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The UK’s Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT) has launched a series of free electronic test forms to its members as a faster, more efficient alternative to physical paperwork. The digital PDFs are designed to ensure AITT members have access to up-to-date resources that allow them to cut down on paper use and minimise contact […]

Owing to the many uncertainties arising from the Covid-19 pandemic, which are likely to persist into the first half of 2021, the organisers of Intermat, planned for 19 to 24 April 2021 in Paris, France, have decided to cancel the event and to organise its next edition in April 2024. The organisers say that the […]

M O’Brien Plant Hire has become one of the first companies in the UK to take delivery of the all-electric Faresin telehandler. The purchase was made directly from UK dealer GGR Group. The new battery powered models were delivered together, with GGR’s technical director, Scott Ainsworth formally handing over the new machines. The new Faresin […]

Point of Rental is opening a new office in Germany, the company’s fifth office worldwide. Wayne Harris, Point of Rental CEO said,“We look forward to partnering with German rental businesses to provide the best experience to their customers. We’ve spent the last couple of years getting our software to speak German and we’re adding native […]

Palazzani has noticed that through pandemic at least one sector, the development of 5G, has provided work for its spider platforms – those in the 37 to 52m range being the most requested for this type of work. Despite the pause in the world economy imposed by the pandemic, the development of mobile technology and […]

For the first time in ProMat’s 35 year history, Materials Handling Institute (MHI) has made the hard decision to not go ahead with the in-person exhibition that it hosts annually in Chicago, USA. It will be replaced with a digital event. The MHI Board came to the conclusion that, because of the evolving Covid-19 pandemic […]

Finland based Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will supply a total of eight, fully electric, medium forklift trucks to leading Austrian timber product supplier Vöcklamarkter Holzindustrie GmbH (VM-Holz).  With a lifting capacity of 16t, the Kalmar medium electric forklift trucks, powered by lead-acid battery technology, will offer VM-Holz the performance of a powerful diesel truck but […]

Konecranes has received recognition for its ambitious climate work, receiving an A-rating in the CDP’s climate programme and a Leadership ranking (A or A-). The measurement is based on the company’s 2019 disclosure about its actions in the last reporting year to cut emissions, mitigate climate risks and develop the low-carbon economy. CDP is an […]

In an agreement Trumpf, a high-tech specialist in machine tools for sheet metal processing and industrial lasers, is to collaborate with Jungheinrich to incorporate automated guided vehicle systems in its customers’ sheet-metal fabrication operations. Pooling the two companies’ know-how will enhance the flow of materials in connected manufacturing environments Jungheinrich will supply driverless vehicles that […]

The UK’s official dealer for Faresin Electric Telehandlers – GGR Group – has delivered six new units to  Flannery Plant Hire making it the first company in the UK to offer battery powered telehandlers for rental. The purchase follows growing demand for eco-friendly plant and equipment across the UK, particularly in low emission zones such […]