newsLifters boost quayside large pipe handling
B&B Attachments has supplied two vacuum lifting systems to Associated British Ports (ABP) at the Port of King’s Lynn.
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newsTandem lift quay cranes for DP World Southampton
The quay cranes, weighing more than 2,000 tonnes each and standing nearly 150 metres arrived fully constructed by sea and will be offloaded directly onto the Southampton container terminal quayside.
articleThe role of lifting equipment in scalable eCommerce warehousing
The rapid growth of e-commerce has placed unprecedented pressure on warehousing and fulfilment operations, with businesses expected to process higher order volumes faster and more accurately than ever before. As demand continues to surge, scalability has become a critical requirement rather than a competitive advantage.
product40,000 hours and counting: Baumann fleet expansion reflects long-term reliability
Lech-Stahlwerke, a major Bavarian steel producer operating within a demanding multi-shift environment, has expanded its Baumann fleet with a new Baumann Rosso DFQ S150 sideloader.
productAccrediting body warns that managers are underestimating inspection schedules
‘Exceptional circumstance’ may require extra Thorough Examinations to keep compliant.
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.
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.
articleDP World investing £170m in container handling tech
The investment will be made at the London Gateway logistics hub.
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.
productQuack, clamp, go! Secure pipe handling with Baumann Sideloaders
Handling cylindrical loads such as pipe, tubing or logs has long posed challenges for traditional forklifts – slippage, damage and slow cycle times add up to frustrated operators and inflated costs.
productClean power combined with rugged reliability
Hyster has unveiled a new heavy-duty empty container handler, powered by integrated lithium-ion batteries.
productMinistry of Defence orders 360 heavy-duty pallet trucks
Midland Pallet Trucks will supply the models tailored to stringent MoD specifications to defence sites across the UK.
productCombilift launches timber handling solutions at Ligna 2025
Timber yards, panel product suppliers, and sawmill operations face ever-increasing pressure to handle long and heavy loads more safely, more efficiently, and with less environmental impact.
product3PL works on lifting device for offshore wind
Geodis has partnered with Dolfines to develop an XXL lifting device for offshore wind applications.
articleHoists handle roof lowering project
When a landmark building in Nottingham required the replacement of its fabric tensile roof covering, the subcontractor tasked with this critical work turned to the expertise of Hoist & Winch for the roof lowering and lifting solution.
productOptimal lifting solution for construction project
TO ENSURE the safe, effective and efficient transfer of plant equipment into the basement energy room of a new residential tower block in London, a major construction project leveraged the advantages of appointing Hoist & Winch as its supplier of turnkey lifting equipment.
newsNestlé modernising DC
A 70-metre lifting crane was spotted at Nestlé’s Haxby Road distribution centre in York.
