articleForklift operator sees sunshine revolution
How one smart owner replaced his diesel forklifts with electric and now uses solar panels to power his trucks for free.
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articleA new company for a positive future
IMHX 2016 at the NEC this September, is the first official UK appearance of ECOBAT Battery Technologies, a new company that has been formed from the consolidation of three independent businesses operating within the ECOBAT Technologies Group.
productBusinesses urged to meet carbon targets
Calor, the UK supplier of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), will be demonstrating the benefits of switching to LPG for material handling fleets at IMHX 2016, including significantly reduced fuel costs and carbon emissions.
productKubota to showcase engine range at IMHX for the first time
Kubota, the global manufacturer of world-class engines, is showcasing a number of its industry leading industrial diesel and alternative fuel products at this year’s IMHX Show, demonstrating the company’s innovative solutions to the materials handling sector.
newsPhilippe Desnos joins Ecobat as VP and MD
In order to spearhead the transition from its existing individual business units to become ECOBAT Battery Technologies, parent company ECOBAT Technologies and the ECOBAT group has recruited Philippe Desnos as Vice President and Managing Director of the new pan-European entity.
productIBCS adds motion gel product to portfolio
Independent specialist battery and charger company IBCS has added a new product range to its growing portfolio – the Motion Gel Battery Series.
productSuits low temperatures
A temperature-controlled 3PL has opted for battery charging technology from Fronius for its logistics processes.
articleIn the spotlight
HSS editor Simon Duddy offers his IMHX highlights drawing on some key trends to feature at the logistics industry’s biggest exhibition.
articleLighter LPG cylinder launches
Flogas Britain has announced the launch of ‘Gaslight’, an innovative composite LPG cylinder, which comes with manual handling advantages.
productOpportunity charging without lithium-ion
The new NexSys range of high-performance motive power batteries from EnerSys offers fast charging, opportunity charging, zero change and virtually zero maintenance capabilities that deliver significant operational benefits and lifetime cost savings compared with traditional flooded and gel battery alternatives.
articleOperating safely alongside fork lift trucks
Who is most at risk of being injured by a fork lift truck? Peter Harvey, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association, reveals the answer and explains what you can do to minimise the dangers at your site.
articleUndeterred by Brexit
Our impending exit from the European Union is the biggest issue currently facing industry and the country as a whole. Below James Clark, Secretary-General of BITA, reflects on the specially commissioned post-referendum Forklift Truck Market Outlook for 2016 from Oxford Economics, produced on behalf of BITA.
article8 tonne lithium-ion powered forklift breaks barriers
The Hyster forklift achieves 100% charge in two hours, and is said to support three shift operations.
articleBest for short shuttle ops
When it comes to short-shuttle working, most operators are looking for the same things but Stewart Gosling from Red Diamond Distribution, UK importers of Mitsubishi forklift trucks, suggests starting with a blank sheet.
articleToyota unveils new comprehensive battery care service
Toyota Material Handling UK launches a new integrated service that offers total battery and charger solutions for the materials handling market.
articleFLTA unveils its ‘Pick of the Year’
The Fork Lift Truck Association has revealed that it received a record number of entries from companies across the globe for its Annual Awards for Excellence 2017 – setting its Nominations Committee its toughest challenge yet.
articleMaking a virtue of partnership
A bird’s eye view gives ECOBAT the ability to provide well-matched battery systems for materials handling equipment.
productFronius to present at LogiMAT
As a process and cost optimisation partner for intralogistics, Fronius will be presenting at LogiMAT 2017 (14th to 16th March, Stuttgart).
articleSuperior performance achieved by new Toyota reach truck range
Toyota Material Handling UK is launching three new reach truck ranges to the UK market that excel in productivity and visibility thanks to a new mast design, smoother operation and increased driver comfort. The new trucks will be available in the New Year.
articleDaimler opts for thin plate
The automotive giant opts for the technology, which offers fast, opportunity charging without migrating from lead acid to lithium ion.
