articleOne of Combilift’s largest capacity models to date – a 28t capacity Straddle Carrier (Combi-SC) – is in operation at Caledonian Modular’s site in Newark. The manufacturer of modular buildings wanted a more efficient and safer way of moving finished modules from the manufacturing facilities to the storage yards.
productKalmar, part of Cargotec, has introduced what is claimed to be the world’s first real hybrid straddle and shuttle carriers consuming up to 40% less fuel than existing machinery.
articleOne of the best known and most iconic names in the transport and distribution sector, Eddie Stobart, has placed a substantial order with Irish articulated forklift manufacturer Aisle-Master to provide a fleet of trucks for its Contract Logistics and Warehousing division.
productKalmar, part of Cargotec, has supplied five TR618i terminal tractors to Solent Stevedores at the Port of Jersey, replacing existing equipment in fleet at the port and creating significant capacity in RoRo operations.
productHaving completed 18 months of planning, the Bendi Order Picking truck is in full production.
articleEngineering firm Alstom has taken on a fleet of Yale trucks on a six-year contract hire from Forkway to handle materials for its train servicing and repair operations.
articleOperator training, best practice and preventive measures all help prevent forklift trucks making headlines for the wrong reasons. James Clark, Secretary-General of the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA), says that’s why best practice guides can provide a valuable resource for users of materials handling equipment.
articleTruck mounted forklift manufacturer Hiab Moffett has observed increasing demand among its customer base of manufacturers, warehouse operators and supermarket chains for quieter materials handling equipment. In response, the company set to work creating a near silent model.
productAs part of continued expansion plans, Bendi has strengthened its sales organisation with two key appointments – European Sales Manager Joe O’Brien and Regional Sales Manager Paul Sercombe.
productThe latest generation of 8-16T capacity lift trucks from Hyster are said to provide versatility and power for demanding applications where attachment usage is common.
articleThe three new divisions will cover the specialised heavy sector; market Maximal trucks to the mainstream market; and a Solutions arm will service all brands, including those of competitors.
articleLoading area the scene of yet another forklift related death.
articleThe Fork Lift Truck Association’s Annual Awards for Excellence show is the industry’s most prestigious awards show; a glittering celebration of the best and the brightest the UK has to offer.
articleReach trucks are a key ingredient for warehouses in all industry sectors. Robert O’Donoghue, senior product strategy manager, NMHG, provides 20 useful tips on what to look for when buying or hiring a reach truck in today’s marketplace, explaining why some features play such an important role.
article2013 was a remarkable year for Linde Material Handling (UK) as we saw the launch of our new generation of manoeuvrable reach trucks – Linde models R14 to R20 with load capacities from 1.4 to 2 tonnes and the Linde 2-5 tonne EVO – our revolutionary new range of environmentally friendly counterbalance forklift trucks.
productA Spalding farming business has been ordered to pay more than £200,000 in fines and costs after a farm manager was killed when he was hit by a forklift truck.
articleBuilding on recent product innovation, Crown has unveiled infrastructure investment to boost its offering to customers across Europe.
productNew sponsor and supporters join the FLTA’s Awards for Excellence 2014.
articleHSS Editor Simon Duddy speaks to forklift manufacturers to ask what the future holds for this industry workhorse.
articleToyota Material Handling UK has launched a Logistics Solutions team who will be responsible for providing support to companies who can benefit from its growing range of automated products.
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