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.
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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.
articleAgile solutions for Peak as Kion and Dematic come together
Greater 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.
articleLow cost low pollution
Mark Whittaker, head of sales, Flogas Britain outlines some key benefits for LPG use on forklifts.
productLPG trucks replace electrics
German logistics company Agility has replaced its fleet of electric trucks with new Hyster H1.8FT LPG forklifts, enabling the company to increase handling capacity and extend service intervals in the growing automotive logistics area of the business.
productRevamped Ironclad battery for heavy duty ops
EnerSys has coupled its 4-post Ironclad battery with the opportunity charging to meet the demands of heavy duty applications.
productSwitch Box for optimal availability
Fronius has developed a solution to keep batteries permanently charged even if they are stored for long periods of time.
productBombardier signs long term deal with Hoppecke
Bombardier Transportation, the rail division of the leading manufacturer of planes and trains, has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Hoppecke Industrial Batteries.
productBITA appoints David Goss as new technical manager
David Goss has been appointed as BITA’s new Technical Manager, succeeding Bob Hine who is retiring at the end of February after 10 years with BITA.
productLithium-ion stacker sees Jungheinrich up for award
Jungheinrich has continued to impress with its advances in energy saving technology at the International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award, which has recently announced that the EMD 115i electric high-lift stacker is one of two Jungheinrich solutions in the final round of 2017.
productPhillip Taylor to SVP at Trojan Battery
Trojan Battery Co, the world’s leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, has named Phillip Taylor as senior vice president, and chief human resources (HR) officer to lead the company’s global workforce of more than 1,000 employees.
productMaking a VERTU of saving cash
When the market is dictated by price alone, there tends to be only one direction of travel, but battery price reality can only be truly assessed by incorporating the associated running costs involved with ownership or a lease contract, says ECOBAT Battery Technologies.
articleFighting back against theft
The Fork Lift Truck Association’s Stolen Truck Alert – recently enhanced by the Stolen Truck Database – has a proven track record in helping recover stolen property and apprehending the perpetrators of the crime.
articleCutting consumption
An aluminium smelter has reduced the energy consumption of its intralogistics equipment by using Fronius battery charging technology.
