Jungheinrich officially opens its new plant in the Czech Republic

Jungheinrich has inaugurated its newest plant for the production of material handling equipment in Chomutov (Czech Republic). In future, the company will turn the 37,000sqm site located about 85km northwest of Prague into the centre of its reach truck production. More than 350 new jobs will be created as part of the 60-million-euro project. Back […]

09/10/2023 - 14:05 pm
News  >  Awards

Opex Infinity warehouse automation solution wins in robotics category  

Opex Corporation, a global leader in next generation automation providing solutions for warehouse, document and mail automation, has won a Gold 2023 Merit Award for technology in the category of Robotics for the company’s Infinity automated storage and retrieval system (AS/RS). The Infinity AS/RS is an advanced goods-to-person (G2P) technology solution for warehouse automation. Designed […]

04/10/2023 - 16:56 pm

LTM names Price managing director

Lift Turn Move Ltd (LTM) has promoted Robert Price to managing director of the Wirral, UK-based supplier of lifting and rigging equipment to the industrial and entertainment markets, reporting directly to the board of directors. Price, previously general manager and, before that, head of sales, will lead the ongoing growth of the business, following the […]

26/09/2023 - 14:01 pm

Caldwell boosts inventory to serve distributor demands

“In-stock inventory matters in our industry,” said Doug Stitt, president and CEO at The Caldwell Group Inc, “and Caldwell is responding to serve distributors better.” Caldwell recently increased in-stock inventory levels on more than 400 of the company’s best-selling items and has given the go-ahead for manufacturer representatives and inside sales teams to begin sharing […]

26/09/2023 - 13:50 pm

HBC’s production expansion nears completion.

The largest construction project in HBC’s history is close to a successful completion. In the last few months, a new building with a total area of ​​around 5500sqm, spread over three floors plus basement, was built at the HBC production site in Crailsheim, Germany. The new building enables the company to significantly expand its production […]

26/09/2023 - 11:22 am
News  >  Awards

GGR’s Gill Riley OBE – Entrepreneur of the Year

Gill Riley OBE, managing director of lifting solutions specialists, GGR Group, has been recognised for her entrepreneurial achievements by being presented with the EY (Ernst & Young) Entrepreneur Award for the North of the UK. EY World Entrepreneur of the Year convenes visionary founders, CEOs and business leaders from around the world in the ultimate […]

26/09/2023 - 10:55 am
Juha Pankakoski Konecranes Port Solutions

Juha Pankakoski appointed EVP, Port Solutions, Mika Mahlberg to leave Konecranes

Konecranes has appointed Juha Pankakoski executive vice president, Port Solutions and member of the Konecranes leadership team. He will start in this position on 7 September 2023, and will report to Konecranes’ president and CEO Anders Svensson. Juha Pankakoski will succeed Mika Mahlberg, executive vice president, Port Solutions, who will step down from the Konecranes […]

17/09/2023 - 11:10 am
Haulotte Range

Haulotte’s half-year results

In a global aerial work platform market that remains as dynamic as ever, and where pressure on component supplies continues to decrease, Haulotte recorded historic half-year sales of €403.7 million up +40% on the previous year. This change is mainly due to the sharp rise in volumes sold and the positive impact of price increases. […]

16/09/2023 - 20:52 pm

TVH becomes main sponsor of Belgian rugby

Waregem-based parts specialist TVH will become the main sponsor of the Belgian Rugby Federation for at least the next three years. In a joint press conference, CEO of TVH Dominiek Valcke and president of the Belgian Rugby Federation Michiel Leysen presented the plans. On 9 September, the national league starts, which will be called the […]

16/09/2023 - 20:29 pm
News  >  Events

What technology is shaping forklift design

With rapidly accelerating developments in technology and seemingly no let-up in the emergence of ever more complex supply chain challenges, the modern logistics professional has a lot to consider before deciding on the materials handling equipment that best suits their company’s intralogistics needs. So, to mark the start of the countdown to IMHX 2025 (September […]

16/09/2023 - 19:56 pm

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