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.
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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.
articleLithium-ion is challenging LPG
Operators of LP Gas-powered warehouse trucks are increasingly switching to lithium-ion battery-powered alternatives, says John Maguire.
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.
