productMore capacity
A new Combilift C4500E model has solved problems associated with moving and storing large sheet materials at the Coalville site of paper, packaging and visual communication display products distributor, Antalis.
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productBendi makes key appointments to sales team
As part of continued expansion plans, Bendi has strengthened its sales organisation with two key appointments – European Sales Manager Joe O’Brien and Regional Sales Manager Paul Sercombe.
productCater for peak periods
Leading food retailer, Morrisons, is realising the benefits of using Linde Forklift Hire in its diverse nationwide manufacturing, distribution and retail businesses.
articleDiesel fuelled all-rounders a hit in huge DC
3PL Itella Logistics has taken delivery of Clark forklifts for a huge new DC in Finland.
productReach trucks combine performance and ergonomics
The Atlet Tergo range comprises five advanced reach trucks designed to provide the most ergonomic, efficient and productive performance in all types of materials handling operation.
articleLifetime costs key as Briggs secures £1m deal
A focus on lifetime cost reduction, coupled with fleet management, has secured Briggs Equipment a £1 million contract to supply 22 new Yale forklifts and extend their existing contract on 11 used machines to a global construction products company.
productInnovation & technology
Linde Material Handling (UK) has been recognised for its Innovation and Use of Technology at The Co-operative Property Awards.
productFlexi targets global sales growth
Flexi Narrow Aisle – the UK-based manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift truck systems – expects global sales of Flexi trucks to more than double over the next five years.
articleCooper drops Samuk brand in restructure
The three new divisions will cover the specialised heavy sector; market Maximal trucks to the mainstream market; and a Solutions arm will service all brands, including those of competitors.
articleWorker impaled on forklift tine by reversing lorry
Loading area the scene of yet another forklift related death.
articleVersatile forklifts win over Maru International
Multimodal logistics and freight forwarding specialist Maru International has taken delivery of its first Cat lift trucks after trialling machines from four different manufacturers.
productEnsures material flow
At stillage manufacturer, JS Burgess Engineering, the role of the sideloader is pivotal: ensuring raw material flow at the factory is as efficient as possible. So when the Derbyshire-based firm was looking to replace its incumbent side loader, after consulting with its local material handling equipment dealer, it decided to switch its sideloader replacement programme to Baumann for the first time.
articleFurniture Village selects Atlet for high and heavy work
Furniture Village extended the racking of its 100,000 sq ft national NDC in Milton Keynes to make full use of the building’s height. The company then sought a forklift truck supplier to provide trucks that could cope with the demands of its busy warehouse.
productSheffield manufacturer kits out warehouse with Manitou MHE
The Foodservice Equipment division of Manitowoc was keen to run its factory warehouse as efficiently as possible and approached Manitou for help.
productJan Lorenz replaces Hans-Herbert Schultz as MD for Jungheinrich UK
Jungheinrich UK has announced the appointment of Jan Lorenz as its new managing director – effective from January 1st, 2014.
articleDon’t miss the event of the year!
The Fork Lift Truck Association’s Annual Awards for Excellence show is the industry’s most prestigious awards show; a glittering celebration of the best and the brightest the UK has to offer.
articleTop 20 tips for buying a reach truck
Reach trucks are a key ingredient for warehouses in all industry sectors. Robert O’Donoghue, senior product strategy manager, NMHG, provides 20 useful tips on what to look for when buying or hiring a reach truck in today’s marketplace, explaining why some features play such an important role.
articleLinde reflects on its success in 2013
2013 was a remarkable year for Linde Material Handling (UK) as we saw the launch of our new generation of manoeuvrable reach trucks – Linde models R14 to R20 with load capacities from 1.4 to 2 tonnes and the Linde 2-5 tonne EVO – our revolutionary new range of environmentally friendly counterbalance forklift trucks.
articleCrown makes heavy investment
Building on recent product innovation, Crown has unveiled infrastructure investment to boost its offering to customers across Europe.
productThe industry’s biggest event just got bigger!
New sponsor and supporters join the FLTA’s Awards for Excellence 2014.
