productHandling increased container traffic
Halterm Container Terminal Limited in Halifax, Canada, has purchased three Konecranes RTGs as part of an investment program in its container and reefer handling capabilities.
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articleTrinity Mirror replaces stacker cranes from 1989
World leading provider of automated handling systems, Daifuku, has completed a complex project to design and install two state-of-the-art, high bay stacker cranes at Trinity Mirror’s Oldham print facility.
productAssociated British Ports fined after 600kg bag falls on employee
The port company was sentenced for safety breaches and fined £666,000.
articleIntelligence squared
Industry 4.0 has received a lot of hype, but while this is usually off-putting, that doesn’t mean it won’t have a real impact on manufacturing and its supply chain, logistics and material handling challenges. HSS editor Simon Duddy reports.
productClampdown on food manufacturing to focus on manual handling
Companies and people working in food manufacturing are being told they must pay closer attention to how they manage workplace health risks or face serious penalties.
productSafer lifting for hospital staff
The ePowerTrucks EP Electric Bed Transporter system is designed to prevent work-related injury and make life easier for hospital porters and nursing staff whilse moving beds.
articleFerret to tackle large and awkward loads
Samuel Grant Packaging has launched the Samson Nano Ferret, an extension of its pallet wrapping range.
productGates provide all-round edge protection
When protecting yourself at height while loading the optimum handling and protection equipment is imperative.
productRemote control quay cranes
Hutchison Ports Thailand, the largest container terminal operator in Thailand, is expanding its handling capacity with the development of Terminal D in Laem Chabang Port.
articleKeeping metal handling costs competitive
Many metal applications are trying to reduce costs, but few realise that a fresh approach to their materials handling equipment could help to keep costs competitive.
articleLifting heavier and further
BASF has awarded Konecranes a contract to deliver another barge handler for their operations in Antwerp.
article‘We’ve got your back’
Powered equipment for back of store and back of truck from Toyota Material Handling UK.
productShip to store on show at LogiMAT
At LogiMAT in Stuttgart, Germany from 13-15 March, Hyster Europe will showcase its full range of solutions for warehousing and logistics, from ship to store to factory floor.
productDrum and barrel handling with forward tipping
The clamp attachment has been designed to provide optimum flexibility with the lifting, transporting, filling and emptying of drums or barrels.
productCombiLift: large stand and range of exhibits at LogiMAT
CombiLift will be exhibiting a wide variety of models on its largest LogiMAT stand to date in its 20th anniversary year.
articleFutureproofing steel imports at Port of Liverpool
With UK steel imports increasing in importance, the Port of Liverpool spotted an opportunity to revolutionise the UK’s steel handling infrastructure by opening their expanded semi-automated steel terminal in 2016.
productStacking containers three high
A bespoke Konecranes heavy truck, specified and supplied by Impact, has boosted productivity at specialist cleaning firm South Eastern Tanker Services (SETS) by allowing containers to be stacked three-high for the first time.
productMezzanine floor extension enabled
In 2017, Packaging manufacturer Rigid Containers faced space constraints in its main production area as the business grew. This led to the decision to have a mezzanine floor extension installed to its existing mezz floor.
newsThe Lifting Equipment Engineers Association has announced a new leadership team
Paul Fulcher is the new LEEA chairperson and Ross Moloney is new CEO.
productMini air hoists increase speeds by 20%
JD Neuhaus worked with end users to develop its new Mini series of air hoists.
