How to improve forklift truck safety in cold weather
December 5, 2018
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How to improve forklift truck safety in cold weather

Approximately 1000 workers in the UK are seriously injured or worse in forklift truck accidents each year, according to the Fork Lift Truck Association. As with many kinds…

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Agency workers at risk due to lack of lift truck training, warns RTITB.
December 1, 2018
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Agency workers at risk due to lack of lift truck training, warns RTITB.

Workplace accidents, injuries and fatalities are frequently occurring as employers fail to check the qualifications and training credentials of agency staff working in lift truck operations, warns RTITB.…

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360 DEGREE ADDITIONS EXTEND HYSTER® FORTENS® ALL ROUND BENEFITS.
November 11, 2018
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360 DEGREE ADDITIONS EXTEND HYSTER® FORTENS® ALL ROUND BENEFITS.

Increased demand and diversity in materials handling operations is driving the development of solutions that go beyond trucks, according to Hyster Europe. To enhance the tough range of…

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Translift Senior Management Transition
November 9, 2018
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Translift Senior Management Transition

In July 2017, Translift, well known for the Bendi Articulated Forklift, was acquired by a combination of existing key management and a boutique Birmingham Private Equity Company. The…

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FUEL SAVINGS AND SMARTER WORKING FOR FORKLIFT FLEET.
November 9, 2018
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FUEL SAVINGS AND SMARTER WORKING FOR FORKLIFT FLEET.

Managers at George Walker Transport have been working with engineers at Sheffield-based CAM Forklift Trucks developing new techniques to improve the crucial role forklifts play in their intensive…

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Are you ready for Euro-Stage V.
October 5, 2018
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Are you ready for Euro-Stage V.

Emission standards for diesel forklift trucks are about to get a lot stricter and, for the first time, LPG trucks are affected too. What are the implications for…

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Port Operations Preparing For A Zero Emissions Future.
October 1, 2018
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Port Operations Preparing For A Zero Emissions Future.

Faced with increasing regulation, many port operators are now looking to achieve zero emissions with their handling equipment. With commonly used equipment, such as ReachStackers, Empty and Laden…

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TCM’s heavy duty Eco Warrior.
September 9, 2018
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TCM’s heavy duty Eco Warrior.

TCM is staking a claim on the heavy-duty forklift market with the re-entry of its FD60-100 range which offers both energy efficient and environmentally-compliant power units, in a…

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Flexible Logistics For Millions Of Shoes.
August 30, 2018
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Flexible Logistics For Millions Of Shoes.

The Belgian municipality of Herstal near Liège is a paradise for all shoe lovers: The place is home to the European Distribution Center for the American shoe manufacturer…

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Kras Recycling Places Its Trust In Fronius Technology For Charging Its Fleet Of Electric Forklift Trucks.
August 21, 2018
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Kras Recycling Places Its Trust In Fronius Technology For Charging Its Fleet Of Electric Forklift Trucks.

The Dutch family-owned enterprise Kras Recycling is a specialist in sorting and reprocessing paper, foils and plastics. For transport within the plant, Kras Recycling relies on electrically-powered forklift…

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