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Split pallet loads easier with a forklift truck

A clamp that is specifically designed to cope with palletised loads that require splitting for easier handling and storage eliminates manual handling and helps prevent damage.

News from B and B Attachments (17 March 2008)

Engine powered forklift is safest yet

Engine powered forklift truck is claimed to be the safest in the world owing to it having an active stability system, operator presence sensing and improved operator visibility.

News from Toyota Material Handling UK (13 February 2008)

AC powered forklift trucks improve traction

AC drive system on battery-powered forklift trucks offers improved traction, gradability (up to nearly 30%), and controllability, on the ramp and during braking.

News from HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES EUROPE (11 February 2008)

Forklift truck ensures effective working

Forklift truck has a range of features to make every manoeuvre as safe and simple as possible, ensuring the operator and truck work effectively.

News from Toyota Material Handling UK (11 January 2008)

Attachment saves 75% of coil handling times

 User application article   A Kaup coil handling attachment, which is able to handle the coils of reinforcement bar (rebar) in either a vertical or horizontal position, has cut handling times by 75%.

News from B and B Attachments ( 7 January 2008)

Block handling clamp improves productivity

 User application article   Aggregate Industries has improved productivity with the new BlockMaster E40TCFi block handling clamp from BandB Attachments.

News from B and B Attachments (11 October 2007)

Safety, productivity steered forklift development

Five key elements were involved in extensive research and customer consultation when developing a forklift truck range: safety, productivity, durability, the environment and comfort.

News from Toyota Industrial Equipment (UK) Ltd (14 September 2007)

Forklift truck with choice of transmission

Yale Europe Materials Handling has launched the 6-7 tonne capacity Veracitor VX forklift truck with a choice of standard electronic powershift transmission, or soft shift power reversal transmission.

News from Yale Europe (29 June 2007)

Forklift truck with extended function transmission

The Fortens H2.0-3.5FT forklift truck from Hyster has been made available with oil immersed brakes and the extended function 2-speed transmission.

News from Hyster Europe (29 June 2007)

Lift, pallet and VNA trucks named top supplier

Sysco, one of North America's largest foodservice distributors, has named Crown Equipment as a 2006 top operations supplier.

News from Crown Lift Trucks (22 June 2007)

Forklift trucks: hop-on, hop-off or continual use

Samuk Lift Trucks has launched the Samuk+HC R series of forklift truck for continuous or casual use, available in the 1 to 3.5 tonnes range and fuelled by either diesel or LPG.

News from Samuk Lift Trucks ( 1 June 2007)

Fork lift trucks for printing distribution centre

 User application article   Sharman and Co, a printing company in Peterborough, UK, purchased two 2.5 tonnes gas H25L fork lift trucks from Samuk Lift Trucks for their distribution centre.

News from Samuk Lift Trucks ( 1 June 2007)

Forklift trucks: indispensable tools that can kill

 Technical background article   Samuk Lift Trucks discusses the safety record of forklift trucks, a vehicle which is very dangerous if not operated correctly, or if proper safety procedures are not in place.

News from Samuk Lift Trucks ( 1 June 2007)

Heavy truck can lift to heights of six metres

Samuk Lift Trucks has announced the RY160D heavy truck, which can handle loads of up to eighteen tonnes and lift them to heights of in excess of six metres.

News from Samuk Lift Trucks ( 1 June 2007)

Lift truck firm develops fleet management

Crown Equipment has developed InfoLink, a wireless fleet management system capable of communicating lift truck data to a central server using the network that most warehouses already have in place.

News from Crown Lift Trucks (23 May 2007)

Trucks run on blend of biodiesel and petrodiesel

Yale Europe Materials Handling has announced some its VX and DB/EB counterbalanced trucks can run on a blend of biodiesel and traditional petroleum diesel.

News from Yale Europe (21 May 2007)

AC-powered, low-level order picking trucks

Yale Europe Materials Handling has introduced the MO20 and MO20S, two AC-powered, low-level order picking trucks designed for performance and operator comfort.

