articleLorry driver injured after lifting beam used incorrectly
Two companies have been fined after a lorry driver suffered multiple injuries while loading his lorry.
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productRacking transport solution
Leading manufacturer and supplier of workshop equipment, in-vehicle equipment and workplace systems, Bott, has extended its fleet of electric line delivery vehicles with the recent purchase of a new Tow Tractor T800 from Bradshaw. The tow tractor is being used to transport racking between assembly and workshops.
productLloyds British Testing acquires Swindon Lifting
National lifting equipment specialist Lloyds British Testing [LBT] has acquired Swindon Lifting Gear Limited, based on the Station Industrial Estate in Swindon, as part of its ongoing plans to continue its strategic expansion within the UK and overseas.
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productTruck-mounted
Provider of forklift and crane mounted vehicles Little Pot Transport has recently acquired a Manitou TMM25 – 4 Way truck-mounted masted forklift. The TMM25 enables the operator to handle heavy loads laterally and position them in confined areas. At the touch of a single button, the front wheels of the TMM turn 90 degrees sideways.
articleEgemin AGVs to handle slabs and rolls
Flooring manufacturer IVC has placed an order with Egemin for an automated warehouse solution at its manufacturing facility in Dalton, Georgia.
productSafer lifting
Fibrelite is seeing an increase in enquiries for its lightweight composite access covers as industries world-wide switch from the more traditionally used metal and concrete.
productChocolate wrappers
Egemin has supplied an automated warehouse system with AGVs to Kim’s Chocolates.
productModular support
Lean manufacturing offers significant potential for manufacturers to improve performance, increase efficiency and optimise processes.
productGround forces
Worldwide Flight Services (WFS) provides a broad array of ground services at over 120 airports.
productPallet dispensers available
Pallet dispensers are fast becoming a key element for improving working conditions in a warehouse environment.
productLow cost hand pallet trucks from 4K Systems
Materials handling & storage specialist, 4K Systems, is offering reduced rates on new hand pallet trucks with digital weight indicators, now available to purchase online and with free delivery.
productTransport for patients or equipment
Bradshaw Electric Vehicles can provide a cost effective transport solution for transporting patients, visitors or equipment from its wide range of electric vehicles, which includes tow tractors, pedestrian controlled vehicles, load carriers and people carriers
articleLinde partners with Balyo for automated forklifts
Linde Material Handling and Balyo have signed an exclusive cooperation agreement to jointly develop robotic solutions.
productLift higher than most
Gebhardt installed a goods lift in an environmental research station at 2650 metres above sea level on Germany’s highest mountain, the Zugspitze.
articleWorker loses leg after forklift drops heavy load
A Tameside factory worker had to have part of his left leg amputated after he was struck by an 850kg metal frame being delivered to a plant in Glossop, a court has heard.
articleHandling heavy loads
The BT Levio P-series models provide high efficiency in the most demanding horizontal transport operations.
articleSmart Lift boosts productivity on Yale powered pallet truck
Yale Europe Materials Handling introduces the new MP Series Pedestrian Powered Pallet truck which offers enhanced productivity capabilities and a smoother and more efficient operator experience.
articleEgemin to release compact AGV in Europe this summer
Egemin Automation will unveil a new product at ProMat 2015 in Chicago.
articleSmart Lift boosts productivity
Yale Europe Materials Handling introduces the new MP Series Pedestrian Powered Pallet truck which offers enhanced productivity capabilities and a smoother and more efficient operator experience.
