articleLithium-ion ready trucks launch
THE THREE platform pallet truck models by Hyster Europe are designed for maximising productivity in intense industry applications.
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articleThe future of the forklift
We asked key suppliers about the future of the forklift and got responses covering automation, lithium-ion, contract flexibility, and much else besides.
productWater Less battery range extended
ENERSYS HAS extended its Hawker Water Less battery range to reduce downtime in time-critical logistics applications involving pallet trucks.
productFronius builds on hydrogen focus
THE GROUND-BREAKING ceremony for the Fronius Hydrogen Competence Center took place at the company’s Steinhaus site in Upper Austria in 2020.
productX-Series increases traction
FLUX POWER HOLDINGS, a developer of lithium-ion industrial batteries for commercial and industrial equipment, has initiated delivery of lithium-ion battery packs for two new customers.
articlePrecision handling
It’s almost one year since Linde Material Handling launched its new generation of IC counterbalance trucks – dubbed a future ‘Swiss Army Knife’ for intralogistics.
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articleThe charge for power
Power Charging from Fronius means lead-acid batteries can benefit from rapid or opportunity charging.
articleLow-cost range of IC trucks
Doosan has launched the NX Plus Series – an enhanced low-cost range of four-wheel Diesel and LPG powered counterbalance forklift trucks – the successor to Doosan’s popular entry-level GX Series.
productJump up in efficiency
Hyster Europe has launched an ultra-compact lithium-ion pallet truck for loads up to 1.5 tonnes.
productDouble quarter pallet lifter
Logitrans has launched a quarter pallet lifter with the capacity of 200kg. Due to the one long fork, it is possible for users to handle two quarter pallets at the same time, increasing productivity.
articleNew diesel models comply with Stage V regs
The series from Hyundai Material Handling is said to feature a range of ‘smart’ features and offer an industry-leading standard warranty.
articleLight duty forklift with low price tag
Doosan has launched the NXE electric Series – a versatile range of four-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks suited to the needs of the small-to-medium size enterprise (SME), or where occasional usage or light duties are the norm.
articleDawn of the super truck?
Powerful and intelligent electric forklifts are set to change materials handling for good and have more in common with high-end cars than conventional forklifts, says Stewart Gosling.
productBattery system meets highest standard
The integrated lithium-ion battery power system in the Flexi LiTHiON range of articulated warehouse trucks, has been awarded VDE safety certification – the highest safety and quality standard in Europe for this advanced technology.
productToyota Material Handling appoints dealer
MHE firm Lloyd, active in Northern England and Southern Scotland, has been appointed Approved Dealer Partner.
articleHigh performing electric forklift released
STILL has revamped the RX60 counterbalance truck in the 3.5 to 5.0 tonnes load capacity range pursuing high performance while eliminating emissions.
articleSafety the watchword
For more than 75 years the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) has promoted the principle of ever improving safety standards across the whole of the material handling industry. 2020 has seen this principle challenged like never before, but in the true spirit of the association, BITA rose to the task and by its swift and decisive action, ensured the industry – and everyone working within it – could continue to operate safely.
articleLifelong commitment
The growth in demand for lithium-ion powered warehouse lift trucks is due, in part, to the fact that today’s sophisticated materials handling equipment users calculate the cost of operating a truck over the course of its entire working life, says John Maguire, managing director of Narrow Aisle.
articleSurvey reveals ‘more can be done’ by materials handling industry to quash carbon footprint
As companies seek to reduce their environmental impact along the whole supply chain, independent research conducted on behalf of Calor has revealed that an overwhelming 95% of those working in the materials handling industry feel that much more can be done to lower their carbon emissions.
