Reinventing the sack truck
According to PARRS, traditional sack trucks have three main problems: the user has to support the load weight, straining their back and shoulders; they don’t go up stairs and kerbs very well; and hands aren’t free to open doors.
Delivering the goods
To cope with the very high volume of materials handled at its plant in Skierniewice, Germany, extruded uPVC window manufacturer VEKA AG relies on a fleet of Combilift four-way forklifts which has been delivering first rate and reliable service ever since the trucks were introduced ten years ago according to the company.
Scenery store lift
Tecmach has installed a triple scissor lift and shaft in a television studio scenery store, enabling the safer lifting of the scenery sections to the new upper level of the store.
Points to consider
According to Phil Chesworth, MD of Pallet Trucks UK, buying a new pallet truck is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Metal workshops fitted out with overhead cranes
Verlinde overhead cranes working in Belgium Metal workshops have contributed significantly to the manufacturer’s efficiency.
Power steering
Leading pedestrian stacking truck manufacturer, Wilmat, has updated its Bulldog range of counterbalance pedestrian stackers with the introduction of power steering.
Intermodal seminar a success
The potential of intermodal freight transport in the UK was hotly debated at a seminar hosted by Konecranes.
New trucks use less fuel
Hyster’s H8-16XM forklift trucks use significantly less fuel to do more work than the previous generation models.
Seriously heavy lifting
One of Combilift’s largest capacity models to date – a 28t capacity Straddle Carrier (Combi-SC) – is in operation at Caledonian Modular’s site in Newark. The manufacturer of modular buildings wanted a more efficient and safer way of moving finished modules from the manufacturing facilities to the storage yards.
Robur revamped for modern market challenges
New Stanley Handling managing director Alex Payne told HSS editor Simon Duddy he is revamping the business with a swathe of improved Robur products leading the charge.
Heavy duty lifting
The WBPG, the next generation hoist ring for heavy duty lifting from RUD Chains, can be supplied from 85-200t making it a great product for a wide variety of working environments including heavy engineering, offshore, ship yards, and construction.
Low temperature load ring
RUD Chains offers over 270 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points, 210 of which are for bolting and 60 for welding.
Engineering precision
The ability of MasterMover to provide tailored engineering solutions for materials handling applications has led to View Logistics purchasing a second of the company’s pedestrian electric tugs to move heavy stillages.
Lift adaptor
A new adaptor system for lifting light commercial vehicles has been launched by West Midlands-based Somerstotalkare.
Pallet truck scale
Offering a sturdy, reliable tool to weigh loaded pallets, Adam Equipment’s PTS pallet truck scale is cost-efficient and durable.
Remote monitoring
Available on Konecranes’ wire rope CXT and open winch SMARTON cranes, TRUCONNECT is an innovative remote monitoring and reporting system that helps customers optimise crane maintenance, increase operational safety and maximise usage leading to improved productivity.



