CHOOSING THE right engine helps forklift users match performance to the demands of their operation. In lower-intensity work, efficient smaller engines can reduce fuel use, while more demanding applications benefit from higher torque, stronger cooling and durable construction for reliable daily performance.
The 274,000 sq m logistics centre is expected to be commissioned in 2027/28.
Prolog Fulfilment has appointed Holly Trueman to the newly created role of Head of IT & Ops Innovation as the business continues its expansion across UK and international markets.
Autobrite Direct, a leading provider of professional car cleaning and detailing products, has appointed Prolog Fulfilment as its fulfilment partner as the company accelerates the next phase of its UK growth strategy.
Fresh produce supply chains operate under constant pressure. Fruits and vegetables are highly perishable, and even minor disruptions during storage or transportation can affect quality, shelf life and profitability. As consumer expectations continue to rise, logistics providers, growers, distributors and retailers must work together to ensure products arrive in excellent condition.
A major new Grade A logistics development at Logistics City Milton Keynes, completed in late 2025, has been kitted out with doors and loading bay solutions from ASSA ABLOY Entrance Systems.
Geekplus has deployed of moving-type Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) at several Toyota Motor Corporation plants in Japan.
The body behind the UK’s independent LOLER and PUWER Thorough Examination standard has warned that the hidden costs of skipping legally required inspections are more significant than thought by owners of workplace machinery.
At Warehouse & Yard 2026 (30th June – 1st July) at the NEC, Birmingham, JLG Power Towers will showcase low-level access equipment from its portfolio on Stand J8 in Hall 3A.
To help businesses avoid the risks and complications of mismatched third-party battery systems, Hyster offers lithium-ion battery and charger solutions designed specifically for Hyster lift trucks.
Bakers Basco and Allied Bakeries appeared live on ITV’s Good Morning Britain this morning, using two live broadcasts between 6am and 8am to highlight the growing issue of bakery delivery equipment theft, misuse and illegal recycling and the impact it can have on the UK’s bakery supply chain.
The WITRON Group has been named Best Warehouse Automation Company by the Logistics & Supply Chain Management Society.
Nomagic, a leader in warehouse automation, has been named “Piece Picking Robotics Innovation of the Year” at the 2026 SupplyTech Breakthrough Awards.
The discounter has made the first delivery from its new distribution centre at Bardon in Leicestershire, marking the start of the first phase of operations at the UK’s largest supermarket warehouse.
Toyota Material Handling UK is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its counterbalance forklift truck, marking seven decades of engineering excellence that have helped shape the global materials handling industry.
Developed for Counterbalance, Reach and PPT operators, the video-based challenges are designed to help improve hazard awareness and reinforce safe working practices in warehouse environments.
As extreme temperature swings become the new normal, your machinery is being pushed into harsher, less predictable operating conditions. Rapid heat spikes, sudden cold snaps, and fluctuating humidity don’t just challenge operators — they accelerate engine stress, fuel inefficiency, and premature wear.
The UK Material Handling Association has announced that this year’s UK National Forklift Safety Day will focus on technician safety.
Geekplus robot arm picking station has won the RBR50 Innovation Award after a Schneider Electric deployment.
The five low-lift pallet truck models – ELP15, BPT15, WLE20, WEP20 and RPE20 – cover virtually all requirements for internal material handling with load capacities of 1500 kg and 2000 kg, as well as walk-behind and ride-on variants.
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