articleCompelling vision for the future of heavy trucks
With a multi-brand approach to heavy trucks, Impact Handling has all the angles covered.
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articlePandemic response: You Can Count On Us
Materials Handling has played a critical role in the UK’s response to the Coronavirus pandemic and as the global sector leader Toyota Material Handling has been responding to all the challenges.
articleLinde upgrades tow tractor systems
These all-rounders are mostly used as towing vehicles for logistic trains, for example to supply production in industrial plants, or towing “shelves on wheels” in warehouses and distribution centres.
productCustom jobs not a problem
From huge XL oversize scissor lift platforms used as car lifts, cargo lifts and stage lifts to the most complex heavy duty automated systems, Edmolift manufactures custom units to exact requirements.
articleSteel stockholder agrees sideloader fleet deal
Barrett Steel, the UK’s largest independent steel stockholder, has taken delivery of its 18th new Baumann sideloader, following an agreement which will see the long load equipment delivered across most of the company’s 32 sites.
articleEnergy saving steering
The PhoeniX electric multidirectional sideloader series from Hubtex is said to save up to 33% energy with electric steering.
productWorking in concert with automated systems
Edmolift works in close liaison with automators to provide scissor lift tables suited to the duty cycle and level of automation and loading required.
productRetail yard space maximised by turntable
The client faced restricted space in the service yard for the safe manoeuvring of 16.5m articulated vehicles.
productGuernsey harbour crane
Terex Port Solutions has delivered and commissioned a Terex Gottwald HMK 170 E Mobile Harbour Crane to St. Peter Port Harbour in Guernsey, UK. This represents the first phase of the project, with another HMK 170 E crane scheduled for delivery during November 2013.
articleShorter wheelbase handles heavier loads
A bespoke solution from handling specialists Cooper SH has met the needs of a busy UK sea port.
articleHandling hovercrafts
Lloyds British Testing lifted a 50 tonne Canadian hovercraft from its transport wheel blocks for Griffon Hoverwork in Southampton.
articleHire company invests in 11 tonne forklifts
Nixon Hire standardises on 11 tonne Doosan Pro-5 forklifts, supplied by Windsor Materials Handling.
productQuay crane height increased
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has completed the heightening of six quay cranes at MSC Home Terminal, which is the largest container terminal in the port of Antwerp, Belgium.
productReachstacker order
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded an order for 25 reachstackers by the Algerian port procurement company, Groupament D’Interêt Commun Des Entreprises Portuaires (GICEP).
productHovercraft gets a lift
Lifting equipment specialist, Lloyds British Testing, was tasked by Griffon Hoverwork in Southampton with lifting a 50t Canadian Hovercraft from its transport wheel blocks onto its stand for final fitting.
productHeavy duty belts
The new heavy duty and extra heavy duty System Plast modular plastic belts from Emerson’s Power Transmission Solutions business provide a non-skid, energy efficient conveyor surface for moving walkways, automotive assembly lines, car washes, and general material handling of heavy loads, such as barrels, drums, kegs and pallets.
product5000th Kalmar straddle carrier
The 5000th Kalmar straddle carrier has rolled out of the assembly unit in Stargard Szczecinski, Poland, this week. This Kalmar AutoStrad(TM) is a part of 44 electric straddle carriers to be delivered to Asciano’s Patrick Port Botany terminal in Sydney, Australia early 2014.
productTake control
Designed to give Hiab Multilift users maximum uptime as well as durability, comfort and safety, Hiab has introduced the Second-Generation Control System (2GCS). The PLC operating system enables Hiab to constantly develop and upgrade the system with new features and benefits.
productHigh flying application
Solving’s latest multi-wheeled Automated Movers have recently been delivered to the A350 centre-section fuselage assembly line in St. Nazaire, France.
productNew generation reachstacker
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched Gloria – a new range of reachstackers. It is claimed that the fifth generation machines will set the benchmark in terms of productivity, operator comfort, safety and cost effective operation.
