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Toyota Material Handling wins iF Gold Product Design Award for BT Optio low level order picker (16th May 2012)
The BT Optio L-series low-level order picker from Toyota Material Handling was awarded the highest international juries’ recognition for its functionality and design.
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A guide to a career with Toyota Material Handling UK (18th April 2012)
Toyota Material Handling UK has launched a dedicated website to promote new vacancies and supply top tips for application success.
A managed service (1st April 2012)
In the fast moving retail environment it is imperative forklift fleets are well managed to reduce ongoing costs, says Toyota Material Handling UK
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Toyota Takes Care of the Food Supply Chain at Foodex (19th March 2012)
Showing support for the food supply chain, Toyota Material Handling UK joins exhibitors at Foodex from 25-27 March, 2012 at NEC, Birmingham.
Have you done what you can to promote safety? (1st March 2012)
As part of its Year of Safety campaign, Toyota Material Handling UK has exclusively provided Handling & Storage Solutions with a guide to forklift safety for warehouse managers & operators
Tailored carriers & tractors (1st March 2012)
Encompassing tailored load carriers and tow tractors with towing capacities up to 3000kg, the BT Movit range includes units designed to aid efficiency when handling specific items. The demand for maximum efficiency in
From Lifting & Moving
Toyota 50/50 truck on tour (1st March 2012)
Toyota's half prepared used truck joins the event line up for a 2012 tour of the UK.
Buy hand pallet trucks online (1st March 2012)
Providing a simple method of purchasing hand pallet trucks, Toyota has introduced an online shop www.btpallettruck.co.uk, offering the choice of a standard BT Lifter hand pallet truck, BT Quick Lifter or BT Pro Lifter
'Movit mate' - tow tractors launched (24th February 2012)
Toyota Material Handling has packaged a complete range of tailored load carriers and tow tractors with towing capacities up to 3000kg.
Toyota to exhibit at Commercial Vehicle show (8th February 2012)
Toyota Material Handling UK has strengthened its support for the road haulage industry by becoming a Gold Member of the Road Haulage Association (RHA) and exhibiting at the Commercial Vehicle Show.
Toyota boosts short term hire fleet (1st February 2012)
Toyota Material Handling has expanded its 3,000 strong fleet of short-term hire trucks to include 250 new counterbalance forklifts to help satisfy demand for planned and emergency short-term hire needs.
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Toyota takes gold (1st February 2012)
Toyota Material Handling has won an iF Gold Product Design Award for its BT Optio low level order picker. The L-series was awarded the highest international juries' recognition for its functionality and design. This
Toyota launches IM chat for service queries (18th January 2012)
Toyota Material Handling UK becomes the first UK materials handling sales and service organisation to enable customers to chat directly to a team member online.
2012 to be ‘Year of Safety’for Toyota (1st January 2012)
Toyota Material Handling UK has launched ‘Taking Care with Toyota’, a campaign featuring a number of initiatives and events for customers and prospects, as well as its own team which are designed to help reduce injury and accidents in the workplace.
Operator friendly (1st January 2012)
The new series of BT Optio low-level order picking trucks from Toyota Material Handling UK has been designed with the operator in mind, allowing improvements in efficiency and productivity, plus a variety of options
Taking Care with Toyota campaign launched (12th December 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK launches a campaign featuring a number of initiatives and events for customers and prospects, as well as their own team which are designed to help reduce injury and accidents in the workplace.
Toyota launches safety game (12th December 2011)
Toyota Material Handling has launched the 'Forklift Challenge' mobile game for Apps.
Asda supplier of the year (1st December 2011)
Asda Retail Stores has awarded Toyota Material Handling UK the Asda Retail Store Services' Supplier of the Year for 2011. Toyota was selected by Asda for the award not only over their competitors within the materials ha
From Industry update
Toyota receives CILT membership (1st December 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK representatives, operations director Tony Wallis and commercial director Sam Coles joined CILT president Peter Hendy for the formal presentation of the company's membership plaque, which took
Cultivating easy handling (1st December 2011)
Members of a local allotment in the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham have clubbed together to buy their own hand pallet truck, a BT Lifter hand pallet truck. Run by volunteers, Fulham Palace Meadows Allotment As
Low-level order picker launch (1st December 2011)
Toyota has launched its new BT Optio low-level order picking trucks.
