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.
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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.
articleLight crane redesigned
Terex Material Handling has redesigned the Demag KBK Aluline light crane system to create a versatile and ergonomic modular lifting and moving solution.
productSweet success
In partnership with GM Technical Services (GMTS), a South African crane fabricator, Street Crane has completed a major installation at Illovo Sugar’s new 51,000m2, 170,00t capacity, high-bay warehouse.
articleBT High Lifter hand pallet trucks launched
Toyota Material Handling has launched two new BT Lifter models: the HHM100 manual and HHL100 electric high lifting hand pallet trucks.
productLatest scissorlift offers performance & versatility
The latest Genie 69BE scissorlift will make its first EMEAR appearance at the APEX show in Amsterdam from the 24th to 26th June, on Stand 350 and 450.
productPort takes on reachstackers
DP World has placed an order with Kalmar, part of Cargotec for two new generation Gloria reachstackers to serve its new container terminal T3 at Jebel Ali in Dubai, with delivery scheduled for June 2014.
productSafe handling of awkward plant
The Tool–Mover is a manipulation device from RUD for the safe turning and tilting of heavy and awkward plant items and injection moulding tools.
productCrane modernisation
Lifting equipment manufacturer, Konecranes, is reporting a continued rise in the popularity of crane modernisation programme, across an increasing number of industry sectors.
newsHigh tonnage Toyota
Toyota Material Handling has expanded its range of Toyota Tonero engine-powered forklifts with the launch of its high tonnage trucks from 3.5 to 8.0 tonne.
productSafer overhead lifting milestone
LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has issued its 2000th TEAM card, Highlighting the growing success of this international registration and identity scheme for overhead lifting equipment engineers, LEEA (Lifting Equipment Engineers Association) has issued its 2000th TEAM card.
articleATL Vertical Lifter offered
Konecranes has released the dynamic ATL Vertical Lifter to meet the handling requirements of a variety of industries.
articleWorkshops fitted out with hoists
When Loiselet Foundry in France moved to new highly automated facilities it took on Verlinde powered hoists.
productHeavy duty air operated hoists
Hoist and crane specialist J D Neuhaus has added further new models to its EH range of air operated monorail hoists.
