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New range of G-Generation top loaders from Kalmar

New range of G-Generation top loaders from Kalmar

Oct 11, 2020 Global News, Handling Life, Launch pad, News in General, Product Launch Pad Comments Off on New range of G-Generation top loaders from Kalmar

Kalmar is introducing a new range of G-Generation top loaders with improved hydraulics, fuel consumption and operator ergonomics. Top loaders are typically used in container terminals for moving...
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Running for Government…should it be a novel experience?

Running for Government…should it be a novel experience?

May 07, 2015 The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Running for Government…should it be a novel experience?

“It could be argued that the Government we have today, with a few notable exceptions,” says Graham Archer, “is composed of novice drivers you wouldn’t let loose around your house.”...
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HANDLING LIFE  –  Mar-Apr 2015

HANDLING LIFE  –  Mar-Apr 2015

Mar 09, 2015 Handling Life Comments Off on HANDLING LIFE  –  Mar-Apr 2015

Work and Rewards Anyone can do any amount of work, provided it isn’t the work he’s supposed to be doing at that particular moment. …Robert Benchley   Set me a task to do…and it’s...
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Reflecting on the M50

Reflecting on the M50

Mar 09, 2015 The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Reflecting on the M50

Graham Archer maintains that the M50 is a wonderful place to go to exercise the mind…or to search for solutions to the problems that beset us. Not to mention contemplating monument to our national...
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HANDLING LIFE  –  Jan-Feb 2015

HANDLING LIFE  –  Jan-Feb 2015

Jan 12, 2015 Handling Life Comments Off on HANDLING LIFE  –  Jan-Feb 2015

Let’s have a big welcome for 2015… Yet another chance to get it right!   Dear God, my prayer for 2015 is a fat bank account and a slim body. Please don’t mix these two things up like you...
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Graham Archer’s A-Z guide to the Body Politic

Graham Archer’s A-Z guide to the Body Politic

Jan 12, 2015 The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Graham Archer’s A-Z guide to the Body Politic

Inspired by Handling Network’s annual A-Z of forklift trucks – and mindful of recent events – Graham Archer finally succumbs to the temptation to view our politicians on a similar scale. Read...
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HANDLING LIFE  –  Nov-Dec 2014

HANDLING LIFE  –  Nov-Dec 2014

Oct 29, 2014 Handling Life Comments Off on HANDLING LIFE  –  Nov-Dec 2014

Water and Politics…   Bottled water companies are amazing. They can extract water which has gone through some of the greatest filtering processes known to man – filtered through rock strata...
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Is Irish Water in too deep?   

Is Irish Water in too deep?   

Oct 29, 2014 The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Is Irish Water in too deep?   

Irish Water has Graham Archer’s sympathy. “From the outset, theirs was an impossible task,” he says. “They don’t deserve the ridicule that will be heaped upon them.”...
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HANDLING LIFE  –  Sept-Oct 2014

HANDLING LIFE  –  Sept-Oct 2014

Sep 03, 2014 Handling Life Comments Off on HANDLING LIFE  –  Sept-Oct 2014

A Tommy Cooper special – just to remember the 30th anniversary of the great man’s demise. And yes, we know, you’ve heard them all before… __________ I was driving this morning when I saw an...
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Questions of Accountability

Questions of Accountability

Sep 03, 2014 The Graham Archer Column Comments Off on Questions of Accountability

“In recent times, we have experienced a litany of failings from people at the top in public life,” says Graham Archer. “Is this the fault of a system that tolerates poor standards…or is it...
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Logistics

Palletways Bristol spices things up with new Bart Ingredients contract

Palletways Bristol spices things up with new Bart Ingredients...

Palletways Bristol has been awarded a spicy new contract Bart Ingredients which sees the haulier take responsibility for all the manufacturer’s palletised freight distribution in the UK. Palletways...
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Managing costs is key to offering free returns for online retailers

Managing costs is key to offering free returns...

PALFINGER: Into the Future with Solutions & Product Innovations

PALFINGER: Into the Future with Solutions &...

 DB Schenker receives exclusive Adidas signature sneaker for anniversary 

 DB Schenker receives exclusive Adidas signature...

DHL & Formula E to crown first “Together Green Global Hero” at 100th race in Seoul, South Korea

DHL & Formula E to crown first “Together...

Handling

 New NiKRASA version 3.0 for handling of non-craneable trailers 

 New NiKRASA version 3.0 for handling of non-craneable trailers 

TX Logistik AG (Mercitalia Group) has now presented the third generation of its NiKRASA technology. The solution, which also allows non-craneable semi-trailers to be easily loaded onto rail, has been improved once again and successfully tested in advance in rail and terminal operations. The newly...
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Hiab receives €7.5 million order for super heavy HIAB RAIL loader cranes

Hiab receives €7.5 million order for super...