Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, will be bringing the toughest and strongest to IMHX 2019 with live displays from four GB Taekwondo champions – including double Olympic Gold medalist, Jade Jones MBE, and three-times World Championships Gold medal winner, Bianca Walkden. Visitors to the Doosan …
Read More »If you need one compelling reason to visit IMHX…
…getting fully to grips with Thorough Examination will make your visit worthwhile. For those responsible for forklift operations, visiting stand 6F212 at this year’s IMHX should be a priority! On it, CFTS – the accrediting body for UK’s largest and fastest-growing network of Thorough Examination specialists – is offering visitors …
Read More »3 key questions when considering a used forklift truck by Alexander Baal, Director of Sales Operations at Jungheinrich UK
Used forklift trucks are becoming an increasingly popular addition to the warehouse – and not only amongst smaller businesses. They are also being explored by a growing number of larger organisations looking to tap into the cost savings available when applied to the right application. That’s because used and refurbished …
Read More »F-TEC to make an impact at IMHX 2019
The Forklift Training Engineering Centre (F-TEC), the dedicated training facility, will be exhibiting at IMHX between 24-27 September 2019. Not only that, but they will launch their new service, Pro-TEC. Pro-TEC, the professional register of forklift truck (FLT) technicians, is the first of its kind and will be recognisable within …
Read More »Mentor launch new Managing Forklift Operations e-learning course
Mentor FLT Training, the UK’s leading provider of forklift and safety management training, will soon launch an all new online Managing Forklift Operations course to help busy managers fit training around daily demands. The first e-learning course of its kind in the UK, Managing Forklift Operations is AITT accredited, and …
Read More »JCB Teletruks contribute to low carbon power generation
Two JCB Teletruk 35D 4×4 telescopic industrial forklifts are providing an essential material handling solution at the UK’s largest infrastructure project. Operated by Bylor, a joint venture between French construction company Bouygues Travaux Publics and the UK construction giant Laing O’Rourke, the machines are part of a massive 2,000-strong fleet …
Read More »Leeds Welding standardises on Doosan’s heavy-lifting performance
Leeds Welding is predominantly a subcontract manufacturing company, fabricating steel, stainless steel and aluminium products and components for a broad range of industries and applications – from construction, transport, and oil & gas to commercial vehicles and mechanical handling equipment. With origins stretching back to the 1920’s, the company has …
Read More »Hyster optimises container repair yard handling
To make the inspection process of an empty shipping container faster, Hyster Europe has introduced a spreader support device option for its Empty Container Handlers. The company is also offering a Lift Truck with an attachment that can easily move a 40ft container into a workshop with narrow doors, and …
Read More »Celebrating safe sites at the FLTA Awards 2020
Companies encouraged to enter for chance to win honourable Safe Site accolade The Fork Lift Truck Association is calling for entries to the Safe Site category of the upcoming FLTA Awards for Excellence 2020. Organisations that have implemented initiatives to improve safety — and can provide evidence of the results …
Read More »Safe handling flammable material in the chemical supply chain
With potentially explosive atmospheres present throughout the chemical supply chain, Mark Nailer, Industry Manager for Hyster Europe, discusses the 360-degree Hyster® solutions that support compliant and efficient handling. “It can only take one spark or hot surface to cause an ignition in the potentially explosive atmospheres found across the chemical …
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