articleReachstacker launches
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has launched its new generation Liftace 5-31 reach stacker, which is the first of five new machines to be introduced by TPS in the next few months.
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articleKION Group to acquire Handling Automation division of Egemin
The KION Group has signed an agreement with the Belgian automation specialist Egemin Group to purchase its Handling Automation division for an enterprise value of approximately € 72 million.
productWinning combination
The TERGO URS turret truck from UniCarriers – a hybrid of narrow-aisle and reach truck – has won the International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) award in the category of ‘storage technology equipment’, beating four other entries in the category. The award was presented on 5th May at the BMW museum in Munich, on the edge of the CeMATtransport logistics trade fair.
newsTaking a 360 degree attitude to safety
National conference will present a holistic approach to preventing fork truck accidents.
articleLinde launches new range of smaller forklifts
Following the launch of the Linde H14-H20 EVO, industrial truck manufacturer Linde Material Handling has now completed the range and taken the smallest series in the 1.4 to 2.0 tonne load capacity range to the next level.
articlePicking a partner
Marie Dunkley, new country sales manager for material handling financing firm DLL offers advice on the current market.
articleTCM brand launches at dealer summit
The expansion plans of a global forklifts brand across UK markets, has been outlined at a major dealer conference this week.
articleDon’t take a cartoon approach
A near miss doesn’t have to be a ‘Tom and Jerry’ style last second leap out of the way of danger, attendees were told at the Safer Logistics Seminar Theatre. Simon Duddy reports.
articleTCM announces ambitious UK plan
The expansion plans of global forklift brand TCM in the UK market was outlined at a major dealer conference.
newsSimon Manasseh new MD at Linde East
Linde Material Handling has appointed a new managing director to lead its UK East business.
newsWidespread confusion over forklift wear and tear
FLTA guides truck users on fair wear and tear on fork lift rental agreements.
productBristol Forklifts wins award
The Fork Lift Truck Association has awarded Bristol Forklifts the highly-coveted Customer Focus Award for the firm’s commitment to delivering excellent sales, service and customer support.
productSales team strengthened
As part of continued expansion plans, Nexen Lift Trucks is pleased to welcome Iain Wilson to its sales team. A native Yorkshire man, Wilson brings a wealth of experience and knowledge to the business having worked almost exclusively within the ‘Trade and Dealership’ side of the materials handling industry for over 25 years.
productJungheinrich unveils ‘indoor, outdoor’ reach truck
The German manufacturer has launched its new C series reach trucks. The ETV C16 and ETV C20 models can transport loads of up to two tonnes and are equally suited to indoor and outdoor operations.
articleIn the toughest environments
Stewart Gosling of RDD, UK importers for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, explains how customer insights into heavy-duty operations influenced designers of TREXiA, the manufacturer’s latest range of 7.0 to 16.0 tonne forklifts.
articleIndoor/outdoor reach truck
The German manufacturer has launched its new C series reach trucks. The ETV C16 and ETV C20 models can transport loads of up to two tonnes.
productNew R&D centre in Ireland
Leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, Trojan Battery Co. has expanded its research and development (R&D) capabilities with the opening of a new R&D centre in Sligo, Ireland. Known as Trojan Battery Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trojan Battery Co., LLC, the facility is located on the campus of the Institute of Technology, Sligo at its Innovation Centre.
articleMagnetic force
Specialist logistics company, La Cisa, has purchased a new 32 tonne Hyster forklift for a tough, hot metal handling application in Northern Italy.
articleSeamless transition
A bespoke carpet racking installation from SEC Storage has provided a floorcoverings contractor with a seamless transition to a new 109,000 sq ft warehouse in Kettering.
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