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EnerSys is set to introduce advanced lithium ion technology to its NexSys range of high-performance motive power batteries with the launch of NexSys iON battery systems in 2019.

Kate Pointeau, brand marketing manager at Hyster EMEA, discusses materials handling solutions that can handle the most demanding conditions of industries such as automotive. The ability to handle materials efficiently and effectively is critical in today’s fast-moving and unpredictable business conditions. The way in which they are able to move, store, control and protect all of the materials in use throughout the business is an intrinsic factor in the delivery of the products and services to the end customer.

Read on to find out more about the right materials handling solutions for automotive operations by downloading our free eGuide.

Jungheinrich UK has extended the award-winning EKX range of very narrow aisle trucks into cold storage operations, with the launch of its new Cold Store High Rack Stacker.

AntwerpXL, the new show dedicated to the logistics of breakbulk, RoRo, and heavy lift, has opened registration and is offering visitors who sign up in January a free pass to the event, which takes place between the 7th and the 9th May 2019.

Bristol Forklifts has been presented with the FLTA audit compliance certificate following a successful on-site assessment. Beginning in April 2017, the audit reviewed 100 criteria, including safety, health and environmental procedures.

The Tonero forklift truck will be used to aid Firefighter training at the Southern Fire and Rescue Station, Leicester. Its duties are to include moving vehicles and heavy apparatus used in training within the station yard.

The potential of the Internet of Things to manage the multiple moving parts of materials handling in the metals industry.

A KPMG survey of executives in the metals industry found that almost three quarters (72%) had some plans to invest in Internet of Things technologies.

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The future is bright for the paper industry – 39% of forest, paper and packaging CEOs are very confident of revenue growth over the next 12 months. In the midterm, that confidence increases further with 50% of CEOs expecting growth over the next three years. To deliver on this optimism, however, will involve increasing the productivity of materials handling in the paper industry is improved. And that means deploying more efficient manufacturing techniques.

Get the latest thinking on Materials Handling in Just-in-Time Paper production. Download the free Multimedia Hyster E-Guide.

Safety company Pyroban has warned that lift truck drivers are being left ‘blind’ to the presence of an explosive atmosphere in Zone 2 areas as some operations are specifying passive rather than active explosion protection technology.

EnerSys, the stored energy solutions provider, has introduced the new Truck iQ smart battery dashboard to give materials handling vehicle drivers real-time visibility of their truck’s battery status. Orjan Eriksson, Commercial Application Manager Monitoring & Solutions at EnerSys EMEA commented that: “This enables drivers to optimise their battery’s utilisation and power management, while avoiding the risk of damage or productivity loss due to incorrect usage.”