Hyster-Yale buys telematics partner Speedshield
Hyster-Yale Group has acquired the US and UK business of fleet management systems supplier Speedshield.
RollerDrive on show
Rulmeca will showcase rollers, motorised pulleys and RollerDrive at CeMAT 2016, in Hannover, from 31st of May – 3rd of June 2016.
Logistics firm optimises forklift charging
The site of Quehenberger Logistics in Enns is one of the most important hubs for the company, which operates throughout Europe. To guarantee constant availability of the electric forklift trucks for their internal material flow, the company relies on innovative battery charging technology from Fronius.
Here comes the summer
Dickies workwear aims to keeps workers cool and still looking the part this spring and summer.
Linde to host World of Material Handling
Linde Material Handling is hosting its second World of Material Handling – a trade show looking at the future of digitised and automated in-house logistics.
Swisslog acquires US automation specialist
Swisslog Warehouse and Distribution Solutions has bought pallet shuttle automated storage and retrieval systems (ASRS) supplier Power Automation Systems (PAS).
TVH invests in automated shuttle based DC
Increased volumes and lack of storage space prompted TVH to partner with TGW in an expansion of its distribution facility.
STEF inks 4 year deal with Toyota MHE
Under the terms of the agreement, Toyota Material Handling Europe will manage the entire forklift fleet of the European temperature-controlled logistics player.
How thorough is your Thorough Examination and inspection?
Imagine you took your car for its annual MOT, only to discover that some critical components had been inspected inadequately (if at all), and, as a result, you were penalised or – worse still – responsible for an accident caused by their unsafe state.
Spotlight on stainless steel
J D Neuhaus (JDN) is set to present its concept study of a new stainless steel air hoist at CeMAT.
Kite Packaging raises the bar
British Retail Consortium awards accreditation to Kite Packaging.
Safely storing off-cuts
Contact Attachments supplied four of its standard 1.6m3 capacity forklift tipping skips to Starbank Panel Products, which works across a number of sectors within the construction and interior fit out markets.
Simple belt conveyors becoming obsolete
Roy Fowler and his international company UPM Conveyors have updated their conveyor technology and processes to suit the changing market.
For high purity applications
Industrial safety specialist Fortress Interlocks is unveiling its amGardS40 stainless steel interlock switches for high purity applications at this year’s Automatica trade fair in Munich.
Accident survivor to open forklift safety conference
Lisa Ramos, who lost her leg in a fork lift accident, will open this year’s Fork Lift Truck Association’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference, informing delegates of the severe, life-changing consequences of forklift accidents – for both victims and their families.
Online grocery handling solution
The UK branch of the world’s largest grocery retailer is investing strongly in its home shopping services. In total, five new greenfield central distribution warehouses will become operational almost simultaneously in order to keep up with the fast-growing trend in home delivery.
Maintenance-free performance
Dialight has launched its SafeSite Stainless Steel Green LED Linear Safety Shower luminaire that provides 5 full years of maintenance-free performance.
Hubtex expands HQ
By the end of 2016, Hubtex will expand its headquarters by 4,670 m² in the industrial area, west of the city of Fulda.
Get shorty
Scruffs Trade Shorts is urging workers to keep cool while getting the job done this summer with its range, which is described as durable and lightweight.
Authenticating brands
Counterfeiting, duty evasion and other forms of illicit trade are a substantial and growing problem across all market sectors, leading to increased calls for businesses to make use of highly secure product and brand authentication programs.
