productThe British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) – the UK trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of fork lift truck and associated components and services – has revealed volumes of forklift trucks sold across the UK increased 2.5% during 2018, to just over 35,000 units.
productEspex Batteries’ parent company, Exide India, has announced the 2019 launch of a new lead-acid traction battery range, designed specifically to offer rapid recharge and ‘opportunity charging’, rivalling lithium-ion batteries in multi-shift operation while being significantly more economical.
articleMitsubishi LPG forklift range delivers exceptional fuel efficiency amid changing emission regulations.
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.
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.
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