JLT Computers and MakuSafe announce partnership

Växjö, Sweden

Swedish-headquartered rugged mobile computing solutions provider JLT Computers, has announced a new strategic partnership with US-based workforce wearables designer and manufacturer MakuSafe.

The collaboration between the two will work to develop and deliver an integrated solution JLT says will enhance worker safety, improve efficiency and accelerate “digital transformation”.

This integrated solution is expected to see JLT’s ruggedised mobile computers installed directly on equipment such as forklifts, working in tandem with MakuSafe’s wearable technology and its Scout forklift safety application. 

“This integration provides operators with vital real-time visibility into pedestrian proximity, significantly helping to reduce hazardous forklift-pedestrian interactions,” JLT states.

“This type of risk remains a serious hazard in warehouses, distribution centres, and manufacturing facilities where forklift drivers often have difficulty seeing pedestrians. 

“Early adopters leveraging the combined technologies have already reported substantial reductions in these interactions over short timeframes, alongside measurable gains in productivity linked to improved situational awareness and risk mitigation.”

JCB Toy Appeal receives record number of gifts

Staffordshire, United Kingdom

UK Equipment manufacturer JCB  has held its annual Christmas Toy Appeal receiving a record number of gifts from staff.

The total number of donations this year reached 1,787 gifts, a small increase on last year’s 1,700 presents - which is no small feat, with the bulk of these gifts handed over to Stoke-on-Trent charity the Hubb Foundation for distribution to families in the greatest need.

Hubb Foundation operations manager, Tom Beecham, says: “JCB’s Christmas Toy Appeal means so much to us as a charity and it means so much to the children and families we work with in Stoke-on-Trent”.

“Christmas is a challenging time of year, so to bring some happiness and positivity to children at this time of year is wonderful. We can’t thank JCB and all the employees enough for their ongoing generosity.”

Since the appeal’s launch in 2022, employees have donated almost 6,000 gifts for distribution to children and young people.

Burwell Material Handling opens rebranded sites

Sioux Falls, SD, United States

Sioux Falls-headquartered Burwell Material Handling has re-branded and opened the two newly acquired branch locations in Florida’s Fort Myers and Doral, following the company’s acquisition of WE Johnson Equipment Company announced in May this year.

Each of the new locations features additional parts distribution, servicing, and rental yard capacity, offering customers greater access to an expanded lineup of brands.

Burwell is a distributor for Bobcat, Linde, Clark, Hyundai, JLG and Combilift among others.

“Opening these upgraded locations means faster support and broader capabilities for customers across South Florida,” says David Milanes, district director for Burwell Material Handling.