newsRamp up your operations
THE ARGUEMENTS for why electric forklifts are better than diesel are well rehearsed. But, for many, a nagging doubt remains: what about ramps and steep slopes where there’s the very real possibility of power drop-off?
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newsNORDAC ON: High functionality with a small footprint
NORD DRIVESYSTEMS has developed its NORDAC ON decentralised frequency inverter series for lower power ranges up to 2.2 kW. The inverter is characterised by an integrated Ethernet interface, full pluggability and a very compact design.
articleRTITB introduces pivot steer truck training materials
RTITB HAS released updated training materials to help improve rider-operated Pivot Steer truck safety through high quality training. It also prepares candidates for the RTITB Basic Operating Skills Test.
articleAutomation helps UK’s largest independent wine store
At The Park – the UK’s largest independent wine bottling and storage facility – the introduction of a fleet of automated reach trucks and Radioshuttle technology supplied by Toyota, has improved throughput efficiency, reduced labour costs and helped to overcome the problems associated with the increasingly difficult task of attracting and retaining qualified and proficient forklift operators and other warehouse personnel, says Paul Freeman
articlePlugging in to greener power
Switching to electric power can benefit not just the environment but also your workforce, your neighbours and your balance sheet, says Ricky Durkin
newsCFTS to share key insights at IMHX 2022
CFTS WILL share its latest developments with both end-users of lifting equipment and members of the trade at IMHX 2022 this September.
articleAMRs: the safe choice for the warehouse
Autonomous Mobile Robots can contribute to improving safety in increasingly busy warehouses, says Frazer Watson
articleFinding the right solution for you
Amid rising costs and recruitment challenges, a growing number of companies are turning to automation to help improve warehouse productivity while freeing up human resources. But it’s important to weigh-up all the options, says Craig Whitehouse
newsHinojosa obtains SDG certification from AENOR
HINOJOSA PACKAGING Group has become the first company in the packaging sector to obtain AENOR certification, an award that recognises their contribution to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
newsThe benefits of a Thorough Examination
“POORLY MAINTAINED MHE has the potential to cause serious injury, so when it comes to the Thorough Examination of that equipment, you can’t just take the word of someone who says they know what they’re doing,” says CFTS chairman Geoff Martin
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