Year 2021

Is poor visibility putting your business at risk?

 31st May, 2021

Why forklift pros put visibility first..

When it comes to purchasing a new truck, it is operator visibility that tops most forklift buyers’ wish lists. Indeed, in a recent pan-European study, 62 per cent of respondents named operator visibility as the most critical factor in their truck buying decision – ahead...

The costs and dangers of RSI

 27th May, 2021

Fatal and life-changing forklift accidents may grab the headlines… but longer term injuries affect countless workers every day…

Repetitive strain injuries are most often associated with workers using computers or pneumatic drills but upper limb disorders affecting forklift operators are costing businesses many thousands of Euros hours every year. It’s probably not...

Multiple pathways to a carbon neutral world

 25th May, 2021

We welcome the increasingly ambitious climate pledges being made by governments around the world. However, no single solution will be enough for humanity to reach the global target of net zero emissions by 2050. Instead, we will have to tread multiple pathways in order to reach this challenging goal. The...

The growing problem of larger operator

 24th May, 2021

Over the last few decades people have been getting bigger, and that includes fork lift operators. But are forklift designers including that in their calculations?

Over the last few decades people have been getting bigger, and that includes fork lift operators. But are forklift designers including that in their calculations?

A changing...

Crash testing is not for dummies

 21st May, 2021

When two family cars, both the same make and model but made 17 years apart, went head to head in a crash safety test, the results showed just how far car safety has come. The 1998 model received less than half a point out of a possible 16 points, with sensors...

The right truck for the right application

 7th May, 2021

It may seem like an obvious statement, but getting the right truck can make a world of difference to your operation.

Materials handling is complex work, and there’s no one-size-fits-all solution for every business. Every workplace will have its own individual needs, its own individual challenges, and its own individual standards. It’s fair...

Choose wisely now, save money later

 6th May, 2021

How the right truck could reduce your costs in the long run.

Whether you’re looking for second-hand or new equipment, be sure to take the time to find a truck that suits your operations, as well as your budget. Not only could you cut costs in the long term, but you...