productKION Group engineers joint venture for lithium-ion batteries
The provider of intralogistics solutions will share equity with BMZ in the new JV which will be known as KION Battery Systems.
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productPramac launches motorised pallet truck
The new Agile pallet truck is said to be one of the fastest on the market, reaching a maximum of 5km/h with 100% battery operation to provide a safe and accurate materials handling solution delivering improved productivity, health and wellbeing for operators.
articleAdvances in motive power battery technology to be unveiled
EnerSys will showcase the latest advances in Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) motive power battery technology for material handling applications at IMHX.
articleGive your forklift fleet a lift
As one of the leading UK suppliers of Bulk LPG and LPG Cylinders, AvantiGas is a key partner for businesses throughout the country to ensure their forklift truck fleets are running optimally.
productOpen Day showcases innovative space-saving solutions
Narrow Aisle – the VNA materials handling solutions specialist – recently hosted a series of distributor open days at its UK Flexi manufacturing plant in Great Bridge, West Midlands.
productThe FLTA Awards 2020 – call for nominations
The Fork Lift Truck Association is calling all entries for the annual prestigious event to be held on Saturday 21st March 2020.
articleSerious alternative to lithium-ion
The Lucas CSM range from Ecobat Industrial is a robust solution well matched to high demand applications.
articleWhat role for the battery in the smart warehouse?
The case for smart power management in electric lift truck fleets in a world of warehouse digitisation.
productCarrylift and Calor ink BioLPG deal
Carrylift will supply BioLPG on all gas trucks from its Short Term Hire fleet and on select new equipment.
productBYD to debut its warehouse range at IMHX
First-time exhibitor BYD is presenting its range of technology solutions for logistics applications at the show.
articleDust: small size big problem
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks is warning companies to be aware of the hazards of dust to their fleet and workforce.
productTVH to continue sponsorship of FLTA awards
TVH will be the sponsor of the Environment Award, or the ‘Environment Archie’ at the Fork Lift Truck Association’s (FLTA) Awards for Excellence 2020.
productOne-size-fits-all high frequency battery charger launches
The Curtis Tempo is a suitcase-sized multi-function high efficiency three phase HF charger.
articleLPG forklifts said to be first to meet Stage V regs
The Mitsubishi ES FG15-35N range is said to be the first LPG forklift to meet the low emission requirements of Euro Stage V.
productBYD debuts warehouse range at IMHX
First-time exhibitor BYD is presenting its range of innovative technology solutions for logistics applications on Stand 20E147 during IMHX 2019 (24th-27th September) at Birmingham’s NEC.
productBITA and FLTA to explore merger
The leading forklift trade associations are exploring the potential to merge. Both organisations will consult members on the proposal and no timetable has been set on the talks.
articleWireless battery charging firm gets funding boost
Start-up Wiferion has received a capital injection from investment firms to fuel its vision to become the standard of wireless charging for the global electrified economy.
articleLead-acid to lithium-ion conversions
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has released a modular lithium-ion energy system that can be installed in industrial trucks that are designed to take lead-acid batteries with no requirement for vehicle-specific adjustments.
articleReasons to be optimistic
Accurately predicting the future direction of the UK economy has been occupying the minds of expert – and amateur – analysts for much of the previous twelve months and will likely continue to do so for some time to come. Brexit has proved a challenge for many industries and the material handling sector has not been immune from this. However, as we look ahead to a new year there are still reasons to be optimistic, says BITA Secretary-General James Clark.
articleThe path to a safer site
With the number of forklift accidents still alarmingly high, Tim Waples, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association explains the dangers of lift trucks and offers advice on what you can do to ensure a safe site.
