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Month: February 2019

Feb122019 by adminNo Comments
Linde Adds Explosion-Proof Reach Trucks

Linde Adds Explosion-Proof Reach Trucks

Manufacturer, New Trucks
  Linde Material Handling has added explosion-proof models of its latest generation of high-performance reach trucks in the load capacity range from 1.4 to 2.5 T for ATEX zones 2/22. Like all other explosion-proof trucks from Linde, they are based on standard models and are delivered to the customer ex-works, along with all the necessary certifications and documentation. Maintenance and service are carried out by Linde’s network partners. "At first glance, many users don’t even notice that this is an explosion-protected version," says Elke Karnarski, product manager Ex-proof Trucks at Linde Material Handling. "And that’s exactly what we aim for. Convenience and operation are identical to the standard truck; structural differences only become apparent on closer inspection and...
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Feb112019 by adminNo Comments
Briggs Equipment is on the hunt for its next Charity of the Year!

Briggs Equipment is on the hunt for its next Charity of the Year!

Dealer
Briggs has worked with a number of charities over the past few years including Alzheimer’s Research UK in 2018/19 for which they have so far raised £50,000 with 4 months still to go, Newlife for which they raised £60,000 in 2017 and The Teenage Cancer Trust in 2016 for which they raised £93,000. Briggs has a dedicated charity team who facilitate the organisation of a number of events and initiatives throughout the year both for the Charity of the Year and other nominated charities, and the charitable culture within Briggs doesn’t stop there as there are a large number of employees who complete sponsored challenges such as the London Marathon and mountain climbing. The new charity partnership will begin from 1st July 2019 and will end in June 2020. Briggs’ criteria for their chari...
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Feb102019 by adminNo Comments
I.D. Systems and Jungheinrich AG Sign Global Technology Agreement

I.D. Systems and Jungheinrich AG Sign Global Technology Agreement

Innovation
I.D. Systems, a leading provider of enterprise asset management and Industrial Internet of Things (IoT) technology, announced today a multi-year fleet management system agreement covering several thousand units with Jungheinrich AG, a leading solution provider in intralogistics. Jungheinrich will leverage I.D. Systems’ PowerFleet technologies to track and manage forklift fleets for their customers. Through this partnership, Jungheinrich will combine its world-class expertise with the industry leading telemetry capabilities of I.D. Systems to offer the best choice of digital products on their Material Handling Equipment. This technology partnership will provide Jungheinrich customers with an enhanced ability to reduce overhead costs, improve safety and compliance, and streamline oper...
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Feb82019 by adminNo Comments
FLTA Awards for Excellence 2019

FLTA Awards for Excellence 2019

FLTA, Industry
With the 2019 Awards firmly in the FLTA's sights, we are turning to the industry for companies and individuals to get involved, helping us to reward excellence and be rewarded, too. Plans are already well underway for the Awards' 25th outing. Yes, indeed: 25 years of being the standout night of the materials handling calendar. We have exciting things in the works, a top-quality host in Mark Durden-Smith and now we just need your help. There are all sorts of ways to get involved in the awards (not least of which is simply buying a ticket and joining us on the night at the International Centre, Telford — clear your calendars for 30th March 2019). Tickets are £130 for members and £180 for non-members. https://fork-truck.org.uk/events?course=73
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Feb52019 by adminNo Comments
Doosan launches electric counterbalance forklift range

Doosan launches electric counterbalance forklift range

Manufacturer, New Trucks
Doosan launches electric counterbalance forklift range Doosan Industrial Vehicles UK sales and marketing director Brian Grady said, “Companies that are currently considering contracts on 3.5–5.0 metric ton IC engine trucks should at least be looking at the possibility of switching to electric-powered forklifts as a way of reducing their costs, improving safety and cutting their carbon footprint – especially in light of the Euro Stage V emission regulations that have just come into effect on January 1, 2019.” Grady added, “Electric trucks have come a really long way in the past few years and are now, with this series, a highly viable alternative to IC Engine trucks for most applications.” Built for working long shifts outdoors in dusty or damp conditions, the mid-range vehicles...
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Feb52019 by adminNo Comments
One of the strongest electric forklift trucks in its class

