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29 January 2024

Elesa's vacuum suction cups, available in sizes 4-125 mm and various shapes, are versatile for sectors like food packaging, electronics, paper, automotive, and medical/pharmaceutical. They handle a wide range of materials, from metal and glass to wood and plastic.

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29 November 2021

GERMAN MATERIALS handling company Rud has introduced its space-saving TECDOS TMD tool-move bench.

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28 November 2019

St Clare Engineering has completed an order for a DH-1 single drum handler for use within an ATEX zone.

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22 October 2019

As manual handling is a major contributor to work days lost through injury, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks is highlighting the benefits of electric hand pallet trucks in reducing strain on the workforce.

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24 September 2019

St Clare Engineering's Grab-O-Matic fork lift truck attachments handle drums and other containers of all shapes and sizes in environments ranging from the Arctic Circle to the Arabian Gulf.

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26 September 2018

Responding to market confusion over LOLER requirements, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed the CFTS position that hand pallet trucks with maximum lifting heights below 300mm are not subject to LOLER.

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01 October 2018

Toyota Material Handling UK will be displaying a range of equipment aimed at reducing manual handling at Health and Safety North 9th & 10th October 2018 at Event City, Manchester.

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13 June 2018

Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has launched the PBPL12 electric hand pallet truck that is suitable for transporting loads to 1.2t.

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16 May 2018

Yale Europe Materials Handling has expanded its tow tractor range with two new models offering greater towing capacities. The Yale MT70 three-wheel and MT80 four-wheel rider tow tractors are well suited to busy automotive manufacturing applications and other just-in-sequence (JIS) and just-in-time (JIT) environments.

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27 March 2018

Currently celebrating its 40th anniversary, Advanced Handling has recently moved to much larger premises in Peterborough in order to increase the UK manufacture of its material handling equipment due to high demand.  

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27 March 2018

While manual handling can’t always be eliminated completely, there are always opportunities to reduce it. This is where powered trucks can make a positive impact by improving health and safety, increasing productivity and potentially reducing labour, according to Toyota.

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27 February 2018

St Clare Engineering's Grab-O-Matic fork attachment and pedestrian drum handlers provide a safe and efficient solution for anyone loading or unloading drums from lorries or containers, de-palletising or just generally moving drums around a workshop or factory site.

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17 January 2018

Toyota has launched two order picking trucks equipped with its remote drive feature t-mote to help increase productivity in picking processes, improve ergonomics by reducing operators’ fatigue and contribute to a safer work environment.

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07 December 2017

To help those who need to load or unload drums from lorries or containers, de-palletise or just generally move drums around a workshop or factory site, St Clare Engineering offers a range of Grab-O-Matic fork attachment and pedestrian drum handlers.

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06 December 2017

Hosokawa Micron was approached by Fabric manufacturer Vlisco which wanted a contained drum handling solution that would provide a physical barrier between operator and product to protect its workforce from contact with airborne, fabric dye. 

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23 October 2017

Weston reports an excellent response to its new Weston Anti-Crush Kick-Pad (ACKPad). The device protects operators from injury, employers from injury, equipment from damage and trucks from accident damage. claims.

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08 June 2017

Following 30 years of designing, manufacturing and installing scissor lift tables Advanced Handling wanted to exceed customer expectations in its next solution, with added value and peace of mind top priorities. This prompted the development of Elevation static scissor lift and the decision to include a three year guarantee and free servicing as standard.

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05 April 2017

At ScotlandWorks, Toyota Material Handling UK will be showcasing a range of hand pallet trucks and powered pallet trucks that reduce manual handling and personnel will be on hand to provide support and free safety resources to visitors who use materials handling equipment.

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13 March 2017

If you need to lift or move drums, de-palletise or just generally move drums around a workshop or factory site in hazardous areas, St Clare Engineering offers a range of Grab-O-Matic ATEX fork attachment and pedestrian drum handlers that are designed to provide a safe and efficient solution.

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06 February 2017

Advanced Handling will be exhibiting at the Health and Safety Event at the NEC, Birmingham and lists three reasons why you should visit the company's stand.

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FEATURES

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17 September 2024

Industry has come a long way on its manual handling journey, but critical blind spots that threaten the welfare of the UK’s workforce remain in place, says Richard Cutler

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23 May 2024

With warehouse accidents on the rise, it's imperative to take proactive measures to protect both your employees and your business

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09 February 2024

With non-permanent attachments currently in use on work equipment around the UK, the question of how to define them and when/how they should be routinely inspected is all the more relevant, says the CFTS

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01 February 2024

The UK Material Handling Association’s annual Safety Convention highlighted the need to empower the workforce as a key step in promoting an effective safety culture in the workplace

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26 August 2022

Autonomous Mobile Robots can contribute to improving safety in increasingly busy warehouses, says Frazer Watson

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27 May 2021

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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08 June 2020

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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25 July 2019

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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02 October 2018

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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02 December 2016

Research from Kansas State University suggests that 71% of senior manufacturing executives have used some form of the just-in-time (JIT) manufacturing method in their processes. Here, Andy Owen, managing director of electric tug specialist MasterMover, offers advice on how businesses can successfully manage a system based on JIT and improve their safety record

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21 November 2014

Specialist automotive yarn manufacturer Autofil Worldwide has increased efficiency and improved health and safety since bringing MasterMover’s SmartMover equipment into its Nottingham-based operation

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04 March 2013

Terex Corporations Leicestershire plant is the Centre of Excellence for Crushing Technology for its Materials Processing business. It is focused on reducing the risk of accidents and injuries to its employees and has invested in two electric-operated tugs for moving 16t crusher machines through the production process

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23 July 2014

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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23 July 2014

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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23 June 2015

Lightweight mobile step units for top loading tanker access

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23 June 2015

High end staircases, balustrade & architectural metalwork

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23 June 2015

Manual & pneumatic for top loading tanker access

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23 June 2015

For all-round edge protection at height

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28 October 2016

Modular Loading Docks - A modular loading dock is a great way to convert a ground level warehouse operation or any building inside or outside with no loading dock facility turning it into a dedicated loading bay area suitable for pallet trucks, roll cage and forklift truck operations and incorporating cross dock facilitation.

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28 October 2016

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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23 July 2014

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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10 January 2014

Lifting Points for Bolting – Ultimate Safety in Lifting with the RUD PowerPoint Star RUD offer an extensive range of lifting and lashing applications which includes both welded and threaded types, covering a working load capacity range from 0.6 to 200 tonne. Offering over 270 different tested and certified lifting/lashing points, 210 of which are for bolting and 60 for welding.

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23 July 2014

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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23 June 2015

Industrial metalwork platforms & Gantries

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28 October 2016

A Mobile Yard Ramp is the best solution for safe and efficient loading and unloading of containers and trailers by forklift truck when no dedicated loading bay is available

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23 July 2014

After 22 years of reliable service the multi-directional Sidetracker truck used by Acenta Steel Distribution at its Rugby headquarters has gone into semi-retirement and been replaced by a new model capable of lifting heavier loads to greater heights.

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28 October 2016

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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