productHospital takes fleet of tugs
WEST SUFFOLK Hospital, which is managed by West Suffolk NHS Foundation Trust, has recently taken delivery of six all-electric PT400 pedestrian tow tractor tugs from Bradshaw Electric Vehicles.
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articleSmooth loading of HGVs
THE RECENT supply by Hoist & Winch of a bespoke electric-powered winch to a UK building products company is allowing the safe and smooth lifting and lowering of a large telescopic export chute that loads heavy-goods vehicles (HGVs) with a media byproduct from the customer’s production process.
productBuilder’s merchant expands fleet to more than 100 Teletruks
LAWSONS HAS bought 13 new models in total, three electric 35-22E models and 10 35-23D Stage V diesel versions.
productBespoke system for wet room
A COMPANY wanted a bespoke electric-powered winch lifting system to raise and lower large vinyl-type sheets in a purpose-built ‘wet area’.
productAutomated mobile bagging system bags up to 18 per minute
RMGROUP HAS launched the CTM800, a mobile bagging system, which integrates within three standard 40ft shipping containers. It has a two-floor structure, with the infeed dosing/weighing system on the second floor above the primary automated machinery.
productKeep cranes running straight and true
LIFTING EQUIPMENT specialist, Konecranes, has launched its RailQ 3D crane runway survey programme. The package has been designed to provide highly accurate measurement of crane runway alignment and is backed by comprehensive analysis of cloud-based data.
productTandem-lifting hoist for Environment Agency
HOIST & WINCH recently supplied a tandem-lifting hoist system as part of improvements to Environment Agency flood defence assets at Taplow Weir on the Jubilee Relief Channel, an 11.6 km asset that reduces flood risk to 3,200 properties by diverting water from the River Thames when flows are high.
articleA political approach
Ross Moloney explains why it is important to engage with legislators to help them understand the role of lifting in key sectors like logistics and how to improve safe practice.
productMagnetic lifter launches
ECLIPSE MAGNETICS has launched Ultralift E, which utilises magnetic technology for steel lifting.
productBespoke jib means no need for crane
THE MARBLE Mosaic Company specialises in architectural concrete cladding. When working at an offsite storage site, the firm realised it needed a machine to assist with moving products in the yard, ready for storage, delivery, and distribution.
productFirst Mats adds turntable trucks to range
THE RANGE complements First Mats’ existing lineup, which includes top-quality matting, various types of trucks, and spill control products tailored for commercial and industrial workplaces.
productHuge cranes for Antwerp Gateway
DP World Antwerp Gateway has taken three gigantic container cranes at its terminal in the Port of Antwerp-Bruges.
productLifting jacks key to refurb
West Midlands Trains’ Bletchley depot in Milton Keynes is taking delivery of 21 Mechan lifting jacks, as part of a major refurbishment project due to complete in 2024.
productEasyJet Gatwick contract extension
Rushlift GSE has won a 56-month extension to its long-running ground support equipment contract with EasyJet.
productAGV utilises bale clamp
Tobacco firm JT International Germany is using a driverless transport system to lift three stacked cartons in its warehouse.
productShorter delivery times for iwis accumulation chains
INVESTMENT IN automation leads to more efficient production at the Munich-based chain manufacturer.
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productDouble capacity vertical conveyor for AMRs
QIMAROX HAS introduced a vertical conveyor for AGVs and AMRs.
productNew generation of hoist
VERLINDE HAS updated its Eurochain VX Vario electric chain hoist, which can lifts loads from 125 to 2500kg.
productBriggs Equipment acquires Blulift
Briggs Equipment has completed the acquisition of Blulift, one of the Republic of Ireland’s leading regional providers of powered access equipment.
