articleMany industry operators consider the lithium-ion battery to be the future panacea to their energy management issues but Jason Howlett, Hoppecke’s regional managing director – northern Europe argues lead-acid or fibre nickel cadmium offer similar benefits with less outlay.
productFronius will present its extensive range of products and services from 23-27 April at CeMAT 2018 in Hanover.
productAs part of its ongoing commitment to the philosophy of ‘SME for SME’ (mid-sized dealers for mid-sized customers), Yale Europe Materials Handling will be exhibiting the future at LogiMAT 2018 in Stuttgart in hall 9, stand B33 later this month.
articleIf you thought lithium based forklifts were just for large fleets – you’re wrong. Paul Brierley of Eastern Forklifts has seen great success selling BYD lithium phosphate battery powered forklifts, largely to SMEs, in East Anglia. HSS editor Simon Duddy talks to Paul.
articleJuice Stored Energy MD Andrew J Clarke tells HSS editor Simon Duddy the mix of balance sheet and operational issues users should consider when assessing forklift battery technology.
productSo, what’s to be done? With skilled fork lift engineers retiring faster than new ones are recruited there is an acute skills shortage.
articleForklift downtime can be critical for Outokumpu so it turned to Doosan for cleaner, new diesel powered trucks.
productLeading solutions provider Linde Material Handling (UK) has opened a new depot in Wellingborough to strengthen its local network and better serve its customers in the region.
articleBattery specialist ECOBAT Battery Technologies (EBT), has raised the concern that the increased use of lithium-ion batteries in forklifts may not be the utopia that many are suggesting. HSS editor Simon Duddy recently met with EBT Industrial to talk batteries.
newsDespite stringent legislation in the UK, serious injuries resulting from forklifts are still common.
productTrojan Battery Co has been selected by Pack Mule as its battery of choice to power the company’s wide range of electric utility vehicles.
articleThe range of high performance motive power 2V batteries has been expanded with the addition of 6 taller cells that are suitable for higher duty and larger capacity applications; and covers more electric vehicle types and sizes than previously.
articleNarrow Aisle has announced that models across its top-selling Flexi range of articulated forklift truck-based intralogistics solutions are now available with the option of lithium-ion battery power.
articleForklift fleet managers identified fuel as the key total cost of ownership concern in a survey by forklift manufacturer TCM.
articleThe range of high performance motive power 2V batteries has been expanded with the addition of 6 taller cells that are suitable for higher duty and larger capacity applications; and covers more electric vehicle types and sizes than previously.
productGNB Industrial Power, a division of Exide Technologies, has launched its new Tensor xGel battery.
articleECOBAT Battery Technologies (EBT) has brought the iconic Lucas brand into its comprehensive portfolio with the launch of a range of premium quality motive power ‘forklift’ batteries for the materials handling and logistics industries.
articleLinde Material Handling UK recently opened its 24th UK location in Wellingborough, near Northampton. At the opening event, HSS editor Simon Duddy sat down with Linde’s UK MD Max Sammartano to hear how expanding infrastructure is only one of the manufacturer’s recent innovations.
productChoosing the optimum battery technology for your warehouse and factory vehicles depends on a variety of factors. This Whitepaper from EnerSys Motive Power discusses the key considerations.
productRenowned battery specialist ECOBAT Battery Technologies (EBT) has brought the iconic Lucas brand into its comprehensive portfolio with the launch of a range of premium quality motive power ‘forklift’ batteries for the materials handling and logistics industries.
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