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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The forklift rental market must evolve in order to help organisations respond to the challenges of a changing marketplace, as Neil Warren, business director, Jungheinrich UK, explains

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As a company committed to maintaining the highest level of customer service, a merger of businesses and rapid sales growth brought major challenges to ZyroFisher. With 800+ cartons being shipped daily, the company needed to streamline operations and increase warehouse productivity by improving the efficiency of its daily order fulfilment process. 

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When selecting the fuel for a forklift truck (FLT) fleet, managers will likely have many questions. Is it difficult to switch? What will the savings be? How reliable is the fuel? Increasingly, decision makers are also asking, ‘Which fuel will cut emissions and provide a long-term, sustainable solution?’ Here, Andy Kellett, FLT specialist at Calor, outlines the opportunities that a new fuel – BioLPG – presents

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For any industrial business with materials handling operations, workplace transport training is crucial for safety, efficiency and legal compliance. However, with so many available options, it can be difficult to choose the right forklift training. Laura Nelson, managing director of RTITB explains what to look for when selecting forklift training for your business

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SEMA Approved Installation Companies (SAICs) have followed in the footsteps of SEMA Distributor Companies (SDCs) in offering up their businesses to an in-depth quality audit. The programme commissioned by the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association (SEMA) was conducted by Wayne Wiggins, auditor for external quality assurance company QCS International

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Forklift manufacturer and material handling solutions provider, Combilift has officially opened its new €50m global headquarters and manufacturing facility in Monaghan, Ireland. With this state of the art production plant and a growing skilled workforce, the company is set to double production within the next five years. 

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Fork lift trucks perform very tough and demanding jobs. As with all powerful, heavy machinery, they must be maintained properly to ensure they are safe and legal to use, as FLTA Chief Executive Peter Harvey explains

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Lifting gear failure can have dramatic consequences for both those directly affected and those held responsible. To ensure safe practice it is crucial that users are fully aware of issues surrounding Design Working Period and maintenance responsibilities, writes Ben Dobbs, technical manager at the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA)

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The key features of the Klimate door is the speed the doors open and close.

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150 litre to 500 litre capacity -40 to +80c with humidity option if required

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Wheelie bins are an ever popular choice for using as waste receptacles in the working environment. While their lightweight mobile design can make positioning and moving over short distances easier, it can sometimes prove problematic when it comes to emptying and dispensing the contents.

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A twin man-up order-picker with full 360º turning capability has been built by Sidetracker Engineering to enable Acenta Steel Distribution, part of the Acenta Steels Group to achieve fast, efficient order processing at its warehouse near Bolton, Greater Manchester.

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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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For all-round edge protection at height

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Ideal for safe and stable handling of loads which are longer than the forklift forks, our fork extensions offer long reach and stabilising capabilities, whilst retaining the manoeuvrability of the lift truck for conventional operating.

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At BID Group we believe in providing products that are manufactured to the highest quality.

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Our entry level forklift snow plough attachment comes with a fixed blade position that is angled to  clear snow to the left. As standard all our forklift snow ploughs come with heavy duty steel wearstrips with the additional option of 20mm thick rubber blade inserts if required.

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GSM Graphic Arts offers serial number and rating plates in a range of materials and finished to meet your particular requirements, suitable for both interior and exterior applications.

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For industrial protection in any environment

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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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For easy loading of goods and safe bridging access

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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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The Verderflex® Peristaltic Cased Tube Pump range are ideal for benchtop, laboratory and process environments. Tube pumps are perfect for lower flow rates, are fully programmable, with the option of multiple heads. These types of pump provide accurate dosing and repeatability and are capable of handling viscous and chemically aggressive liquids as well as shear sensitive products.

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