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The UK’s top forklift truck drivers are invited to put their skills to the test by taking part in a live Forklift Operator Challenge, which is taking place throughout the MHX 2019 exhibition held at NEC, Birmingham, 24-27 September.  Organised by Talent in Logistics in partnership with UniCarriers, the Forklift Operator Challenge will see lift […]

The ongoing growth of Toyota Material Handling Australia (TMHA)’s Adelaide branch was a primary reason for it to recently move from its former site to a brand-new 12,000sqm facility in Gepps Cross, South Australia. The state-of-the art facility was opened in May and VIPs in attendance included South Australian Government treasurer, the Hon Rob Lucas […]

In a double declaration of intent, Portsmouth, UK-based lifting, transport and storage specialist Rapid Response Solutions (RRS) has acquired an Aberdeen-based lifting and moving business, in addition to opening a new depot in Newcastle. It brings the total number of RRS sites to four, alongside an existing Midlands facility in Teddington. Effective 3 June 2019, […]

Harrington Hoists has introduced the HFH Fork Truck Hook, which is designed to lift and carry loads on the fork of a forklift truck using a single latched hook or swivel hook. It is available to fit fork widths of 5.25 to 7in and 3 to 3.25in in height with a capacity of 1.5USt.  Additional […]

UK rental company Star Platforms continues to grow its hire fleet with £2 million investment in powered access platforms, adding over 350 platforms to their fleet in 2019. Star Platforms, which opened its fifth depot in 2018, has continued to invest in powered access platforms taking its total fleet to more than 1730 machines. The […]

At the end of May Heli officially opened Heli Southeast Asia in Bangkok Thailand. More than 100 people attended the opening ceremony including representatives of the Chinese Embassy in Thailand, Thai business people, representatives of various chambers of commerce and Heli dealers from the region including Thailand, Vietnam, Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Taiwan, South Korea […]

JLG Company, Power Towers Ltd is a leading manufacturer of low-level access equipment. It has announced that the brand will discontinue its traditional blue livery and adopt the JLG low-level access colours of orange and grey. Jonathan Dawson, general manager of Power Towers, says, “The orange and grey expression of JLG’s low-level access product appearance […]

Toyota Australia together with Toyota Material Handling Australia and Toyota Fleet Management will be introducing a fleet of autonomous Autopilot vehicles in to its Altona warehouse from its operation start in 2020. Manufactured in Sweden by Toyota Material Handling Europe, the fleet itself will consist of six Autopilot Tow Trucks (TAE500) and one Autopilot Reach […]

In the future, Jungheinrich and aerial work platform and telehandler rental specialist Riwal, will work together internationally to rent their equipment. Jungheinrich will use Riwal aerial work platforms for logistics centres, while Riwal will be able to offer Jungheinrich forklifts in other segments. The aim is to create a global one-stop shop for forklift trucks, […]

The Crosby Group is intending to acquire Gunnebo. The leading global provider of lifting, rigging, and material handling hardware has entered into an agreement to acquire Gunnebo Industrier Holding AB from Segulah, a Nordic private equity firm, and all closing conditions have been satisfied. Gunnebo Industries is a global leader in innovating, developing, manufacturing and […]