productNomination for combined forklift
UniCarriers has been nominated in the warehouse trucks category of the International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award 2015 with the newly developed Tergo URS with swivel reach fork unit.
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newsLast chance to book place at FLTA Awards
With less than a month to go we’re now rapidly closing in on the FLTA Awards for Excellence on 28th February – Oscar night for the fork lift truck industry.
articleGame changer in electric vs IC
Looking for a fork lift truck that is guaranteed to improve your performance levels and, at the same time, reduce your costs? Look no further. The latest generation of electric counterbalance trucks from Mitsubishi has been developed to excel in typical IC engine applications… as well as outperform its electric counterparts.
articleContinental Tyres will suit the application
Leveraging a diverse range of tyres, Continental can assess the application demands and supply the right product for the right place.
articleAll-weather options boost Yale trucks
Yale has revealed new options to enhance the number of applications where its electric counterbalance forklift trucks can be used externally including rain, snow and muddy conditions.
productISO 9001:2008 certification
European Handling Equipment has been awarded ISO 9001:2008 certification, confirming that quality management systems are in place to ensure that procedures and processes it follows meet the highest possible standards. It also enables continuous monitoring and management of quality across all operations.
articleCombilift to invest €40 million in major manufacturing expansion
Combilift is to invest €40 million over the next two years in a new manufacturing facility, which will also create 200 additional jobs over the next five years.
articleReducing collision risks
Construction giant turns to Linde for technology to help forklifts automatically slow down when reversing, much reducing risk of collisions.
articleBritish Gas upgrades safety with Jungheinrich forklifts
Performance limits, via pre-set controls, take counterbalance truck safety up a gear for the energy giant.
articleWindsor stacks up for Metsä Wood
Contract covers a wide range of equipment including sideloaders, forklifts and ancillary machines.
productWorks safely in tight area
An Avant 750 compact wheeled loader, supplied by local dealer Avant Equipment of Glastonbury, has proved to be the perfect tool for Somerset-based manufacturer of rubber play surfaces, Star Rubber Environmental.
productCity Link facility targeted by thieves
A number of forklifts were stolen from the former City Link operation in Preston.
productReduce fatigue
Crown Lift Trucks recently gained its fourth award for the GPC 3000 order picker with QuickPick Remote by winning its 14th Good Design Award from the Chicago Athenaeum: Museum of Architecture and Design and The European Centre for Architecture Art Design and Urban Studies.
newsContinental Tyres to attend CV Show
Continental Tyres will once again be exhibiting at this year’s CV Show, running from the 14-16 April 2015, showcasing a whole host of new products and services which demonstrate how the right tyres can help operators to achieve lowest overall driving cost.
productIncreased heavy truck availability
Impact Handling is reinforcing its commitment to the heavy truck sector with the addition of four Konecranes forklifts and a pair of MAFI terminal tractors to its 1300-strong hire fleet. This significant investment marks the first Konecranes and MAFI assets to enter Impact Handling’s hire fleet, following its appointment as a distributor in 2014.
productDavis Derby boosts health and safety standards
Ensuring best practice and improving health and safety standards in warehouse and distribution environments is what gives the Davis Derby TruckLOG system global recognition.
productLow cost hand pallet trucks from 4K Systems
Materials handling & storage specialist, 4K Systems, is offering reduced rates on new hand pallet trucks with digital weight indicators, now available to purchase online and with free delivery.
productLong lasting battery
The heavy-duty Ironclad range of motive power batteries from EnerSys is said to offer more power, extended running times and longer life than comparable designs to support intensive lift truck operations and other demanding materials handling applications.
productLow loading attachment handles scrap
Contact Attachments has partnered with a leading manufacturer of thermal spray equipment and consumables to provide it with a manual handling solution to load and unload.
productTransporter system handles 12 tonne loads
A heavy-duty transporter system designed and installed by Sidetracker Engineering is providing a leading UK steel producer with safe, efficient transportation of loads weighing up to 12 tonnes within one of its North Yorkshire warehouses.
