articleAs the winners from the 2018 Awards for Excellence continue to bask in their success, organisers, the Fork Lift Truck Association, are busily preparing for the Awards’ silver jubilee. With such an important milestone approaching, the FLTA would like you to get involved. Its chief executive Peter Harvey explains why.
product“Ensuring our customers get the most out of their batteries and in the most efficient manner, are our primary concerns,” says Danny Mason UK service manager for ECOBAT Battery Technologies’ industrial division (EBT Industrial).
productHoppecke Industrial Batteries has unveiled a new, low-maintenance lead-acid traction energy system that is said to offer key performance benefits across a variety of heavy duty applications.
articleDoosan Industrial Vehicle recently celebrated its 50th anniversary at its headquarters in Korea with the reveal of new products and technologies, including a lithium-ion powered forklift and fleet management software.
articleEnerSys has launched the Wi-iQ3, its next generation wireless monitoring devices for motive power batteries.
articleThe Swindon distribution centre already has 552 rooftop solar panels but a lot of energy has been exported to the grid when on-site demand is low.
productLaunched last year, TCM’s FB 3-wheel electric forklift has seen successful uptake by businesses looking for agility, safety and lower operating costs, says the firm.
productEcobat’s main concern is helping customers maximise battery performance, whether its assessing an existing arrangement or designing a bespoke solution from a blank piece of paper.
productEnergy management specialist Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has won a major contract valued at £1million from leading forklift truck distributor Briggs Equipment to supply batteries and chargers for the company’s short-term hire (STH) fleet.
productEngineering firm Reishauer AG has installed a modern charging station from Fronius for its fleet of electric forklifts.
newsFronius UK will be exhibiting at Robotics and Automation 2018 for its second year after a hugely successful show last year.
articleBy switching to greener fuels such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or BioLPG, managers can reduce emissions, increase sustainability and realise financial savings, says Andy Kellett, FLT specialist for Calor.
articleThe Connect system was part of the deal when Linde Material Handling supplied Fowler Welch, a national third-party logistics supplier, with a fleet of more than 180 new lithium-Ion forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
productCalor has released a free guide for managers responsible for forklift truck fleets, discussing the benefits of using LPG over alternative fuels.
articleThe event in Germany showcased products to be rolled out over the coming months, and demonstrated the forklift manufacturer’s focus on bespoke industry solutions.
productA module and battery pack assembly line is expected to be operational by Q2 2019.
productA Bedfordshire waste company has been sentenced after two of its employees suffered burns whilst processing flammable aerosol containers.
articleAn update on Linde’s new fleet management software its new Truck Call App, and range extension for its lithium-ion powered trucks.
articleWith a new year comes new opportunities and challenges. Next year should have plenty of each of those! It is, of course, an IMHX year and the UK logistics industry’s biggest trade show traditionally gives a triennial shot in the arm to all exhibitors. But with Brexit just around the corner and no clear plan at the time of writing, we are about to enter a tumultuous period, says BITA President Simon Barkworth.
productGNB Industrial Power has appointed Tom Naylor as its business development manager.
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