articleLithium-ion is challenging LPG
Operators of LP Gas-powered warehouse trucks are increasingly switching to lithium-ion battery-powered alternatives, says John Maguire.
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articleMore power to you
Crown’s brand-new V-Force Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Systems (ESS) offer many benefits over traditional lead acid power sources making it the ideal power solution for fleet managers looking to make changes. In addition to its wide range of batteries and chargers, Crown offers extensive consulting services on all aspects of energy technology.
articleKeeping the focus on safety
Toyota Material Handling explains how to make the forklift inherently safer.
articleForklift dealers combine to form integrated solutions provider
Amvar and Lift West have combined under new ownership to go to market with a more complete solution based offering.
productForklift STR fears
Recession fears could lead to a significant reduction in the number of lift trucks available for short term rental during the coming fourth quarter peak retail period, warns John Maguire.
articleRobots already a reality
Robotics and humans working together, the workforce of the future – or is it? For the materials handling industry, this is already happening, says Ron Farr.
articleControl forklift costs
A forklift truck is a vital tool, and significant investment, that should be regularly maintained and productively managed across the whole life of a truck. But Ross Farquhar asks how many businesses fall short?
articleHeavy engineering firm opts for 55 truck fleet
At the Todmorden plant of Weir Minerals fabricates a broad range of specialist pumps, the largest as big as a double decker bus. This makes the forklift fleet crucial.
articleCrown launches V-Force lithium-ion technology
The V-Force Crown branded solution is for customers seeking to improve forklift performance by using lithium-ion technology.
articleFuture-proof your warehouse space
If there was ever a time to make sure that your warehouse is working at optimum capacity and efficiency, then it’s now.
articleNext level please
“Some operations are simply not suitable for automation,” says Stephen Burton, managing director of Windsor Materials Handling, on the evolution of MHE.
productElectric forklifts expected to boom in China
Baoli has pointed to international studies predicting a sales boom within the Chinese market from 2021 to 2026, accounting for 7% growth.
articleFood and FMCG companies need to prepare now for shifting market conditions
Food and FMCG companies must take steps to organise themselves now if they are going to have the right warehouse infrastructure in place to meet post-lockdown trading conditions, says John Maguire, managing director of intralogistics solutions specialist, Narrow Aisle Ltd.
articleToyota’s vision for the future of truck design
Toyota has applied an innovative design approach that goes beyond current standards when introducing lithium-ion batteries to forklifts.
articleRead the Tomorrow’s Warehouse Special Report
Our Special Report surveys our readers and gathers expert comments to help you turn a crisis into a growth opportunity.
articleElevating service performance with Rushlift and Doosan
A forklift truck is a vital tool, and significant investment, that should be regularly maintained and productively managed across the whole life of a truck. But how many businesses fall short?
productCombilift wins second Red Dot Design Award
The manufacturer was among the winners of the 2020 Red Dot Design Award for its recently launched Combi-CBE4 model – the world’s first compact counterbalance design electric powered multidirectional forklift with its patented traction on all wheels.
productESR 1000 reach truck wins IFOY Award 2020
Crown has won the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award 2020 in the “Warehouse Truck Highlifter” category for the company’s ESR 1000 Series of reach trucks.
productCombi-CS pedestrian stacker wins prestigious IFOY Award
Combilift is a winner at this year’s IFOY Awards 2020 – one of the most prestigious and hotly contested international awards in the materials handling industry which honours the best products and solutions of the year.
articleClothing brand grows operations with 40 truck fleet
Helly Hansen recently upgraded a large part of the internal transport fleet at its European distribution centre with forklifts from Unicarriers.
