articleDouble-castor launches
Blickle has released a new flagship product in its heavy duty castors range – the welded steel heavy duty double-castor, LSD-GSPO 500K with a load capacity of up to 30 tonnes.
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productManager trapped and killed by moving gantry crane
A superconducting electromagnet company, Tesla Engineering, has been sentenced after a worker was fatally hit and crushed by an overhead gantry crane.
articleCheetah heavy AS/RS released
Gebhardt has launched its Cheetah heavy automatic storage & retrieval system (AS/RS).
articleKalmar releases lithium powered medium forklift
The new forklift is the latest step on the company’s journey towards offering an electric version of every product in its portfolio by 2021.
product3D warehouse 5G commerce – Tomorrow’s Warehouse predictions
We predict a mix of familiar headaches and new opportunities in the warehouse of the future. Lack of space is still a major concern, and unlikely to go away, while barely noticed new tech such as 5G may have a much bigger impact than anticipated.
productHyster adds models to rider tow tractor range
Two new models have been added to the Hyster tow tractor range to support operations in the automotive and engineering industries. Built to enhance productivity, the new Hyster rider tow tractors are suited for any type of line feed operation.
productQuicker handling of pipes with Combilift’s WR4
SANHA GmbH & Co. KG, is one of the leading European manufacturers of piping systems for the gas, solar, heating and cooling sectors. The company’s range of around 8,300 products are used throughout Europe, Russia, Asia and Australia in domestic and industrial buildings as well as in applications including shipbuilding.
productLightweight crane optimises work space
Demag Cranes & Components has added overhung and extending configurations to its KBK Aluline light crane system.
articleSeminars to tackle the next generation of supply chain challenges
Speakers will address the critical developments driving change across the supply chain sector during a series of free-to-attend seminars taking place across four days at IMHX 2019.
articleCombilift and Aisle Master: four stands plenty to see
With around fifteen exhibits at this year’s IMHX, visitors to the four Combilift and Aisle Master stands will be spoilt for choice.
blogAnnual service key to drum handling attachment safety
It is important that lifting equipment is kept in good working order, and that includes drum handling attachments.
productImproved level control for lifting equipment
The Logitrans products are designed to provide constant working height and relief for the back and shoulders of the operator.
productGetting a lift at IMHX
Visitors to IMHX will have the opportunity to get hands-on with a selection of Advanced Handling’s products, including:
productBaumann Sideloaders appoints new UK managing director
Leading sideloader manufacturer, Baumann, has appointed Mark Bann as UK managing director. Mark steps up from general manager and will take on the role with immediate effect, as Jason Reynolds becomes group managing director.
productEisenmann goes into insolvency
The German lifting manufacturer filed a petition for the opening of insolvency at Stuttgart District Court with the aim of accelerating the restructuring and strategic reorientation of the Eisenmann Group, which began in March 2019.
productForth Ports invests in 11 straddle carriers
The Kalmar equipment will be deployed at the firm’s container terminals in Grangemouth and London.
productVirgin Atlantic uses drop-box solution for handling aircraft tyres
Rushlift GSE, the specialist airport ground support equipment subsidiary of Doosan Industrial Vehicles UK, has provided Virgin Atlantic with an Alfa Drop Box solution for facilitating the changing of aircraft tyres at London’s two busiest airports.
productTicking all the boxes
One of the many challenges corrugated cardboard packaging firm Pakform faced as the company grew was the need for effective communication, not just within their offices but also with staff located remotely.
productBott develops ergonomic workstation
Bott has developed an ergonomic workstation, combining advanced design, high-quality manufacture and a flexible approach. The workstation will be on show at IMHX.
articleWhat you need to know about STR
Businesses are under increasing pressure to respond flexibly and efficiently. But how can materials handling operations provide the agility needed, with minimum exposure to risk?
