articleThe future of the forklift
HSS Editor Simon Duddy speaks to forklift manufacturers to ask what the future holds for this industry workhorse.
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articleReliability seals deal as e-tailer can’t afford downtime
Online shop redcoon opted for Yale warehouse equipment at its new logistics centre in Erfurt, Germany.
productWater de-ioniser system
Specialist supplier of battery accessories for the maintenance and servicing of forklift trucks, UK Powertech has launched PURAFLO, a new water de-ionising system.
productG2 wins FLTA award
Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK’s innovative G2 diesel forklift engine has won the Innovation award at the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2014.
productBattery safety testing service
Offered from the UK and France TÜV SÜD Product Service has launched a new European battery testing service, to help manufacturers, importers and retailers demonstrate that their batteries meet quality, performance and safety requirements.
productDe-Ioniser system
Specialist supplier of battery accessories for the maintenance and servicing of forklift trucks, UK Powertech has launched PURAFLO, a new water de-ionising system.
articleFood firm Baxters chooses LPG forklifts from Still
Food manufacturer Baxters has awarded Northern Forklift (Scotland) a contract for the supply of nearly 50 Still forklift trucks, including LPG powered workhorses, following a stringent and competitive tender process.
productTemperature & voltage monitoring system
Yuasa Battery Sales has introduced a temperature and voltage monitoring system for use with the its industrial battery range.
productPlug-and-play power
Providing more choice and greater flexibility to specify plug-and-play power sources that can be charged for as long and as often as required to support total operational autonomy EnerSys has extended its range of Hawker XFC batteries with 2V cells.
productDeep-cycle batteries
According to Trojan Battery the battery you choose to operate your handling and storage machines must be both powerful and reliable to effectively meet the day’s work demands.
productProtection package increases working life & cuts fuel bills
The latest range of GRENDIA ES 1.5 to 3.5 tonne range diesel counterbalance trucks from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks will be fitted with full belly plate and, uniquely, with sealed rear wheel arches as standard.
productBattery room management
The latest addition to Philadelphia Scientific’s range of intelligent battery room management systems is iBOS® Lite.
productVoltage rather than current specified
Following a review of its procurement procedure and the total cost of ownership for forklift trucks and associated energy packages, the logistics specialist Gebrüder Weiss chose to bring the Battery Charging Systems division of Fronius International on board in the context of a cooperation agreement.
newsBattery life prolonged
The battery charging specialist, Fronius, will be showcasing its charging technology based on the innovative Ri charging process at CeMat. This technology is not only resource-conserving and cost-effective, but also prolongs battery life and delivers energy efficiency.
articleManbat in cruise control
Among the many business sectors in which Manbat Industrial is playing an active role, few are as unusual as the cruise liners that ply their trade on the tourist routes of the world’s oceans.
productFuel cell truck in operation
Boiler manufacturer Viessmann has taken on an emission-free hydrogen fuel cell forklift at its German headquarters.
productThe LPG guessing game
Ever wondered why your average LPG cylinder has only one valve and no fuel level indicator? Exchange too early and risk wasting gas and costing money, leave it too late and risk coming to a complete standstill, disrupting productivity and again, costing money.
newsCummins to unveil smallest QSF engines
Cummins will display its latest compact engines at CeMAT, providing a power solution for forklifts, telehandlers and other small material-handling equipment.
productISO 18001 accreditation
Industrial battery and charger specialist, PowerCell, has reached the exacting standards required for the ISO (OHSAS) 18001 accreditation, the internationally recognised benchmark for the management of health and safety.
productRebranded to reflect change
Since the acquisition of BPS in late 2011, Manbat has been busy integrating its business systems and sales and technical teams into one organisation operating under the title Manbat Industrial. The battery expert’s marketing and support material has been overhauled and rebranded to reflect the change in its corporate identity.
