E-commerce supply chain specialist, Smart Services Logistics, has introduced Flexi articulated warehouse truck technology at its fulfilment facility at Chadwell St Mary, Essex. The company, which provides logistics fulfilment support to a range of clients across the Greater London area as well as nationwide, decided that its materials handling needs …
Read More »Sunbelt Rentals is the first Plant Hire company to upgrade existing fleet with CESAR ECV
At Plantworx 2019, the CEA announced the launch of its biggest evolution of the CESAR scheme to date; the addition of Emissions Compliance Verification (ECV). CESAR ECV takes the machine’s engine emission standard from the engines EU Type Approval number and displays it on a simple to read colour coded …
Read More »Lift truck training lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic so far
A year into the COVID-19 pandemic, RTITB shares its learnings around lift truck training, what has changed, and how supply chain organisations are preparing for the future. “In a short time, COVID-19 disrupted the world, and the world of work, but the effects of the pandemic on the supply chain …
Read More »Lithium-ion leads the way to sustainability
Environmental credentials are a fundamental component of corporate CSR initiatives. In 2019, the UK became the first major economy to legislate an end to its contribution to global warming by 2050, requiring the UK to bring all greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by this date. After rising steadily for …
Read More »New cab and engine for largest Hyster® Big Trucks
Hyster has launched the next evolution in its range of Container Handlers and 18+ tonnes capacity Lift Trucks, featuring new state of the art cabs and controls and Stage V compliant diesel engines. “With the new Stage V engines, businesses can continue to benefit from a low Total Cost of …
Read More »Demand for used machinery: the upward trend continues
As many industries continue their journeys back from a challenging 2020, global demand for used equipment continues to increase. Many businesses remain wary of making big investments in new machinery, while supply chain issues have hit delivery levels for new equipment. All told, it makes the market for used heavy …
Read More »B&B Attachments provides handling solutions to S and B EPS
Established in 1978, S and B EPS is one of the UK’s largest producers of expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation products and civil engineering solutions. This family run company has been manufacturing polystyrene products for more than 40 years and provides a range of building solutions to housing developers, construction companies …
Read More »Post-Brexit port delays boost demand for UK-made forklift parts
Since new rules on exports, imports and tariffs were implemented at the start of this year, the UK’s forklift industry has looked to buy locally in Britain when it comes to acquiring the components and parts that they need to service and maintain the lift truck fleets that are in …
Read More »Narrow Aisle leads the green revolution by ending production of LP Gas-powered lift trucks
Narrow Aisle Ltd – manufacturer of the iconic Flexi range of articulated forklift trucks – has announced that, as part of its corporate responsibility towards the environment, it will no longer offer LP Gas-powered Flexi models. It is understood that Narrow Aisle is the first manufacturer in its sector to …
Read More »New Hyster® Platform Pallet Trucks lithium-ion ready
Hyster Europe has launched three new “lithium-ion ready” Platform Pallet Truck models, ideal for maximising productivity in intense industry applications. “Whether it’s cross docking, loading and unloading trailers or order picking in the warehouse, the new Hyster® Platform Pallet Trucks get the job done.” says Monica Radavelli, Product Manager – …
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