Forklift News

On its stand at IMHX 2019 JCB will showcase models from the multi-award winning Teletruk range of telescopic lift trucks, including the newly launched JCB 30-19E – the first electric-powered machine in the Teletruk range. The JCB Teletruk has revolutionised materials handling operations in builders merchants, ports, recycling centres and …

RTITB, the preferred regulatory body for workplace transport training, will launch its revolutionised Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) training accreditation services at this year’s IMHX event in Birmingham. IMHX is the UK’s largest event for logistics and supply chain professionals and includes new technology, product launches and live demos from hundreds …

Chivas Brothers has introduced new explosion proof lift trucks to its whisky distillery in Tormore, nestled on the edge of the Cairngorms National Park in Scotland. The new Hyster® lift trucks have been converted by Pyroban® to make drivers aware of flammable whisky vapours and shut down the equipment automatically …

At IMHX 2019 in Birmingham, UK, from 24 – 27 September, Hyster Europe will be showcasing its 360-degree solutions for logistics operations, including those to support the construction materials and paper supply chains. At the event, experts from Hyster Europe, and its UK dealer Briggs Equipment, will be on hand …

Mentor FLT Training, the UK’s leading provider of forklift and safety management training, has announced that it will be running free taster sessions of its new Managing Forklift Operations course at IMHX 2019 this September. To help busy managers fit training around daily demands, the course will be available in …

July 2019 sees the Forklift Training Engineering Centre, F-TEC, the dedicated training facility, celebrate its third year in business. F-TEC, based in Swindon, Wiltshire, offers an extensive range of forklift engineering programmes, including; apprenticeships, advanced level courses, thorough examination, diagnostics, safety, and more. Karl Baum, Managing Director of F-TEC said, …

Lifter by Pramac, has launched a new motorised pallet truck for use in retail and warehouse environments. The new Agile pallet truck is one of the fastest on the market, reaching a maximum of 5km/h with 100% battery operation to provide a safe and accurate materials handling solution delivering improved …

Yale Europe Materials Handling will appear at IMHX 2019 alongside its UK distributor, Briggs Equipment. Yale will showcase its robotics solutions for the first time in the UK at the intralogistics event, taking place on 24 – 27 September in Birmingham. Industry experts will be on hand to discuss alternative …

The Materials Handling Engineers Association, (MHEA), is anticipating strong attendance at this year’s BULKEX, which takes place 16-17 October at the Eastwood Hall Hotel, Nottingham. Featuring a full speaker programme, exhibition and Excellence Awards, this is a must-attend event for anyone involved in the bulk materials handling industry or affected …

JCB has secured the biggest single order for Loadall telescopic handlers ever placed by a UK customer as part of a two-year deal worth more than £75 million. Ardent Hire Solutions, one of the country’s leading plant hire companies, and the UK’s largest telehandler hirer, has invested in a fleet …