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.
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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.
articleYale expands tow tractor range for ‘milk run’ applications
Tow tractors can help manufacturing operations make the logistics ‘milk run’ more efficient, says Yale Europe Materials Handling. Its two new models offer greater towing capacities.
productHyster to give first glimpse of monster electric truck
In 2017, Hyster Europe revealed that a zero-emissions, 48-tonne Hyster’s laden container handling truck was being developed.
productDesigned for heavy and awkward lifts
Non-conventional containers from CakeBoxx Technologies have allowed a transport company to more easily move long and heavy loads that are unsuitable for conventional containers.
articleShipping company takes on 20 forklifts
Hyundai is the brand of choice for busy end-to-end transport firm Scotline, which has revamped its fleet with 20 heavy lifting Hyundai forklifts supplied by Acclaim Handling.
productChanges at the top
Street Crane has announced that Andrew Pimblett is stepping down as managing director after 49 years with the business, 38 of which he served as a board member. His successor is Gus Zona, who has worked for Street in the roles of both sales director and operations director.
productTotalKare targets 20% growth after MBO
Heavy-duty vehicle lifting solutions provider TotalKare is targeting significant growth after an MBO.
productChipboard manufacturer replaces diesel powered trucks with lithium-ion models
Kalmar has concluded a deal with a Polish manufacturer of chipboard products for nine electric forklift trucks powered by lithium-ion batteries.
productScrew jacks handle heavy loads
The Pfaff-silberblau SHE-series worm gear screw jacks from Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products, Kissing, ensure reliable operation in the latest pavers of the global mechanical engineering company Linnhoff & Henne.
articleHeavy forklifts launched by Kion Baoli
Available in 4 versions with load capacities of 5000kg, 6000kg, 7000kg and 10000kg both for the EU and the Extra-EU markets, the KBD lift trucks utilises latest technology to offer a product that ensures safety and comfort to the driver.
productReachstackers supplied to shipping and logistics firm
Kalmar has supplied three new reachstackers to Danish shipping and logistics firm DFDS for use at its Nordic Terminal in Immingham.
productNew remote control options for hoists and cranes
J D Neuhaus has further enhanced its remote control capabilities.
productInland terminal innovations
At TOC Europe from 12-14 June 2018, Hyster Europe showcased new products and innovative handling solutions for inland terminals and port applications and addressed topics such as zero emissions operations and double reefer handling.
productCustomised RMGs
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has signed a contract with Rotterdam Short Sea Terminals (RST) to supply two Kalmar rail-mounted gantry (RMG) cranes with remote control and extensive customisation.
articleHandling at inland terminal operations
Inland container terminals face many handling challenges. Here, Hyster Europe reveals practical solutions for overcoming common issues.
product260 cranes and hoists at power plant
Grosskraftwerk Mannheim AG (GKM) produces energy and distant heating for the booming Rhine-Neckar metropolitan region. Each of the approximately 260 cranes and hoists used in the plant requires maintenance and safety-related checks on an annual basis.
