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Toyota Material Handling North America (TMHNA) has launched the TMHNA University Research Programme, a new sponsored research programme created to drive the next generation of technology for the entire supply chain, logistics and material handling industry. The new programme is accepting proposals via the website, www.UniversityResearchProgram.com, until 31Aug 2016. Through the programme, TMHNA is seeking […]

Harrington Hoists Inc. has introduced its new CX005 mini hand chain hoist.  This hoist has a rated capacity of 1/2 ton and is the second model in their line of small, lightweight hand chain hoists. It is available with 10 or 20 feet of lift. Standard features of the CX Series hoist include a load limiter to prevent […]

Hiab, part of Cargotec, has completed its R&D investment in Hudiksvall, Sweden. The new state of the art laboratory is part of an investment of EUR 2 million originating from 2014.  The investment was aimed to increase Hiab's abilities to test, validate and verify materials, components and products.  "Our laboratory in Hudiksvall has been in […]

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched an emissions-free lithium-ion battery technology for its 5- to 9-ton electric forklift range. Li-ion technology brings significant advantages over traditional lead-acid batteries for electric forklift equipment. The batteries can be fast-charged during breaks in work, significantly improving the productivity of forklifts. They also eliminate the need for frequent battery changes, as well as […]

Kranlyft UK recently sold the first Bocker three-axle AK 46/6000 truck-mounted crane to City Lifting. The AK 46/6000 with a 33 metre main boom, 11 metre luffing jib and 2 metre extension, the crane is capable of a maximum lifting height of 46 metres, a maximum payload of 6000 kgs at an 8 metre radius and 250kgs at a 39.3 metre radius. […]

Smart Vision Lights, a designer and manufacturer of high-brightness LED lights for industrial applications, announced that its camera-to-light series of cables are now available for cameras made by SICK and other original equipment manufacturers. The CTL Grey Series cable provides a directly wired connection between a single light and SICK Inspecto® series cameras. The light cable […]

The UK’s Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has recently added to its extensive library of fact sheets by updating its legal advice on the frequency of fork lift truck refresher training for operators. The Association’s guidance can be found within Fact Sheet 12 (version 3), which is available as a free download from the ‘Best […]

Stärke Material Handling Group has added LTR Mechanical to its network of independent dealerships in Western Canada. Located in Calgary, Alberta, LTR Mechanical provides sales, service and parts support to Calgary and the surrounding areas and specialises in new and used equipment sales. LTR Mechanical says it is proud to become the only authorised Stärke […]

Mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), also known as aerial work platforms (AWPs), are a popular tool in the arboriculture and tree care industry. IPAF has published safety tips for the use of MEWPs in tree cutting to ensure that operators work safely at height. Statistics from IPAF’s accident reporting project (www.ipaf.org/accident) show that approximately one […]

Aprroximately 150 Haulotte high booms supplied by Roots Group Arabia (RGA) are working onsite in the largest subway project in Riyadh – Saudi Arabia. The Saudi Arabian government is investing more than $22 billion in this huge project in Riyadh. The backbone of the project is a fully automated Metro driverless system with a total […]