productDrum handling – your questions answered
With the different types of drums being handled in the UK, the demand for drum handling equipment that can handle all types is continuing to grow.
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productHandling heavy reels
The cradle lifting attachment with reel transfer stand provides the easy handling of large and heavy reels of film or paper, for example, to and from a storage and production machinery.
newsNew independent body to oversee workplace falls
A more robust system of reporting workplace falls overseen by a new independent body and a major review of work at height culture that will consider the introduction of tough financial penalties for safety breaches are just two of the key findings of an All Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) led by Alison Thewliss MP.
productHubtex has wood covered
Hubtex will present its latest model developments at the LIGNA trade fair, showcasing its solutions for the handling of wood-based materials.
productDelivery driver suffers brain injury on first day of work
A distribution company based in Warrington has today been sentenced after an agency worker sustained serious, life-changing injuries whilst working in Cheltenham.
articleTrolley transport re-thought for more agile driving
Linde’s Trolley Supply Truck is a new vehicle concept from Linde Material Handling that combines the features of Linde logistics train with a forklift truck.
newsLEEA Technical Triage update
The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA) is encouraging any member in the world to send in any technical question.
productCritical cranes examined
Konecranes investigates the hoisting gears of the critical overhead cranes at the Palm paper factory.
articleHeavy lifting in tight spaces
Briggs Equipment has provided the Bradshaw PT2000 articulated trailer mover to create efficiencies at parcel specialist Hermes.
productApplied Automation takes on three new robot lines
The firm is now an official UK distributor of products from OptoForce, On Robot and EasyRobotics.
productRobotic tow tractor
At LogiMAT, the intralogistics trade fair in Stuttgart, Hyster demonstrated its intelligent robotics solutions with the Hyster LO7.0T tow tractor.
newsStertil BV resolves licence issue
Stertil BV has agreed to provide Vehicle Service Group (VSG) a global licence for a scissor lift patent.
productToyota extends its T-motion towing range for item handling
Toyota has extended its tow tractor line-up with a wide range produced by Simai, specialist in the towing business and part of the Toyota group. This update to the existing T-motion range – tow solutions for effective item-handling – will provide an even stronger offer to ensure customers can benefit from a continuous flow of goods.
productQuick stop for electric chain hoists
Liftket has developed the first electronically controlled chain hoist with quick stop function.
articleKimberly-Clark deploys 23 trucks in tough operation
The forklifts from Yale work in warehouse and yard in a dusty 24-hour operation.
productThe case for pneumatic hoists
Pneumatic hoists offer numerous advantages over their electric counterparts, says JD Neuhaus.
articleLast chance to tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Tell us about the Warehouse of the Future… and take the chance to win £100 in Amazon Vouchers.
articleSpeed zoning solution
Transmon helps Snack food leader protect pedestrians from forklifts in partnership with STILL.
articleHeavy lifts on rough ground
Robust heavy forklifts from Hyundai take on 10-hour shifts for concrete products manufacturer.
productCombi-PPT wins FLTA safety award
Combilift added another industry award to its growing tally when its Combi-PPT model won the Safety Category of the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2019 on March 30th.
