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Month: November 2019

Briggs and Yale keep the beer flowing

Briggs and Yale keep the beer flowing

Attachments, Handling
Moving loads efficiently in the beverage industry can be a precarious business, particularly for a company such as Marston’s. a brewer which handles kegs, casks, spirits and soft drinks at its 14 depots across the UK. For an operation dealing with diverse loads of different shapes and sizes, a one-size-fits-all approach to its materials handling needs is unlikely to deliver the levels of productivity required. As Marston’s expanded its business, it turned to trusted Yale partner, Briggs Equipment, for a tailored solution. Marston’s has a history that dates back to 1890 when it originally operated as Wolverhampton and Dudley Breweries. Now the UK’s top independent pub retailing and brewing business, the company operates around 1,600 pubs with over 14,300 employees across the UK, and ...
Mitsubishi Unveils Upgraded GRENDiA

Mitsubishi Unveils Upgraded GRENDiA

Manufacturer
The GRENDiA series of IC engine forklift trucks from Mitsubishi is to undergo a facelift to ensure its styling more closely matches its near-legendary reputation for performance and reliability. From autumn 2019, all orders placed within Europe for diesel and LP gas GRENDiA ES and EX counterbalance forklift trucks will include a new ergonomically designed seat and updated overhead guard. "The industry is constantly evolving, and our design philosophy is to stay ahead of the curve," explains Carmen van Boeckel, Product Manager at Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks. "As with all Mitsubishi forklifts, GRENDiA is a market-leading performer built to meet the needs of the modern operator. Our trucks are always in development to ensure that they remain at the forefront of this ever-changing ...
Linde Material Handling Develops Interactive Warning Vest

Linde Material Handling Develops Interactive Warning Vest

Innovation
Linde Material Handling has developed an interactive warning vest. The vest protects pedestrians in warehouse and production environments by alerting them early on to approaching industrial trucks. The intelligent garment with a tactile, audible and widely visible warning function is a further development of the Linde Safety Guard system and helps to prevent collisions between forklifts and pedestrians. Every logistics operator will be familiar with this situation: Walking along an aisle of shelves, lost in thought, sometimes it is only at the last moment that you notice a forklift truck or other warehouse equipment in the immediate vicinity. A dangerous situation which can have serious consequences. Statistics issued by the German Social Accident Insurance (DGUV) confirm this: Peop...
Clark Extends IC Counterbalance Range with 8t Model

Clark Extends IC Counterbalance Range with 8t Model

New Trucks
  Clark has extended its range of counterbalance forklifts with internal combustion engines. Under the model name C80D900, the industrial truck specialist is launching a new diesel forklift version with a load capacity of eight tons at 900 mm load centre. The vehicle now takes its place in the existing C60-80 series with load capacities of six to eight tons. Like all Clark vehicles, the C80D900 has been designed in accordance with the proven ‘built-to-last’ concept, which stands for solid, functional design with high-quality components. This includes a fully welded robust frame, a sturdy steering axle, and robust lifting gear with a solid eight-roller fork carriage with four side support rollers. The lifting cylinder and the quiet lifting hydraulics ensure gentle, low-noise load...
Manitou Group acquires a majority stake in Mawsley Machinery Ltd in the UK

Manitou Group acquires a majority stake in Mawsley Machinery Ltd in the UK

Dealer, Industry
The Manitou Group, world leader in all-terrain material handling, announces the takeover of a majority stake in its UK dealer Mawsley Machinery Ltd, based near Northampton, consecutive to the retirement of their main shareholders. A privately-owned company founded in 1981, Mawsley Machinery Ltd supplies construction equipment and services to its customers. Mawsley Machinery is the historical Manitou Group dealer in the Midlands. Two current managers of Mawsley are co-investing in the company to carry on this venture. Ian Wright and Jane Sheldon, the outgoing Managing Directors of Mawsley Machinery Ltd commented “we are proud that Mawsley Machinery is moving forward with a strong, stable base provided by Manitou Group. The expertise and professionalism of the existing team will ensur...
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