One of the strongest electric forklift trucks in its class

Manufacturer, New Trucks
Jungheinrich will be presenting a new series of electric counterbalanced trucks at LogiMAT 2019. The high-performance EFG 6 Series electric forklift truck will be on the market later this year and can carry up to 9 tonnes at a load centre of 900 mm and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Jungheinrich already offers five EFG series. With the EFG 6 Series being launched in 2019, the manufacturer is complementing its portfolio of electric counterbalance trucks. The EFG 6 Series is especially designed for powerful performance applications in beverage and building material wholesaling or in mechanical engineering. With a load capacity of up to 9 tonnes and a load centre of 900 mm, Jungheinrich will now be offering one of the most powerful electric forklift trucks in the intralog...
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Feb42019 by adminNo Comments
FLTA Awards 2019: Let Linde entertain you…

FLTA Awards 2019: Let Linde entertain you…

Featured, FLTA
FLTA Awards for Excellence and Rick Parfitt Jr Band Winners of the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2019 will be revealed at a black-tie dinner gala, held at the International Centre in Telford on Saturday 30th March. “When the Awards was first conceived, our aim was to recognise and celebrate the achievements of those individuals, teams and companies working to make our industry a better place,” explains FLTA Chief Executive Peter Harvey. He continues: “Staging an event worthy of their work simply would not be possible without the generosity and commitment of sponsors and we are delighted to have Linde’s support in our endeavours. “Thanks to their sponsorship, we’ve been able to secure an outstanding evening of entertainment for our guests – including the Rick Parfitt Jr Band. “...
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Feb42019 by adminNo Comments
SANY and Cooper make an impact at iPort

SANY and Cooper make an impact at iPort

Dealer
SANY has made its mark at the UK’s newest logistics park with connecting strategic rail freight terminal after Cooper Specialised Handling secured a new contract for a complete handling solution. Cooper Specialised Handling, which is the exclusive distributor for SANY equipment in the UK, has supplied the award-winning iPort in Doncaster with two SANY SRSC4535G reachstackers. Fully inclusive maintenance support is being provided by its engineering division, Cooper Handling Solutions. Comprising six million sq ft of Grade A warehousing and already home to Amazon, Lidl and Fellowes, iPort incorporates a 35-acre rail freight intermodal terminal connected to the existing UK rail network. This represents the UK’s first dedicated rail freight terminal in over 10 years. Commenting on...
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Feb32019 by adminNo Comments
3 Newcomers as Jungheinrich expands model line up

3 Newcomers as Jungheinrich expands model line up

Manufacturer, New Trucks
Jungheinrich is improving material handling operations with the arrival of a trio of complementary vehicles. The EFG Series 6 heavy-duty electric forklift, the EKS 412s vertical order picker and the ERC 216zi pallet handler, have been unveiled at a press event at the company’s base in Hamburg, Germany, this week. Heavy-duty member Previously Jungheinrich had only developed electric forklifts up to 5 tons, but the company’s new Series 6 range meets the needs of heavier and more extreme applications as it covers the 6-9 ton market. Standard versions of the vehicle are available with a lead acid battery offering 1240-1376Ah and 1395-1548Ah of battery time respectively, however a lithium-ion option is also being made available that offers 1250Ah. Speaking at the launch of th...
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Feb32019 by adminNo Comments
Chief Executive of Fork Lift Truck Association steps down

Chief Executive of Fork Lift Truck Association steps down

FLTA, Industry
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has announced that Peter Harvey MBE, is to leave his post following a 6+ year tenure as Chief Executive. “We would like to thank Peter for the excellent work he has done in raising the profile of the Association” said FLTA Chairman Duncan Nealon. “In his time with us he has overseen a number of important initiatives, working hard to push our Safety agenda. Among his achievements was driving force in the setting up of the Fork Truck Watchdog.” An enthusiastic advocate of the HSE initiative Helping Britain Work Well Peter enhanced the size, scope and status of the National Fork Truck Safety Conference, seeing it named “Conference of the Year” in the 2015 Best Practice Awards. In parallel with this he oversaw the creation of Safetember – a UK-w...
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