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Customers have been advised by CFTS of their right to choose when it comes to ensuring their equipment complies with inspection legislation. CFTS — the body behind a UK national standard for the Thorough Examination of lift trucks — is urging owners and operators of forklifts to check that their …

The industrial truck brand Hyster ® now offers almost all counterbalance lift trucks and warehouse equipment ex works, with lithium-ion batteries. At the LogiMAT trade fair for intralogistics in Stuttgart, the company presented the Hyster ® J1.6XN three-wheel electric counterbalance truck with a 48-volt lithium-ion battery, which requires minimal maintenance. …

Briggs Equipment has completed the acquisition of Balloo Hire Centre Ltd, one of Northern Ireland’s largest tool and plant hire businesses, a move that represents the latest milestone in a programme of growth that seeks to build on the core strengths of the asset management and engineering services specialist. Balloo …

A second-year apprentice from Luton who works at Linde Material Handling in Milton Keynes is inspiring other young people to consider an apprenticeship to start their career in engineering. The apprenticeship programme at Linde Material Handling is a response to the ageing workforce in the engineering sector by shaping the …

Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high-performance forklift trucks, has launched a versatile new range of three-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks, the B15R-7 Series, offering smooth and responsive acceleration for enhanced productivity, increased visibility for precision manoeuvring, and an extensive range of safety features as standard. With three new models …

The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers AITT has reaffirmed the importance of external providers for forklift operator training and warned companies of common risks when using potentially non-accredited internal instructors. “Companies can choose to have internal trainers for the purpose of teaching operators, and it can be a perfectly viable …

Clark plans to expand its North American headquarters in Lexington, Kentucky. A third production plant will be put into operation at the location in the future, where the S-Series combustion engine counterbalanced trucks for the U.S. market will be produced. The investment volume amounts to 4.6 million U.S. dollars. Series …

Hitec Lift Trucks are delighted to announce that they will be both sponsoring and exhibiting this year at access equipment event Vertikal Days. The Wellingborough based materials handling equipment specialists have recently expanded their range of access equipment and believe that Vertikal Days will be an excellent opportunity to prove …

J D Forktrucks, based in Newtownabbey Northern Ireland has recently completed a deal with leading Enniskillen based, precast concrete products manufacturer, Tracey Concrete, for two brand new Hyundai 7,000 kg 70D-9 diesel counter balance forklifts. Tracey Concrete is a family owned and run business, which began trading in 1979 as …

Jungheinrich AG and Triathlon Holding GmbH have come together to found JT ENERGY Systems GmbH, a joint venture focused on the production and recycling of lithium-ion battery systems. The company will be based in Glauchau, Saxony. The founding is subject to approval of the project by the relevant competition authorities. …