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articleRevamped warehouse process is the right recipe
Due to the consistently high demand for its products, KP Snacks recently undertook a major upgrade of the intralogistics processes at its Ashby-de-la-Zouche warehouse that has resulted in a significant increase in the store’s pallet volume.
productGovernment to end MOT exemption for HGV-mounted MEWPs
The UK Government has announced the end of the current exemption for HGV-mounted Mobile Elevating Work Platforms (MEWPs) from annual MOT inspections, following a wide-ranging industry consultation.
productHyster shows truck diversity
The recent Hyster Europe Big Solutions Showcase 2017 highlighted how Hyster helps different industries overcome the challenges of 6 to 16 tonne loads.
articleBowker takes advantage of complete support
Bowker Group, one of the UK’s largest independent third party logistics (3PL) service operators, has added a fleet of five new Flexi articulated warehouse trucks at its facility in York.
articleFLTA Awards 2018: Everyone’s a winner
Leading figures from the fork lift truck industry will gather in February to celebrate its best products, services and people. Now in its 25th year, the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence is the industry’s longest-standing Awards. We set out to find out just why it continues to go from strength to strength…
productBusy 3PL takes comprehensive fleet solution
To keep up with the growing demand for their services, 3PL AKW required a large fleet of reliable forklift trucks at two of its busiest UK sites.
articleAisle-Masters are just the job for ILG
International Logistics Group (ILG) has grown to become a market leader in fulfilment warehousing and logistics services and since its first Aisle-Master articulated truck was put into service in 2013 it has been steadily adding to the fleet. The company now operates seven Aisle-Masters across various locations in West Sussex, and has capitalised on the range available to choose specific models tailored to the requirements of each site.
productReach stackers
Since August, eight new machines have reinforced CSX Intermodal Terminals (CSXIT) existing fleet of 16 Konecranes machines, and in December 2017 another three machines will be delivered to CSXIT.
articleCombilift unveils new electric multi-directional counterbalance 4000kg capacity forklift truck
The Combi-CBE 4t forklift was launched by Managing Director Martin McVicar at the recent GIS show at the Piacenza Expo centre in Italy.
articleCountering the shortfall
Apprenticeships and training to meet the challenges of the future says James Clark, Secretary-General, British Industrial Truck Association (BITA).
productAutomotive manufacturer employee struck by falling pallet
A Banbury based company has been fined after a 64-year old worker who was struck by a falling pallet had to have part of his leg amputated.
productLarge capacity short term rental trucks
A mixed-use port, The Port of Garston – just seven miles from Liverpool city centre – handles 600,000 tonnes a year from all over Europe and beyond.
productCold store king
The West Country’s leading independent food service supplier, M. J. Baker Foodservice, has recently taken delivery of its second Aisle-Master articulated forklift with a cold store specification to keep pace with its busy schedule of deliveries of ambient, chilled, frozen and confectionery products.
articleImpact Handling acquires Bendigo Mitchell taking UK branches to 12
The move allows Impact Handling to strengthen its UK operation, particularly in the Midlands.
productThe new Combi-MR is a finalist in the FLTA Awards
One of Combilift’s latest models, the Combi-MR, has been selected as a finalist in the safety category of the 2018 FLTA awards.
product3PL takes on container handler for Manchester site
Maritime Transport is set to enhance its container handling services across the North West after working with Cooper Specialised Handling to improve its heavy lifting capabilities in Manchester.
productHiab sees double for upcoming FLTA Awards
Hiab E Moffett and ePTO recognised for environmental benefits and innovation in the 2018 FLTA Awards for Excellence shortlist.
productHubtex and Dimos sign collaboration deal
Hubtex and Dimos – both manufacturers of industrial trucks, sideloaders and special equipment for the transportation of long, heavy and bulky goods – will be working together more closely in future.
articleEfficient intralogistics allow warehouse consolidation
A move to a new storage unit and the introduction of some of the latest intralogistics technologies, allowed bathroom products specialist Roper Rhodes to make immediate supply chain cost savings.
