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CFTS urges industry to sort forklift inspections

As the HSE continues to clamps down on inspection and maintenance dodgers, industry is being warned to think twice before delaying inspections and maintenance of forklift trucks.

The warning comes from Richard Hayes, chairman of CFTS, the delivery body for the UK's national standard for the thorough inspection of fork trucks, and follows news of the HSE's ...
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Jungheinrich weighs in with new heavy duty forklift range

Forklift truck manufacturer Jungheinrich has begun production of a new range of 6-9 tonne capacity IC-engine counterbalanced trucks.

Toyota extends reach to outdoor applications

A reach truck that works as effectively outdoors as it does inside in traditional racking environments is now available from Toyota Material Handling.

Jungheinrich launches electric pedestrian stacker

Materials handling business Jungheinrich has launched a range of compact electric-powered, pedestrian-operated stacker trucks.

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