Toyota Materials Handling UK is already one of the first names in forklifts for warehouse environments in the UK. In September, they hope to improve their reputation further upon showcasing some of their newest equipment. Toyota is scheduled to show off several new pieces at the Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution exhibition on September 18 […]

A Gloucester forklift operator was lucky to be left unscathed after the truck he was operating overturned at a local plastics plant. When the truck overturned it began to leak hydrochloric acid from its battery pack, yet the operator was able to walk away with little more than a bruised ego.

Earlier this year the Health & Safety Executive released the third edition of their Approved Code of Practice for the use of rider-operated lift trucks (L117). The document is more than just a copy of helpful suggestions for forklift operators. It’s an entire set of protocols designed to keep everyone working with and around forklift […]

Logistics Manager magazine reported earlier this week that manufacturing productivity in the UK is picking up. In fact, some sectors have even returned to pre-recession productivity, causing an increase in orders for new forklift trucks. According to Logistics Manager, UK productivity is outpacing both Germany and the U.S.

A recent news report indicates forklift manufacturer Flexi Narrow Aisle has expanded its UK manufacturing facilities in order to keep up with increased demand for its articulated forklift trucks. Flexi is the UK’s largest manufacturer of articulated VNAs and arguably one of the most popular names in Europe. Their increased capacity is now 50% greater […]

The annual International Materials Handling Exposition (IMHX) in Birmingham always features one or two highlights that steal the show. The 2013 exhibition was no exception. Among the most talked about parts of IMHX this year were the demonstrations of forklift technologies focusing on pedestrian safety.

Forklift Training Courses are simple, quick courses which can take you from novice to fully trained operator in under a week. Many HGV drivers now double as forklift operators – as they can then load and unload their vehicles, doing two jobs for the price of one!