productCritical cranes examined
Konecranes investigates the hoisting gears of the critical overhead cranes at the Palm paper factory.
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productQuick stop for electric chain hoists
Liftket has developed the first electronically controlled chain hoist with quick stop function.
articleKimberly-Clark deploys 23 trucks in tough operation
The forklifts from Yale work in warehouse and yard in a dusty 24-hour operation.
productThe case for pneumatic hoists
Pneumatic hoists offer numerous advantages over their electric counterparts, says JD Neuhaus.
articleLast chance to tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Tell us about the Warehouse of the Future… and take the chance to win £100 in Amazon Vouchers.
articleHeavy lifts on rough ground
Robust heavy forklifts from Hyundai take on 10-hour shifts for concrete products manufacturer.
productCombi-PPT wins FLTA safety award
Combilift added another industry award to its growing tally when its Combi-PPT model won the Safety Category of the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2019 on March 30th.
articleInspiring change in challenging times
At Windsor, our aim is to provide the best quality local service on a national level. In today’s turbulent times, embracing change is the only way to maintain success.
productStep-by-step automation
One of the most complex tasks in the intralogistics sector is handling long loads. That’s why for manufacturers of forklift trucks and special-purpose vehicles, vehicle automation is a top priority.
newsCelebrity speaker confirmed for LEEA Awards
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is excited to announce that this year’s LEEA Awards will be hosted by TV presenter Rachel Riley, the resident numbers expert on Channel 4’s long-running quiz show Countdown.
productHubtex to showcase PhoeniX at Ligna 2019
The manufacturer has updated its modular development platform for electric multidirectional sideloaders with the PhoeniX range.
articleEngineering giant secures high capacity forklifts
TEXO has taken delivery of four new Hyundai forklift trucks – two 160D-9 ‘s, which are 16,000kg load capacity diesel machines, a 30D-9E and a 30D-9, which are 3000kg capacity diesel forklifts.
productSmall grabbing crane works with conveyor
Grabbing cranes are usually large machines with wide spans and high lifting heights. Not so the Condra grabbing crane installed in February at the railhead serving Sishen Iron Ore Mine, near Kuruman, South Africa.
newsLifting apprenticeship enters draft form
A draft proposal to develop an occupational standard for the provisionally titled ‘Lifting Equipment Technician’ apprenticeship has been devised, following a meeting of the Trailblazer Working Group (TWG).
productKalmar expands Eco Range
Kalmar has introduced a fully electric version of its Empty Container Handler range.
articleLawsons Timber creates space with multidirectional forklifts
The latest Combilift trucks to be deployed at the builder’s merchant are electric powered models.
articleConcrete specialist invests in straddle carrier
The truck is one of the largest straddle carriers to be produced so far by specialist manufacturer Combilift.
articleBaumann launches 50 tonne behemoth
Italian manufacturer Baumann has unveiled a new 50 tonnes capacity model, said to be the largest sideloader ever built.
productKonecranes Demag UK partners with the Women’s Engineering Society
Lifting equipment manufacturer and service provider Konecranes Demag UK has reaffirmed its commitment to providing equal employment opportunities by entering into partnership with the Women’s Engineering Society (WES).
articleDouble-castor launches
Blickle has released a new flagship product in its heavy duty castors range – the welded steel heavy duty double-castor, LSD-GSPO 500K with a load capacity of up to 30 tonnes.
