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Carrefour Deploys Second Hydrogen Fleet

Carrefour Deploys Second Hydrogen Fleet

Batteries, Euronews, Innovation
French retailer Carrefour has deployed 137 Plug Power GenDrive-powered STILL electric forklifts at its supply chain distribution centre in Vendin-le-Vieil, France. The Vendin-le-Vieil facility, a critical arm within Carrefour’s logistics networks in France, receives, stores and distributes merchandise destined for stores in the region. Carrefour is the second-largest retailer in the world, serving 13 million customers internationally every day. Through the use of Plug Power’s GenDrive fuel cell product, Carrefour can expect increases in efficiency, reliability and improved operator-ergonomics within its STILL fleet. This week’s grand opening provided the opportunity for Carrefour to share insights on its vision of the future of the logistics market in France and around the worl...
Nexen launches new Sideloader

Nexen launches new Sideloader

Innovation, Manufacturer
Within Nexen Group the companies’ diverse approach to innovation and solution provision, continues as it has for over 30 years with the launch of the New Nexen FDSL 4-Way Side-Loader range. Available in Diesel and LPG with the latest low emission engines, the Nexen FDSL Range boasts many key features which carry on the tradition of providing innovative materials handling solutions. At Nexen Group, reliability and robustness has always been our main focus which can be seen straightaway with the Nexen FDSL.  It benefits from a chassis entirely manufactured from a generous amount of quality structural steel and other high quality heavy duty imported European components & material to ensure longevity of product life. Serviceability and ease of maintenance is as always, a key componen...
Vienna’s Historic Hofburg to Stage 2019 IFOY Awards Night

Vienna’s Historic Hofburg to Stage 2019 IFOY Awards Night

Euronews, Industry, Innovation
The location for next  year’s IFOY Awards Night has been announced – and Vienna’s historic Hofburg will be the venue on April 26th. In cooperation with LOGISTIK.Kurier and the Austrian Chamber of Commerce (WKO) the awards presentation will take place during the gala of the Austrian HERMES Transport.Logistics.Preis for the first time. More than 600 international guests are expected, in what organisers are calling a who’s who of the transportation and intralogistics community. “Vienna, one of the most important cities for congresses in the world, and the Hofburg are a brilliant setting for awarding exceptional achievements in intralogistics. We will invite the community to Vienna for this event,” says Sascha Schmel, Managing Director of the Association for Materials Handling and Intralogi...
Yanmar Meet Stage V Standards

Yanmar Meet Stage V Standards

Industry, Innovation
Leading engine manufacturer Yanmar has released a list of its diesel engines that are certified for compliance with the European Stage V off-road emissions standards set to come into effect from 2019. Yanmar has received certification not only for the stricter standards imposed on the 19kW and over range, but also for the newly imposed emissions standards for the under 19kW range. The new emissions standards to be introduced in Europe are one level stricter than existing standards, and will be implemented over 2019 and 2020, aimed at limiting the impact of emissions and preserving the environment for future generations. The 24 certified Yanmar models of diesel engines sold in Europe are installed in a variety of industrial equipment. https://www.yanmar.com/global/
Crown Factory earns Zero-landfill Status

Crown Factory earns Zero-landfill Status

Industry, Innovation
Crown facility finds ways to recycle everything from coolant to pallets. A lift truck manufacturing plant may not strike anyone as a paragon of sustainability—unless, that is, the plant is run by New Bremen, Ohio-based lift truck maker Crown Equipment Corp. In October, Crown added a sixth location to its roster of facilities that have achieved zero-landfill status. Employees at the company's Troy, Ohio, manufacturing plant led the effort to evaluate the facility's operations for waste-reduction opportunities beginning in 2017, according to Crown. They soon found ways to recycle or reuse a range of waste products, including coolants, used oils, aerosol cans, paint waste, disposable towels, cardboard, and wood pallets. Any remaining waste not reused or recycled is sent to a waste-to-ener...
Improved safety for the B & B PowerMount

Improved safety for the B & B PowerMount

Attachments, Innovation
Designed and manufactured by B&B Attachments, PowerMount is a unique patented system that enables the truck operator to quickly change from one hydraulic attachment to another in just 90 seconds. The PowerMount system allows for attachment change to be completed without the need for an engineer, says the makers, guaranteeing a fast, easy and safe way to interchange forklift attachments. During the last year modifications have been made to the PowerMount system to improve safety. Sensors have been fitted to the front of the system to ensure that the attachment correctly engages with the PowerMount. This modification not only prevents the operator from fitting the attachment incorrectly, but also eliminates any chance of the attachment slipping or moving out of place. A light switch f...
New Hyster on show in Valencia

New Hyster on show in Valencia

Innovation, Manufacturer
Hyster revealed the first images of its prototype fuel cell-powered laden container handler at the Greenport Congress last Thursday (18th October) Prior to the event in Valencia, Spain, the zero-emission truck currently in development had only been publicly seen in diagrams and 3D renderings. However in a presentation at the Congress titled Alternative energy sources for mobile plant equipment, Willem Nieuwland, project leader for Hyster Europe, produced the first photograph of the vehicle as well as a short film of the model’s first drive during development. Fast charging Powered by a Nuvera fuel cell in combination with a lithium-ion battery, the electric truck has been developed for an end-user at the Port of Los Angeles and is expected to utilize fully integrated wireless fast...
Yale showcase robotics solutions

Yale showcase robotics solutions

Innovation, Manufacturer
At a special invitation-only event near Düsseldorf, Germany, visitors witnessed the latest innovative robotics solutions for materials handling in action. Designed to offer customers affordable automation for repetitive tasks, the recently-announced robotics portfolio from Yale Europe Materials Handling was put through its paces at ‘This is Yale’ in front of dealers, customers, prospects, and members of the press. This is Yale® featured a full roster of zones that showcased tailored Yale solutions for a variety of industries. Among the simulations and live demonstrations that took place, the application of Yale robotic solutions was a key talking point with the new robotic trucks featuring in the Automotive and Supply Chain Solutions zones. “Having the opportunity to present our robo...
Manitou and Deutz have joined forces and introduced two prototype telehandlers

Manitou and Deutz have joined forces and introduced two prototype telehandlers

Industry, Innovation, Manufacturer
A new team player for electric construction machinery has emerged onto the market with a prototype telehandler. Manitou and Deutz have joined forces and introduced two prototype telehandlers: one as a hybrid, and another a full electric system machine, to meet increasing demand for such vehicles. This is the first time Deutz has incorporated prototype electric drives into Manitou equipment, and as a result the Manitou MT 1135 has been launched as a prototype. Deutz says it has provided a modular product portfolio for electric drives, which enables customers to choose the combination of combustion engine, electric motor, battery and power electronics that is best suited to their needs. And should the customer require it, a pure electric drive system is also available on request. Ma...
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