productYale SmartBelt foils seat belt cheats
Yale has introduced a new ‘cheat-proof’ interlock system – named ‘SmartBelt’ – to prevent drivers from bypassing seat belt procedures.
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articleComponent manufacturer avoids headache with warehouse revamp
A switch to Flexi NANO technology has saved space for a manufacturer and alleviated potential production headache.
articleSave space, cut cost
Hackling Transport’s 130,000 sq ft shared user warehouse provides in the region of 10,000 pallet locations of varying dimensions to allow anything from hazardous chemicals to foodstuffs to be stored.
productJungheinrich makes four senior appointments to Systems division
Jungheinrich UK has further strengthened its Systems & Projects Division with four key appointments.
productMajor appointments for Linde Material Handling in the UK
Linde Material Handling has appointed new Managing Directors (MDs) for both its South East and Castle regional offices.
articleCasual forklift training poses risk warns RTITB
According to the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), some businesses allow lift truck “training” to simply be carried out by a forklift operator, who may or may not be correctly trained themselves, rather than using professional lift truck instructors. RTITB warns of the dangers of ‘casual’ training and confirms best practice.
articleAisle-Master – the versatile, space saving and tough operator
Aisle-Master articulated forklifts offer unbeatable space saving, cost effective and productive storage and handling, and with lift heights of up to an impressive 15m as seen on the cover of this month’s issue, they enable every inch of available space in the warehouse to be exploited.
newsHelp catch the bad guys
A Fork Lift Truck Association Alert states 12 Still forklifts have been stolen from Wincanton premises in Daventry.
articleSemi rough terrain forklift launches
European Handling Equipment, best known for its Warrior brand of handling products, held Open Days last month to showcase products from its Taiwanese partner manufacturers Tailift and Noveltek.
articleDouble decker forklift promises more operational capacity
TCM’s SRD 200 double stacker forklift focuses on important operational benefits; greater efficiency with long-distance capacity.
articleSeatbelt would have saved forklift driver, says HSE
A man who was crushed under his forklift truck at a Grantham company would have survived if he was wearing his seatbelt, an inquest at Grantham Magistrates Court was told.
articleMarket surveillance legislation update
The long planned market surveillance regulations are still not on the EU statute book. James Clark, BITA Secretary General examines why there has been such slow progress around these hugely important regulations.
articleGet with the programme
Peter Harvey, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association, looks at the key issues affecting fork truck safety and outlines its most ambitious safety initiative yet: the Safer Site Programme.
articleManagement challenge to step into operator’s shoes
There is a serious problem in the fork lift truck industry that is killing people. The good news however, is that we now know about it and we also know how to fix it. Dave Sparrow, MD of AITT (Association of Industrial Truck Trainers) explains.
productNew generation low lifter from TCM
Responding to the increasing demands on forklifts in warehouse and distribution operations for greater productivity combined with safety and economy TCM has introduced a new compact low lifter with a load capacity of up to two tons.
articleDouble decker forklift promises more operational capacity
TCM’s SRD 200 double stacker forklift focuses on important operational benefits; greater efficiency with long-distance capacity.
articleMasters of mast control
Linde Material Handling prides itself on its extensive range of reach trucks available for any application. Now adding value to the new range of R14-R20 reach trucks is the new intelligent operator-assist system – Dynamic Mast Control.
articleClark Compact series shoots for industry and retail
Clark has launched the Clark Compact, a series of new warehouse equipment for both industrial applications and commercial use.
productElectric trucks & stackers unveiled by Baoli
Introducing a wide range of new electric pallet trucks and stackers, Baoli Material Handling Europe has extended its portfolio of warehouse equipment for the European market.
articleCrown RT 4000 Series rider pallet trucks launches
The trucks are designed to optimise operator performance and safety, with travel speeds up to 12.5 km/h and load capacity of up to 2,000 kilograms.
