newsAs part of its commitment to raising industry standards and improving the safe use of materials handling equipment, BITA is championing the UK launch of National Forklift Safety Day on June 11, 2019.
productKnown as Intilion, the new division was created on April 1 and is based in Germany. It oversees all Hoppecke Group activities relating to its new lithium-ion storage technology.
productThe Italian supermarket chain Alì has a fleet of more than 350 electric forklifts at its new DC. It chose to power its fleet using battery charging technology from Fronius.
productThe growth is in part down to orders rising from zero at start-up to several hundred rental batteries in 12 months after the launch of a battery and charger rental business.
productWith 20,000 sq m of transit warehousing in the UK, Simarco’s work can be intensive. Fifty-hour weeks for the trucks is not uncommon, meaning that materials handling operations consume a significant volume of fuel – making it an important cost centre.
articleResponding to customer need, ECOBAT Battery Technologies has created service packages for lithium based MHE batteries.
productEspex Batteries will be displaying its new fast-charging technology at IMHX in Birmingham this September.
articleSome of the most popular myths surrounding fuels for forklift trucks (FLTs) examined.
articleThere is a growing trend to replace IC trucks with heavy duty electrics. These larger electric trucks need larger batteries, together with chargers capable of charging them efficiently, quickly and reliably.
articleThe new forklift is the latest step on the company’s journey towards offering an electric version of every product in its portfolio by 2021.
articleTerry Kendrew, Managing Director at Impact Handling takes a look at the new Stage V legislation and the choices facing IC engined lift truck users.
productHazardous materials experts Chemstore have launched the Electrovault, a dedicated lithium-ion battery storage unit which can be tailored to an individual company’s needs.
productAs the leading UK authority on forklift matters, the Fork Lift Truck Association is often the go-to place for members of the public with pressing lift truck queries.
productThe manufacturer says the benefits of the technology can be considerable – ‘rapid charged, no emissions, with high productivity and efficiency’.
productIndustrial Battery and Charger Services (IBCS) is to showcase its product and service portfolio at IMHX 2019.
articleFronius UK is returning to IMHX, the UK’s largest exhibition dedicated to the logistics, supply chain and manual handling industries.
articleNarrow Aisle launched the Flexi LiTHiON range of lithium powered articulated reach trucks at CEMAT in spring 2018 and the lithium product range is becoming a popular choice for a number of specific customer groups.
productAs manual handling is such a major contributor to work days lost through injury, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has highlighted the benefits of electric hand pallet trucks in reducing strain on the workforce.
productECOBAT has developed a charger app that allows customers to connect their chargers to any mobile device – android or iPhone – and remotely undertake numerous actions to ensure the charging procedure is optimised to its full potential.
articleDoosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, is to create six industry zones on its huge 658 sq m stand at IMHX 2019 (Hall 19, Stand 19G80).
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