-site electrolyser.
articleAgency worker killed by overturned forklift
Man was on his first day at work and was not wearing a seatbelt. In addition, forklift trucks were unsuitable for the work being carried out.
productCreating cleaner environments
Bretts Transport has added three gas-powered forklift trucks supplied by Impact Handling to its materials handling fleet, in a bid to meet ambitious environmental targets.
productContinental SC20 Range
The Continental SC20 Mileage+ is extremely durable and offers high mileage performance. It is especially suitable for usage on rough surfaces and in very demanding working environments……
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.
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.
