Thirty years
2018 is a very special year for Tecmach as it marks its thirtieth year in business, throughout which its emphasis has been on customer service, good design and high-quality products.
Finnish trolleys firm buys German competitor
K.Hartwall acquired A&A becoming the majority shareholder.
Hyster updates heavy trucks
Hyster Europe has launched an updated 8 to 16-tonne capacity lift truck.
Low-maintenance lead-acid solution for heavy applications
Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has unveiled a new, low-maintenance lead-acid traction energy system that is said to offer key performance benefits across a variety of heavy duty applications.
Heavy lifting in a tight environment
Dudley’s Aluminium has experienced a threefold increase in storage capacity and faster placing and picking with Combilift multidirectional forklift.
Tackle large boxes and stillages with confidence
The Logi-Tilt box and stillage lifter has been designed to provide the safe, easy lifting and tilting of large boxes and stillages with manoeuvrability, strength and durability.
Rolling papers
The Low Profile Reel Clamp Attachment is used in the factory, warehouse and production environments to lift reels of paper and film, etc.
Powered pallet truck handles very heavy loads
Combilift has added to its growing pedestrian range with the Combi-PPT, a powered pallet truck with standard lift capacities of 3,000kg and 6,000kg, with higher capacity models from 7,000kg to 16,000kg available on request.
RFID-driven system for LOLER compliance
Red Ledge has released an RFID-driven system that cuts the time and cost of meeting Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations (LOLER) for lifting equipment re-certification, traceability and compliance.
Crane destined for use in Mongolian mine
A portal crane very similar to the one pictured, designed and manufactured by Condra in 2014, is being made by the same company for pre-sink work at the world’s fifth largest mine, Oyu Tolgoi in Mongolia.
Efficient container handling
Loading and unloading containers is a common process in factories, construction sites and other industrial environments. Joloda offers container loading systems as a ‘safer alternative’ to forklifts for taking care of container transport needs.
Hermes uses pedestrian mover to tackle trailers
The Bradshaw PT2000 articulated trailer mover has created efficiencies at the parcel delivery firm.
Growing responsibility needs continuous investment
In an era when the industrial world is becoming ever-larger, there is a growing responsibility on equipment suppliers to make sure the market has everything it requires to function safely, reliably, efficiently and cost effectively.
Driverless transport system launched
With the Karis Pro, Gebhardt European Conveyor Systems offers a market-ready driverless transport system that connects stations from warehouse to production.
Consultation commences on LEEA Apprenticeships
The association and the Institute for Apprenticeships are developing an apprenticeship standard for the lifting equipment industry.
Search and buy
Konecranes has introduced the new advice tool Crane Advisor in English in the United Kingdom – and launched its Konecranes STORE in additional countries.
SSI Schaefer invests in AGV development
In order to meet the increasing demand for AGVs, SSI Schaefer is expanding its product portfolio in cooperation with, and with investment in, Austrian AGV specialist DS Automation.
Move heavy loads in any direction
Conventional machinery moving roller skates are tried and tested material handling products using wheels or tracks, but they often create unacceptable point loads, are notoriously difficult to move sideways, and considerable force is often needed to get them moving.
Mezzanine goods lift launches
Lödige Industries, a leading provider of material handling solutions, has launched a new lift solution adapted for warehouses and other buildings with mezzanine floors.