Toyota BT low-level order pickers launched (17th November 2011)
The latest range of low-level order picking trucks from Toyota Material Handling sets new standards in efficiency and design.
Pets at Home buys Toyota trucks (1st October 2011)
Pets at Home has chosen Toyota Material Handling UK as its materials handling supplier at its new distribution centre in Northampton.
Toyota's shock announcement (1st October 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has announced that as of 1st September 2011 all new BT Reflex reach trucks will be fitted with shock sensors as standard. Today's fast paced warehouse environments put stress on both operator
Li-ion trial for sainsbury's (1st October 2011)
Sainsbury's and Toyota Material Handling UK are working in partnership to trial alternative battery technology Lithium Ion.
Toyota to boost local presence with new roadshows (12th September 2011)
Toyota MH UK will visit Manchester this month as part of its new series of regional roadshows
Sainsbury’s to trial Toyota materials handling kit with lithium ion batteries (2nd September 2011)
Sainsbury’s has tasked Toyota Material Handling UK with providing lithium ion powered materials handling equipment on a trial basis.
Lithium ion pallet trucks and order pickers on trial at Sainsbury’s (1st September 2011)
Sainsbury’s has tasked Toyota Material Handling UK with providing lithium ion powered materials handling equipment on a trial basis. The move follows last month's announcement that Tesco placed an order for lithium ion powered pallet trucks from German lift truck manufacturer Jungheinrich.
Toyota apprenticeship programme (1st September 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has teamed up with North Warwickshire & Hinckley College to recruit and develop new apprentices to work within the Toyota organisation. The College is one of only two in the country to offer
Appointments strengthen team (1st September 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has appointed three new national account managers; Craig Bradbury, Andrew Dare and Stuart Reilly (pictured), who will be responsible for managing the material handling accounts of some of the
Guide giveaway to mark safety week (1st September 2011)
To mark Forklift Safety Week, which runs from 19th to 24th September 2011, Toyota Material Handling UK will be giving away Manual Handling guides and Pride in Performance resource packs during September. All requests fo
Toyota shows safety guide (1st September 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK will be exhibiting at the Health and Safety North event at the Reebok Stadium, Bolton on the 5th-6th October 2011 (stand 78).
Toyota unveils truck shock sensors (1st September 2011)
Toyota Material Handling apprenticeship programme (10th August 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has teamed up with North Warwickshire & Hinckley College to recruit and develop new apprentices to work within the Toyota organisation.
Cold Move picks Toyota (1st August 2011)
Temperature controlled storage and distribution specialist, Cold Move has chosen Toyota Material Handling UK to provide warehouse trucks to support its operation.
Waste handling (1st August 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK is to showcase its latest range of forklifts and pallet trucks at RWM, 13th-15th September 2011, Birmingham NEC.
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Toyota to showcase specialist kit at TCS&D (18th July 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK is to showcase its latest range of warehouse trucks and equipment at the Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution (TCS&D) exhibition on the 14th to the 15th September 2011.
New national parts manager (1st June 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has appointed Keith Williams as the national parts manager, responsible for managing the distribution of parts, direct with customers and to over 450 Toyota service technicians throughout the
Latest vna solutions (1st June 2011)
Toyota Material Handling has added two new VNA series to its BT Vector range and is updating its BT Radioshuttle aisle-free storage system. All are designed to help customers efficiently manage their high density storag
New picking system leads the way in automation (1st June 2011)
As part of its commitment to help customers responsibly drive down costs, Toyota Material Handling has developed what is reported to be a ground-breaking automated order picking solution.
From Conveying
Picking heights to 12m (1st May 2011)
In addition to the automated order picking solution previewed in the April issue, Toyota unveiled a range of warehouse equipment at CeMAT. Here are the highlights.
Productivity boost promised (1st April 2011)
The Automated Order Picking lift truck solution from Toyota is innovative and proven. It is a must-see for managers looking to slash waste from the picking process.
