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A Flexi update from Narrow Aisle

A Flexi update from Narrow Aisle

General, Handling, Manufacturer
Narrow Aisle’s Flexi LITE articulated lift truck model is now available with an integrated four-stage ‘Quad’ lift mast. As its name suggests, the Flexi LITE was originally designed for applications where trucks have to weigh as little as possible – such as facilities where trucks are required to travel across loading bay dock plates into vehicles or to be moved in goods lifts between floors. But, with the addition of the ultra-low ‘Quad’ mast, the Flexi LITE has become highly suited to the task of stuffing and de-stuffing ISO containers. “The market for materials handling equipment that can unload and load pallets from and to ISO containers is already well established in the USA where virtually all FMCG products are carried in steel sided ‘semi trailers’ and it is growing in the UK,”...
Marble handled with care by Hyster lift trucks

Marble handled with care by Hyster lift trucks

Attachments, General, Manufacturer
To avoid unnecessary costs, damage avoidance is critical for operations handling valuable loads with a forklift truck. Hyster Europe supports applications handling high value materials with reliable trucks and a choice of attachments. The marble handling industry is one example where a specialist truck is now available from Hyster to meet demanding handling needs. “Turkey has a thriving natural stone industry, but many companies had encountered damage when carrying, stacking and shipping palletised slabs of marble, which can be susceptible to chips, cracks or scratches if not handled with care,” says Botros Hanna, Industry Manager, Big Truck Solutions for Hyster. “As a highly valuable, luxury construction material, even a small amount of damage can render the load useless, incurring ext...
New Assessor course from the RTITB

New Assessor course from the RTITB

General, Industry, Training
The RTITB Instructor Academy has launched a new Assessor course to help employers cost effectively check whether lift truck operators have the correct training and skills to work safely in their business. The new Lift Truck or MHE (Materials Handling Equipment) Operator Assessor course enables employers to acquire in-house skills and knowledge for assessing and reporting on an operator’s abilities, without the need to invest in training staff as Lift Truck Instructors. Qualified Operator Assessors will be able to conduct pre-employment assessment, return to work after absence assessment, ongoing periodic assessment (between refresher training), post-incident assessment and post-near miss assessment and create appropriate, compliant records of all assessments that have taken place. ...
A New Name and a New Logo for Nationwide

A New Name and a New Logo for Nationwide

Access, General
Nationwide Platforms has changed it branding following its acquisition last year by Loxam Group. It will now be known as ’Nationwide Platforms, A Loxam Company’. Don Kenny, CEO of Loxam Powered Access Division, said, “This change celebrates the acquisition of Nationwide Platforms by the Loxam Group, and the merger of Loxam UK and Nationwide Platforms, to create the UK’s largest powered access rental business with a fleet of 10,500 machines from a network of depots across the country. “Initially the new branding will be introduced on our website and our marketing, sales and service literature. Over the coming months, our rental equipment, vehicles and locations will be updated with the new branding. “We are proud of our new brand, which aligns with the that of our parent co...
The road to a greener future with Calor BioLPG the fuel of tomorrow

The road to a greener future with Calor BioLPG the fuel of tomorrow

General, Industry, News, Trending
Implementing sustainable business strategies across the value chain has never been so urgent, and FLT fleet managers can play a vital role in helping the UK move towards a greener future, in line with the country’s legislative and environmental ambitions. To help the UK meet its lower carbon commitments, a new, renewable fuel has been developed: BioLPG, which is available exclusively from Calor. Building upon the already established benefits of LPG for the FLT industry, BioLPG is chemically identical to conventional LPG but created from renewable, ethically sourced feedstocks, such as organic plant materials, vegetable oil and animal fats. This means it is a ‘drop-in’ fuel and – as a result – there is no need for you to alter any equipment, appliances or supply infrastructure if you...
LOLER and the Hand Pallet Truck

