articleFully electric medium-range forklifts
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched a new range of fully electric forklift trucks in the 9-18 ton range.
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articleSafer manual handling for loads of up to 500kg
Demag Cranes & Components has added a new model to its DCM-Pro Manulift range to accommodate increased load capacities.
productTotal fines of £2.5m after poorly executed heavy lift
The attempt to lift concrete panels weighing 11 tonnes went wrong and the worker was thrown from a MEWP and then crushed by a panel.
articleCombilift unveils new electric multi-directional counterbalance 4000kg capacity forklift truck
The Combi-CBE 4t forklift was launched by Managing Director Martin McVicar at the recent GIS show at the Piacenza Expo centre in Italy.
productGantry robots keep tyre manufacturers on track
Güdel’s gantry robot systems have been installed with Bridgestone, Michelin, Goodyear, Continental and Pirelli to manipulate, transport, sort and palletise product says Güdel UK’s Will Bourn.
articleMastering maintenance
Who does what to ensure lifting equipment is safe? asks Ben Dobbs, technical manager, LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineering Association).
articleHyster forklifts cope with difficult dusty conditions
Hyster forklift trucks help manufacturer overcome tough conditions – large quantities of dust, and extreme temperatures – at its sand-lime brick production plant.
newsLiftEx 2017 – final agenda announced
The end of November sees the LiftEX conference at The International Centre Telford.
productTurbine solution boosts handling safety
Certex has designed a bespoke solution for handling the latest large-scale wind turbine towers.
productExtensive hoist range
The robust nature of Profi TI series air hoists from J D Neuhaus (JDN) makes them suitable for a range of general industrial applications.
productThe new Combi-MR is a finalist in the FLTA Awards
One of Combilift’s latest models, the Combi-MR, has been selected as a finalist in the safety category of the 2018 FLTA awards.
product3PL takes on container handler for Manchester site
Maritime Transport is set to enhance its container handling services across the North West after working with Cooper Specialised Handling to improve its heavy lifting capabilities in Manchester.
productIntermodal operation
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed an agreement with Noatum Container Terminal Bilbao for delivering two rail-mounted gantry cranes (RMGs) for intermodal operation.
productProcess industry hoists itself upwards
The latest Profi TI series air hoists from J D Neuhaus are said to be suitable for a wide range of applications in the process industry, from food, beverage and packaged goods, to chemical, pharmaceutical and biotech.
productHandling increased container traffic
Halterm Container Terminal Limited in Halifax, Canada, has purchased three Konecranes RTGs as part of an investment program in its container and reefer handling capabilities.
articleFerret to tackle large and awkward loads
Samuel Grant Packaging has launched the Samson Nano Ferret, an extension of its pallet wrapping range.
productRemote control quay cranes
Hutchison Ports Thailand, the largest container terminal operator in Thailand, is expanding its handling capacity with the development of Terminal D in Laem Chabang Port.
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.
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.
