WAI global features starters and alternators for forklifts

WAI Global, a global parts manufacturer for the heavy duty, agricultural, automotive, industrial, and power sports aftermarket, designs a complete line of starters suitable for forklift trucks. WAI says that its range responds to the ever-changing needs of its customers in the forklift market. The starters and alternators are tested to OEM specifications and include […]

28/07/2020 - 15:10 pm

Ausa launches new forklifts and telehandlers

Ausa has introduced five new machines to its range completing the manufacturer’s catalogue of compact all-terrain vehicles. These include: a new all-terrain forklift range and new telescopic handlers. New all-terrain forklift range After launching the C251H and C351H all-terrain forklifts, with 2500kg and 3500kg payloads respectively, Ausa is continuing to update all of its models […]

23/07/2020 - 12:45 pm

BKT launches Maglift Eco and Maglift Premium for forklifts

BKT has added two new tyre models to the Maglift range, which is designed specifically for forklifts. They are the Maglift Eco and the Maglift Premium. Maglift Eco is made with two layers of rubber compound and has a special shape and very wide lugs to provide high levels of stability and load distribution. Among […]

22/06/2020 - 16:15 pm

Swarm Intelligence comes to material handling

Swarm Intelligence (SI) and bio-inspired computing have attracted great interest in almost every area of science and engineering, including robotics, over the last two decades. Agilox Autonomous Mobile Robots are substantially saving costs by applying Artificial Swarm Intelligence. A manufacturer of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs), Agilox directs most of its effort into developing one of […]

18/06/2020 - 16:19 pm

Hyster-Yale Group announces lift truck sanitisation program to help combat risk of COVID-19 transmission

To address concerns about the introduction and spread of COVID-19 at customer workplaces, Hyster-Yale Group is introducing a virus safety initiative for lift trucks.  Developed in partnership with its nationwide dealer network for the company’s Yale and Hysterlift truck brands, HY-Shield Clean is a lift truck sanitisation program designed to help keep facility personnel safe […]

09/06/2020 - 14:09 pm

Hyster’s tough truck for manoeuvrability in tight stockyards

Hyster Company has launched the new H155-170FTS series – a 15,500 to 17,000lb capacity, sit-down, counterbalanced truck – specifically designed for optimum manoeuvrability in tight, crowded outdoor storage environments. “With businesses facing increased inventory but no extra real estate, they need to make the most of available space with maximum storage density,” says Josh Eby, […]

21/05/2020 - 12:30 pm

Crown Equipment Introduces New M 3000 Series Walkie Straddle Stacker

The Ohio based Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, has expanded its stacker line up with the introduction of its small footprint M 3000-20 walkie straddle stacker. The M 3000-20 delivers better visibility, productivity and manoeuvrability for stacking, moving and managing product in retail, small warehouses and other businesses needing […]

05/04/2020 - 13:23 pm

Crown launches small footprint lift truck that’s big on comfort

The Ohio based Crown Equipment Corporation, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, has introduced a new line of small footprint LPG lift trucks.  Available in 3000-, 3500- and 4000lb capacities, the C-G Series Cushion Tire is designed for easy manoeuvring and operator comfort in manufacturing, warehouse and beverage operations with limited space. The […]

12/03/2020 - 14:31 pm

Clearing up end-of-term rental disputes

An FLTA guide clarifies the difference between abuse and fair wear and tear. With more than 60% of all new trucks acquired on long term rental, it’s no surprise that there can be real issues when trucks are returned at the end of the term. According to Tim Waples, CEO of the Fork Lift Truck […]

24/02/2020 - 15:06 pm

Expertise on display

Yale will feature an all-electric truck line up at LogiMAT 2020. Yale experts will be on-hand to advise visitors on the optimum power solutions for their specific application. LogiMAT 2020 will see the European debut of the four-wheel electric counterbalance truck ERP15-35UX, which is a part of the range extension of trucks for low-intensity applications. […]

05/02/2020 - 10:08 am

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