Online garden supplies retailer, Primrose, has upgraded the materials handling fleet at its Sharpness, Gloucestershire, high-bay fulfillment centre with a new fleet of Flexi articulated forklift trucks from Narrow Aisle Ltd. Flexi articulated truck technology has been deployed at the Sharpness facility for several years and when the operation was …
Read More »B&B Attachments exhibits at IMHX Connect 2021
B&B Attachments is delighted to announce that it will exhibit at IMHX Connect. IMHX Connect takes place virtually from the 13th – 17th September 2021. Throughout the five-day event the material handling specialists will showcase its latest solutions in handling technology and engage with buyers from across the UK. B&B …
Read More »Hiab’s electric MOFFETT E4-25.3 NX wins IFOY AWARD 2021
Hiab’s, part of Cargotec, electric MOFFETT E4-25.3NX truck mounted forklift, has won an IFOY AWARD, also known as the “Oscars of intralogistics”, in the category Special Vehicle. In the opinion of the jury, the MOFFETT E4-25.3NX offers an excellent alternative to diesel-powered truck mounted forklifts from an ecological as well …
Read More »Toyota’s latest hydrostatic range is made for intense operations
Toyota Material Handling has updated and enhanced the models across its highly popular Tonero HST family of hydrostatic IC engine counterbalance forklift trucks. Toyota’s Tonero HST range is designed for the most intense and demanding materials handling applications and the latest versions come with a host of new features that …
Read More »New compact pallet truck joins Yale product range
Yale Europe Materials Handling introduces the MPC15 compact pallet truck to its product range. The pallet truck is perfect for customers looking for an upgrade from a hand pallet truck. The lithium-ion pallet truck is efficient, easy to use and a low cost solution thanks to its minimal maintenance requirements. …
Read More »New appointment strengthens sales team
B&B Attachments Ltd (B&B), the Northumberland based manufacturer of forklift truck attachments is pleased to announce the addition of a new Key Account /Export Manager to its team. Steve Egginton brings more than 20 years of material handling solutions experience to the position, with a strong focus on export markets. …
Read More »Warehouse extension provides extra capacity for medical supplies distributor
Medisave is one of the UK’s leading distributors of medical supplies to the NHS and healthcare professionals. Based in Weymouth, Dorset, the company’s range comprises over 30,000 product lines, including top branded stethoscopes, diagnostic sets and medical furniture as well as a comprehensive choice of medical disposables. The heart of …
Read More »RTITB to launch new Forklift Operator ID eCards
RTITB will become the first accrediting body to issue lift truck operators with electronic ID cards, as opposed to physical photo ID Cards, starting from 12 July. Materials Handling Equipment (MHE) operator ID cards are important as they help to quickly identify the operator and ensure the person named on …
Read More »Hyster-Yale Group celebrates 40 years of manufacturing in Northern Ireland as plant expands
In 2021, the Hyster-Yale Group proudly celebrates 40 years of manufacturing lift trucks at its plant in Northern Ireland as it announces the expansion of its Craigavon site. The facility, which was officially opened on 7th April 1981, was built and equipped with the most up-to-date robot systems and equipment. …
Read More »Green power for goods handling
The new Linde X20 – X35 electric forklift models in the load capacity range from 2.0 to 3.5 tons are the first electric trucks to match the performance and robustness of Linde’s hydrostatic engine trucks, while offering the additional environmental benefits of battery-powered operation. Along with the new electric trucks …
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