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How did you feel when you opened your factory doors after returning from the Christmas break? Revived and rejuvenated? Perky and prepared for the New Year? Or maybe just a little flabby and fuzzy round the edges. It’s all too easy to go back to work after the seasonal festivities …

Palletised freight network Palletforce has signed a contract for up to 100 new forklifts to be used at its world-class Hubs in Burton-upon-Trent. The pan-European distribution network is taking delivery of a fleet of Toyota Tonero 8FGF25 gas-powered forklifts after forming a strong partnership with Toyota Material Handling UK. John …

Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) is now advertising for a new Technical Manager to head up its South of England operations. CFTS is the body responsible for developing and administering a national accreditation scheme for the Thorough Examination of fork lift truck vehicles. The organisation plays a vital role in …

With the worst of the winter weather just around the corner forklift trade association BITA is urging companies to ensure correct storage of fuel – and to check the specific fuel requirements in light of changing emissions legislation and the requirements of modern engines – particularly around the use of …

Findings from the UK’s largest online fork lift hazard perception test, suggest room for improvement is needed when it comes to identifying safe hand pallet truck operation. Mentor Training, who created the test alongside the Fork Lift Truck Association, advises that although not as well documented as forklift accidents, these …

Following the successful use of loading bay equipment supplied and installed by Stertil Dock Products, a leading importer and distributor has recently specified an additional two bays to support its operations at the Port of Tyne. The Port of Tyne in North East England is one of the UK’s major …

What is warehouse automation? This term can be used to describe the process of automating the storage and distribution of goods in a warehouse, using robots and centrally managed computer systems. It is a term that we believe will become more important over time as companies start to focus more …

North East-based B&B Attachments is set to create 18 new jobs with its expansion into a 40,000 sq ft factory in Cramlington. With local funding support from Arch, the Development Company for Northumberland, the move represents a major leap forward in the company’s development plans. B&B Attachments Ltd is the …

The way we spend has dramatically changed over the past decade with more and more consumers choosing to do their Christmas shopping online. The combination of a struggling High St and just how annoying it is to spend your Sunday traversing the masses up and down Oxford St has led …

The Gas Superstore was established in 1969 with its first retail outlet in Leicester. The company specialises in supplying kitchen appliances, fires, fireplaces, and barbeques and, while the retail stores remains a popular destination for consumers from across the East Midlands, sales from The Gas Superstore’s online presence now account …