Tackling customer needs (1st April 2011)
Continued growth in online shopping, demands for improved use of space, new environmentally sustainable energy sources, and ongoing need for cost reduction. These are industry trends that Toyota Material Handling will b
Aims to reduce handling risks (1st March 2011)
Offering both employers and employees guidance on the safest ways to lift, stack and move items in the workplace, Toyota Material Handling UK has published the latest edition of its guide to safe manual handling.
From Features
New facility (1st March 2011)
Toyota has invested in a new facility in Glasgow to provide a base for the service and account management teams in the region. The facility features a demonstration area to display and demonstrate a full range of counte
Toyota top of the class (1st March 2011)
An SAS equipped Toyota Tonero has come out top in an independent test of stability in counterbalance trucks
Toyota strengthens operations in Scotland (28th February 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has added a new site in Glasgow to its UK network.
Online forklift warehouse (1st February 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has launched its 'online warehouse' for pre-owned Toyota forklifts and BT warehouse equipment. Visitors to the website www.toyota-forklifts.co.uk can check the available pre-owned products an
In safe hands (1st February 2011)
Toyota Material Handling has received its SAFEcontractor accreditation for 2011.
Toyota launches website for used truck sales (21st January 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has launched its 'online warehouse' for pre-owned Toyota forklifts and BT warehouse equipment.
Toyota wins popular vote (1st January 2011)
Toyota Material Handling’s BT Pro Lifter hand pallet truck has been voted Popular Winner: The Professionals’ Choice after initially winning the Industrial Trucks category in the IMHX Design 4 Safety Awards 2010 .
Reduce costs,boost safety (1st January 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has launched a new programme to help reduce the costs of accident damage in the warehouse environment that often occur in output driven distribution facilities.
Toyota tops stability test (1st January 2011)
An independent test of forklift trucks from four well-known brands has demonstrated exceptional stability for the Toyota Tonero engine powered forklift, equipped with the Toyota System of Active Stability (SAS). The tes
Get hands-on with Toyota (1st October 2010)
New products, live product demos and a range of workshops are among the features at IMHX's largest stand
Toyota scoops supplier award (1st October 2010)
City Facilities Management (City FM) has recently awarded Toyota Material Handling UK the prestigious supplier of the year award.
Toyota launches electric trucks (2nd September 2010)
Compact electric forklifts offer capacities of 2.0 tonnes, 2.5 tonnes and 3.0 tonnes.
Damaged goods (1st September 2010)
Warehouse facilities are output-target driven and often have high staff turnover.
From Logistics distribution
Toyota Material Handling to showcase strengths at IMHX (18th August 2010)
Toyota Material Handling UK will be showcasing its strengths at IMHX 2010 by showing visitors the company’s products and innovations, along with its range of services and solutions.
Toyota supplies Tesco depot (1st August 2010)
Tesco has selected Toyota Material Handling to supply the material handling fleet for its new Avonmouth depot.
Toyota boosts operator training (1st August 2010)
Building on product focused training courses, Toyota Material Handling has added two safety specific courses; safety awareness for supervisors and manual handling.
Operator training grows (1st June 2010)
Rethinking truck service (1st April 2010)
Toyota I_Site provides a comprehensive
Toyota opens two new depots (1st March 2010)
To support its offering for 2010 and beyond, Toyota has added depots in Sittingbourne, Kent and Quedgeley in Gloucester to its UK network.
Toyota beefs up Southern presence (26th January 2010)
Toyota Material Handling has widened its UK coverage by adding sites in Kent and Gloucester to its network.
Toyota wins award (1st January 2010)
Toyota Material Handling Europe has been named Supplier of the Year for 2009 by SPAR International, the global retail network.
Long live the evolution (1st December 2009)
Like any successful species, manufacturers must ensure their ranges evolve to find the closest fit to the environment they operate in says Sam Coles, sales director,Toyota Material Handling UK
Small truck is big on safety (1st October 2009)
New from Toyota is the Traigo 48 – a powerful electric forklift that, says the company, fits extra safety into a small package.With its combination of Toyota's System of Active Stability (SAS), Operator Presence Sensing
Toyota launches hybrid truck (1st August 2009)
Toyota has launched what it believes is the first IC hybrid lift truck. Although the firm has announced no plans for its UK launch, sales will commence in Japan by December this year.
