productResearch predicts AGV surge for seaports
ACCORDING TO ABI Research, worldwide AVG deployments in seaports will have a CAGR of over 26% from 2022 to 2027 and exceed 150,000 global deployments by 2027.
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articleThere’s no limit to sustainable working with Briggs Equipment
In recent years, significant technological advancements have occurred to improve the fuel efficiency industrial equipment. This means that an increased proportion of the Briggs Equipment product range, including Big Trucks, is benefitting from electrification, better engines, battery powered technology and alternative fuel sources.
productMonitor the position
COMBILIFT USES the Variohm EuroSensor supplied cable extension transducers in its CSS container loading system.
articleElectrifying Baumann sales by DGP
GLASGOW-BASED Baumann distributor, Douglas Gillespie Plant, has been recognised as the UK’s leading electric sideloader supplier.
productTest for electric reachstacker
KALMAR HAS signed a one-year agreement with Norwegian rail operator CargoNet covering the field-testing of a Kalmar electric reachstacker.
articleCombi-MR4 to boost warehouse utilisation
Combilift has released a highly manoeuvrable 4 wheel multidirectional forklift for use indoors and on smooth outdoor surfaces, with a low platform that allows users to make the most of the bottom storage space in racking systems.
articleNew electrics for UK’s leading steel stockholder
Barrett Steel has begun a new phase of electrification of its sideloader fleet, having taken delivery of its first Baumann 120v ELX models. One of the UK’s largest steel stockholders now has 20 new Baumann sideloaders, across 32 UK sites, with a further 23 on order.
productLifting jack contract for Heathrow
MECHAN HAS secured a contract to supply its lifting jacks to London’s Heathrow Airport.
articleWine firm tackles supply shock
The Park, Europe’s largest wine packaging company, has increased on-site container storage capacity with the deployment of two Combi-SCs straddle carriers from Combilift.
product180 tonne transformers handled
FOLLOWING ON from the delivery of two 160 Tonne shunt reactors for Neart na Gaoithe Offshore Wind Farm, Collett has completed stage two of the project, delivering two 180 Tonne super grid transformers to the onshore substation.
productHeavy lift logistics deal
FORTH PORTS has acquired OM Heavy Lift. This acquisition enhances Forth Ports’ ability to offer an attractive, full-service package for offshore renewables projects, providing marine services; quayside infrastructure and land; and now, with OMHL, heavy lift plant and logistics solutions.
productBluetooth App revamped
THE UPDATED Crosby Straightpoint HHP Bluetooth App enables monitoring of loads in several additional applications, increasing productivity and safety.
productHoist and Winch raises profile
HOIST AND Winch has come a long way in a short space of time. From humble beginnings in 2007, the company today offers a full spectrum of lifting equipment services to the UK and global marketplace.
productFirm upgrades concrete handling
SERE MAINTENANCE specialises in the design and sale of lifting equipment, handling systems and overhead cranes. It handles Verlinde equipment commercially.
productSTILL expands electric platform truck range
THE LXT 120-350 and LXW 20-30 series are said to have raised the safety standard of these trucks.
articleBelt hoists for clean environments relaunch
LIFTING EQUIPMENT specialist Konecranes has upgraded and relaunched its popular range of belt hoists.
productRecord sales & investments for Baumann
WITH THE company performing at record levels, Baumann sideloaders is experiencing one of its fastest growth periods in its 50-year history.
productElectric alternative
MECHAN IS helping to reduce carbon emissions at a Scottish rail depot after introducing an electric shunter.
productSingle-speed variation
EUROCHAIN VX-S is a new single-speed variation of the Eurochain VX range of electric chain hoists for loads from 125 to 2000kg.
articleConstruction firm replaces diesel fleet
Five new Combi-XLE models have been installed by a ground engineering specialist as part of its sustainability strategy.
