At TOC Europe from 18-20 June 2019 in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, Hyster Europe will showcase products and innovative handling solutions for ports and terminals. Visitors can also get an update regarding the progress of the zero-emission Container Handler projects underway at the Port of Los Angeles in the US and …
Read More »Doosan to debut two new tough electric truck ranges at IMHX
Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, will be showcasing two new tough counterbalance ranges at IMHX 2019 (Hall 19, Stand 19G80) – its feature-rich B15R-7 three-wheel and B45X-7 four-wheel series of electric forklift trucks. Advanced 3-wheel electric B15R-7 Series With three new models covering a capacity …
Read More »Theme announced for National Forklift Safety Convention 2019
Forklift safety. It’s no accident. Managing behaviours to transform on-site operations. The National Forklift Safety Convention will be held on Wednesday 30th October at the Heart of England Event and Conference Centre in Coventry. Particular interest will focus on the presentation from Kanwal Kanda, Head of Transportation at the Health …
Read More »Investment sees Angus Lift Trucks build for the future
Leicestershire-based Cesab forklift dealership Angus Lift Trucks has made a six-figure investment in new premises. The materials handling dealership, which covers the Leicestershire and Nottinghamshire region from its Hinckley and Ilkeston bases, has relocated to a new 20,000 square feet site in Lime Kilns Way after outgrowing its previous Leicestershire …
Read More »Delivering the milk
Freshways is the UK’s largest independent processing dairy and provides wholesalers, manufacturers and other businesses such as cafes, hotels, retailers and bakeries with milk and cream products together with a wide range of own-label and branded food including bread, yogurt, fruit juices, cheeses, and eggs. The company produces and distributes …
Read More »Yale announced as finalist for UKWA Young Employee of the Year Award
Yale Europe Materials Handling has been nominated for the Young Employee of the Year category in the 2019 UKWA Awards. Tyra Hurley, aged 20, joined Yale as a Major Accounts Sales Apprentice in August 2018. Her Royal Highness The Princess Royal will be in attendance at the awards ceremony, due …
Read More »New apprenticeship standard agreed for lift truck and powered access technicians
In a major new development for the sector, a Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard and end point assessment (EPA) have been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education. The 36-month course will be recognised by the Institute of Mechanical Engineers (I/MechE), the …
Read More »Product Spotlight: How TCM’s FB Electric 3-4 Wheel Counterbalance Truck Ensures Operator Comfort
Operator safety and comfort has never been more important. Can you confidently say you’re offering your operators the best handling experience? Discover how TCM’s new, improved FB Electric 3-4 Wheel Counterbalance truck could help. Comfort might not be the first word that springs to mind when you think of material …
Read More »Acclaim was the first port of call for SEACON with 13 Hyundai forklift investment
Award-winning Acclaim Handling is a forklift hire sales and materials handling equipment specialist, headquartered in Purfleet in Essex. The company also has six regional service centres across the UK and Ireland and has been a Hyundai forklift distributor since 2012. Acclaim Handling has recently secured a brand-new customer, leading Shipping …
Read More »ContiTech collaborates with Jungheinrich on establishment of logistics centre for international spare parts business
Automatic small parts warehouse with four Miniloads STC Conveyor technology with goods receipt and order picking workstations Use of lithium-ion trucks in multi-bay racking broad aisle Automotive supplier ContiTech is building a new logistics centre for its international spare parts business in Langenhagen near Hanover, Lower Saxony. The company has …
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