newsNew MD for Linde Material Handling UK
Linde Material Handling UK has appointed Ulrike Just as managing director with effect from 1 November 2020.
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productOn-truck screen upgraded
Crown has upgraded the screen for use with its on-truck InfoLink fleet management system.
articleThe best of both worlds
We have both physical and virtual events planned for 2021, to give attendees with broad preferences every opportunity to learn and improve their warehouse operations in preparation for the challenges ahead.
productLow-lift with li-Ion
Following the market launch of the pedestrian low-lift pallet truck WPio20 and the PPXsio20 low-lift pallet truck with folding driver’s platform, Clark is now presenting two further electric low-lift trucks with Li-Ion technology and load capacities of 1,500 and 1,800kg with the WPio15 and WPio18.
productNarrow with high load capacity
Linde has broadened its range with new narrow pallet trucks to higher load capacity.
productToyota Material Handling appoints dealer
MHE firm Lloyd, active in Northern England and Southern Scotland, has been appointed Approved Dealer Partner.
articleSafety the watchword
For more than 75 years the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) has promoted the principle of ever improving safety standards across the whole of the material handling industry. 2020 has seen this principle challenged like never before, but in the true spirit of the association, BITA rose to the task and by its swift and decisive action, ensured the industry – and everyone working within it – could continue to operate safely.
articleDriving site safety
Tim Waples, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association, reveals a brand-new intensive safety campaign specifically designed to support those who work with materials handling equipment.
articleLifelong commitment
The growth in demand for lithium-ion powered warehouse lift trucks is due, in part, to the fact that today’s sophisticated materials handling equipment users calculate the cost of operating a truck over the course of its entire working life, says John Maguire, managing director of Narrow Aisle.
newsJungheinrich UK plans to build new facility in the North
The intralogistics equipment supplier will consolidate its business operations in North West England from four sites into one central hub.
newseComm to drive 92m sq ft of warehouse demand by 2024
The growth of eCommerce could drive demand for 92 million sq ft of warehouse space across the UK by 2024, according to analysis from real estate advisor Knight Frank.
productGwynedd Forklifts acquired by major distributor
Briggs Equipment has completed the acquisition of Gwynedd Forklifts, an independent materials handling equipment distributor across North Wales and Shropshire.
articleHow to handle supply chain disruption
Virtual conference to offer guidance and answer key questions on how to transform the warehouse.
articleUnique modular design – the BT Levio LWI160
The new BT Levio LWI160 powered pallet truck from Toyota Material Handling is the first-ever pedestrian-operated truck that is designed around a modular Lithium-Ion battery concept.
productFLTA launches Safety Drive from Monday
The Fork Lift Truck Association is launching a new campaign – FLTA Safety Drive.
productCelebrating 100 years of the Yale brand
2020 marks two important centenaries in the history of Yale: the introduction of the first electric forklift, and the birth of the Yale brand.
articleStand-on truck for one ton payload
The Linde E10 stand-on electric truck can move goods weighing up to one tonne.
newsStewart Murdoch to succeed Harry Sands as Hyster-Yale Europe head
The EMEA division of Hyster-Yale Group has announced that Harry Sands will retire as the Company’s Senior VP and Managing Director, EMEA, from 30 September 2020, after almost 40 years of service.
articleSTILL revamps EXH low lift pallet trucks
The manufacturer has enhanced its portfolio with the EXH series of low lift pallet trucks and EXD series of double stacker trucks now coming with a fixed stand-on platform.
productBack to work health check
Returning to work is proving a challenge. Many employers are seeking all the help they can get to ensure they go back safely – while facing the most challenging economic downturn in living memory.
