Hyster has announced its 10-18t lift capacity trucks are now available with an electric drivetrain, helping businesses achieve zero-emissions objectives by making the switch to electric forklifts

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More and more SME warehouse operators and e-commerce retailers are deploying automated intralogistics technology to ensure that they meet delivery promises to online shoppers, says Paul Freeman

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Do you really know how much mispicks cost your business? And do you, or should you, care? By Nick Hughes looks for some answers

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James Cawkell looks at how component manufacturers and distributors can seal small parts in pocketed tape produced in-house, as a cost-effective and space-efficient solution for storage and shipping

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The ‘ballroom’ concept is the much trumpeted vision of the pharmaceutical ‘factory of the future’ but does this development create new safety risks for employees? Hugh Freer looks at some of the issues

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Reputed for its anti-retroviral drug trials, the University of Kwazulu-Natal (UKZN) has been entrusted with the storage and distribution of COVID-19 vaccines in South Africa. Ian Loudon discusses how temperature and humidity monitoring is vital in such applications where small fluctuations could compromise critical assets

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The last year has seen demand for online deliveries has gone skyward, and retailers have had to adapt rapidly. As a result, automation is becoming fundamental to the warehousing and logistics industry, particularly for online retail products sold in volume

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Every manufacturing, processing and storage application is different, yet when it comes to materials handling, there are some common challenges that may lie ahead in the new year

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Calor’s renewable BioLPG drop-in fuel, along with high service standards, flexibility of supply and competitive pricing, is helping leading manufacturer of construction products, Eurocell, to take the next steps on its sustainability journey

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The new BT Levio LWI160 powered pallet truck from Toyota Material Handling is the first-ever pedestrian-operated truck that is designed around a modular Lithium-Ion battery concept.

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Modern manufacturing is becoming more fluid: Production, assembly and materials handling processes are increasingly flexible, modular and self-organising. Neil Sandhu looks at how AGVs fit into this landscape

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As the Coronavirus creates turmoil in our daily lives, businesses are moving quickly to respond to a radical shift in consumer behaviour. A boom in online orders, likely to become a feature of the 'new reality', is triggering a major re-think of the fulfilment operation. Frazer Watson identifies five key factors influencing the drive for agile fulfilment

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Use robots where it makes sense and people to do higher-value tasks. That’s the philosophy behind the design of the entire logistics flow of ICM, one of Scandinavia’s leading suppliers of personal protective and technical equipment and work environment solutions. Indeed, as RARUK Automation confirms, ICM shares this aim with many users of its MiR autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) in the UK and Ireland too

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Jungheinrich UK has provided leading soft drinks company Britvic with a multi depth, high density under pallet carrier (UPC) shuttle racking solution to optimise its warehouse space in Rugby

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As the nation continues to navigate an ever-changing situation, the materials handling sector is making note of a few lessons learned. Chief Executive of the Forklift Truck Association (FLTA) Tim Waples discusses key things we can take forward, from ensuring safety through training and equipment maintenance, to the importance of adapting and working together in a challenging time

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly of interest for organisations wrestling with new supply chain challenges. But can companies maximise the value of AI without a strong intralogistics foundation? From anticipatory logistics to blockchain and connectivity through to the Internet of Things (IoT), Steve Richmond, Director Logistics Systems, Jungheinrich UK, considers the future of intelligent intralogistics

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When a major part of your business involves materials handling it's vital to choose the right equipment for the job to minimise potential hazards and to ensure productive procedures, writes Martin McVicar, CEO and Co-founder of Combilift

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With the current climate presenting the industry with one of its toughest challenges to date, Phil Thorpe, Senior Product Manager, Hörmann UK, shares his insight into the latest innovations and the importance of regular servicing

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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 Chase we have some of the most experienced service engineers in the business and we understand fully how important it is to keep operations running smoothly and continuously.

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

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Our standard duty Easi-Sweep forklift broom sweeper offers simple yet cost effective sweeping for medium duty applications, making it an ideal and versatile sweeper for outdoor sweeping. With a robust 3mm steel body and 8 rows of 1800mm wide durable polypropylene bristles, this forklift sweeper is strong enough to cope with a surprising workload whilst still maintaining a clean pass.

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Five Sidetracker multi-directional lift trucks are providing Senior Architectural Systems (SAS) with space-saving, high-productivity materials handling performance at its central warehouse near Rotherham, South Yorkshire.

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The special requirements around maintaining plant and equipment on an NDC (National Distribution Centre) revolve around the key area of making sure the plant, conveyors, cranes and the like, are running at the maximum efficiency for the maximum length of time, thereby ensuring that the clients products are sent out on time, be they pet food, groceries, computer parts or D.I.Y items.

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Our Easyfill forklift scoop is the builder's merchants first choice and is ideally suited for handling sand, gravel and aggregate. With it's compact design, easy filling characteristics and good manoeuvrability, the Easyfill forklift scoop has been at the service of many of our customers for the last 40 years.

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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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Automated Guided Vehicle Solutions for Industrial and Healthcare applications.

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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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Reach heights between 7.80m - 33.70m

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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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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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Chase Equipment is a long established manufacturing company with almost 90 years` experience, who specialises in the design and build of bespoke goods lifts, scissor lifts and more recently disabled access lifts.

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Lift heights between 4.03m – 16.7m

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