Growing cold store fleet (1st February 2009)
The UK's largest cold storage site has just completed a £7m extension, supported by a material handling fleet from Toyota.
New generation BT Reflex reach trucks (2nd December 2008)
Toyota says its new BT Reflex reach truck range shifts 12 per cent more pallets per hour than its predecessor, and uses 15 per cent less energy.
Removes the strain of start-up (1st December 2008)
Toyota Material Handling says its BT Pro Lifter hand pallet truck range has been designed to reduce the force needed to get a load moving from a standing start by up to 67% compared to a standard hand pallet truck.
Upward in a downturn (1st December 2008)
Toyota says the new BT Reflex reach truck range shifts 12 per cent more pallets per hour than its predecessor, and uses 15 per cent less energy. With retailers looking to cut costs as the high street slows – and all sectors
Toyota launches BT Reflex reach truck (25th November 2008)
Durable fleet for tough environment (1st October 2008)
A fleet of new Toyota Toneros is taking on the tough operating conditions at the Minelco mineral processing site in Flixborough. Used to load bulk bags on to transport lorries and feed material into mineral processing
Free guide to safer manual handling (1st October 2008)
Toyota Material Handling has published the latest edition of its guide to safe manual handling, which offers employers and employees guidance on the safest ways to lift, stack and move items.
Increased space shuttle (1st October 2008)
John Howard, storage systems specialist at Toyota Material Handling, considers the options available for reducing aisle space, specifically, its goods transporting Radio Shuttle
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Hybrid concept forklift premiered (1st August 2008)
Visitors to CeMAT 2008 witnessed the European premiere of the Toyota Hybrid Concept Forklift – a concept truck using technology inspired by the Toyota Prius.
Toyota Hybrid Concept Forklift (21st July 2008)
Visitors to CeMAT 2008 witnessed the European premiere of the Toyota Hybrid Concept Forklift – a concept truck using technology inspired by the Toyota Prius
Safe and easy picking (1st June 2008)
Toyota Material Handling (TMH) has added two new low-level order pickers to its warehouse equipment range.
Walking the walk (1st June 2008)
Following extensive research with customers across Europe, Toyota has launched new ranges of pedestrian powered pallet trucks and pedestrian powered stackers – BT Levio and BT Staxio
This time it's personal for specifications (1st April 2008)
The BT Reflex M-Series of reach trucks from Toyota have been upgraded with many of the features found on its high-capacity Reflex B and E models.
Upgrades to VNA range (1st April 2008)
Toyota's BT Veflex range of VNA trucks has been enhanced to improve comfort and productivity.
Safe truck made safer (1st April 2008)
Combining Toyota Material Handling's System of Active Stability (SAS), operator presence sensing and enhanced operator visibility, the new Tonero enginepowered forklift offers high levels of safety without compromisin
Maximum productivity (1st February 2008)
Ensuring maximum productivity at every stage of the materials handling operation, Toyota's Tonero has a range of features to make each manoeuvre safe and simple, ensuring the operator and truck work effectively and
Toyota Handling opens up fleet management (1st December 2007)
In what it claims is an industry first, Toyota dealer Toyota Handling has launched an online fleet management system that allows customers to access the dealers own server to access information about downtime, job res
Technology + training = safety (1st October 2007)
Most accidents involving forklift trucks can be avoided simply by providing the right training and kit for each individual task, explains Dave Moore, national sales and customer support manager at Toyota Industrial Equipment
Inspired choice (1st August 2007)
Packaging company Inspirepac has made Toyota forklifts its exclusive supplier.
Longer forks for easier pallet lifting (1st August 2007)
Forklifts from Toyota Industrial Equipment are helping to ensure maximum efficiency and reliability at British Airways Regional Cargo.
Freedom of choice (1st June 2007)
Toyota says its new customisable 1.5 to 3.5t counterbalance range is designed specifically for the European market with five key drivers at its core. Alongside a standard range, customers can also specify a Tonero+ truck configured to their preferences. Brendan Coyne reports
Toyota claims Tonero’s a cut above rest (17th May 2007)
Toyota plans world domination (24th April 2007)
Toyota Materials Handling Europe aims to integrate the Toyota Industrial Equipment division with BT Rolatruc by September this year...
