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Transmon is exhibiting its new iTEch range of safety systems for forklift trucks, including pedestrian alerts, reversing alerts and zone speed control systems, at IMHX 2013 on stand 19J115, in hall 19 of Birmingham’s NEC, from 19-22 March

Visitors to IMHX can expect to receive an “explosion proof experience” at the Pyroban stand, number 18M140, in Hall 18 at the NEC in March 2013.

Katoen Natie has purchased nine Hyster ReachStackers, one 25 and one 32 tonne forklift truck following a challenging tender process designed to identify the best total cost of ownership.

Last year, after more than 25 years in production, Hyster manufactured the last in a long line of XL 24v three wheel electric trucks.

Transmon Engineering has launched the new iTEch KPA2 system to help enhance onsite safety and security for materials handling operations.

Materials handling specialist, Barloworld Handling, has risen to the challenge by supplying UK Services charity ‘Help for Heroes’ with a new forklift truck for its warehouse and logistics operation in Downton, Wiltshire.

Transmon Engineering strives to help operations achieve ‘no harm’ by introducing innovative electronic devices to an operation.

The Northern Ireland factory where Hyster and Yale forklift trucks are produced achieved the prestigious Northern Ireland Quality Award 2011 (EFQM).

Hyster Europe has announced the launch of a compact 24V rear wheel drive forklift truck series that delivers a number of class-leading benefits including superior energy performance and a low cost of operation.

Materials Handling equipment specialist, Barloworld Handling, has enhanced its regional management teams with two executive level appointments.

Explosion protection specialist Pyroban has reported an increase in the level of explosion proof forklift enquires from resin manufacturers and industries that use Glass Reinforced Plastic (GRP), also known as fibreglass, in manufacturing processes.

Many forklift operators don’t realise the importance of checking their trucks daily, but it is a vital process to help maintain onsite safety, and aid the upkeep of the trucks. Transmon Engineering has introduced a new method of forcing this issue.

Apprentice Engineer, Adam Payne, from Barloworld Handling’s Cardiff branch, has won the Forklift Truck Association (FLTA) Apprentice of the Year Award at its annual awards for excellence.

Clydeport has taken delivery of a new Hyster empty container handler for its Greenock ocean terminal from long term supplier Barloworld Handling, who also supplies forklifts for its forest products operation.

Chaintec, the country’s leading supplier of leaf chain to the forklift truck (FLT) replacement market, is further expanding its footprint in the UK with the move of its existing Midlands business to larger, purpose built premises.

Warehouse equipment supplier Hyster has launched a new order picking machine for businesses storing and picking items at heights of up to 6.5m.

Wakefield and Leeds both rank in the top three accident hotspots with Birmingham emerging as the UK city with the most forklift incidents, according to the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA).

Operations Managers look to cut as much cost out of their forklift truck operations as possible and those that spend excessively on forklift tyres may be pleased to learn about a small device from Transmon, that reduces tyre wear by up to 400%.

The use of cameras on forklifts delivers key benefits to operations looking to improve efficiency and safety. According to Transmon Engineering, camera solutions can also reduce excess expenditure caused by damage.

Action sports brand Animal® has gained up to 1,500 pallet positions in its global distribution warehouse by using revolutionary three-wheel articulated forklifts from Translift Bendi™ in racking no wider than 1.8m. Productivity has also trebled.