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.

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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.

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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Toyota launches BT Reflex reach truck (25th November 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.

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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

From Lift trucks

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.

From Lifting & Moving

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.

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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

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Safe and easy picking (1st June 2008)

Toyota Material Handling (TMH) has added two new low-level order pickers to its warehouse equipment range.

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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

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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.

From Lift trucks

Upgrades to VNA range (1st April 2008)

Toyota's BT Veflex range of VNA trucks has been enhanced to improve comfort and productivity.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Inspired choice (1st August 2007)

Packaging company Inspirepac has made Toyota forklifts its exclusive supplier.

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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.

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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

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Toyota claims Tonero’s a cut above rest (17th May 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

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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...

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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

From Lift trucks

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

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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

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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

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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

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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

From Lift trucks

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

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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...

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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

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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

From Lift trucks

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

From Lift trucks

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...

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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.

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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

From Lift trucks

Benefits of rental (1st October 2006)

Renting allows companies to handle the changes of tomorrow today, says BT Rolatruc

From Lift trucks

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.

From Lift trucks

Toyota launches Easymover stackers (20th September 2006)

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Investing in training pays (15th August 2006)

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Relationship built on reliability (1st August 2006)

Toyota has been working with leading logistics provider, Malcolm Logistics Services, for over 30 years.

From Lift trucks

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

From Lift trucks

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.

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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.

From Lifting & Moving

Superior service (1st June 2006)

What sets BT apart from all other service providers? Mike Mathias, Managing Director, BT explains

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Superior service (24th May 2006)

What sets BT apart from all other service providers? Mike Mathias, Managing Director, BT explains.

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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.

From Newsletter Stories

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.

From Lift trucks

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

From Lift trucks

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

From Lift trucks

BT Raises Customer Care Levels (27th February 2006)

BT – dedicated to offering the highest levels of service

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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

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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

From Lift trucks

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.

From Newsletter Stories

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

From Lift trucks

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

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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

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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,

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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.

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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

From Lift trucks

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.

From Lift trucks

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.

From Lift trucks

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.

From Facilities Management

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.

From Facilities Management

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.

From Lift trucks

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.

From Lift trucks

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.

From Lift trucks

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.

From Products

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.

From Lift trucks

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

From News

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.

From Lift trucks

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

From News

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

From Lifting & Moving

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

From News

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.

From Lift trucks

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

From News

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.

From Lift trucks

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

From News

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

From Lifting & Moving

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

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