Toyota expands sales Overnight (1st April 2007)
Toyota this year became preferred materials handling supplier to parcel delivery specialists, APC Overnight. The deal, negotiated by West Midlands dealer, Toyota Handling, means the company will supply forklifts to APC's 120
Toyota and BT unite (1st April 2007)
As this issue went to press, Toyota Materials Handling Europe announced it is to integrate its Toyota and BT operations in the UK under the Toyota Material Handling UK (TMHUK) banner. The company says the single channel will
Keeping trucks working round the clock (1st April 2007)
When BMI Hospital Supplies was looking to replace its existing service and maintenance package it turned to BT Rolatruc for a solution. Due to the nature of BMI Healthcare's business, its warehouse has to work to a next-day
Delivering the goods (1st April 2007)
Performance under intense conditions and recommendations from drivers, were just two factors in Walkers Transport's decision to work with Toyota Industrial Equipment at its new distribution centre in Manchester An affiliate
Performance under intense conditions and recommendations from drivers, were just two factors in Walkers Transport’s decision to work with Toyota Industrial Equipment at its new distribution centre in Manchester
Pizza cake with cargo counterbalance (1st April 2007)
When Pizza Express looked to improve its loading bay and bakery handling process, it turned to BT for help. "We were unhappy with the current process," says Ed Vazquez, of Pizza Express. "With increasing demands and tighter
Heavy duty stackers (1st April 2007)
Toyota has added new 2t models to its heavy-duty stacker range. The 7SLL20 and 7SLL20F models are designed for heavy duty applications where lift height, load weight and frequency of movement are more demanding. Higher drive
Toyota expands heavy-duty stacker range (15th March 2007)
Toyota Industrial Equipment (UK) is extending its heavy-duty stacker range with two new 2t models...
Show stoppers (1st February 2007)
BT Rolatruc will be at the forthcoming IMHX 2007 in full force, demonstrating not only its comprehensive range of innovative materials handling equipment, but also its abilities in providing a complete solution and the all im
Fuel cell forklift for zero CO2 (1st February 2007)
Toyota Industrial Equipment will be demonstrating its commitment to the environment at this year's IMHX on stand 18N100 The Toyota stand will feature the company's groundbreaking fuel cell hybrid forklift prototype, TOYOTA FC
Handling the changes of tomorrow today (25th October 2006)
Thought about renting? BT Rolatruc says it has a package to suit your needs - and free up valuable capital...
Toyota's latest order pickers (12th October 2006)
Toyota Industrial Equipment has launched a new generation of low-level order pickers designed to ensure safer and more productive order picking. Comprising four models, Toyota says the new 7LOP range significantly improve productivity, safety and comfort.
Stacker range for lighter loads (1st October 2006)
Toyota Industrial Equipment has launched the Easymover stacker range to meet the needs of users who move and lift relatively light loads. Comprising two Easymover models, the SP10 and SP10S, this new stacker range features a
Benefits of rental (1st October 2006)
Renting allows companies to handle the changes of tomorrow today, says BT Rolatruc
Enhanced ergonomics (1st October 2006)
To provide increased comfort and efficiency, Toyota has enhanced the ergonomic standards on its 3-wheel, 48- volt 7FBEF electric forklift range.
Toyota launches Easymover stackers (20th September 2006)
Investing in training pays (15th August 2006)
Relationship built on reliability (1st August 2006)
Toyota has been working with leading logistics provider, Malcolm Logistics Services, for over 30 years.
Why invest in training? (1st August 2006)
By ensuring all your materials handling equipment operators are well trained, not only can you be sure that you are meeting your legal requirements, but you can also increase productivity too. BT Rolatruc reports Accidents in
People-driven fleet management (1st August 2006)
A materials handling fleet is a major commitment that must be managed effectively if a business is to be truly productive, says Toyota Industrial Equipment.
