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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

IDEALworks launches business operations in logistics robotics and robotics services

IDEALworks launches business operations in logistics robotics and...

§ IDEALworks GmbH develops and distributes autonomous logistics robots and their corresponding cloud-based management platform. § Next generation to be launched end of 2020. Mid-November marks the...
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TIMCON welcomes new wood packaging recycling targets

TIMCON welcomes new wood packaging recycling...

Superdry and Invar Systems with Hikrobot win Supply Chain Excellence Award

Superdry and Invar Systems with Hikrobot win...

3PLs: Don’t get left behind in the e-fulfillment race

3PLs: Don’t get left behind in the...

MECOTEC Group launches one-stop-solution for deep-freeze, transport, storage & distribution for COVID-19-Vaccines

MECOTEC Group launches one-stop-solution for...

Handling

F.lli Ferrari cranes – Breaking the boundaries in performance and safety

F.lli Ferrari cranes – Breaking the boundaries in performance...

F.lli Ferrari has increased choice and performance in its NEW AGE Line with the launch of another 14 crane models with 5 different boom configurations. The NEW AGE Line cranes have been totally redesigned and reengineered to deliver top performance, ease of use and maintenance and the highest level...
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Hyva’s extended range of FFB Cranes

Hyva’s extended range of FFB Cranes