The long-term future of the UK material handling sector is being threatened by the twin challenges of an aging workforce and a lack of young talent being attracted to pursue careers in the industry. 

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Innovation and advancing technologies are key to unlocking immense benefits in the intralogistics and material handling sphere – most critically, when it comes to optimising safety. Linde Material Handling’s latest forklift safety product is the Reverse Assist Radar. 

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Q&A with Stephen Burton, Managing Director, Windsor Materials Handling.

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When hiring your industrial equipment, it’s crucial that you’re working with a supplier that you can trust. At Briggs Equipment, we have the experience and expertise to ensure we deliver the short term hire solutions you need to keep business moving. 

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​The logistics specialist is replacing its existing range of electric forklifts with a total of 26 new three- and four-wheel truck models with load capacities ranging from 1.0 to 2.0 tons.

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Aprolis Equipment Distribution, the specialist distribution division of Aprolis Handling Solutions, has brought some good news to heavy material handling equipment users in the UK, via the launch of its new Heavy Truck Superstore.

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Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester went off with a bang, with more than 450 attendees for the debut event.

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LOGISTICS MATTERS is excited to announce the launch of the new Warehouse Transformation Awards.

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In response to the logistics sector's growing focus on sustainability, IMHX 2025 is set to showcase an expanded Green Logistics Zone.

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A sustainable step forward for Clarke Chapman and its Washington branch customers.

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The leading provider of fertilisers added to its materials handling fleet with the addition of three cutting-edge machines: the Bobcat 4T diesel counterbalance, Still FMX 14N, and the UN 2.5T Li-ion V Series.

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When hiring your industrial equipment, it’s crucial that you’re working with a supplier that you can trust. Briggs Equipment explains why.

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Bilstein Group UK head of operations Adrian Ancliff is obsessed with continuous improvement. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy visited Adrian at the company’s highly automated Markham Vale distribution centre to hear how an advanced warehouse can keep moving forward.

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Recruiters in warehousing and logistics must act now on seasonal staffing, says Chris Grimes.

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In a recent webinar, Linde Material Handling hosted a broad variety of experts to shed light on the burgeoning use of AI in the warehouse. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.

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Focus on a win and don’t try to do everything when assessing AI for the warehouse, says Martin Brickell.

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Yale Lift Truck Technologies has launched the Yale ERP2.0-3.5MXLG electric counterbalance forklift, designed for flexibility and sustainability in logistics and warehouse operations.

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CROWN IS delighted to have been presented with two awards at this year’s Archies awards dinner.

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MASTERMOVER HAS released six new electric tug models to meet ‘diverse load-moving challenges’.

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HYSTER HAS launched new integrated lithium-ion battery powered forklifts that deliver robust performance, comparable to an internal combustion engine (ICE) lift truck. 

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Forklift truck and human interaction is one of the biggest hazards in the workplace today, in many businesses there is no way of avoiding this, that is why Fork Truck Control have developed a range of products to assist operators in reversing heavy plant equipment safely.

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The FM Stand Alone Check System is a new and exciting addition to FTC’s already extensive product range. The system aims to provide a cost effective solution to completely replace paper based pre use check lists on any type of materials handling equipment.

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The standard TXP system is designed for internal combustion engine forklifts with an electrically selectable fluid transmission. The system will stop operators from changing gears whilst the engine revs are too high or the road speed is too fast.

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A modular independent fleet management system designed to meet the demands of an industrial environment, this system will help to ensure the highest safety standards are met. OptaFleet will provide real time management informaion and reduce the total cost of your industrial vehicle fleet.

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The speed limiter is a very comprehensive and highly reliable product. The system hard ware is produced by Siemens VDO and has been fitted to over 1,000,000 vehicles worldwide.

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Each pedestrian that works in the specified “danger” area will be issued with an active RFID transmitter that continually emits a dedicated radio frequency, this is then detected by a truck based unit.

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John Lewis and Waitrose were looking to commission a national fleet survey of its battery and charger assets that would provide both basic and advanced information of the installed fleet.

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FTC has developed a range of visual warning devices suitable for any type of materials handling equipment. The safety lighting range has been developed to enhance site safety and increase pedestrian awareness of the presence of moving hazards.

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Firetrack is a fully automated self seeking re extinguisher system, designed for specific designated applications rather than a flood system, though it can be used for this purpose.

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FTC have developed a range of camera systems to act as a security system and/or as a driver aid. Manoeuvring plant equipment safely can be difficult at times and an FTC camera system with in cab driver display offers the driver additional views to assist.

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The Fork Truck Control Speed Zoning system offers a cost effective speed limiting solution for sites where there is interaction between forklifts and pedestrians.

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