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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.

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.

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.

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.