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Updated lighting website delivers more information

Labcraft, which describes itself as the UK's leading manufacturer of low-voltage fluorescent lighting for the commercial vehicle industry, is launching an informative new website.

News from Labcraft ( 7 September 2005)

Automated system assesses driver capabilities

Automated testing systems developed by ESRA offer great potential to rapidly and adequately screen transportation license applicants of all ages in a variety of industries.

News from ESRA Consulting Corporation (24 August 2005)

CFTS Thorough Examination scheme expands

"We have now reached critical mass," is how the administrators of the materials handling industry's own accredited scheme for Thorough Examination describe its progress after 18 months in operation.

News from Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) (19 August 2005)

Nominations sought now for FLTA Awards 2006

The Fork Lift Truck Association Annual Awards for Excellence 2006 ceremony will take place at the Birmingham Hilton Metropole on Saturday 11 February 2006.

News from Fork Lift Truck Association (16 August 2005)

Survey shows ignorance of thorough examination

 Technical background article   Almost half of fork lift users interviewed in a recent Fork Lift Truck Association awareness survey did not know what a 'thorough examination' is.

News from Fork Lift Truck Association ( 8 August 2005)

Innovations in vehicle interior lighting

Labcraft has come up with more innovative ideas to help make it easier for fleet managers to ensure that the lighting levels in their vehicle interiors meet those set by the HSE.

News from Labcraft ( 7 July 2005)

Cutting the cost of changing lightbulbs

How much does it cost to change a light bulb? For leasing companies the answer is nothing - provided you have internal Labcraft Lights fitted in your vehicles.

News from Labcraft ( 7 July 2005)

Light curtains designed for pallet logisitcs

Because there are no muting lamps to maintain, an access-point light curtain system offers greater reliability, improved protection, reduced installation cost and reduced downtime.

News from SICK (UK) ( 6 July 2005)

HSE launches Moving Goods Safely inititative

Moving Goods Safely (MGS) is a London-wide initiative from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in 2005/06, with a national roll out planned for 2006/07.

News from Health and Safety Executive (20 May 2005)

Bridging ladders are tough yet lightweight

Bridging ladders are not a new concept, but it is only recently that modern materials and advanced manufacturing methods have enabled tough, lighter and improved-value versions to be produced.

News from E-Components and Chains (12 April 2005)

Free 'light tests' offered for commercial vehicles

 Technical background article   Labcraft is prompting owners and users of commercial vehicles to consider whether the vehicles meet the health and safety guidelines for sufficient interior lighting.

News from Labcraft ( 8 April 2005)

Record-breaking awards for excellence

"Our industry shows a healthy obsession with raising standards" said Fork Lift Truck Association chairman Richard Baxter, reflecting on this year's record-breaking Awards for Excellence.

News from Fork Lift Truck Association (10 March 2005)

Combilift - CCF'S flexible friend

 User application article   A space-saving materials handling system with the flexibility to accommodate difficult to predict future requirements was a key issue for CCF.

News from Combilift Ltd ( 2 March 2005)

Mobile plant visibility surveys available for free

Spillard Safety Systems is currently offering free site visibility surveys of mobile plant for all types of plant operator.

News from Spillard Safety Systems (10 February 2005)

Rear view system gains colour vision

Spillard Safety Systems is upgrading its Optronics industrialised rear view camera system with the introduction of its latest colour camera.

News from Spillard Safety Systems ( 9 February 2005)

FLTA predicts huge response to Awards 2005

Unprecedented levels of interest in this year's Annual Awards for Excellence are being reflected in a very encouraging voter response, according to the Fork Lift Truck Association.

News from Fork Lift Truck Association (17 January 2005)

Combilifts give more power to the shower

 User application article   Daryl Anodising has been able to increase storage capacity by 30 per cent thanks to the versatile operation of 2 LPG powered Combilift multi-directional forklifts they now use.

News from Combilift Ltd (11 January 2005)

Fork lift users may be breaking the law

 Technical background article   Leading figures in the materials handling industry have voiced concerns over continuing ignorance of Thorough Examination - which is leading many truck users to break the law, albeit unwittingly.

News from Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS) (10 January 2005)

FLTA welcomes 100th member of Safe User Group

Medway Ports has become the 100th member of FLTA Safe User Group.

News from Fork Lift Truck Association (17 December 2004)

Last chance to vote for fork lift truck awards

An amazing 27 nominations have made it past the selection panel's expert scrutiny to become finalists in the Fork Lift Truck Association Annual Awards for Excellence 2005.

News from Fork Lift Truck Association ( 2 December 2004)

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