LOLER and the Hand Pallet Truck

General, Handling, Service
There has been considerable confusion in the marketplace as to whether low-lift equipment such as a hand pallet truck – which only raises the load sufficiently clear of the floor to enable horizontal movement – is subject to LOLER examination. BITA guidance has always been that this equipment is not carrying out a lifting operation, and is not, therefore, subject to LOLER. The HSE confirms this view and has recently updated its Approved Code of Practice to clarify that LOLER applies to “high-lift pallet trucks, both manual and powered, that have the ability to raise the forks above 300mm”. The approved code of practice can be downloaded free of charge http://www.hse.gov.uk/pubns/books/l113.htm
The Forklift DEALER Zone supports Safetember

The Forklift DEALER Zone supports Safetember

Featured, FLTA, General, Industry, Logistics, News, Trending
Every day, five fork lift truck drivers are injured or killed – but a new campaign aims to to stop these tragic accidents happening. The Fork Lift Truck Association has launched its ‘Safetember’ campaign, which will run next month as part of National Fork Lift Safety Month. The theme – ‘Make sure they get home safe’ urges truck operators and their employers to take truck safety seriously. It comes as an estimated 1,300 fork lift truck accidents happen in the UK every year, and five drivers are injured or killed every day. Lisa Ramos is a Safety Ambassador for the FLTA. She lost her left leg when she was crushed by a reversing fork lift truck. She said: “On 24 March 2006, I wasn’t thinking that I might not get home in one piece; I was looking forward to my son’s 13th birthday...
BlockMaster Attachments from B & B Improve Productivity

BlockMaster Attachments from B & B Improve Productivity

Attachments, General, Handling
The Maen Karne Group comprises of Maen Karne Aggregates and Maen Karne Concrete Products. The company is the south west’s leading fully independent supplier of bagged and loose aggregate. It specialises in muck shift clearing and bulk haulage, transporting more than one million tonnes of aggregate annually. Maen Karne also manufactures concrete blocks and ready-mix concrete. Its CE approved portfolio includes a full range of different size and strength concrete blocks for any application. These include block and beam floors, paintable grade finish, foundations, hollow blocks, bricks and commons. Maen Karne has sites at Melbur, Hayle and Penryn providing coverage throughout Cornwall and into Devon. The company is renowned for producing quality blocks and certified ready mix concrete a...
Spotlight on Pallet Truck Spares

Spotlight on Pallet Truck Spares

General, Handling, PARTS, Service
PalletTruckParts.co.uk are the UK & Ireland's Largest Stockist of Pallet Truck Spare Parts With an extensive stock of quality spare parts for most leading manufacturers of pallet trucks including Linde, Logitrans, BT, TotalLifter, Pfaff and Crown, PTP offer an easy online ordering system, speedy delivery and a wealth of knowledge gained over the last 40 years of supplying businesses throughout the UK and Ireland. The easy to use “webstore” makes finding parts a breeze and if you need help just head over to their parts finder to locate part numbers. Pallet Truck Parts stock thousands of parts in their warehouse So, if your pallet truck needs a certain part and you can't see it in their store, give their experienced and friendly team a call on +44 (0) 28 9084 1444 or e-mail them...
A Solid Foundation from Combilift

A Solid Foundation from Combilift

General, Manufacturer, Service
When Daniel Soden left school, he was keen to combine college classes with hands-on experience that could lead to concrete career opportunities in the engineering manufacturing sector. The former pupil of The Royal School, Cavan started an OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Traineeship with Combilift, Co Monaghan, the largest global manufacturer of forklifts. The traineeship is run by Cavan and Monaghan Education and Training Board (CMETB) at Monaghan Institute. The one-year, Level 5 programme is an example of the growing trend towards a work-based learning approach to qualifications. This one involves 11 weeks in Combilift, in blocks of two/three weeks, and 27 weeks in college. Combilift trainees are paid €100 a week for the nine months of the course. Daniel, who hails fro...
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