Monthly Archives: June, 2010
GT Access order Niftylift hybrid platforms
UK bases company GT Access prides itself on the regularity with which it brings in new machines, so as to minimise breakdowns, and this policy has resulted in an order for niftylift HR21 Hybrid AWD platforms. The HR21 Hybrid AWD has a number of benefits, that are a result of the innovative technology. The first [...]
Location for annual FLTA awards announced
The location for the ever-eagerly anticipated Forklift Truck Association (FLTA) annual awards for excellence has been announced for 2011, with the King Suite of the Hilton Metropole Hotel in Birmingham being the place where the magic will happen. The FLTA’s annual awards are the highlight of the event calender in the forklift industry, and the [...]
Two new compact telehandlers launched by Kramer
Bavarian company Kramer, a division of the Wacker Neuson group has introduced two new editions to their telehandler range, especially aimed at farmers who require a compact telehandler, without compromising on power and reach. The Kramer 1245 is the first compact centre-boom model available, and it is aimed at pig and poultry farmers in particular, [...]
Safety first says WorkSafe Victoria, after telehandler incident
Worksafe Victoria, the health and safety watchdog for workplaces in Australia’s state of Victoria, has issued a warning to companies employing workers who have limited English. Acting Executive Director Stan Krpan stated that employers have a responsibility to properly train these workers, and educate them about health and safety practises, whilst bearing in mind that [...]
Kalmar custom designs forklifts for GrowHow UK
The agricultural industry in Britain relies on a number of products, not least ammonium-nitrate and compound fertiliser, both of which are vital to the growing process. These products are almost exclusively supplied by GrowHow UK Limited, a company based in Ince, Cheshire, which was founded in its present form in 2007, as a result of [...]
The world’s most northern brewery benefits from Jungheinrich’s expertise
Manufacturers of construction and industrial machinery and equipment are constantly tasked with creating vehicles that can overcome the travails of nature, as human endeavours continue in even the most unforgiving terrains and climes. This is precisely the situation that faced Jungheinrich, as they were tasked with supplying Norwegian brewer Macks Ølbryggeri AS with a forklift [...]
New cost efficient lift trucks form Hyster
“In today’s economy, people are intensely focused on managing their capital and operating expenses, and materials handling may represent a significant portion of these expenses”- These comments by renowned forklift manufacturer Hyster Company’s Vice President of dealer sales, Brett Schemerhorn represent the fundamental philosophy behind the launch of their new cushion tyre S50CT and pneumatic [...]
New lift trucks unveiled by Yale Materials Handling Corporation
Renowned forklift manufacturer Yale Materials Handling Corporation has unveiled two new lift trucks, which promise to be amongst the most reliable and cost effective models on the market. The cushion tyre GC050LX and the pneumatic tyre GP050LX are both capable of effective performance in a variety of material handling scenarios. One of the key precepts [...]
Cargotec’s custom-made Kalmar reachstackers assist in clean-up operation.
A custom engineered kalmar forklift reachstacker is at the forefront of efforts to prevent a hazardous contamination of a community’s groundwater supply. A clay pit near Kolliken, Switzerland has been the repository for 350,000 tons of industrial and chemical waste, and in 2006 a program was begun to remove this waste, in order to prevent [...]
