articleEngines of growth for Doosan
HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with senior management from Doosan at the recent IMHX show to hear how the Korean manufacturer’s strategic emphasis is shifting towards electric trucks.
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articleDown by the water
HSS editor Simon Duddy visits Italian sideloader manufacturer Baumann and hears of high expectations for a new compact, electric sideloader with extended battery life.
productNew rules for explosion protected forklifts
Following a number of recent changes to directives and standards regarding explosion protection, Pyroban has developed an infographic to easily explain the changes to those buying or supplying a forklift truck.
articleFLTA unveils its ‘Pick of the Year’
The Fork Lift Truck Association has revealed that it received a record number of entries from companies across the globe for its Annual Awards for Excellence 2017 – setting its Nominations Committee its toughest challenge yet.
productSpanish firm strengthens fleet
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received an order for five forklift trucks and two T2 terminal tractors from HeavyMovement S.L in Barcelona, Spain. The delivery will take place during December 2016.
productSideloader manufacturer Baumann UK appoints new distributor
Baumann has appointed Hannaman Material Handling as official distributors for North Wales. The appointment takes the total number of UK distributors to six.
articleCombilift is nominated for two FLTA Awards
Combilift continues to be at the forefront of product development in the materials handling sector and this has been recognised once again by the FLTA which has named the company as finalists in two categories for the Awards for Excellence 2017.
productBaumann UK appoints new disti
Baumann has appointed Hannaman Material Handling as official distributors for North Wales. The appointment takes the total number of UK distributors to six.
articleSuperior performance achieved by new Toyota reach truck range
Toyota Material Handling UK is launching three new reach truck ranges to the UK market that excel in productivity and visibility thanks to a new mast design, smoother operation and increased driver comfort. The new trucks will be available in the New Year.
articleStevedoring firm revamps operations with 10 Hyundai trucks
Shipping firm invests in Hyundai counterbalance trucks with Hessle supplying the fleet.
productPort takes 93 terminal tractors
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has extended its long cooperation with Port of Tanjung Pelepas (PTP) in Malaysia by providing them with 93 terminal tractors for container handling costing approx. EUR 5 million, with first deliveries taking place in December 2016.
articleAgile solutions for Peak as Kion and Dematic come together
Greater flexibility and lower risk when procuring equipment could be a key benefit for customers of Dematic and Linde in the UK, following the recent acquisition of Dematic by the Kion Group. Simon Duddy reports.
articleNational reach, local approach
Windsor Materials Handling managing director Stephen Burton explains to HSS editor Simon Duddy how the distributor is evolving into a national player.
productHubtex truck loads from front and side
The multidirectional forklift FluX is a new addition to the Hubtex portfolio.
productStraddle Carrier excels with awkward lift
The Combilift Straddle Carrier lifts walls up to 16 tonnes for O’Reilly Concrete and 40% faster than the cranes previously used.
productProtection priority
Pyroban is reminding businesses of the importance of protecting trucks and all plant equipment such as access platforms, scissor lifts, spider lifts or boom lifts before any use in potentially explosive areas.
articleDouble digit productivity boost at supermarket DC
A supermarket in the Netherlands boosted order picking productivity with Crown GPC 3000 order pickers optimised with QuickPick Remote.
articleTimber firm chooses Baumann sideloaders
Leading timber importer GE Robinson orders five Baumann sideloaders to keep busy operations efficient and safe.
productCrown’s Wave multipurpose vehicle earns nomination for the IFOY Award 2017
Crown recently released the latest generation of the company’s popular Wave Work Assist Vehicle, which has now been nominated for the International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award 2017 in the “Special Vehicle” category.
productBITA appoints David Goss as new technical manager
David Goss has been appointed as BITA’s new Technical Manager, succeeding Bob Hine who is retiring at the end of February after 10 years with BITA.
