Toyota to support hauliers at the CV Show 2017
Toyota Material Handling UK will be showcasing a range of solutions to help the transport industry at the Commercial Vehicle Show 25th – 27th April 2017 at NEC Birmingham.
BITA and FLTA issue warning on unauthorised modifications
Forklift truck modifications are offered by many companies and are widely advertised, but they are far from risk free – and can have consequences for health and safety and invalidation of warranties, says two key forklift industry associations.
Timber specialist looks to Impact Handling for proactive maintenance
SCA Timber Supply UK has taken delivery of 23 new mixed assets from materials handling specialist, Impact. The full-service contract hire deal includes a tailored five-year proactive maintenance agreement that will minimise downtime for its round-the-clock operation.
Initial lift on Hyster pallet stackers
To help businesses challenged with handling pallets over loading plates, bumpy ground or on ramps, Hyster has launched three new pallet stacker models with initial lift.
Tackling the impact of uncertainty
The theme for the Warehouse Technology Group event is how investment in business-improving warehouse technology and equipment can help you meet the challenges presented by the current business climate and the growth of e-tailing.
Light and powerful electric pallet truck launches
Crown has launched the WP 3010 electric pallet truck for use in lorries, supermarket aisles and other tight spaces.
Narrow aisle agility even with wide loads
Mitsubishi launches SENSiA EX multi-way reach truck , recognising that working with wide and unusual loads shouldn’t compromise a reach truck’s manoeuvrability.
KION ‘making very good progress’ with Dematic integration
Half a year after the acquisition of Dematic, the KION Group sees itself fully on track with integrating the automation and supply chain optimisation specialist.
Toyota completes acquisition of Vanderlande
Toyota Industries Corporation’s acquisition of Vanderlande – the global market leader for value-added logistic process automation at airports and in the parcel market, as well as being a leading supplier for warehouses – has been completed.
European launch of the new Combi-MR model at Ligna
Combilift launched its new Combi-MR model into the European market this week at the Ligna timber trade show in Hannover.
European launch of reach truck
Combilift launched its new Combi-MR model into the European market at the Ligna timber trade show in Hannover.
Going well one year on
Launched in July 2016 as a joint venture between the FLTA and the British Industrial Truck Association, F-TEC is the UK’s only dedicated fork lift training centre for engineers and technicians.
Glenmorangie goes for another round
Asset management and engineering services specialist Briggs Equipment is celebrating further success in the food and beverage sector after securing a repeat order with a world renowned Highland distillery.
Windsor helps InBond make short work of high racking
As a market leader in premium logistics services, InBond has a reputation for providing high quality warehousing and document management services to some of the biggest names in the UK.
Providing long service
Yale forklifts work alongside automated system for Italian wholesaler.
Talent in Logistics Awards 2017 finalists announced
The shortlisted finalists for the Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced.
Forklift manufacturers target retail and wholesale for growth
The latest Forklift Truck Market Outlook for 2017, produced by Oxford Economics on behalf of BITA, surveys the market outlook of forklift manufacturers.
Bottling firm fined £500000 after arm broken by forklift
A North West manufacturing company has been fined after an employee was struck by a fork lift truck in Chester.
Avery raises benchmark for weighing equipment uptime
Avery Weigh-Tronix has unveiled the Uptime Select range of service cover packages for weighing equipment, offering 99% operational uptime and all-inclusive service cover.



