05Sep
How to stop dust killing your forklift
Forklift truck engines naturally pick up dust and dirt from the surroundings and floor – causing poor fuel economy, reduced reliability and high engine wear. What can be done?You wouldn’t ...
01Sep
Never say die?
Closing the lift truck material loop.In this anniversary issue, Gay Sutton looks behind the scenes to see what happens to that trusted old warhorse – the forklift truck – when it’s scrappe...
01May
Financing materials handling equipment: interview with a specialist
A premium manufacturer like Cat® Lift Trucks understands that designing and producing a large range of forklift and warehouse trucks is just part of the deal. It must also provide a vast n...
01May
Cheap tyres, are they worth the risk?
We all like a bargain... especially in tough times. The trouble is that paying less can actually cost more in the long run...Take tyres. They are all much the same, right? WRONG! In a rece...
01Sep
Does diesel fuel have a future in the materials handling industry?
As electric forklift trucks continue to increase their share of the materials handling market and interest in renewable energy grows, is diesel power heading towards extinction?According t...
01Sep
The Benefits of Site Surveys
Regular site surveys can help prevent accidents, improve productivity and save money.Site inspections pinpoint potential problems and opportunities to improve efficiency.In such uncertain ...
03Jun
Are mobiles phones putting your business at risk?
If driving a car while using a mobile phone is considered so risky it's been made illegal in many countries, then how much more dangerous is it to drive a forklift truck while being distra...
01Mar
Forklift maintenance to minimise cost & maximise uptime
Forklift maintenance: prevention is the best medicineForklift and warehouse trucks are a significant capital investment, even when deployed on full rental or contract hire terms. As econom...