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Movers & Shakers
  • News Story - 21 Nov 2024
After 40 years in the materials handling sector with Kalmar, “Mr Straddle Carrier”, Ilkka Annala, is retiring. Starting with Kalmar’s predecessor Valmet Tampere Works in 1984, Annala has held a...
Ship-to-shore cranes delivered to BTP
  • News Story - 21 Nov 2024
  • Santos, Brazil
Container terminal Brasil Terminal Portuario (BTP) at the Port of Santos, has accepted delivery of two Super Post-Panamax class ship-to-shore cranes which it says will increase capacity by 25% and...
Davies Turner Air Cargo upgrades Heathrow fleet
  • News Story - 21 Nov 2024
  • London, United Kingdom
Davies Turner Air Cargo has replaced its fleet of materials handling equipment at its Heathrow logistics hub with seven electric forklifts, three reach trucks and one battery changing truck. Davies...
Briefs
  • News Story - 21 Nov 2024
Hazchem Network, the UK’s only ADR-Hazardous Goods Pallet and Parcel Network, has invested USD316,950 to replace its 12-strong forklift fleet. Managing director Rob Smkes tells Forkliftaction News a review of...
Introducing the industry's first sensory aisle entry assistant from HUBTEX
  • Advertisement - 21 Nov 2024
HUBTEX has developed the industry's first sensory aisle entry assistant, enabling equipment handling long goods to enter aisles without collision.
New LiFePO4 battery pack producer launches into US market
  • News Story - 21 Nov 2024
  • Brookshire, TX, United States
Lithium-ion phosphate (LiFePO4) battery pack and charger producer Universal Lithium Battery Supply (ULBS) has opened its first office in Texas with ambitions to dominate the North American market. ULBS produces...
Inside the News - Edition #1205
  • Inside the News - 14 Nov 2024
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower is introducing mandatory refresher forklift training every three years for all operators as it works to reduce the incidence of accidents involving forklifts. Is it time...
Refresher training mandatory for Singapore’s forklift operators
  • News Story - 14 Nov 2024
  • Singapore
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MoM) has announced a new requirement for all forklift operators in the country to undergo mandatory refresher training every three years, as it strives to reduce...
Welcome Angie Kay – our new Forkliftaction editor!
  • Advertisement - 14 Nov 2024
It's official: experienced journalist and editor Angie Kay has taken over the reins as editor of Forkliftaction News ! Angie boasts a wealth of experience ranging from local to international business...
Linde launches new range of counterbalance trucks
  • News Story - 14 Nov 2024
  • Aschaffenburg, Germany
Linde Material Handling will replace its current range of electric forklifts with an “unprecedented” new 26-strong range of electric counterbalance trucks in three and four-wheel models. The Linde Xi and...
New Holland launches new telehandler
  • News Story - 14 Nov 2024
  • Modena, Italy
New Holland has launched its latest compact TH6.26 telehandler as it strives to provide a full range of telehandlers between 6m and 9m and which it says are suitable for...
BSL Battery - Industrial now officially listed on the ECOTEC (Micropower) Charger Compatibility List
  • Advertisement - 14 Nov 2024
BSL Battery - Industrial announced today that it has joined the ECOTEC (Micropower) Charger Compatibility List. This program qualifies California customers for financing under California Edison's "Charge Ready to Transport" program...
Seegrid ends distribution agreement
  • News Story - 14 Nov 2024
  • Pittsburgh, PA, United States
Autonomous mobile robot (AMR) solutions manufacturer Seegrid Corporation has announced it will no longer be a distributor for US-headquartered materials handling equipment producer Raymond Corporation. Pennsylvania-based Seegrid develops and manufactures...
Exide Technologies launches innovative lithium-ion Solition Material Handling battery
  • Advertisement - 14 Nov 2024
Advanced lithium iron phosphate battery for material handling fleets. Enhanced reliability, safety, and total cost of ownership with new Solition battery. Boosted energy efficiency, lifespan, and sustainability for industrial operations...
Briefs
  • News Story - 14 Nov 2024
Ohio-headquartered Hyster-Yale Materials Handling has reported mixed Q3 financial results with a 2% year-on-year increase in revenues to USD1.016 billion, but significantly lower net income and operating profit. The company...
Getting to Know Mike Barton
  • News Story - 14 Nov 2024
  • Northumberland, United Kingdom
Mike Barton was recently honoured by the UK Materials Handling Association with a Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2024 Archies Awards. He is also the managing director of forklift attachment...
New Li-ion swappable power platform launched
  • News Story - 14 Nov 2024
  • Kokomo, IN, United States
Lithium-ion battery producer Green Cubes Technology has launched its Swappable Power Platform designed for mobile and industrial work stations. Indiana-based Green Cubes says the platform is a pre-engineered storage solution...
Maersk opens first bonded warehouse in Vietnam
  • News Story - 14 Nov 2024
  • Hai Phong, Viet Nam
Global integrated logistics provider Maersk has opened its first bonded warehouse in the port city of Hai Phong Province, as it looks to secure its position through the northern part...
SOCMA produces first 50T electric forklift
  • News Story - 14 Nov 2024
  • Fujian, China
Fujian Southchina Heavy Machinery Manufacture (SOCMA) has produced what it describes as the "first 50T electric heavy-duty forklift” produced from the Quanzhou Taiwanese Investment Zone. SOCMA says the forklift went...
RTLS solutions provider named winner of 2024 Logistica Award
  • News Story - 14 Nov 2024
  • Utrecht, Netherlands
Belgian producer of real-time location services (RTLS) solutions for warehouse collision avoidance, Essensium, has been named as the recipient of the 2024 Logistica Award at a gala event in the...
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