articleKeeping metal handling costs competitive
Many metal applications are trying to reduce costs, but few realise that a fresh approach to their materials handling equipment could help to keep costs competitive.
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articleLifting heavier and further
BASF has awarded Konecranes a contract to deliver another barge handler for their operations in Antwerp.
productShip to store on show at LogiMAT
At LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany from 13-15 March, Hyster Europe will showcase its full range of solutions for warehousing and logistics, from ship to store to factory floor.
productCombiLift: large stand and range of exhibits at LogiMAT
CombiLift will be exhibiting a wide variety of models on its largest LogiMAT stand to date in its 20th anniversary year.
articleFutureproofing steel imports at Port of Liverpool
With UK steel imports increasing in importance, the Port of Liverpool spotted an opportunity to revolutionise the UK’s steel handling infrastructure by opening their expanded semi-automated steel terminal in 2016.
productStacking containers three high
A bespoke Konecranes heavy truck, specified and supplied by Impact, has boosted productivity at specialist cleaning firm South Eastern Tanker Services (SETS) by allowing containers to be stacked three-high for the first time.
newsThe Lifting Equipment Engineers Association has announced a new leadership team
Paul Fulcher is the new LEEA chairperson and Ross Moloney is new CEO.
productMini air hoists increase speeds by 20%
JD Neuhaus worked with end users to develop its new Mini series of air hoists.
productExpanded range
Sidetracker Engineering has diversified into new markets for its materials handling equipment by expanding the range of products they manufacture, while retaining the range of multi-directional lift trucks which have been the mainstay of its business since 1963.
articleSteel manufacturer avoids downtime with Doosan ‘DPF free’ heavy lifting
Forklift downtime can be critical for Outokumpu so it turned to Doosan for cleaner, new diesel powered trucks.
productProblem-solving hoists
As the UK agent for GIS AG – the Swiss based Chain Hoist & crane manufacturer – LTM offers a range of special GIS Hoists aimed at applications where standard hoists cannot be supplied.
articleHoists launched for use on monorails
Street Crane has launched a new range of cost-effective special hoists specifically designed for use on curved or straight monorails and with lifting capacities up to 38 tonnes.
articleBaumann names Windsor 2017 Dealer of the Year
Italian sideloader manufacturer Baumann has named Windsor Materials Handling as its 2017 UK dealer of the year.
productJ D Neuhaus will use CeMAT to showcase the new Mini air hoist
On display in hall 24, booth A54 throughout the show will be a Mini 500 hoist, one of the models in the new range.
articleNew-gen shuttle and straddle carriers built for increased reliability
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched its latest-generation shuttle and straddle carriers, incorporating significant changes and upgrades based on customer feedback and years of extensive R&D work.
productHubtex ramps up production
Hubtex is once again investing in the expansion of its Fulda headquarters, with the company building an additional production facility and a new customer centre.
productDoosan gets heavy at Multimodal 2018
The manufacturer will be exhibiting alongside its wholly owned subsidiary, Rushlift GSE, the airport ground handling specialists, at Multimodal 2018 (hall 4, stand 7050).
productStreet helps manufacturer expand services
UK manufacturer Thornhill Heat Exchangers has selected Street Crane to supply and install overhead cranes at a new fabrication facility, which will enable the business to expand its services and meet growing customer demand.
articleCombilift supports mass customisation approach with €50m production plant
Combilift, the material handling solutions provider, has set the benchmark for mass production of customised innovative products according to Martin McVicar, managing director.
articleTailored to the customer
The scale of Combilift’s new factory in Ireland is impressive, but is the real story the philosophy behind the company’s very ambitious growth strategy? HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
