With only a few weeks to go, the industry is looking forward to what is set to be the highlight of the materials handling calendar: the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2020.

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Susy Keating, managing director of BrandSAFE, considers how adopting a common sense approach to impact protection equipment can help keep people and assets protected.

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The storage of flammable liquids presents companies with a high risk and potentially catastrophic consequences if neglected, explains Chemstore.

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At a launch event this month, Linde released a new diesel powered forklift that pushes the envelope in terms of performance, fleet management, truck power and connectivity. Simon Duddy reports

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​Every winter, the hectic festive period places supply chain operators across the UK under increased strain as they process a substantial increase in orders for Black Friday, Christmas gift buying and January sales. Phil Clark, Industrial Service Manager for Hörmann UK, is urging the logistics industry to ensure all necessary warehouse maintenance is completed well before the influx in orders occur.

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The warehouse sector works tirelessly to improve its accident record. Could an answer to a reduction in injuries be a forklift with exceptional visibility?

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Businesses are under increasing pressure to respond flexibly and efficiently. But how can materials handling operations provide the agility needed, with minimum exposure to risk? Alan Clark, asset manager at Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK, offers a five-point guide to flexing your assets.

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Following a statement by Peter Ward of the United Kingdom Warehousing Association (UKWA) that there is no available space left in UK warehouses as many UK retailers preparing for a potential no-deal Brexit, safety concerns have been sparked for workers operating in the sector

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Many industrial environments are chilled to significantly below the ambient climatic temperature and high speed shutter doors are the best way to maintain a clear division between inside and out. Louise Nurse from sara LBS says there is more to such installations than meets the eye.

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Properly maintained lifting gear is one of the vital links with the supply chain so it's essential not to overlook lift maintenance, says Roger Bates of lift manufacturer Hymo.

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In most laboratories and industries, the use of hazardous and combustible materials is part of the regular routine and is unavoidable. On a daily basis the improper storage of such materials puts people, the environment and property in danger.

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Today’s IoT technology is improving forklift trucks’ productivity by measuring vital parameters in real time and setting alerts. This data can be also used for deeper analysis to inform both strategic and tactical decisions. Orjan Eriksson, commercial application manager monitoring & solutions at EnerSys EMEA explains more

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Steve Richmond, director – Logistics Systems, Jungheinrich UK, outlines the role Lithium-ion can play in both boosting an organisation’s environmental credentials, and enabling new working practices, such as opportunity charging.

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Distilleries have been affected by the update to the EN1755:2015 standard, which has changed how ATEX compliant lift trucks are built and managed. Pyroban explains more

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Plastic waste has become one of today's hottest topics with both businesses and consumers feeding the problem of overuse. It seems some organisations are reluctant to change their pick, pack and despatch process, believing it too challenging or expensive to explore viable alternatives. With plastic production doubling over the last 50 years, there is an urgent need to do something, as Jake Kirk, managing partner at Kite Packaging, explains

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December 2018 marks the 20th anniversary of LOLER and PUWER. Here, CFTS chairman Geoff Martin reflects on their introduction and considers what each entails and what is their ongoing impact on fork lift truck employers.

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Nick Cox of sara LBS believes warehouse and factory operators who want to combine high levels of insulation with speed and reliability should consider insulated roller shutter doors which, he says, are becoming the technology of choice. Here, he explores the latest technologies and explains why he believes they are steadily superseding more traditional solutions

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Nu-Star has designed and manufactured a bespoke kiln car attachment for its signature electric-powered tug to solve Shaws’ moving needs.

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Battery-free scanners powered by super-capacitors can help boost a business’ productivity and green credentials, explains to Stan Zywicki, general manager, Scanning and Printing, Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions

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While traditional lead-acid battery types remain popular and reliable, newer and more innovative lead-acid technologies, as well as alternatives such as lithium-ion (Li-ion) are giving operators opportunities to improve their daily operations and reduce total cost of ownership. Martin Walsh, TPPL product manager EMEA at EnerSys, offers 10 points to consider when seeking to benefit from these new technologies

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GSM Graphic Arts can manufacture all your fascia, graphic overlay and control panel requirements. Our dedicated studio will work with you to ensure your design incorporates all the graphics you require whilst also staying technically functional and operational.

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The J Series is designed to meet the steam raising requirements for process steam across industrial, pharmaceutical, medical, food and drinks industry applications.

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GSM Graphic Arts has utilised our digital printing and label manufacturing experience to produce a range of Rugged Barcode labels suitable for the harshest of environments.

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The Verderflex® OEM range of tube pumps are designed for panel mounting or incorporation into 3rd party machines that need an accurate, low maintenance dosing solution that can be found in many applications such as printing, packaging, chemical dosing, vending machines, water treatment and more.

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Our most popular forklift hydraulic sweeper, the BEMA 25, offers a range of medium duty sweeping machines designed for everyday outdoor usage. Ideal for general factory, yard or road sweeping.

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Steel stockholder Abram Pulman and Sons Ltd has taken delivery of two more Sidetracker multi-directional lift trucks as part of a major investment to increase storage capacity and reduce manual handling at its West Yorkshire premises.

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Three Sidetracker multi-directional sideloaders with 15 years’ service behind them have crossed the Pennines from Lancashire to Nottinghamshire and are maximising storage space for their new owner, a leading manufacturer of PVC-U extrusions.

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This rim grip forklift drum handler is the drum handler to choose for handing drums packed tightly together. The steel gripping head allows drums to be picked up or set down without spaces between them making it ideal for stuffing or de-stuffing containers.

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Standard machine elements - suppliers of handwheels, crank handles, lobe knobs, grip knobs, wing knobs, handles, tubular handles, adjustable handles, levers, oil caps, plugs, rotary controls, oil level indicators, filler breathers, levelling feet...

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For all-round edge protection at height

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When your goods need to be attended in transit then this is the lift for you. Lifting loads from 500 - 1400kg, with up to two trained and competent attendants, this lift quickly moves all its cargo efficiently between floors.

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Two re-built Sidetracker multi-directional reach trucks are providing a leading specialist steel stockholder with versatile, reliable materials-handling performance at half the cost of new machines.

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The Double Decker service lift provides two lift cars in the same shaft, ideal where space is restricted. Loading and serving is at floor and counter levels. The lower car entrance has a hinged landing gate, the upper car has rise and fall shutters.

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Reach heights between 10.00m - 43.15m

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Typical consumables for the Verderflex® pumps are hoses, tubes, lubricants and accessories like pulsation dampers, custom base plates, quick change hoses and more. It is recommended that these consumables be used with Verderflex® pumps for better performance and low operational costs.”

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