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.
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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.
productBusy beverage manufacturer takes two Mitsubishi trucks
Compact Mitsubishi electric truck rises to manufacturer’s site challenges with powerful performance.
articleEnd-to-end management
When it comes to forklift batteries, you have to think of the whole-life journey. Here ECOBAT outlines its approach to recycling.
articleLinde unveils major forklift revamp
At a launch event this month, Linde released a new diesel powered forklift that pushes the envelope in terms of performance, fleet management, truck power and connectivity.
articleStart-up promises in-process MHE charging
Wiferion will present its inductive rapid charging system etaLINK 12000 at LogiMAT.
productAnalysis as electric forklifts take further share from IC models
Baoli has identified a number of key advantages from electric forklifts, such as lower management costs, and smooth and stable performance.
articleExploring the BioLPG option
Warehousing and logistics businesses are increasingly under pressure from clients to improve their environmental credentials along the supply chain. Could greener LPG for your forklifts help? Andy Kellett, national accounts manager for FLT at Calor provides his answers.
articleWarehouse AGVs: what role do batteries play?
Yanis Lounnas, applications engineer, EnerSys explains the key role of batteries in fulfilling AGV potential.
productLithium powered pallet truck released
The fully powered pallet truck is said to focus on high performance and efficiency, with features such as smart and robust design and focus on safety and ergonomics of the user.
productExide awarded battery partnership for JCB’s electric teletruks
Under the partnership, Exide’s GNB batteries and high-frequency chargers will be supplied with each new E-TEC forklift rolling off the production line. Exide will also provide exclusive service and support across Europe.
articlePowering materials handling in manufacturing
Traditionally, for many manufacturing environments, engine powered forklift trucks and particularly diesel-powered forklifts have been the natural choice. But Toyota Material Handling UK asks if this is still the case?
productJungheinrich predicts slow three years after decade of growth
In 2019, Jungheinrich saw revenues of just over 4 billion euros with EBIT of 260m euros, after a decade of consistent growth.
articleRobust electric counterbalance truck to take on any task
Jungheinrich has previewed an innovative counterbalance truck it says will offer a one-to-one replacement for an IC truck in any application.
articleGo green with GRENDiA
Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, exclusive importers of Mitsubishi forklift trucks in the UK, reveals why the GRENDiA LPG series is your answer to meeting new Euro Stage V emission regulations.
productYale to unveil new concept truck at LogiMAT
The manufacturer will show the new concept truck for the first time, which features a fully integrated lithium-ion battery.
articleNexSys battery range now covers all materials handling vehicle applications
Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) battery technology from EnerSys, long-established in providing highly flexible, maintenance-free operation for materials handling vehicles, is now available in two forms. First is the NexSys CORE battery (available only in EMEA markets), a high-performance alternative to traditional lead-acid batteries.
productInductive charging offered for forklifts
Lindig and Wiferion have entered into a partnership to enable industrial trucks to utilise Wiferion’s etaLINK contactless charging technology.
