newsPlans for huge lithium-ion battery factory in the UK
Battery start-up manufacturer Britishvolt, has narrowed down site selection for its planned battery gigafactory.
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productAutonomous trucks for port operation
Hutchison Ports Thailand is one of the first in the world to acquire and test autonomous trucks at Terminal D facility at Laem Chabang Port, Chon Buri.
articleCompelling vision for the future of heavy trucks
With a multi-brand approach to heavy trucks, Impact Handling has all the angles covered.
articlePandemic response: You Can Count On Us
Materials Handling has played a critical role in the UK’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic and as the global sector leader Toyota Material Handling has been responding to all the challenges.
productNew applications
Clark is now offering the C40-55sD and C60-80D900 series diesel forklifts with load capacities from 4 to 8 tons with a Kubota diesel engine meeting level 5 emissions regulations.
productLithium-ion innovation marks electric truck centenary for Yale
Yale & Towne introduced its first electric forklift truck to the materials handling market in 1920.
articleAnalyst predicts forklift power shift
Interact Analysis has used predictive modelling to forecast a clear shift away from diesel power in the next decade in favour of electric, and a move away from lead-acid batteries in favour of Li-ion batteries and hydrogen cells.
articleSuitable for range of temperature zones
A logistics specialist has switched to Fronius charging technology for its internal goods handling.
articleSmart battery management software launched
Battery manufacturer Exide Technologies unveiled its GNB Sonnenschein Lithium Material Handling Battery, optimised for the challenges of the modern warehouse environment.
articleTPPL technology broadens options
Warehouses and production areas are under increasing pressure to maximise productivity and return on investment.
productECOBAT Industrial – helping keep vital services on track
While the global coronavirus pandemic and the subsequent lockdown has changed the course of the nation’s collective civil liberties, it has also highlighted its reliance on the extraordinary work of both the health and welfare services and the food distribution industry.
articleEngineering firm goes for reliable service from Windsor
When its existing materials handling contract came to an end, engineering firm ConMech turned to Windsor Material Handling and its local partnership approach for a competitive price combined with a reliable service.
articleGet ahead on CSR with LPG
No company strategy is complete without a statement on corporate social responsibility and Calor’s LPG offering can help, says forklift national account manager Andy Kellett.
productNew contract manager for GNB Industrial Power
GNB Industrial Power Strengthens Team With New Contract Manager – Motive Power…
articlePowering an intense application
White goods home delivery company Expert Logistics selected advanced Hawker batteries, chargers and management systems from EnerSys for the lift trucks at its new national distribution centre in Crewe.
articleMidac Batteries bedding in
Midac sales director Malcolm Pearson has had a hectic year since the UK launch of the company, but he and the rest of the team have loved every minute of it.
productSignificant cost savings
With a focus on ensuring its nationwide team of independent charger agents is up to speed with the latest range introductions, Curtis Instruments has held its latest customer seminar at its UK Northampton offices.
productCompact & lightweight
For over 10 years Saft batteries and EVM’s battery management systems have been keeping a fleet of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) working round the clock at Daimler’s body shell plant in Germany.
productSustainable charging
Fronius Selectiva battery chargers with ‘active inverter technology’ allow large numbers of forklift truck batteries to be charged at food retailer Spar Austria, significantly enhancing the sustainable business activities of the group.
productQuality before price pays long-term dividends
Following its acquisition of Battery Power Systems (BPS) in late 2011, Manbat has been working intensively with the BPS team to further develop their combined industrial battery presence.
