Forklift News

Veronica Grasso from Hyster Europe reveals the latest thinking on lift truck power options by the company’s engineering Think Tank. She claims there is no “one size fits all” and gives compelling reasons why some options are better than others in different industry applications. When to choose lithium-ion lift trucks …

‘TouchMES’ increases production speed and efficiency; enables leaner manufacturing at lower cost Texas-headquartered forklift manufacturer Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (‘MCFA’) has implemented international supply chain solutions provider TouchPath’s ‘TouchMES’ manufacturing execution system, integrating it with the company’s ERP system to increase production capacity and support expansion, it was announced …

With greater focus on the nation’s supply chains than ever before, operators of materials handling equipment will be key to ensuring the continued delivery of vital goods around the country over the coming weeks and months. The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) and RTITB (formerly the Road Transport Industry …

Ibstock plc is a leading manufacturer of innovative clay and concrete building products. With 38 manufacturing plants in the UK, the business supplies the construction sector under such well-known brands as Ibstock Brick, Forticrete, Supreme, Anderton and Ibstock Kevington – generating revenue of over £390 million. On-site safety is a …

Jungheinrich performs well under the challenging market conditions faced in 2019 – protecting employee health and safeguarding ability to deliver are the priorities for 2020 Revenue amounts to 4.07 billion euros Incoming orders worth 3.92 billion euros EBIT of 263 million euros achieved despite one-off negative impact on earnings Clear …

Hyster Europe is extending its range of warehouse equipment with the launch of a new uncomplicated and cost-effective range of pallet and stacker trucks, ideal for general-purpose operations. “We are adding to our existing range of warehouse products to provide even more choice when specifying equipment to meet your particular …

In the central warehouse of the SPAR Group at St. Gallen in Switzerland, around 100 electric forklift trucks are entrusted with ensuring that a range of around 8,800 different items can be delivered to stores and partners throughout the country. To improve the availability and efficiency of the fleet, the …

Hyundai Material Handling has thoroughly re-engineered the very successful U series of its electrically driven three- and four-wheel forklifts. The focus of further development was on comfort, performance and reduced fuel consumption. The three-wheel forklifts 15BT-9U/18BT-9U and 20BT-9U in the load capacity range 1,500 to 2,000 kg are ready for …

The 26th annual FLTA Awards for Excellence, which had been due to take place on Saturday 21st March has officially been postponed in light of the current coronavirus pandemic. At present there isn’t a timetable for when the event will be rescheduled, but the FLTA is monitoring the situation and …

Horizon Platforms is solving common racking installation issues with the release of the Rack Pack. Launched by one of the UK’s leading platform access suppliers, this all-in-one service provides scissor and forklift trucks from one reliable supplier. Arranged with one call and one cost, the Rack Pack eliminates the need …