articleIMHX 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.
productCalor, 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, 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.
newsIn 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.
productIndependent specialist battery and charger company IBCS has added a new product range to its growing portfolio – the Motion Gel Battery Series.
productA temperature-controlled 3PL has opted for battery charging technology from Fronius for its logistics processes.
articleHSS editor Simon Duddy offers his IMHX highlights drawing on some key trends to feature at the logistics industry’s biggest exhibition.
articleFlogas Britain has announced the launch of ‘Gaslight’, an innovative composite LPG cylinder, which comes with manual handling advantages.
productThe 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.
articleWho 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.
articleOur 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.
articleThe Hyster forklift achieves 100% charge in two hours, and is said to support three shift operations.
articleWhen 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 Material Handling UK launches a new integrated service that offers total battery and charger solutions for the materials handling market.
articleThe 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.
articleA bird’s eye view gives ECOBAT the ability to provide well-matched battery systems for materials handling equipment.
productAs a process and cost optimisation partner for intralogistics, Fronius will be presenting at LogiMAT 2017 (14th to 16th March, Stuttgart).
articleToyota 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.
articleThe automotive giant opts for the technology, which offers fast, opportunity charging without migrating from lead acid to lithium ion.
articleGreater flexibility and lower risk when procuring equipment could be a key benefit for customers of Dematic and Linde in the UK, following the recent acquisition of Dematic by the Kion Group. Simon Duddy reports.
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