At TOC Europe from 12-14 June 2018, Hyster Europe showcased new products and innovative handling solutions for inland terminals and port applications and addressed topics such as zero emissions operations and double reefer handling.
Forklift Truck, Lift truck, Reach Trucks & Accessories
A Forklift is a powered industrial truck used to lift and transport materials within manufacturing, warehousing and distribution environments. They are driver operated and there are many different specialist lift trucks available depending on the application. These range from the most common counterbalanced forklift trucks to more specialty trucks such as 3 Wheel Counterbalance Forklift Trucks, Reach Trucks, Hand Pallet Trucks, Powered Pallet Trucks, Sideloaders and Teletrucks. These lift trucks can be powered either by an internal combustion engine or an electric motor. Electric Motors are most common. Engines may be diesel, kerosene, petrol, natural gas, butane, or propane fueled.
Jungheinrich semi-automatic logistics solution for Germany's largest noodle factory
Jun 06, 2018 Comments (0)
Jungheinrich is building a semi-automatic finished goods warehouse for Germany's oldest noodle producer, die Erfurter Teigwaren GmbH, based in Erfurt, Thuringia.
AXA unveils forklift truck safety initiative
May 29, 2018 Comments (0)
AXA Insurance has teamed up with CCTV and telematics firm VUE to launch a new safety initiative aimed at reducing forklift truck accidents.
As part of the scheme, AXA and VUE are offering companies video and telematics technology that allows them to monitor forklifts and driver behaviour much more closely.
Linde Material Handling launches new lighting products
May 21, 2018 Comments (0)
Linde Material Handling, manufacturer of forklift trucks, has launched two new lighting products after the sales success of its BlueSpot lighting system.
Hyundai is the brand of choice for shipping company Scotline with a fleet of 20 Hyundai forklifts
May 21, 2018 Comments (0)
Shipping company Scotline, located in the south east of England, came from humble beginnings, where the business started by carrying one-off forest product parcels with its first cargo being logs, from Inverness to Varberg back in 1979.
CFTS: lift truck safety inspections ‘need same clarity as HGVs’
May 14, 2018 Comments (0)
Logistics managers are being urged to seek absolute clarity over forklift Thorough Examinations, after it was revealed lift trucks are involved in 50% more serious accidents than HGVs.
LPG and BioLPG – improving forklift truck efficiency
May 01, 2018 Comments (0)
Initiatives such as the Renewable Energy Directive and Paris Agreement have provided businesses with a blueprint on combatting climate change.
Cambridge Regional College supports upskilling in the local community with new Forklift Truck Training Centre
May 01, 2018 Comments (0)
The Mayor of Huntingdon, Cllr Jay Dyne, was on hand last month to officially open the new Forklift Truck Training Centre at Cambridge Regional College's Huntingdon Campus, designed to be used by apprentices, local companies and jobseekers.
New sponsor for National Forklift Safety Month
Apr 24, 2018 Comments (0)
Windsor Materials Handling has confirmed that it will sponsor the Fork Lift Truck Association's National Forklift Safety Month 2018. The annual safety campaign, which runs throughout the month of September, was launched in 2008 to raise awareness of key issues affecting forklift safety for operators, as well as their colleagues.
360-degree view of forklift surroundings
Apr 09, 2018 Comments (0)
If a pedestrian walks into the 'blind spot' of a forklift truck, there is potential for an accident to occur. The driver may not notice the person before it is too late, or even not at all.
