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Sep102019 by adminNo Comments
IFOY award organisation appoints new jurors

IFOY award organisation appoints new jurors

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The IFOY organisation has announced the appointment of two new jurors. Ying Xu, Managing editor-in-chief of MM Logistics in China, and Matthias Rathmann, editor-in-chief of the German logistics newspaper trans aktuell, were newly elected to the jury. The IFOY jury now includes a total of 27 editors-in-chief of leading international logistics publications from 19 nations. In spring 2020, they will again test and select the world’s best new publications among intralogistics products and solutions. The application phase for the IFOY Award 2020 is currently in full swing. Suppliers of products and system solutions can still apply until October 30 with their new products and warehouse projects in a total of 13 categories. Startups can also compete again. Expertise Due to its experti...
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Sep32019 by adminNo Comments
Forks Specialist to Show First Electronically Operated Attachment at IMHX 2019

Forks Specialist to Show First Electronically Operated Attachment at IMHX 2019

Attachments, Featured
B&B Attachments is to exhibit KAUP’s first electronically operated fork positioner attachment at IMHX later this month (Stand 19H120). IMHX takes place at the NEC, Birmingham from 24-27 September. It is the UK’s premier intralogistics event and showcases thousands of products and services from all sectors of the logistics, material handling and storage industries. The new KAUP electric fork positioner T160BE, completely removes the requirement for hydraulic operation. The hydraulic hose installation over the mast and hydraulic connection is no longer necessary. A PLC with CAN-Bus-interface opens new communication possibilities between the attachment and forklift truck. Electrically operated and electronically controlled, the sideshift and positioning of the fork tines can ...
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Aug72019 by adminNo Comments
Communication is key at the National Forklift Safety Convention 2019

Communication is key at the National Forklift Safety Convention 2019

Featured, FLTA
The FLTA’s National Forklift Safety Convention 2019 being held on Wednesday 30th October 2019 at the Heart of England Conference and Events Centre, Coventry will be focusing on the importance of clear communication under the theme of managing behaviours to transform onsite operations. The event is accredited to provide four Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours, as during the convention attendees will hear a series of inspiring presentations filled with tips and advice on improving listening and management skills. Guest speakers at this year’s event include behavioural safety expert Tim Marsh, and Head of Transportation at the HSE Kanwal Kanda. The latest addition to the line-up is former hostage negotiator Rich Mullender, who will be giving audiences unique insight ...
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Jul222019 by adminNo Comments
Jungheinrich’s battery charger wins Best of Industry award

Jungheinrich’s battery charger wins Best of Industry award

Batteries, Featured
Jungheinrich’s crossover battery charger system has been recognized with a Best of Industry Award. Suitable for both lead acid and lithium-ion batteries, the SLH 300 was awarded the prize in the Operating Technology category. Explaining their decision, the judging panel underlined the importance of the cross-technology interconnectivity and support for multiple technologies in charging that the high-frequency charger offers. Produced in Jungheinrich’s Norderstedt production plant in Germany, the in-house developed system is available with support for 15-320A as well as various truck voltage classes and standards. “The SLH 300 brings together a perfect solution for the needs of the rapidly growing lithium-ion market, and new and smart solutions for the existing lead acid mar...
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Jul52019 by adminNo Comments
Disco Forklift Truck (5.1% ABV),

Disco Forklift Truck (5.1% ABV),

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Drygate Brewing Co has unveiled its next chapter, with a fresh new brand and product offering. The move comes alongside a refocusing on “fresh, sessionable and engaging beers”. “With “open doors and open minds”, Drygate continues to champion its ethos of promoting creativity and collaboration – which have been at the heart of the brand since launching in 2014 – by committing to work with artists, and creators of all types, on small batch beers. The new product offering includes Disco Forklift Truck (5.1% ABV), a Mango Pale Ale. Available to buy in the brewery online shop https://www.drygate.com/online-shop
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Jul22019 by adminNo Comments
BITA and the FLTA celebrate successful Golf Day

BITA and the FLTA celebrate successful Golf Day

BITA, Featured, FLTA
Dean Smith of ND Lift Trucks (right) collects the Senior Individual Men’s prize from FLTA President, Andrew Woodward (left) and BITA Secretary General, James Clark (centre). In dry and calm conditions, 36 players from the forklift truck industry teed off to contest the inaugural FLTA-BITA Golf Day at the Warwickshire Golf Club recently. Following several days of rain, players coped well with the sodden fairways and the tournament saw some outstanding performances. Most notable was that from Nathan Sheritan of Crown Lift Trucks who collected not only the Individual Men’s prize but also played a major role in steering Crown to victory in the Team category. Other individual winners were: Dean Smith of ND Lift Trucks, who took first prize in the Senior Individual category; Dan Bov...
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May142019 by adminNo Comments
UniCarriers at IMHX 2019: Are you ready for the first ever Forklift Operator Challenge?

UniCarriers at IMHX 2019: Are you ready for the first ever Forklift Operator Challenge?

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The international forklift truck manufacturer UniCarriers is in search of the most talented forklift operator attending this year’s International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX) in Birmingham. Together with Talent in Logistics, UniCarriers will host the first ever Forklift Operator Challenge at the exhibition from September 24th to 27th 2019. Entrants will have the opportunity to prove their skill by operating UniCarriers’ Award winning electric counterbalance truck TX3. For this year’s IMHX, UniCarriers partner up with Talent in Logistics to honour adept forklift truck operators. By operating a UniCarriers TX3 counterbalance truck, participants will be able to demonstrate their level of skill and accuracy. ‘I am absolutely thrilled to be working with UniCarriers at IMHX this y...
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Apr172019 by adminNo Comments
Forklifts in F1

Forklifts in F1

Featured, Logistics
  High-speed logistics challenges in the world of motorsport. Motorsport, whether it’s racing or rallying, on two wheels or four, is popular across the world. The highest-profile series, the Formula One Grand Prix World Championship, visits every (inhabited!) continent on the planet. Planning and managing the logistics is quite a challenge – and not for the faint-hearted! Long-time racing fan Ruari McCallion has a scout behind the scenes with help from Rocla Rus. What takes 50, 80 or even more forklift trucks up to three weeks to put together and less than 24 hours to take apart? It’s the infrastructure for a modern-day F1 GP (Grand Prix). Looking after the logistics involved in getting the show together, on time, and maybe thousands of miles away from the previous event i...
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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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Jan292019 by adminNo Comments
Kalmar champions the move to electric forklifts

Kalmar champions the move to electric forklifts

Featured, General, Trending
Kalmar, a provider of automated and electrified solutions, has published a new feature which highlights the potential of electric forklifts as a “viable alternative” to diesel vehicles. While electric forklifts have existed for several years, the advent of new lithium batteries and even more powerful forklift machines has started to provoke a shift in sectors like the port and terminal industry. According to David Malmström, Business Development Manager at Kalmar Forklift Trucks, “major companies in big industries, such as the automotive industry, are driving the development in part because of environmental policies”, while “smaller companies are also switching to electric trucks”. View Kalmar’s solutions for ports and terminals in PTI’s Supplier Directory The report from K...
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