New tow tractors from Toyota (1st June 2006)
Toyota Industrial Equipment is launching a new range of of electric tow tractors designed in increase productivity in just-in-time operations, particularly factories and warehouses where loads are frequently picked and moved over long distances.
Superior service (1st June 2006)
What sets BT apart from all other service providers? Mike Mathias, Managing Director, BT explains
Superior service (24th May 2006)
What sets BT apart from all other service providers? Mike Mathias, Managing Director, BT explains.
Toyota's new tow tractors (18th May 2006)
Toyota Industrial Equipment is launching a new, electric, tow tractor range designed to increase productivity in Just-In-Time operations, particularly factories and warehouses where loads are frequently picked and moved over long distances.
Are you sitting comfortably? (1st April 2006)
In line with its strategy of continuous improvement, Toyota Industrial Equipment has set even higher ergonomic standards across its fourwheeled engine and electric counterbalanced forklifts.
Fleet to keep stock supplied (1st April 2006)
Independent cash and carry wholesalers, United Wholesale is committed to ensuring its retail customers are never out of stock. The business receives constant deliveries from suppliers at its sites in Springburn and Polmadie, Glasgow and has four 17.5
Service selection (1st April 2006)
With constant pressure to deliver maximum productivity, handling equipment downtime has to be kept to a minimum. BT Rolatruc discusses the importance of choosing the right service supplier in achieving this
BT Raises Customer Care Levels (27th February 2006)
BT – dedicated to offering the highest levels of service
Handling history (1st February 2006)
BT Rolatruc takes a look at how materials handling equipment has developed over the past 60 years, from the first hand pallet rucks of the 1940s, to how today's sophisticated forklift control systems can help create an efficient and safe operation
New 3-wheel truck for confined spaces (1st February 2006)
Toyota Industrial Equipment has launched a 24 volt, 3-wheel electric truck that it says is simple to use yet technologicallyadvanced, and will allow safe and efficient operations in confined spaces. The Toyota Traigo is available in 1.0, 1.3and 1.5t
New three-wheel truck from Toyota (26th January 2006)
Toyota Industrial Equipment has launched a simple to use yet technologically-advanced, 24 volt, 3-wheel electric truck that will allow safe and efficient operations in the smallest spaces.
BT's latest models (1st December 2005)
BT used CeMat to showcase several new products - a range of compact rear wheel drive counterbalance trucks, new Ixion and Minimover stackers, and a hand truck with integrated weighscale
Toyota achieves environmental objectives (1st December 2005)
Three achievements - zero indirect landfill waste, reduced water use and lower energy consumption - have seen Toyota Industrial Equipment's parent company, Toyota Industries Corporation, reach some of its most important environmental objectives in 20
Toyota meets environmental objectives (18th November 2005)
Three achievements - zero indirect landfill waste, reduced water use and lower energy consumption - have seen Toyota Industrial Equipment’s parent company, Toyota Industries Corporation, reach some of its most important environmental objectives in 20
Toyota unveils fuel cell forklift (7th November 2005)
Toyota showed off its latest breakthrough – a fuel cell hybrid system for forklifts – at last month’s CeMAT expo in Hannover. Although the Toyota says some technical issues remain to be solved before the use of fuel cell forklifts becomes widespread,
BT Lifter no. 2,500,000 (1st November 2005)
Hand pallet truck number 2,500,000 has rolled off BT’s factory in Mjölby, Sweden. The company has been producing hand trucks since 1948, and claims many of those 2.5million trucks are still in use today.
Builders (1st October 2005)
Specialist brick forks, a speed controller and onboard weighing system are just three features of the new Builders’ Merchants Special being exhibited by Toyota Industrial Equipment at the garden and leisure exhibition, GLEE
BT makes first-fix easier (1st October 2005)
The BT Engineering Administration SYstem (EASY) has been making life easier for its customers across Europe since 2003. BT Europe has recently completed implementation of a new version of the system.
Toyota’s battery boost (1st February 2005)
Toyota forklifts is helping motor manufacturing counterpart, Toyota Motor Manufacturing UK (TMUK), to improve productivity at its Burnaston plant.
Advanced tow truck from BT (1st February 2005)
BT Rolatruck says its new TSE300 is a high performance stand-in truck for a wide range of towing and order picking duties demanding intensive work with loads up to three tonnes.
