articleMaximising the service life of batteries and chargers
FULLlife Service Contracts are making a difference for customers of ECOBAT Battery Technologies. Read on to learn the details.
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articleCelebrating the best of the best in the lift truck industry
On Saturday 30th March, hundreds of guests drawn from the entire spectrum of the fork lift truck industry gathered at the International Centre in Telford to recognise the sector’s brightest and best with its most prestigious honour: an FLTA Award for Excellence.
articleJCB releases electric drive version of Teletruk
The specialist truck can be used both indoors and out and is being targeted at logistics operations with limited space.
articleInspiring change in challenging times
At Windsor, our aim is to provide the best quality local service on a national level. In today’s turbulent times, embracing change is the only way to maintain success.
productVERTU warranty extended to ‘unrivalled’ six-year term
Ensuring customers get the greatest return from the batteries they rely on for the reliable operation of their fork trucks and other warehouse equipment, is the cornerstone of the VERTU package offered by ECOBAT Battery Technologies (ECOBAT Industrial).
newsUS firm expands to support lithium-ion growth
Navitas Systems has announced a dedicated new building for Starlifter lithium material handling battery production.
articleTools for the Lithium-Ion Age
With developments in electric lift truck technology – such as the development of lithium-ion batteries – the trend towards battery power is set to accelerate, says John Maguire, managing director of Narrow Aisle.
articleClean handling trucks for food industry
Doosan is targeting the food and drinks sector with a versatile new range of three-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks, the B15R-7 Series.
productBITA stats show rise UK forklift sales
The 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.
productRapid recharge batteries
Espex 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.
articleNew LPG truck meets latest regs
Mitsubishi LPG forklift range delivers exceptional fuel efficiency amid changing emission regulations.
productEnergy-efficient battery charging for supermarket’s new DC
The 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.
newsNational Forklift Safety Day approaching on June 11
As 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.
productHoppecke launches new division dedicated to lithium-ion technology
Known 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.
productEnergy-efficient battery charging for supermarket’s new DC
The 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.
productHoppecke doubles UK service business
The 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.
productFreight firm expands forklift fleet with Mitsubishi
With 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.
articleECOBAT develops lithium service packages
Responding to customer need, ECOBAT Battery Technologies has created service packages for lithium based MHE batteries.
productEspex unveils IMHX plans
Espex Batteries will be displaying its new fast-charging technology at IMHX in Birmingham this September.
articlePopping gas myths
Some of the most popular myths surrounding fuels for forklift trucks (FLTs) examined.
