Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) battery technology from EnerSys, long-established in providing highly flexible, maintenance-free operation for materials handling vehicles, is now available in two forms. First is the NexSys CORE battery (available only in EMEA markets), a high-performance alternative to traditional lead-acid batteries.

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Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, exclusive importers of Mitsubishi forklift trucks in the UK, reveals why the GRENDiA LPG series is your answer to meeting new Euro Stage V emission regulations.

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Jungheinrich has previewed an innovative counterbalance truck it says will offer a one-to-one replacement for an IC truck in any application.

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Yanis Lounnas, applications engineer, EnerSys explains the key role of batteries in fulfilling AGV potential.

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Warehousing and logistics businesses are increasingly under pressure from clients to improve their environmental credentials along the supply chain. Could greener LPG for your forklifts help? Andy Kellett, national accounts manager for FLT at Calor provides his answers.

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At a launch event this month, Linde released a new diesel powered forklift that pushes the envelope in terms of performance, fleet management, truck power and connectivity.

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When it comes to forklift batteries, you have to think of the whole-life journey. Here ECOBAT outlines its approach to recycling.

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With the number of forklift accidents still alarmingly high, Tim Waples, Chief Executive of the Fork Lift Truck Association explains the dangers of lift trucks and offers advice on what you can do to ensure a safe site.

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Accurately predicting the future direction of the UK economy has been occupying the minds of expert – and amateur – analysts for much of the previous twelve months and will likely continue to do so for some time to come. Brexit has proved a challenge for many industries and the material handling sector has not been immune from this. However, as we look ahead to a new year there are still reasons to be optimistic, says BITA Secretary-General James Clark.

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Hoppecke Industrial Batteries has released a modular lithium-ion energy system that can be installed in industrial trucks that are designed to take lead-acid batteries with no requirement for vehicle-specific adjustments.

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Start-up Wiferion has received a capital injection from investment firms to fuel its vision to become the standard of wireless charging for the global electrified economy. 

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The Mitsubishi ES FG15-35N range is said to be the first LPG forklift to meet the low emission requirements of Euro Stage V.

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Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks is warning companies to be aware of the hazards of dust to their fleet and workforce.

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The case for smart power management in electric lift truck fleets in a world of warehouse digitisation.

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The Lucas CSM range from Ecobat Industrial is a robust solution well matched to high demand applications.

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EnerSys will showcase the latest advances in Lithium-ion (Li-ion) and Thin Plate Pure Lead (TPPL) motive power battery technology for material handling applications at IMHX.

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Doosan, the leading manufacturer of robust high performance forklift trucks, is to create six industry zones on its huge 658 sq m stand at IMHX 2019 (Hall 19, Stand 19G80).

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Narrow Aisle launched the Flexi LiTHiON range of lithium powered articulated reach trucks at CEMAT in spring 2018 and the lithium product range is becoming a popular choice for a number of specific customer groups.

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The new forklift is the latest step on the company's journey towards offering an electric version of every product in its portfolio by 2021.

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There is a growing trend to replace IC trucks with heavy duty electrics. These larger electric trucks need larger batteries, together with chargers capable of charging them efficiently, quickly and reliably.

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Volkswagen engines are ahead of the curve when it comes to complying with the new Tier 4 Final/Stage IIIB requirements argues Robert Marshall, managing director, Marshalls Industrial. The new requirements come into force in 2013 and Volkswagen has a solution that is ready to go

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Engine distributor Marshall’s Industrial is bringing the new Doosan G2 engine to the UK market.

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Ever wondered why your average LPG cylinder has only one valve and no fuel level indicator? Exchange too early and risk wasting gas and costing money, leave it too late and risk coming to a complete standstill, disrupting productivity and again, costing money.

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John Lewis and Waitrose were looking to commission a national fleet survey of its battery and charger assets that would provide both basic and advanced information of the installed fleet.

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Reduced fuel consumption, emissions and noise are all benefits of downsizing IC powered equipment argues Robert Marshall, gm at Marshall's Industrial One of the most demanding challenges facing the equipment industry

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