productCombilift’s solution to the SOLAS legislation
The specialist truck manufacturer has responded to the new regulations by offering a SOLAS compliant weight measurement system integrated into its Straddle Carriers.
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articleLowest platform height
Hubtex has developed a new freely manoeuvrable platform truck with a platform height of 457mm and load capacity of up to 35 tons or 70 tons in its coupled operating mode.
articlePaperboard firm installs overhead crane
Terex Material Handling has installed a Demag double girder overhead travelling process crane at Iggesund Paperboard’s production facility in Cumbria.
productCompetitive gain
Technological innovation is paramount in helping industrial companies achieve competitive gain and accrue market share. These technologies must be robust, reliable and require little maintenance. Only this way can the industrial sector maximise its output. For example, take humble hoists and crane systems such as those manufactured by J D Neuhaus.
productATEX drum rotator
A UK manufacturer of forklift attachments has offered increased confidence of working in high risk areas by manufacturing and supplying one of its clients with a certified ATEX solution.
articleVariety of range
Impact, the UK’s sole distributor for Cat Lift Trucks, will return to IMHX this year to showcase its comprehensive product line-up – including the UK show debut of a new 8-10 tonne Carer heavy duty electric forklift range.
productCombilift – not to be missed at IMHX
Largest IMHX Stand to date for Irish specialist manufacturer.
productBespoke lifting system
Linian Crane and Hoist Company designed a bespoke lifting system for a sizable metal treatment facility for Knowsley Engineering Services for one of its clients.
productNickel plated hygienic options for clean applications
Selected models from the JD Neuhaus range of air operated hoists and trolleys are now available for clean room operations and other specialist applications that also require hygienic working conditions.
articleIconic structures
Baumann sideloaders have played key role in landmark building projects, by transporting large loads for structural steel specialist Severfield.
productBespoke bogie bridge
Mechan has installed equipment at a fifth site associated with the Department for Transport’s flagship Intercity Express Programme (IEP).
productLEEA backs status quo in LOLER consultation
LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has responded to a new HSE (Health and Safety Executive) consultation by expressing its support for retaining the existing requirements for thorough examination of lifting equipment in the UK.
articleMichelin updates its automated warehouse
In 1991 Michelin built a highly-automated warehouse facility in Gothenburg, Sweden. When the time came for the site to be updated, the manufacturer turned to Swisslog.
productHeavy duty AGVs tackle engine assembly
Nine Solving AGV Movers were installed to marry engine and transmission assemblies with the bodies in Valmet Automotive’s new assembly line.
articleHeavy duty AGVs tackle engine assembly
Nine Solving AGV Movers were installed to marry engine and transmission assemblies with the bodies in Valmet Automotive’s new assembly line.
productPorts Authority orders more empty container handlers
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has received a follow-up order from the South Carolina Ports Authority (SCPA) for 12 empty container handlers including five used machine trade-ins, to the SCPA Charleston area port facilities. Delivery is set for the first quarter of 2017.
productPort of Sunderland upgrades fleet
One of the UK’s largest municipally-owned ports is strengthening its partnership with Cooper Specialised Handling, the independent and dedicated provider of specialised heavy lifting solutions, as it enhances its materials handling capability.
productBeam grab attachments assist in smooth delivery
Based near Ashington, Lynx Precast is a specialist in the design, manufacture and installation of precast concrete flooring systems to the UK construction industry.
productCranes and hoists installed following fire
VERLINDE EUROBLOC electric wire rope hoists and EUROCHAIN power travel electric chain hoists have been installed in conjunction with a series of PELLOBY cranes as part of a reconstruction process at a busy warehouse that was severely damaged by a fire.
productStreet Crane celebrates 70th anniversary
Started in 1946 by Peter Street in an 800 sq ft workshop based in Sheffield with just £88, the family-run business has gone from strength to strength, now employing 350 people on sites in High Peak and Sheffield.
