Volvo Group, in partnership with international organisations Midroc and OCAS and the Swedish Energy Agency, is investing £15.7 million in the development of fuel cell technology.
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It’s a tough time for all businesses, but none more so than the forklift truck market, with the British Industrial Truck Association’s predictions in May that the industry can expect an “extended and significant downturn” during 2009. Based on its members
Volvo reckons it can reduce the weight of the cab and chassis in heavy trucks by some 20 per cent within a decade – which would lead to “significant” reductions in fuel consumption.
Alliance Flooring Distribution has boosted the storage capacity and increased throughput at its main warehouse in Kidderminster since taking on a bespoke fleet of Atlet trucks.
Warehouse and distribution property specialist sbh has delivered a turn-key service for Culina Logistics at its purpose-built 190,000 sq ft multi-temperature distribution centre in Haverhill, Suffolk.
Proton Motor has signed a five-year agreement with Deutsche Mechatronics, a contract manufacturer, to facilitate volume production of fuel cell systems in Germany in a move designed to speed up delivery of its products to market in a cost-effective way.
Clarke International, the supplier of electrical and mechanical workshop equipment, has marked its 40th anniversary by taking delivery of four premium specification four by two Actros 1841LS MegaSpace tractors.
Technology services provider Telent chose Jungheinrich to supply it with a more flexible materials handling and storage system for its 80,000 sq ft central contract marshalling centre in Coventry.
Innovation is the key as forklift truck manufacturers look to support customers in new economic circumstances. MALORY DAVIES reports on some of the initiatives now being adopted.
Atlas Ward has started work on a new £13 million multi-temperature depot in Paddock Wood for foodservice distributor 3663 First for Foodservice, replacing three existing sites.