Genie introduces new Lift Guard
Redmond, WA, United States

Genie's Lift Guard

Genie has introduced the Lift Guard Contact Alarm system to provide additional operator protection. The system is engineered as an electronic secondary guarding system, designed to immediately activate and alert others that the operator may need help. This new accessory is configured as a standard accessory on most new Genie Z (articulated) and S (telescopic) boom lifts. It is active whenever the footswitch on the boom is enabled.
The new Genie Lift Guard Contact Alarm system features an activation cable fitted above the boom lift's platform control panel. When pressure is applied to the cable, it disconnects and activates the system. When the system is activated, all machine lift and drive functions are stopped to prevent additional movement in the platform, and an alarm sounds and beacons flash, notifying everyone near the Genie boom lift that the operator may require assistance.
The system is only functional when the footswitch is depressed, and motion does not resume without human intervention. All notifications and function restrictions will continue until the system is reset by simply clicking the activation cable back into place; there is no need to restart the engine or cycle e-stop power to resume machine functionality. The machine can be operated from the ground, if necessary.

SumoGlove appoints US distributor
London, UK

Sumo Glove in action

SumoGlove International Ltd, a UK-based producer of forklift safety equipment, has announced the appointment of BWS Industrial Services Inc as its distribution partner for the East Coast of the USA.
BWS ISI will be responsible for growing sales of the SumoGlove brand of fork attachments in an area that stretches from the Canadian border in the north to the Florida coast in the south of the USA.
BWS ISI is a family-owned and -operated company and is well respected for delivering effective services and solutions that meet the wide materials handling needs of its extensive client base.
"We are delighted to be working with BWS ISI and look forward to a long and mutually beneficial relationship between our two businesses," says Sumo's principal, Simon Ross.
William Williams, owner and president of BWS ISI, says he instantly recognised Sumo Glove's potential to reduce stock damage and improve the safety of warehouse and distribution centre personnel.
"We believe that our customers will respond positively to the benefits that the product brings to any materials handling process where forklifts play a role."
Sumo Gloves are fitted to the tips of a truck's forks to provide a protective cover that limits the impact of a carelessly driven forklift against a load. By dramatically slashing the damage caused to palletised loads, the Gloves contribute significantly towards a safer workplace.