Reinventing the sack truck
According to PARRS, traditional sack trucks have three main problems: the user has to support the load weight, straining their back and shoulders; they don’t go up stairs and kerbs very well; and hands aren’t free to open doors.
Points to consider
According to Phil Chesworth, MD of Pallet Trucks UK, buying a new pallet truck is something that shouldn’t be taken lightly.
Power steering
Leading pedestrian stacking truck manufacturer, Wilmat, has updated its Bulldog range of counterbalance pedestrian stackers with the introduction of power steering.
Robur revamped for modern market challenges
New Stanley Handling managing director Alex Payne told HSS editor Simon Duddy he is revamping the business with a swathe of improved Robur products leading the charge.
Engineering precision
The ability of MasterMover to provide tailored engineering solutions for materials handling applications has led to View Logistics purchasing a second of the company’s pedestrian electric tugs to move heavy stillages.
Pallet truck scale
Offering a sturdy, reliable tool to weigh loaded pallets, Adam Equipment’s PTS pallet truck scale is cost-efficient and durable.
Taking care of the paperwork
At the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), we regularly receive calls from both end users and suppliers with questions regarding the documentation that should accompany overhead lifting equipment. Even though, in the UK at least, most of the relevant legislation has been in place since the 1990s, there is clearly still widespread confusion and misunderstanding surrounding this particular issue says LEEA regional manager – West Denis Hogan.
Plastic-based A frame
Cargopak reports that its plastic-based nesting A frame roll containers are enjoying continued market success, with uptake of the product continuing to gather pace since the product was introduced in 2009.
Easy heavy load monitoring
Cost-efficient and durable, Adam Equipment’s PTS pallet truck scale has a readability of 0.5kg and maximum capacity of 2000kg.
Leyland Trucks takes on electric tugs for safer handling
Pedestrian electric tugs from MasterMover are providing safe materials handling in the manufacture of the latest generation of vehicles from Leyland Trucks.
Dolly shoulders the hard work
The Shoulder Dolly moving strap has been released from Packaging Aids t/a Packer Products.
Airbus uses electric tugs for wing assembly
Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, is using pedestrian electric tugs from MasterMover as an integral part of its wing assembly plant in Broughton.
RUD PowerPoint Star
Lifting Points for Bolting – Ultimate Safety in Lifting with the RUD PowerPoint Star
RUD offer an extensive range of lifting and lashing applications which includes both welded and threaded types, covering a working load capacity range from 0.6 to 200 tonne. Offering over 270 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points, 210 of which are for bolting and 60 for welding.
Simple solutions
The team at Midland Pallet Trucks, a leading provider of pallet trucks, manual stackers, lift tables and aerial work platforms, is encouraging more businesses to look to simple solutions to their workflow issues.
Level control developed
Logitrans has further developed its level control, making the dimensions of the box with sensor and electronics smaller and covering the buttons with a protective film so that they are less susceptible to dust and dirt.
Safety & efficiency benefits
The Co-Operative Food has extended its use of pedestrian electric tugs from MasterMover, ordering further SmartMovers for the safe and efficient movement of roll cages into convenience stores.
Seegrid 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.
BT 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.



