productManbat acquires Powercell
With its recent acquisition of PowerCell, Manbat Industrial Power Systems added the final piece in its current expansion programme.
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productNew R&D centre in Ireland
Leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, Trojan Battery Co. has expanded its research and development (R&D) capabilities with the opening of a new R&D centre in Sligo, Ireland. Known as Trojan Battery Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trojan Battery Co., LLC, the facility is located on the campus of the Institute of Technology, Sligo at its Innovation Centre.
productQuick wins could prove costly
Every company is looking for ways to save money… but when buying sweepers, fork truck and other electrically-powered vehicles, driving down the initial purchase price could mean paying much more in the longer term.
articleEfficient and low carbon
National supplier of LPG AvantiGas, is ramping up its work with distribution and logistics companies to offer a low carbon, high strength and economical fuel alternative for fork lift trucks.
articleLithium-ion investment
Norwegian wholesaler Europris is investing in lithium-ion batteries supplied by GNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies.
articleBehind the curtain at the FLTA Awards 2016
Nominations are now open across all product and individual categories for the Fork Lift Truck Association’s 22nd Annual Awards for Excellence.
productOperations approved
Espex Batteries’ Cardiff based operations have been assessed and approved by QAS International to ISO9001: 2008 Management System, Standard and Guidelines.
articleHandle with care
IBCS offers technical advice on the correct charging of forklift batteries.
productWarranty extension
From now until the end of September 2015 Fronius is offering the battery charging systems in the Selectiva model range with an optional warranty extension at no extra cost.
articleCold chain specialist turns to tailored truck power solution
Working together to meet a demanding brief from Partner Logistics, lift truck manufacturer Crown and battery manufacturer EnerSys have delivered an materials handling solution that has improved equipment availability, enhanced performance and saved costs at the cold chain specialist’s freezer store in Gloucester.
articleClosed loop
Recycling batteries is a key environmental win, says Manbat, as is ensuring batteries are not scrapped early.
articleLPG trucks beefed up by Kubota engine
Yale achieves a step change in efficiency by equipping its GLP40-55VX LPG counterbalance trucks with a new Kubota industrial engine.
articleBattery firm invests in new technology
Industrial Battery and Charger Services Limited (IBCS), based in Rotherham, is investing in new technology.
productProduct & service brochure
Industrial battery, charger and service products supplier, IBCS, has released its new product and service brochure.
productFree warranty extension for battery charging systems
Fronius Selectiva battery charging systems are now available with free warranty extension for even greater reliability.
productFree warranty extension
As part of a special campaign running until the end of December 2015, Fronius is offering selected battery charging systems in the Selectiva model range with a free five year full warranty – an additional three years’ warranty on top of the standard. Users can also decide to take out this warranty extension at a later time – up to one year from the purchase date.
articleUK’s first lithium ion powered counterbalance truck
Toyota Material Handling UK has launched the first lithium ion powered counterbalance truck for the UK market.
articleWood pallet firm takes on 13 trucks
As part of HLC’s expansion, the wood pallet manufacturer has increased its fork lift fleet to 34 to handle the 200,000 wooden pallets that they make every week.
newsCrunch! Martin Bayfield to host 2016 FLTA Awards
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has announced that renowned rugby veteran and TV presenter Martin Bayfield will host the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence in February 2016.
articleLow capacity diesel forklifts from Hyundai
Hyundai has launched a newly designed range of high-performance diesel counterbalance trucks ranging in lift capacity from 2.2 to 3.3 tonnes.
