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Training for one and all

Safety First - 23 Nov 2023

Stuart Taylor is the managing director of Mentor FLT Training Limited, the UK’s leading training provider for all types of materials handling equipment and workplace transport.

Maersk hails Singles Day a success

News Story - 23 Nov 2023
Shanghai, China

Global logistics company Maersk says it managed 8.15 million outbound orders during China’s Singles Day e-commerce event, a 26% increase on the previous year. Singles Day, also known as Double...

Find your ideal materials handling candidate through Forkliftaction

Advertisement - 23 Nov 2023

“…I'm happy to report that we recently appointed an ideal candidate who found us via the Forkliftaction ad. This speaks volumes from my point of view.” - Hamish Clark, President - SEEN...

Cirro Fulfillment adds Hai Robotics products to warehouse

News Story - 23 Nov 2023
Euskirchen, Germany

Global e-commerce fulfilment company Cirro Fulfillment has added 53 robots from Hai Robotics to its facility in Germany ahead of the busy festive season. Cirro Fulfillment’s 6,500 sqm fulfilment centre...

Grimaldi places bulk order with Forkliftcenter

News Story - 23 Nov 2023
Amsterdam, Netherlands

Shipping giant Grimaldi Group has ordered 47 forklifts and 12 skid-steer loaders from Amsterdam-based Forkliftcenter. The equipment being supplied are: 15 Konecranes 4 T heavy forklifts included special rotating system...

2023 HELI Global Distributor Conference in Hefei

Advertisement - 23 Nov 2023

The 2nd HELI Global Distributor Conference, themed "WITH HELI, SHAPING A SMARTER FUTURE", concluded successfully on November 7-9, with nearly 400 overseas distributors from over 90 countries and regions worldwide in attendance.

CeMAT Asia part of record Industrial Fair Network

News Story - 23 Nov 2023
Shanghai, China

The four-day CeMAT Asia 2023 convention has successfully wrapped up, with more than 800 exhibitors showcasing their products at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. CeMAT Asia was held after...

Komatsu buys American Battery Solutions

News Story - 23 Nov 2023
Chicago, IL, United States

Japanese equipment maker Komatsu plans to acquire Detroit-based American Battery Solutions (ABS) through its subsidiary Komatsu America Corp as it continues its decarbonisation push. The acquisition of ABS, which develops...

Movers & Shakers

News Story - 23 Nov 2023

Mark MacDonald has been named as the new president of Columbia Machine’s palletiser division, replacing Pat O’Connor who is retiring after 12 years with the company. MacDonald, who joined Columbia...

Movu Robotics launches eligo robot picking arm

News Story - 23 Nov 2023
Lokeren, Belgium

Movu Robotics has launched a new robot arm capable of picking up to 600 items an hour. The Movu eligo, developed in collaboration with Righthand Robotics, can automatically piece-pick from...

Briefs

News Story - 23 Nov 2023

The Ghana government has ordered 15 gantry cranes as part of the USD1.5 billion Tema Port Expansion Project, according to a Modern Ghana report. President Nana Akufo-Addo said the gantry...

Fresenius Kabi appoints DHL as 3PL provider

News Story - 23 Nov 2023
Sydney, NSW, Australia

Medical products provider Fresenius Kabi has appointed DHL Supply Chain to manage its growing warehousing and logistics requirements in Australia. Fresenius Kabi’s 400-plus product lines will be distributed from DHL’s...

Columbian chemical maker chooses quake-proof AR Racking

News Story - 23 Nov 2023
Tocancipá, Colombia

Chemical maker Sika Colombia chose AR Racking’s earthquake-resistant products to upgrade its warehouse in Tocancipá. The warehouse remained operational while AR Racking installed the new system. “The overriding priority was...

Big Joe Releases New CB30 And CB35 Walkie Counterbalance Stackers This article contains video

Advertisement - 23 Nov 2023

Big Joe’s new CB30/CB35 Walkie Stackers offer a next-gen alternative to sit-down forklifts.

Prestar Marketing named Yale dealer in Malaysia

News Story - 23 Nov 2023
Selangor, Malaysia

Warehouse solution provider Prestar Marketing has been appointed the Malaysian dealer for Yale Lift Trucks Technologies. Prestar Marketing, which services the whole Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah and Sarawak, distributes warehouse equipment...

Exide's Tensor battery solution bolsters fleet efficiency and sustainability

Advertisement - 23 Nov 2023

Struggling to improve your fleet’s efficiency? Battling to reduce your operating costs? Fighting to be eco-friendly? Fear not! Exide Technologies’ solution for heavy-duty applications, Tensor, is ready to save the day!

Pink forklift to raise funds for breast cancer research

News Story - 23 Nov 2023
Nashville, TN, United States

Thompson Lift Truck will donate the rental profit of a bright pink Hyundai forklift to breast cancer research. "We wanted to do something that would not only raise funds for...

Inside the News - Edition #1154

Inside the News - 16 Nov 2023

Every week we report on exciting advances in robotics and automation in the materials handling sector. This week we have a tragic – and disturbing – story of automation gone wrong, with...

TVH Expands Range with Spare Parts for Backhoe Loaders

Advertisement - 16 Nov 2023

TVH already offered parts and replacement parts for three types of small earth-moving machines (up to ten tonnes): mini-excavators, skid steer loaders and compact track loaders. It is now also adding parts for backhoe loaders to this range.

Still begins producing hydrogen fuel systems

News Story - 16 Nov 2023
Hamburg, Germany

Still has become the first original equipment manufacturer (OEM) in Europe to offer its own hydrogen fuel cell systems for forklifts and other warehouse equipment. The milestone was reached as...