BT expands Opus range (1st February 2005)
BT Rolatruc says its OPUS low-level order picking range now extends to a wide choice of variants.
All-AC reach truck range improved (1st December 2004)
For demanding applications, BT now offers new improved Reflex B/E-series models. Both lift and lowering speeds are increased, and there is a range of other improvements to the control features of the truck.
One truck does the work of two (1st December 2004)
Baxters Food Group keeps its production lines moving like clockwork with the help of a fleet of materials handling equipment from Toyota. With around 400 cans a minute coming off the finishing line, an efficient, reliable fleet is essential.
Saves 3000 hours per year (1st December 2004)
Danish company, Arla Foods has installed a new driverless truck from BT. It has been calculated that the unit will save 3000 working hours per year, paying for itself in less than two years.
Carrier for safe fork arm handling (1st December 2004)
With the safe manual handling of heavy goods being of high importance to every warehouse and service manager, a fork carrier has been developed to make the job of handling fork arms safer and easier.
On-site surveys for potential savings (1st October 2004)
Before even quoting for a potential customer, Toyota Industrial Equipment always carries out an extensive on-site survey.
BT improves classleading REFLEX reach truck (1st October 2004)
New B/E-series models offer a host of improvements over the ground-breaking original all-AC reach truck
Unanimous driver approval (1st August 2004)
Use of Toyota forklifts has achieved a reported 8% increase in productivity at Target Express main hub in Coventry.
New standards across the range (1st August 2004)
Offering advanced driving features, ergonomically designed drivers compartment and an advanced safety system, BTs CARGO counterbalance trucks set new standards Counterbalance forklift trucks are vital in most handling operations, performing a wide v
Powered pallet truck range updated (1st August 2004)
BT has announced a series of updates to its Orion range of powered pallet trucks. Models in the range are: LWE180: 1800kg lift capacity, maximum battery capacity 240Ah. LWE200: 2000kg lift capacity. maximum battery capacity 320Ah. LPE200: 2000kg
Top drawer (1st June 2004)
BT Rolatrucs pallet drawer systems provide manual handling solutions and improve productivity Improved space utilisation, faster order-picking, and much reduced risk of manual handling injuries are some of the benefits that can be achieved by using
BT Rolatruc promotes health & safety with UK forklift truck driver championship (1st April 2004)
The final of the BT UK Fork-Lift Truck Driver Championship 2004 was held at IMHX 2004 at the NEC, Birmingham, on the 4th March. The overall winner, James Owens of Tibbett & Britten, was awarded a City Rover car, as well as a replica of the prestigiou
From Health & Safety
Toyota selected as single supplier (1st April 2004)
Rapidly expanding builders merchant, Buildbase, has appointed Toyota Industrial Equipment as its preferred materials handling equipment supplier.
Order pickers improve productivity and accuracy (1st April 2004)
Designed to provide flexible and productive picking, Toyota Industrial Equipment has introduced a new range of low level order pickers. Encompassing four models with lifting capacities up to two tonnes, the range provides optimal picking for heavy du
More UK companies than ever opting for LPG (1st February 2004)
Increased environmental concerns combined with the need for higher productivity has seen more UK companies than ever recognise LPG forklifts as key in solving materials handling issues, says Toyota Industrial Equipment.
Battery transfer (1st February 2004)
Toyota Industrial Equipment has become one of the first manufacturers to offer a sideways battery transfer facility on its full range of electric trucks. Averaging 90 seconds depending on the model, the sideways exit ensures fast, simple change over
Minimover brings safety and efficiency (1st December 2003)
Distributing the news has got a lot faster for Australian newsagent chain, NewsLink, since it took charge of a BT Minimover. The battery-driven pallet mover has streamlined the delivery of newspapers, books and merchandise to numerous outlets. NewsLi
Revolutionary new Pro Lifter from BT (1st October 2003)
The first step is always the hardest... The new PRO LIFTER hand pallet truck from BT Rolatruc, with Pro Start Technology (PST), will help you get started.With a quick pump action of the tiller arm, power is transferred to the steering wheel, which t
