productEntries officially open for UKMHA Awards
UKMHA HAS launched the countdown to is annual awards by opening up nominations in a host of different categories.
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articleThere’s no limit to sustainable working with Briggs Equipment
In recent years, significant technological advancements have occurred to improve the fuel efficiency industrial equipment. This means that an increased proportion of the Briggs Equipment product range, including Big Trucks, is benefitting from electrification, better engines, battery powered technology and alternative fuel sources.
articleDetailed agreement for high availability
EDDIE STOBART Contract Logistics has signed a detailed service level agreement to operate Flexi trucks on three-shift, seven-day availability at a busy site at Magna Park, Lutterworth.
articleElectrifying Baumann sales by DGP
GLASGOW-BASED Baumann distributor, Douglas Gillespie Plant, has been recognised as the UK’s leading electric sideloader supplier.
articleBeverage industry responds to evolving challenges
The beverage industry is undergoing a prolonged period of significant change that is making warehouse automation a highly attractive option for companies of all sizes across the sector, says Paul Freeman.
productThe Archies attracts record levels of support
EVENT ORGANISERS overwhelmed by sponsor sign-ups… small number of sponsorship opportunities remain.
productLinde sees upturn in automation demand
Labour shortages in warehousing caused by a combination of Brexit and the pandemic is leading to greater than ever levels of interest in automation, according to materials handling specialists Linde.
articleCombi-MR4 to boost warehouse utilisation
Combilift has released a highly manoeuvrable 4 wheel multidirectional forklift for use indoors and on smooth outdoor surfaces, with a low platform that allows users to make the most of the bottom storage space in racking systems.
productAmazon kits out Dubai fulfillment centre
THE DXB3 fulfillment centre in Dubai Logistics City, UAE has been supplied with six Flexi articulated forklifts to help boost warehouse space optimisation.
productPurpose-designed lithium-ion pallet truck
TOYOTA HAS introduced the materials handling industry’s first purpose-designed lithium-ion powered pallet truck (PPT) – the 1600kg capacity BT Levio LWI160.
productTelehandler adds jib crane
MANITOU TELEHANDLERS have a number of applications, some of which require pull force to be measured as pipes 70 to 650mm in diameter, with a weight of 70 to 500kg per metre, are unrolled and rolled up.
productSTILL launches AMR models
THE FORKLIFT manufacturer has released three versions of the ACH series.
productVision-guided automated forklift
WISE ROBOTICS has extended its range of autonomous warehouse robots with VisionNav’s vision-guided, counterbalanced VNP15 automated forklift.
articleNew electrics for UK’s leading steel stockholder
Barrett Steel has begun a new phase of electrification of its sideloader fleet, having taken delivery of its first Baumann 120v ELX models. One of the UK’s largest steel stockholders now has 20 new Baumann sideloaders, across 32 UK sites, with a further 23 on order.
productBe part of the biggest night of the year
SCHEDULED FOR Saturday 15th October at the Hilton Birmingham Metropole, The Archies is set to be the highlight of the material handling calendar.
productSTILL launches AMR models
THE FORKLIFT manufacturer has released three versions of its ACH series.
articleWine firm tackles supply shock
The Park, Europe’s largest wine packaging company, has increased on-site container storage capacity with the deployment of two Combi-SCs straddle carriers from Combilift.
articleArchie is back, and better than ever
With a fresh name and format, the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is transforming the Awards for Excellence for a new era.
productLarge consignment sells quickly
HANDLING EQUIPMENT UK, one of the UK’s leading importers of EP materials handling equipment, has recently taken delivery of over 30 trucks with a combined value of £500,000.
productNew battery opens up new applications for Wave
CROWN HAS equipped its popular Wave Work Assist Vehicle with lithium-ion batteries.
