productAccrediting body warns that managers are underestimating inspection schedules
‘Exceptional circumstance’ may require extra Thorough Examinations to keep compliant.
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news£2.2 million fine for builders merchant after failure to properly guard pallet loading conveyor
One of the country’s largest building merchants has been fined more than £2 million after one of its workers was crushed to death by a pallet of timber that weighed around three tonnes.
productHoist for challenging lift project
When constructing a modern high-speed flour mill, efficient installation and long-term maintenance of plant equipment demanded a carefully planned lifting solution.
newsToyota Material Handling Europe launches Operator Detection Assist (ODA)
To support businesses in creating safer, more efficient workflows, Toyota Material Handling Europe introduces a new operator detection assist system.
productAll-in-one motion monitoring
Wieland Electric is literally bringing movement to its safety portfolio.
newsHow Toyota Material Handling UK’s approach to waste reduction brings benefits to customers
Toyota has long been recognised as a global leader in manufacturing innovation, thanks largely to its renowned Toyota Production System (TPS). But TPS is far more than a factory-floor tool, it is a comprehensive approach to operational excellence that can be applied across many industries and processes.
newsPalletower acquires Rotom Cargopak
The storage and logistics equipment provider has completed the asset purchase of rental customers and stock from Rotom, a long time competitor of Palletower. The acquisition is Palletower’s sixth within the last 18 months and follows the decision of Rotom Cargopak to exit the metal sector and focus UK strategy within the timber and plastic … Palletower acquires Rotom Cargopak
articleLifting attraction
Ross Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), explains how the Association is playing a central role in providing solutions to the Lifting Industry’s key issues of recruitment, training and promoting itself.
productPort takes further delivery of automated trucks
Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has taken delivery of the first two units from an order for a further 34 Autonomous Trucks (ATs) from Shanghai Westwell Technology.
articleHow warehouse gantry cranes are transforming modern material handling
As warehouse operations continue to expand in scale and complexity, the pressure on logistics teams to move, lift and reposition goods safely has never been higher.
videoEfficient Yale fleet helps keep fruit fresh at Chiquita
How Yale electric forklifts, pallet trucks and order pickers are used in cold store food processing operations by Chiquita for precise materials handling
articlePreventing downtime in high-traffic storage facilities
When a storage facility gets busy, even a short downtime can cause serious problems. Equipment stops working, orders get delayed, and workers may have nothing to do while they wait for a fix. Small components help keep everything moving. If a wheel fails, the whole system can stop until repairs are finished.
articleDP World investing £170m in container handling tech
The investment will be made at the London Gateway logistics hub.
articleJoloda Hydraroll enhances ULD handling efficiency at Birmingham Airport for Swissport
At Birmingham Airport (BHX), Joloda Hydraroll has supplied major ground handling provider Swissport with a system to optimise its ULD handling process for freighter aircraft.
productSafety programme targets logistics sector
The Health and Safety Executive for Northern Ireland (HSENI) has launched an inspection programme to minimise the potential of back and joint complaints ahead of festive season.
articlePrecise handling of paper and cardboard stacks
Krifft & Zipsner pile turners optimise material flow and production reliability in the folding carton industry, encompassing both standard and customised solutions.
productPort doubles autonomous truck fleet
Hutchison Ports Port of Felixstowe has confirmed an order for a further 34 Autonomous Trucks (ATs) from Shanghai Westwell Technology Co. Ltd (Westwell), doubling its fleet.
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productWork platform for aircraft maintenance
The Hubtex EPL platform for aircraft maintenance and assembly has an omnidirectional multi-way chassis.
