productMini air hoists increase speeds by 20%
JD Neuhaus worked with end users to develop its new Mini series of air hoists.
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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.
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.
