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Nov12019 by adminNo Comments
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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Oct162019 by adminNo Comments
Is the Future of Forklifts All Electric?

Is the Future of Forklifts All Electric?

Industry
  Q&A with Russell Baker, Territory Manager, UK & Ireland for Hyster Europe. As the Hyster® brand celebrates its 90th anniversary and Hyster Europe marks over 20 years of producing electric lift trucks in Craigavon, UK, Russell Baker discusses how the use of battery powered forklifts is changing. Q: When did battery powered lift trucks become a focus for Hyster Europe? A: The introduction of the Hyster® XN and XNT series’ of electric forklifts back in 2008 cemented Hyster as a world class provider of low energy consumption trucks, with reduced maintenance requirements, minimised operating costs and zero emissions. Our plant in Craigavon, Northern Ireland, UK, started manufacturing battery powered trucks in 2008 and is the European source of all Hyster® 1.3 - 3.5...
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Sep232019 by adminNo Comments
UK’s biggest logistics tradeshow IMHX to move to bi-annual event

UK’s biggest logistics tradeshow IMHX to move to bi-annual event

Featured, Industry
Following an extensive period of consultation involving many of the leading manufacturers and suppliers of equipment and technology to the logistics sector as well as other partners and stakeholders, IMHX – the International Materials Handling Exhibition – will increase its frequency to every two years. This means that the next event in the IMHX series takes place on September 14-16, 2021, at the NEC, Birmingham. IMHX Event Director, Rob Fisher, comments: “The show has been held every three years since it was launched in 2001 and our sector-wide research demonstrated that the industry is overwhelmingly in favour of resetting IMHX’s cycle.” He continued: “The greater frequency will enable the event – which is the UK’s largest international logistics solutions exhibition - to me...
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Sep102019 by adminNo Comments
IFOY award organisation appoints new jurors

IFOY award organisation appoints new jurors

Featured, Industry
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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Aug282019 by adminNo Comments
Forklift Truck Market set for modest growth despite Brexit uncertainty

Forklift Truck Market set for modest growth despite Brexit uncertainty

BITA, BREXIT, Industry
  The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) – the UK trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of forklift truck and associated components and services – has predicted a modest strengthening in the market for the sector despite the economic upheaval imposed by continuing uncertainty over Brexit. New data from BITA’s latest market analysis, released exclusively to BITA members, is forecasting successive growth over each of the next three years, largely due to increased levels of activity in sectors such as food & beverages, transport & storage, and retail & wholesale distribution. Last year was a relatively strong one for the forklift truck industry with sales increasing 2.5% to more than 35,000 units. Sales growth is expected to be a little mo...
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Aug62019 by adminNo Comments
Nominations open for FLTA Awards 2020

Nominations open for FLTA Awards 2020

FLTA, Industry
The Fork Lift Truck Association is calling all entries for the annual prestigious event to be held on Saturday 21st March 2020. Now in its 26th year, the FLTA Awards for Excellence is the longest running industry awards presentation of its kind and is a highlight of the materials handling event calendar. The Awards are free to enter and importantly, companies can self-nominate, allowing them to put forward the initiatives and products that they are most proud of. There are several categories, but the Pick of the Year accolades for Safety, Innovation, Ergonomics and Environment, are the most sought after. Nominations for these are open to companies who have launched products or services between 1st October 2018 and 30th September 2019. “The FLTA Awards are a fantastic opp...
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Jul242019 by adminNo Comments
Doosan leads with six industry zones at IMHX

Doosan leads with six industry zones at IMHX

Industry
Doosan is to create six industry zones on its huge 658 sq. m stand at IMHX 2019 (Hall 19, Stand 19G80). Set to be one of the largest stands at the show, each zone – spanning Manufacturing, Construction, Agriculture, Transport, Warehousing and Aviation – will display Doosan’s best-in-class solutions specific to the sector. The machines on show will be kitted-out with attachments appropriate to typical industry applications, offering visitors the chance to see the optimum handling solutions for enhancing performance in each industry. The very latest counterbalance and warehouse truck models will be available to see, from the new feature-rich B15R-7 three-wheel and B45X-7 four-wheel series of electric forklift trucks, right up to Doosan’s powerful, heavy-lifting diesel and gas model...
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Jul172019 by adminNo Comments
Forklift rental reduces emissions

Forklift rental reduces emissions

Industry, Trending
A new report shows that by sharing equipment, the rental industry contributes to avoiding carbon emissions. The report, commissioned by the European Rental Association (ERA), found that efficient use lowers the total carbon footprint of equipment and that the rental business model stimulates efficient use. Depending on specific user practice, ERA estimates that this can lead to significant reductions in the range of 30%, and sometimes over 50%. "Ten pieces of equipment, from several manufacturers, were selected to be analysed for the research to represent a wide variety of popular equipment categories, including earthmoving, materials handling, access, power and tool," according to the association. The research has resulted in the creation of a carbon calculator based on in...
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Jul82019 by adminNo Comments
Meet someone new at IMHX 2019

Meet someone new at IMHX 2019

Industry
Among the 400+ intralogistics solutions providers exhibiting at IMHX 2019, there will be a significant number of companies exhibiting for the first time, bringing with them never-before-seen innovations in supply chain technology. IMHX 2019 Event Director, Rob Fisher, says:  “The high number of first time exhibitors reflects the increasing emphasis placed on logistics and supply chains within the modern business environment. “Of course, visitors to IMHX will meet some of the biggest and best known global suppliers of intralogistics solutions, but they will also be able to see some of the interesting developments that are being offered by a host of companies with which they may be less familiar – all under one roof.” Exhibitors making their IMHX debut at this year’s event inclu...
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Jun132019 by adminNo Comments
Theme announced for National Forklift Safety Convention 2019

Theme announced for National Forklift Safety Convention 2019

Industry
The National Forklift Safety Convention will be held on Wednesday 30th October at the Heart of England Event and Conference Centre in Coventry. Particular interest will focus on the presentation from Kanwal Kanda, Head of Transportation at the Health & Safety Executive, who will use the convention to announce the latest statistics from the HSE on the day of their release. Industry-renowned behavioural safety expert Tim Marsh has been invited back by popular demand to present an extended session as key speaker at the convention. We are extremely glad to have Professor Marsh join us at this year’s safety convention,” said Tim Waples, Chief Executive of the FLTA. “Analysing and addressing the human factor is fundamental when seeking to change the culture to one that lives and...
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