Novices elevated by technology
A semi-automated solution from Crown levels the playing field in terms of operator expertise.
The Combi-CS navigates reach truck aisle
Just a few weeks after the Combilift’s new Combi-CS counterbalance pedestrian stacker was premiered at IMHX, the first model was in operation at Leeds based JT, the UK’s leading manufacturer of shower trays.
Avoid MSDs with the right kit
Cesab has launched the new Cesab P113 powered pallet truck, Cesab S110 and S110S stacker ranges with superior safety a key element of their design.
Total comfort and control… at -35º
The Fork Lift Truck Association, the UK’s leading authority on fork lift truck operations, has recognised the SENSiA reach truck cold store cabin, from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, as a Finalist in its annual Awards for Excellence shortlist.
New product managers appointed for Linde
Linde Material Handling has appointed two new product managers to manage its warehouse and counterbalance products for the UK.
R300 reach truck range released by Cesab
High residual capacity, a new generation mast with enhanced mast stability, better visibility and a lower collapsed mast height will make the new Cesab R300 reach truck range a powerful asset in high intensity operations, particularly where heavier loads are lifted at height.
UniCarriers secures two nominations
UniCarriers has been nominated in two categories for the International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) awards.
Double digit productivity boost at supermarket DC
A supermarket in the Netherlands boosted order picking productivity with Crown GPC 3000 order pickers optimised with QuickPick Remote.
Training facility targets forklift accidents
Windsor Materials Handling has opened an Immingham-based training facility in a bid to reduce forklift accidents.
New awards to boost profile of logistics
Talent in Logistics, a new conference and awards event, will take place on 22nd June 2017 to recognise, celebrate and reward the people that are essential to the success of the UK logistics sector.
Crown’s Wave multipurpose vehicle earns nomination for the IFOY Award 2017
Crown recently released the latest generation of the company’s popular Wave Work Assist Vehicle, which has now been nominated for the International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award 2017 in the “Special Vehicle” category.
BITA appoints David Goss as new technical manager
David Goss has been appointed as BITA’s new Technical Manager, succeeding Bob Hine who is retiring at the end of February after 10 years with BITA.
Toyota power up at Health and Safety show
Toyota Material Handling UK will be introducing their new and improved BT Levio entry level powered pallet truck at The Health and Safety Event on the 21st – 23rd March 2017 at NEC, Birmingham.
Hybrid AGV solution for DC
Domus Logistics despatches thousands from its distribution centre to deliver home furnishing articles to 520 CASA stores in eight different European countries.
Doosan invests in UK operations
The manufacturer has secured and refurbished two additional properties that are now home to workshops for both new Doosan trucks and the local depot for Rushlift’s Midlands area.
Zone 2 reach trucks handle flammable items
Kommerling UK has improved safety and productivity at its Lancashire site with a new fleet of explosion protected forklifts.
The end of an era?
While our European colleagues have widely embraced electric power for years, here in the UK, we are stubbornly reliant on engine power… and it could come at a heavy cost. Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, UK importers of Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, explains why and shares the latest development making British operators re-think their power choices.
Narrow Aisle makes major hire for Middle East market
Intralogistics storage solutions specialist, Narrow Aisle, has announced the appointment of Damien Murray to head up the company’s business development across Middle East and Africa.
Lithium-ion stacker sees Jungheinrich up for award
Jungheinrich has continued to impress with its advances in energy saving technology at the International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award, which has recently announced that the EMD 115i electric high-lift stacker is one of two Jungheinrich solutions in the final round of 2017.