News from Yale Europe (21 May 2007)

Counterbalanced stand-up end control lift truck

Cat Lift Trucks has introduced the ES3000 - ES5500 series of electric counterbalanced stand-up end control lift trucks, with capacities ranging from 3,000 to 5,500 lbs.

News from Cat Lift Trucks (15 May 2007)

Logistics provider buys over 40 trucks

 User application article   Industrial logistics specialist, GEFCO, has purchased over 40 trucks from Yale including IC-engined counterbalanced models and pedestrian-operated pallet trucks.

News from Yale Europe (11 May 2007)

Independent truck distributors for quality support

 Technical background article   Bill Pfleger, Managing Director of Yale Europe Materials Handling, discusses the role that independent truck distributors play in offering quality after-sales care

News from Yale Europe ( 9 May 2007)

Demand for forklift trucks in Europe to increase

Forklift truck manufacturer, Yale Europe, has announced that it expects demand for its range of counterbalanced forklift and warehouse trucks to increase across Europe in 2007.

News from Yale Europe ( 9 May 2007)

Reach and fork lift trucks for DIY retailer

 User application article   Yale Materials Handling has supplied one of the UK's biggest DIY retailers, Homebase with reach trucks and fork lift trucks for unloading and distributing for over 12 years.

News from Yale Europe ( 4 May 2007)

Fork truck is quiet and reliable

 User application article   DHL chose the quiet and reliable Jungheinrich DFG 670 fork truck, supplied by Heyn Forktruck Solutions, for their warehouse.

News from Heyn Group ( 3 May 2007)

Forklift reach trucks are ergonomic and efficient

Hyundai Heavy Industries Europe (HHIE) has introduced five forklift reach trucks with load capacities of 1.35 tonne to 2.5 tonnes.

News from HYUNDAI HEAVY INDUSTRIES EUROPE ( 3 May 2007)

Electric counterbalanced truck range

Cesab have developed the Blitz 250-350 AC 80V electric counterbalanced truck range with a capacity of 2.5 to 3.5 tonnes.

News from Cesab ( 3 May 2007)

Multi-directional forklift fantastic for plastic

 User application article   General Allpurpose Plastics, better known as GAP, has replaced most of its fleet of sideloaders and counterbalance forklifts with a Combilift multi-directional forklift.

News from Combilift Ltd ( 3 May 2007)

Multi-directional forklift for timber stock

 User application article   The Arnold Laver Timber World call and collect centre in Sheffield selected two Combilift multi-directional forklift trucks for the handling and storage of stock.

News from Combilift Ltd ( 3 May 2007)

Forklift for structural building components

 User application article   Combilift forklift trucks have enabled Shelter Systems to store more products in the same footprint, reduce travel time and design the building around 12ft aisles.

News from Combilift Ltd ( 3 May 2007)

Forklift trucks adopt eco-friendly fuels

Yale Europe discusses the developments in 'green' fork lift trucks, in light of all the new environmental legislation emerging in Europe.

News from Yale Europe ( 3 May 2007)

Quality tyres standard on counterbalance forklifts

Yale Europe Materials Handling has announced that Michelin's XZMTM industrial tubeless radial tyres will be fiited on its forklifts, offering long tyre life, operator comfort and outstanding traction.

News from Yale Europe ( 3 May 2007)

Hands-free access control on trucks and stackers

BT Rolatruc introduced "hands-free" access control on its main powered pallet truck, stacker, and low-level order picking trucks, bringing important security benefits.

News from BT Rolatruc ( 2 May 2007)

Cargo trucks for manoeuvrability in tight spaces

BT Rolatruc has announced the Cargo C3E100R - 150R trucks, with excellent manoeuvrability for working in confined spaces.

News from BT Rolatruc ( 2 May 2007)

Quality pallet truck with high-accuracy scale

The LHM200SC is a high-quality 2000kg pallet truck from BT Rolatruc offering an alternative to a floor scale, allowing shorter work cycles without compromise in accuracy.

News from BT Rolatruc ( 2 May 2007)

High-capacity electric truck offers autonomy

Cesab introduced the Eco/P high-capacity electric truck which uses electric motors with advanced electronic control, and large capacity batteries for performance and autonomy.

News from Cesab ( 2 May 2007)

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