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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 […]

The recent delivery of a Liebherr reachstacker LRS 545 to the international logistic provider and port operator Katoen Natie underlines the strong business relationship between the two family-owned companies. The Liebherr reachstacker LRS 545 is the latest machine from Liebherr Maritime Cranes. The reachstacker is the new strong link in the logistic chain of ports […]

The Raymond Corporation combines enhanced performance and ergonomics with the new Raymond® Model 4750 sit-down counterbalanced truck. The Model 4750 sit-down counterbalanced truck features an open view mast design and integral sideshift on 4000 and 5000lb trucks with three stage mast and full free lift. The 4750 sit-down counterbalanced truck also includes both left- and […]

Liebherr is extending its product range of IT tools and services with LiDAT smartApp. This telematic system is using big data analytics to optimise the cargo handling performance of cranes and related processes.  Big data analytics examines large amounts of data to uncover hidden trends, anomalies and other insights. With LiDAT smartApp, it’s possible to analyse […]

An online directory, launched in 2014, is welcoming new listings every day at findadistributor.com, putting North America's vast industrial equipment distributor network at the fingertips of manufacturing and supply chain professionals looking for lifting, moving, storage and delivery technologies. Finding the right supplier of the appropriate technology (overhead crane, hoist, lift truck, warehouse equipment, pallet […]

Materials handling specialist Briggs Equipment is once again helping promote workplace transport safety by sponsoring the UK Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) 2016 ‘Safety Champion' Award. The annual honour, now in its second year, acknowledges individuals who have committed to improving safety on site – for those working on or alongside fork lift trucks. Head […]

Scott Owyen, training manager for Genie, a part of the Terex Aerial Work Platforms (AWP) business segment, will present on the topic of “Aerial Platform and Telehandler Operator Training Best Practices” at Safety 2016, the American Society of Safety Engineers’ (ASSE) professional development conference. The conference will be held June 26-29 at the Georgia World […]