articleHeavy-duty compact forklift launches
The Hubtex RoxX is said to be 25% narrower and around 20% shorter than front lift forklifts with the same load-bearing capacity.
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productContainer storage hub makes investment
Central Container Services (CCS) has taken delivery of a new Sany SDCY80K empty container handler for its container operations in Oldbury, West Midlands.
productJCB launches second electric Teletruk
IMHX 2019 saw the launch of a second electric-powered JCB Teletruk telescopic, pallet handling lift truck – the JCB 35-22E.
article2020 production model of Aisle Master 15NE revealed
The new 2020 production model of 15NE (Narrow Electric) Aisle Master with 1,500kg capacity made its debut at IMHX.
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articleDon’t upset the neighbours
Quiet running and environmentally friendly materials handling equipment is essential if operators of urban warehouses want to be ‘good neighbours’ says Paul Murray, JCB’s Teletruk General Manager.
articleReasons to be optimistic
Accurately predicting the future direction of the UK economy has been occupying the minds of expert – and amateur – analysts for much of the previous twelve months and will likely continue to do so for some time to come. Brexit has proved a challenge for many industries and the material handling sector has not been immune from this. However, as we look ahead to a new year there are still reasons to be optimistic, says BITA Secretary-General James Clark.
articleThe path to a safer site
With the number of forklift accidents still alarmingly high, Tim Waples, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association explains the dangers of lift trucks and offers advice on what you can do to ensure a safe site.
articleMake forklift safety your priority
Here we present key takeaways from experts on forklift safety covering subjects such as dealing with awkward loads, pedestrian awareness of forklifts, training agency workers and much more. The Round Table took place in November 2019.
productA tow tractor for tight spots
Jungheinrich has released the latest version of its slender electric tow tractor, the EZS 130.
articleLithium-ion Flexi trucks for 3PL’s cold store
Third party multi-temperature warehousing and logistics network, Norish, has introduced lithium-ion battery-powered Flexi articulated VNA truck technology at its cold store facility at Brierley Hill in the West Midlands.
productCombilift nominated in two 2020 IFOY Award categories
For the second year in a row Combilift is a finalist in the IFOY Awards – one of the most prestigious and hotly contested international awards in the materials handling industry.
article3PL achieves high storage density safely
Specialist 3PL Rico Logistics has maximised the storage capacity of its new warehouse facility on the outskirts of Birmingham.
productAward nominees centre stage at LogiMAT
Combilift will be exhibiting numerous models from its portfolio of innovative products at LogiMAT, all of which are designed for safer, space saving and more productive handling and storage procedures.
newsShorter working week for JCB in wake of coronavirus outbreak
JCB has reduced production levels at UK factories due to anticipated component shortages from Chinese suppliers impacted by the coronavirus outbreak.
productAnalyst sees growth in robotic forklifts
Interact Analysis identifies significant potential growth for the segment and warns manual truck vendors without an automation strategy are at risk.
productIndustry-first test for pedestrian trucks
RTITB has welcomed the introduction of the first industry-standard operating skills test for pedestrian operated lift trucks.
articleHelping you maintain vigilance in the warehouse
Materials handling and the warehouse environment are areas that require constant vigilance in order to maintain a safe working environment. Toyota Material Handling recognises the need to keep safety at the fore whether as part of forklift and reach truck design or in the environment within which the trucks operate.
productWarehouse robotics division launches
The solution will integrate Renovotec warehouse process middleware with selected, best-in-class robotics hardware.
productFLTA Awards postponed
The 26th annual FLTA Awards for Excellence, which had been due to take place on Saturday 21st March has officially been postponed in light of the current coronavirus pandemic.
