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Materials handling equipment manufacturer, Doosan, has a new addition to its UK management team, with Gillian Knowles joining as national accounts manager.

At IMHX 2013 in Birmingham from 19-22 March, Hyster will demonstrate the role of handling equipment in transferring goods from ship to shore to store and the shop floor on external Stand No. 01.

Pyroban has launched a new gas detection system designed for mobile industrial vehicles used in “enhanced safety areas” called “Gascheka duo”.

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.

IMHX 2013 is fast approaching and Transmon Engineering is gearing up to show off a new range of products at the International Materials Handling Exhibition, on stand number 19J115, in hall 19 of Birmingham’s NEC, from 19-22 March 2013.

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

Materials handling supplier, Barloworld Handling, has extended its range of solutions to ports, terminals and freight logistics operations throughout the UK, and is providing free advice to help companies reduce costs as volumes grow.

Bastian Solutions, a material handling systems integrator headquartered in Indianapolis, Ind., continues its international expansion with the opening of a new office in Sydney, Australia.

germanBelt Steel GmbH’s first important milestones have been reached

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$80 billion investment in airport infrastructure across the GCC set to drive exponential growth in trade

The PalletPal Inverter from Southworth is the fast, safe, easy way to rotate fully loaded pallets.

James Jones & Sons Ltd. has taken delivery of new Irion sideloaders to complement its fleet of materials handling equipment supplied by Barloworld Handling Ltd, used to transport and store various timber products at its timber operations in Scotland.

Hyster Europe has launched a new low level order picker to enhance its complete range of energy efficient tough trucks with a low cost of operation.

Dura-Dock™ Series loading-dock lifts from Southworth Products transfer loads quickly and safely from any truck bed to any dock height, and vice versa, without ramps or inclines.

Southworth Products has redesigned its Dandy Lift™ line of lifter/transporters for a still higher level of convenience and comfort that makes work faster, safer, and easier in all industries.

Southworth Products Corp has redesigned its PalletPal Level Loader to make it more ergonomic. A new, smaller base makes loading and unloading pallets faster, safer, and easier because it lets the user step closer to the unit’s platform.

Having built a reputation as the industry authority in the supply of ergonomic lift tables and tilters that bring work to the worker, Southworth Products Corp announces the availability of worker platforms that bring the worker to the work.

Hyster has launched a new range of low emission ReachStackers for high performance container handling and believes that, in certain intensive operations, it can deliver fuel savings of up to 23%.

MHW Magazine online launches its new digital version of its Materials handling magazine.

Auf der Ligna 2011 in Halle 27 auf Stand H30 zeigt Habasit, wie HabaSYNC® Hochleistungs-Zahnriemen verschiedene Aufgaben bestens erfüllen: Sie transportieren schwere Lasten punktgenau und bewegen unterschiedlichste Güter sicher und zuverlässig.

Centre of Gravity Systems are now more sophisticated thanks to exclusive load cell technology from LCM Systems. Perfect for a wide range of weight distribution applications.

Crane Authority, a provider of cranes and hoists is helping customers with their lifting and materials handling needs with Coffing hoists.

New emissions regulations known as Tier 4 interim/Stage IIIB, effective Jan. 2011, apply to all new diesel powered off-highway equipment sold in the EU and North America. Hyster has announced it will use EGR engine technology in its Big Trucks range.

Crane Authority, a provider of cranes and hoists is assisting customers with their lifting and materials handling needs with Thern davit cranes.

Crane Authority, a provider of cranes and hoists is helping customers with their lifting and materials handling needs with jib cranes.

Shear beam load cells from LCM Systems are extremely accurate and versatile. They can be used in applications from logistics and handling to vessel weighing and floor scales.

High-tech production line in Plant 2 In record time, the germanBelt Group has launched a new production line for germanWell® corrugated sidewall belts in the new Plant 2 at the Halle/Leipzig site.

Demag Cranes & Components is the first manufacturer to receive the Hoist Manufacturer Institute’s (HMI) Certification for its DC line of electric chain hoists. HMI is a trade association affiliated with the Material Handling Industry of America.

Demag offers pre-engineered single girder crane kits in top running or under running configurations that allow installers to do their own on-site crane assembly. The kits are shipped complete with all necessary components except the steel beams.

The American-European industrial trade portal ForeignTRADEX.com adds over 100 suppliers to its material handling equipment directory

Forklifts, conveyors, dollies and other material handling products added to the co-op industrial directory

- New two year contract for DSV announced today -

Universal Package has expanded its bulk container and tote cut and weld capabilities, and is now producing a wide variety of custom containers including a 108" long x 48" wide x 44" tall bulk container with two drop doors.

We have a new Sales Manager! Darren Birtwistle joins our team to head the service and maintenance division.

The publisher of the Web's leading free custom manufacturing marketplace announces its latest offerings for material handing systems and equipment

Industrial equipments include heavy machinery which is indispensable for day to day operation of any industry or company. They are special in nature and so they carry high price tags.

Barloworld Handling is improving the efficiency of its processes, reducing cost and improving customer satisfaction through the introduction of ‘Six Sigma’ continuous improvement tools and techniques.

Barloworld Handling has announced the opening of 8 regional showrooms across the UK displaying a wide range of unbeatable value, ‘Approved Used’ forklift trucks.

Barloworld Handling has launched an online industrial equipment superstore with a selection of more than 3,000 lifting, handling and storage solutions, and is offering 10% off* first orders placed online before 31st August.

The expert, professional test team from a leading Dutch materials handling magazine put the new Hyster J1.6XNT three wheel electric counterbalanced forklift through its paces, reporting some impressive results.

Now is the time to sharpen up business practices, reduce costs and be as efficient as possible. With forklift trucks being a direct cost to many businesses, how can a company make a difference to the bottom line in the current climate?

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.

Hanningfield Process Systems Release the Latest Product in their 'Uni-Hoist' Range of Materials Handling Solutions