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Voting for the FLTA Awards closes at midnight on January 15. Several thousand votes have already been cast in some very tight contests.
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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.
articleUniCarriers presents brand unity
UniCarriers Group was created in 2011 from the mergers of the three brands Atlet, Nissan Forklift and TCM.
productUniCarriers gains IFOY award nomination
UniCarriers has been nominated for the International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award 2015 with the newly developed TERGO URS.
productChanging tires forever
At first glance, the Pit Stop Line from Trelleborg Wheel Systems is just a thin orange band hiding inside a solid rubber tire. But for the forklift industry, the Pit Stop Line represents a new era in tire management – maximising tire life, raising productivity, improving safety and reducing environmental impact.
articleWeir Minerals sticks with Rushlift due to service proposition
Over a decade ago, engineering giant Weir Minerals took delivery of equipment from Rushlift on a five year deal.
productLong reach fork extensions
Contact Attachments has supplied one of its innovative Forklift Extensions to Telbrook, manufacturer of bespoke clamping and fixture solutions, enabling employees to load, unload and transport products around with ease, and reducing the risk of damage to goods.
newsB&Q fails to heed forklift parking warnings
The DIY retailer was fined £83,500 after a worker suffered crush injuries from a pedestrian forklift at an in-store warehouse in West London.
articleHyster hits ReachStacker millennium
Manufacturer is celebrating the production of its 1000th ReachStacker.
productForklift firm celebrates 30 years with a serving of Brown Sugar
HFT Forklifts has celebrated 30 years of serving businesses in Herefordshire, Worcestershire, Shropshire and Gloucestershire with a rock extravaganza featured acclaimed rockers the Counterfeit Stones.
productSuper-elastic tyres
Linde Material Handling has launched new reach truck models for both indoor and outdoor use in the 1.4 to 2t capacity category.
articleTrucks for a tough challenge
Cold store operations are one of the toughest material handling challenges. UniCarriers promises to help.
articleWine specialist takes on Toyota Toneros
Toyota Material Handling UK has supplied Lanchester Wines with a new fleet of Toyota Tonero gas-powered forklifts.
productForklift safety first
Mentor Training has launched the first-ever IOSH accredited safety management course tailored to the needs of those responsible for overseeing forklift operations.
articleHeavy truck packs a punch
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has launched the TREXiA EX, a new range of 10.0 to 16.0 tonne diesel IC engine trucks.
articleHonk your horns for Toyota and Red Nose Day!
We are proud to announce that Toyota is an official partner of Red Nose Day 2015 and is planning a nationwide string of activities to help reach the target of raising one million pounds, which includes sole supply of red noses for vehicles.
