productSemi-electric stacker
New from European Handling Equipment the Warrior semi electric counterbalanced stacker is compact and versatile with the ability to handle safely all types and sizes of pallet.
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productPicking & packing trolley
The flexible nature of the MiniTec system means it is possible to design and build bespoke picking and packing trolleys that perfectly fit any warehouse operation.
productLow weight truck crane
Birmingham Crane Hire have taken delivery of a Boecker AK44/4000 Truck Crane, which is being used on work that had previously been undertaken by 25/30T truck cranes and 2 axle all-terrain cranes.
productSafety & efficiency benefits
The Co-Operative Food has extended its use of pedestrian electric tugs from MasterMover, ordering further SmartMovers for the safe and efficient movement of roll cages into convenience stores.
articleLifting jacks do the business
Mechan lifting jacks are helping Northern Ireland’s newest rail depot raise standards in train care.
productSweet success
Six cranes featuring advanced hoists from Street Crane are helping assure efficient lifting and handling at Illovo Sugar’s new 51,000 square metre warehouse. The cranes were installed by Street’s South African partner, GM Technical Services (GMTS).
articleSteeled for tough application
An Italian transport company has ordered six G generation counterbalance trucks from Kalmar.
productPorts quick march on the double
DP World port London Gateway has doubled cargo lifting ability with a quad lift shipping crane, said to be the first of its kind deployed in the UK. This can lift four containers at one time, which doubles the amount of cargo it can lift in one go.
productAnchorage points
Available from RUD is an extensive range of lifting and lashing applications, which includes both welded and threaded types, covering a working load capacity range from 0.6 to 200 tonne.
articleMine takes grip of Hyster tyre handler
To help change the giant tyres on heavy duty mining trucks at an iron ore mine in Austria, VA Erzberg has selected the latest Hyster tyre handling truck.
productJ D Neuhaus at CeMat
J D Neuhaus will be exhibiting on stand No F41, at the CeMAT 2014 international exhibition being held on 19th – 23rd May 2014 in Hannover.
productRevamped electric tug range
Pedestrian electric tug manufacturer MasterMover has announced a major expansion of its MasterTug range, giving the company increased capability to meet the materials handling needs of a variety of industrial, manufacturing and assembly sectors.
productISO accreditation first
Konecranes’ UK parts operation has become the first parts distribution centre within the global Konecranes group to achieve integrated ISO quality, environmental and health and safety accreditation.
productGet to grips with unloading
Copal Development has developed a ‘Spidergripper’ for the unloading of jute bags and bales filled, for example, with cacao, coffee, nuts or tea.
productQuicker container handling
Felixstowe-based Imorex Shipping Services was the first in the area to recognise the benefits of Combilift’s Straddle Carrier (SC). The machine has since clocked up over 2000 hours and has made container handling much quicker, safer and more flexible.
productProductivity boost
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded a contract to supply four new generation reachstackers and one terminal tractor to Stockholms Hamnar, one of the top five container terminals in Sweden.
productSeegrid and Linde team up on new automated tow tractor
Seegrid will launch the GT45 tow tractor and Guided by Seegrid P50 C Linde model tow tractor in Europe at LogiMAT.
productWarehouse efficiency boosted by electric vehicles
Following the expansion of its operation into an additional, adjacent warehouse, Essex-based Astro Lighting needed to identify a way of working that would maximise operational efficiencies. Exporting to over 34 countries, a cost effective warehouse and shipping operation is crucial.
productHeavy duty hoists
Completing the re-design of its Profi range of air operated hoists, J D Neuhaus has launched the Profi 75 TI and Profi 100 TI hoists, offering SWL capacities of 75 and 100t, respectively. Existing products in the Profi range cover lift capacities from 250kg up to a full 60t, suited to engineering environments.
articleManufacturing revival
While the sector is looking up, the Manufacturing Technologies Association is asking for more, saying for British Engineering world class should come as standard.
