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In its reply to Lord Smith of Kelvin’s request in a Submission to the Smith Commission, the Freight Transport Association (FTA has highlighted five objectives which are key to maintaining safe, efficient and sustainable logistics throughout the UK. After careful consideration and in consultation with its members in Scotland, FTA …

SATO, a leader in barcode printing, labelling, and EPC/RFID solutions, has announced the release of its new high-performance S84-ex and S86-ex print engines for case carton, pallet and individual product identification, and print and apply applications. The new generation of SATO print engines offers significant industry advancements in quality imaging, …

As Christmas approaches, business gets busier and pressure mounts, meaning employees are working quicker and for longer hours, which can lead to mistakes. Leading workplace transport training accrediting body, RTITB urges companies to ensure that their forklift drivers are up to date with refresher training. Despite mandatory basic training, it …

The British Safety Council, while welcoming the continuing fall in the number of fatal injuries in Great Britain’s workplaces detailed in HSE’s 2013/14 health and safety statistics report published today, expressed its concern with the upward trend in the number of new work-related ill health cases. Stress, anxiety and depression …

Following the recent introduction of a new materials handling fleet from Briggs Equipment, Babcock International Group’s Logistics Centre of Excellence Team is delighted to win a prestigious company award in recognition of its commitment to attaining the highest safety standards. Each year Babcock International Group, the UK’s leading engineering support …

Jungheinrich has launched the latest addition of its hydrostatically driven 3s, 4s, and 5s series of engine-powered counterbalanced forklift trucks. Thanks to a new control system, the trucks feature a high degree of energy efficiency and deliver top performance, coupled with extremely low fuel consumption. As part of the re-engineering …

Boughton Engineering has completed its Whole Vehicle Type Approval programme for all its mainstream ‘carrier’ chassis types – including DAF, Mercedes-Benz, Renault, Scania and Volvo. Approvals cover both hook loaders and skip loaders and for operating weights of 18 to 32 tonnes GVW. Remaining carrier chassis types will be completed …

Energy efficiency initiatives, eco-friendly packaging designs and innovative materials re-use featured strongly amongst the winning entries for this year’s Plastics Industry Awards (PIAs). Presented by comedian Al Murray at a sell-out black-tie awards ceremony held at the London Hilton on Park Lane, the PIAs showcased the very best of the …

· Manitou is maintaining its leadership as a builder of rotatives with the new MRT 3255 – 32 meters and 5.5 tonnes · MHT 1490: European launch of the heavyweight telescopic truck · Present at the Days of Lifting in Marseille · A committed and responsible manufacturer through its REDUCE …

Flexi Narrow Aisle, manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift trucks, has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety. Safecontractor is a leading third party accreditation scheme which recognises very high standards in health and safety management amongst UK contractors. The …