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Toyota Material Handling supports the waste and recycling sector at RWM 2018

Toyota Material Handling supports the waste and recycling sector at RWM 2018

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Continuing their commitment to supporting the waste and recycling sector,Toyota Material Handling UK will be showcasing its range of quality forklifts and warehouse trucks at RWM, 12th – 13th September 2018 at NEC Birmingham, stand 5N20-P21. Chosen for their suitability in waste and recycling applications, the trucks on stand include: two Toyota Tonero engine-powered forklift trucks, one fitted with a waste recycling clamp and the other featuring a full steel cabin, a high capacity BT Levio powered pallet truck and a BT Lifter hand pallet truck featuring an integral weighing scale. The Tonero forklift has been developed to address key industry concerns of safety and durability. Featuring Toyota’s unique System of Active Stability (SAS), the Tonero helps operators to manoeuvre the tru...
CAT Move in on the Used Forklift Market

CAT Move in on the Used Forklift Market

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As with any vehicle, when purchasing a forklift truck, it is worth considering whether you need to buy a new one or whether a refurbished forklift would be a good alternative. The argument for a brand-new truck is easy to understand – a trouble free choice, but from a cost-benefit perspective, and depending on the work it is needed for, a used forklift truck may make a better decision. Cat® Lift Trucks believes that by working closely with their customers and understanding their needs, they can advise them on the best materials handling options available for their requirements and the work they have in mind. Marco de Jager, Manager of the European Rental & Used Trucks Centre at Cat Lift Trucks, explains why. When talking about the best choice for a client purchasing a forkl...
Abbey Attachments Expansion

Abbey Attachments Expansion

Attachments, Featured, Latest
Over the past thirty years Abbey’s investment in people and equipment has been constant; evidence of this can be seen with their most recent investment, a new purpose-built warehouse which now extends Abbey’s site to 43,000 square feet of major warehouse and workshop facilities. Fully Equipped Service Vehicles/ Highly Skilled Workshop and Field Service Technicians Abbey’s fleet of service vehicles are fully equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment and spare parts; with a network of highly skilled and factory trained technicians Abbey can help optimise your efficiency with effective service solutions ranging from, customised maintenance programmes, fitting of forklift truck accessories and associated products. Extensive Hire Fleet – Over 1800 units in stock At t...
FLTA National Fork Lift Safety Convention 2018

FLTA National Fork Lift Safety Convention 2018

FLTA, Industry
Firmly established as the most authoritative event of its kind in the materials handling calendar, the award-winning FLTA National Fork Lift Safety Convention sees hundreds of managers – from across the UK – come together to share best practice advice. The award-winning event, sponsored by Toyota Materials Handing UK and produced in association with SHD Logistics, is part of the Association’s drive to large-scale change for the better. Location: Taking place on Wednesday 3rd October 2018 at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre, Coventry Tickets: £180 (£130 for FLTA Members and Safe User Group) What to expect From industry insights to invaluable real-life case histories, motivational speakers to expert Q&As, networking opportunities to CPD accreditation, each...
A Global Change

A Global Change

Dealer, Featured, Handling, Latest, Trending
Cesab forklift dealership Global Material Handling is under the ownership of one of its founding directors after a management buyout. Sales director Andy Evans is now the sole owner of Global, the exclusive dealer for the Cesab Material Handling range across the north west of England. The move also sees Andy demonstrate his confidence in the Cesab brand by signing a new three-year dealer agreement with the European materials handling equipment manufacturer. Since the Haydock-based dealership was founded in 2009, steady investment and growth have seen Global increase its headcount to 27, supporting the materials handling operations of businesses across the North West, including Park Cakes, Lanxess Group, McBurney Distribution, Luxfer Group, Rowlinson Group, Primeline Express and ot...
The New TCM FD60-100 – Even Better

The New TCM FD60-100 – Even Better

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This month saw the exciting relaunch of the TCM FD 60-100 diesel counterbalance truck model. The new and improved FD 60-100 diesel counterbalance truck, as with the existing FD and FGE series counterbalance trucks, offers high-quality components combined with industry-leading operator ergonomics to deliver exceptional truck performance. The FD and FGE truck family remain the unrivalled leaders in clean air engine technology, and the FD 60-100 is no exception. With its rugged, reliable construction and 6.0-10.0 tonne lifting capacity, the truck boasts class-leading driving performance that won’t let you down. Innovative technologies enhance comfort and safety At TCM, providing quality forklifts and other material handling equipment that offer optimum safety to operators is the k...
Better vision with the updated Hyster’s

Better vision with the updated Hyster’s

Industry, Manufacturer, Trending
Hyster Europe has launched an updated 8 to 16-tonne capacity lift truck. The most universal to date, the latest heavy-duty models provide optimal visibility, strength and reliability, making handling and transportation easier than ever. “The Hyster® H8-16XM range now has a completely new mast and carriage giving fast attachment exchange as well as optimum visibility of the forks, the attachment, and the load,” says Chris van de Werdt, Product Strategy Manager – Big Trucks, Hyster Europe. The innovative mast design is reported to offer added strength, and the intelligent design has increased the residual capacity on each truck by at least 400kg for the side shift pin type carriage. The new range of 2-stage masts, and extended range of pin or hook type carriages, are available on the H...
No Brexit Exit for Hoppecke

No Brexit Exit for Hoppecke

Batteries, BREXIT, Finance, Service
Despite concerns about prospects for economic growth and the uncertain commercial landscape post-Brexit, for energy management specialist Hoppecke Industrial Batteries it’s business as usual. Whilst the likes of Airbus, Unilever and BMW have been voicing fears over the impact on their businesses of a ‘no deal’, Hoppecke has signalled its commitment to doing business in the UK by signing a 15-year lease on its assembly and warehouse facility in Staffordshire. This move comes amid a period of stability that has seen Hoppecke’s UK subsidiary outperform the market across all areas of its business, with total revenue up by more than 36% over the past two years. It also provides clear reassurance both to Hoppecke’s customers and its workforce that the company intends to continue with the u...
New Head of Sales at BNP Parabas

New Head of Sales at BNP Parabas

Business, Featured, Finance, Latest
BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions UK has appointed Mark Richards as Head of Equipment and Logistics Solutions (ELS) Sales – Key Accounts and Business Development. The ELS division of BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions specialises in asset finance for the agriculture, materials handling, construction and commercial vehicles markets. Its specialist finance solutions are enablers for businesses across the supply chain. With over 20 years’ experience in the asset finance sector, Richards joins BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions from Marubeni-Komatsu Finance where he established the business from a start-up and held the position of Head of Sales. Prior to this, Richards was Head of Vendor Sales for Hitachi Capital Business Finance where he led the agricultural and industrial vendor sales team and suppo...
The most secure Doosan electric trucks ever!

The most secure Doosan electric trucks ever!

Dealer, General, Latest
Doosan forklift trucks are well known for their many safety and security features but these three electric trucks are now more secure than ever; because they're being used in a high security compound on a public sector contract! The three brand new Doosan trucks are B25X-7 models, which are electrically powered and designed to deliver quiet, clean, efficient handling across a range of different applications in the kitchen stores and raw materials areas. All three trucks were supplied by Ability Handling as part of a public sector framework agreement for the provision of materials handing equipment and electric vehicles. In order to meet the enhanced security measures required, all three of the Doosan trucks were supplied complete with a mast lock-off system, which prevents anyone fro...
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