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articleBosch ties up with SAP on Industry 4.0
Bosch and SAP have agreed to form a strategic partnership for the internet of things (IoT) and Industry 4.0. The companies see forklift tracking as one possible application.
articlePedestrian operated Flexi launches
Narrow Aisle has added to its extensive range of intralogistics solutions with the launch of the Flexi AC NANO TW/FW pedestrian-operated VNA truck.
productLinde showcases apprentice success
At IMHX Linde Material Handling celebrated the success of its apprenticeship programme at IMHX’s first Future Skills zone.
productWorld premiere of the Combi-CS pedestrian stacker
Combilift’s new walk behind Combi-Counterbalanced Stacker (Combi-CS), premiered at IMHX, can work in the smallest operating aisles for a machine of its type and lift capacity.
productSpecialist forklift manufacturer signs Argentinian partner
MaxTruck AB has signed an exclusive agreement with Tecnica Lift SA for the market in Argentina.
productNo room for guesswork
Recent legislative changes, with more emphasis on punishment, mean that ensuring your equipment complies with the law is more important than ever before, according to CFTS, the body behind the national standard for the Thorough Examination of fork lift trucks and related transport.
productA fruitful outcome for Luscombe Drinks with Aisle-Master
Increased capacity and reduced costs thanks to articulated forklift.
articleIn the spotlight
HSS editor Simon Duddy offers his IMHX highlights drawing on some key trends to feature at the logistics industry’s biggest exhibition.
productDelivery firm fined after worker loses leg
A Buckinghamshire delivery firm has been fined after a driver suffered life changing injuries when he was hit by a reversing forklift.
articleOperating in tight aisles
Combilift’s new walk behind Combi-Counterbalanced Stacker (Combi-CS), premiered at IMHX, is said to be able to work in the smallest operating aisles for a machine of its type and lift capacity.
articleEntry level VNA made easy
The Bendi SpaceMate is an attachment that is designed to convert a standard forklift into a VNA stacker at a fraction of the costs of purchasing a specialist truck for the job.
newsBendi founder Freddy Brown passes away
Translift Bendi MD Simon Brown has made a statement as his father and Bendi founder Freddy Brown passed away.
productReport forklift theft on the Stolen Truck Database
In order to help the police and to protect the public, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has created an online database where thefts of trucks can be reported.
articleOperating safely alongside fork lift trucks
Who is most at risk of being injured by a fork lift truck? Peter Harvey, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association, reveals the answer and explains what you can do to minimise the dangers at your site.
articleUndeterred by Brexit
Our impending exit from the European Union is the biggest issue currently facing industry and the country as a whole. Below James Clark, Secretary-General of BITA, reflects on the specially commissioned post-referendum Forklift Truck Market Outlook for 2016 from Oxford Economics, produced on behalf of BITA.
articleComprehensive lift truck inspections
It is vital that managers and supervisors who are responsible for the safety and lawful use of industrial equipment understand their legal obligations, explains CFTS technical manager Shaun Prendergast.
productNew standard for forklifts used where powders and dusts could ignite
The new EU standard EN1755:2015 is set to impact the design of materials handling equipment intended for use in Zone 21 and 22 hazardous areas, where powders and dusts are present.
articleEngines of growth for Doosan
HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with senior management from Doosan at the recent IMHX show to hear how the Korean manufacturer’s strategic emphasis is shifting towards electric trucks.
productSpartan approach
Bradford-based Cesab dealership Spartan Forklifts has expanded its sales team with the appointment of David Mills.
