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Hoppecke advises on battery care during the COVID-19 crisis

Apr 08, 2020 admin account COVID-19, Fork Lifts, Safety News Comments Off on Hoppecke advises on battery care during the COVID-19 crisis

In essential supply chains the COVID-19 pandemic has triggered demand on an unprecedented scale. Not all businesses are ramping up productivity however, and where electric forklifts are likely to be...

BYD Unveils World’s Largest Mass-Produced Face Masks Plant

Mar 13, 2020 admin account Global News, Safety News Comments Off on BYD Unveils World’s Largest Mass-Produced Face Masks Plant

The new mask-production plant makes 5 million face masks per day Shenzhen, CHINA – Today, BYD is proud to announce that it has created the world’s largest mass-produced face masks plant. The...

Are e-Scooters Safe? 10 Recommendations for Safe Micromobility

Mar 01, 2020 admin account Features, Safety News Comments Off on Are e-Scooters Safe? 10 Recommendations for Safe Micromobility

A new study by the International Transport Forum examines safety aspects associated with e-scooters and other micro-vehicles. Existing urban traffic patterns are being challenged by a new phenomenon:...

VALE storage solutions for chemicals and fuel meet stringent Health and Safety regulations

Mar 01, 2020 admin account Handling News, Safety News Comments Off on VALE storage solutions for chemicals and fuel meet stringent Health and Safety regulations

Storing dangerous chemicals and flammable fuels presents a myriad of challenges – from ever more stringent regulatory requirements to health and safety risks. VALE Engineering of York –...

Alcohol Interlocks deliver reduced risk for material handling incidents and accidents

Dec 01, 2019 admin account Fork Lifts, Safety News Comments Off on Alcohol Interlocks deliver reduced risk for material handling incidents and accidents

Alcohol has no place in the workplace especially if you are responsible for material handling equipment and vehicles. Fork lift trucks are widely used throughout industry for moving materials and...

JCB’s Teletruk joins the front line at Staffordshire Fire & Rescue

Dec 10, 2018 Jarlath Sweeney Safety News, Supply Deals Done, UK News Comments Off on JCB’s Teletruk joins the front line at Staffordshire Fire & Rescue

Staffordshire Fire and Rescue Service has added a JCB Teletruk to its range of front line fire fighting and emergency rescue equipment. The Teletruk is deployed at waste and rural fires where it is...

Pioneering armrest now available with Mitsubishi GRENDiA ES

Sep 29, 2018 Jarlath Sweeney Fork Lifts, Handling News, Safety News Comments Off on Pioneering armrest now available with Mitsubishi GRENDiA ES

With repetitive strain injuries (RSIs) affecting operators costing businesses each year in sick pay and lost productivity, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has revealed that GRENDiA ES will be the first...

FLTA reveals materials handling’s “biggest mistake”

Aug 12, 2018 Jarlath Sweeney Handling News, Logistics News, Safety News Comments Off on FLTA reveals materials handling’s “biggest mistake”

Industry leaders urge caution when choosing a new lift truck supplier Responding to reports of companies selling lift trucks without any regards for suitability, the Fork Lift Truck Association is...

SumoSafe Global offers forklift safety and load protection range

Feb 25, 2018 Jarlath Sweeney Global News, Handling News, Logistics News, Safety News Comments Off on SumoSafe Global offers forklift safety and load protection range

With offices in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia, SumoSafe Global is a new company offering a range of products that significantly reduce damage to palletised loads during the lift truck handling...

CASE supports Team Rubicon for Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts

Jan 26, 2018 Jarlath Sweeney Handling News, Logistics News, Safety News Comments Off on CASE supports Team Rubicon for Hurricane Harvey disaster relief efforts

Follow the real life heroes from veteran-led disaster relief organization Team Rubicon as they work to assist those stricken by the effects of Hurricane Harvey in the U.S. state of Texas. Supporting...

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Formula 1 is back with DHL on board

With the first of two race weekends at Spielberg following the coronavirus-induced hiatus, Formula 1 is poised to kick off the 2020 season, which will see the pinnacle of motorsport celebrate its...

Shoppers must say ‘No’ to new minimum charge...

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Expansion at Dachser Nuremberg

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Shoppers must say ‘No’ to new minimum charge on home deliveries

The UK Government is planning to consult the public about a new standard delivery charge for home shopping. Just like the plastic bag fee in supermarkets, it aims to discourage overuse of consumer deliveries by making shoppers think again. ParcelHero argues the plan is actually a ploy to replace...