First modular AGV

Scott Technology officially unveiled an intriguing modular AGV on the first morning of the ProMat trade fair in Chicago. NexBot aims to make automation more cost-effective and easier to deploy, particularly for the food industry. Its unique modular architecture enables customers to buy one base unit – defined by Scott as the front end – […]

18/03/2025 - 12:08 pm

Toyota Traigo48 electric forklift range launched at LogiMat

Toyota Material Handling Europe has introduced its new Toyota Traigo48 range of electric counterbalanced forklifts. With 3 and 4wheel models available in various sizes, the Traigo48 range is tailored to meet the needs of customers requiring versatility and productivity in applications such as loading, unloading, stacking, and horizontal transport. The Traigo48 range features load capacities […]

12/03/2025 - 12:38 pm

Crossover to the future at LogiMat

‘Get Electrified with Crossover Technology’, is the motto under which the industrial truck specialist Clark is presenting the new Crossover series to the public for the first time at LogiMAT 2025 in Stuttgart. The Crossover models combine the advantages of environmentally friendly electric forklift trucks with the versatility and robustness of traditional diesel and LPG […]

11/03/2025 - 18:30 pm

Toyota Material Handling Europe and SSAB enter a fossil-free partnership

Toyota Material Handling Europe and SSAB are taking leap to produce the next generation of material handling equipment with lower carbon footprint, and the cooperation makes the company the first material handling equipment manufacturer using SSAB Zero. The company secured the delivery of SSAB Zero steels, which it will use to produce the forks and […]

06/03/2025 - 15:29 pm

Toyota Material Handling expands eco-friendly portfolio

Toyota Material Handling in North American is expanding its product portfolio with two new offerings: the Integrated Mid & Large Electric Pneumatic Forklifts and a refreshed Core Electric Forklift series. These models are designed to deliver superior operational efficiency while enhancing environmental sustainability, reinforcing Toyota’s commitment to its Vision 2030 and its goal to become […]

23/01/2025 - 13:23 pm

Linde invests in new depot in Swanley

Linde Material Handling UK, an international leader in materials handling equipment, has opened a new depot in Swanley, Kent, UK,  to strengthen its local network and better serve its customers in the region. It follows a significant increase in demand in the short-term rental market for such vehicles. Strategically located near to the M25, Linde […]

06/08/2024 - 11:57 am
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What technology is shaping forklift design

With rapidly accelerating developments in technology and seemingly no let-up in the emergence of ever more complex supply chain challenges, the modern logistics professional has a lot to consider before deciding on the materials handling equipment that best suits their company’s intralogistics needs. So, to mark the start of the countdown to IMHX 2025 (September […]

16/09/2023 - 19:56 pm

EnerSys adds 80V model to NexSys iON battery range

EnerSys has expanded its line of virtually maintenance-free, high-performance NexSys  iON lithium-ion batteries with the addition of its 80V model. Engineered for fast recharge, long run times and to deliver high energy capacity in a smaller footprint, the latest NexSys iON battery model provides customers with a power solution designed to meet the energy demands […]

27/07/2023 - 09:27 am

BYD forklifts: the perfect recipe for Devenish

Said to offer super-fast charging and lower total cost of ownership than IC and lead acid battery alternatives, BYD’s range of zero-emission iron-phosphate battery-powered forklifts have proved to be the ‘perfect recipe’ for sustainable food products specialist Devenish in Northern Ireland. For intense operations such as that at Devenish’s Belfast facility, there’s an alternative to […]

28/02/2023 - 16:32 pm

Narrow Aisle makes further commitment to US forklift market

Following the announcement in June of a significant investment in its distribution capacity across the USA, South and Central America, Narrow Aisle Ltd – the UK-based manufacturer of Flexi Truck space-saving intralogistics solutions – has made a further major financial commitment to the US market that will see production output from the company’s facility in […]

13/09/2022 - 11:35 am

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