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B&B to showcase its innovation at IMHX

IMHX will open for business at the NEC, Birmingham, on September 6-8, 2022

B&B Attachments exhibits at UK Concrete Show

Celebrating its tenth anniversary this year, the UK CONCRETE Show has grown to become Europe’s largest specialist concrete event and is attended by key buyers and industry professionals from all over the world. You will see everything that's new in concrete from all the biggest names in the industry!

Carer A70X: Lifting 15,500lbs with electric innovation

Carer is all set to launch another model named A70X. This one is an answer to the request of the electric truck with the same features and performance but with 15,500 lbs.

New generation Grove carrier cab debuts in Germany

The first customer in Germany to take delivery of a Grove GMK3060L-1 with the new carrier cab was Arbeitsbühnen Gagarin.

New generation Grove carrier cab debuts in Germany

The first customer in Germany to take delivery of a Grove GMK3060L-1 with the new carrier cab was Arbeitsbühnen Gagarin.

New generation Grove carrier cab debuts in Germany

German rental company Arbeitsbühnen Gagarin is the first Manitowoc customer in Germany to receive a Grove all-terrain crane with the latest carrier cab and is thrilled with both the modern exterior and spacious and ergonomic interior.

Kalmar to supply Mitsubishi

Kalmar and Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group have entered into a supply and distribution agreement for the Americas market. Under the agreement, Kalmar will produce and supply its Essential product line of 10-18 T Class 5 pneumatic tyre forklifts under the Mitsubishi forklift brand for the Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group.

Kalmar to supply Mitsubishi

Kalmar and Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group have entered into a supply and distribution agreement for the Americas market. Under the agreement, Kalmar will produce and supply its Essential product line of 10-18 T Class 5 pneumatic tyre forklifts under the Mitsubishi forklift brand for the Mitsubishi Logisnext Americas group.

Kalmar & Mitsubishi enter a supply and distribution agreement

Kalmar & Mitsubishi enter a supply and distribution agreement

New KAUP forklift truck attachments at William Hackett Lifting

New KAUP forklift truck attachments at William Hackett Lifting

MEYER launches ISO 4 High Performance Fork Positioner

In the middle of the eighties Hans H. Meyer GmbH developed the Shaft Guide Concept for forklift truck attachments, which lead to the introduction of the first shaft-guided Fork Positioner.

KAUP introduces its first-ever Smart Load Control system

This year, KAUP unveiled its first ever ‘Smart Load Control’ system. This patented, intelligent system regulates the clamping force for appliance clamps, specific to the load it is handling.

B&B Attachments introduces new range of turning attachments

B&B Attachments's new low-maintenance box turning attachment comes with several features that make the new produce box turning attachment a sound investment. Check out the features.

KAUP introduces its first-ever Smart Load Control system

The aim of the Smart Load Control is to ensure that the correct clamping force is applied on the load, removing all pressure selection from the forklift truck driver.

Camerons Brewery using B&B keg handling attachments

Camerons Brewery is using keg clamp attachments from B&B to efficiently handle full and empty barrels at the facility.

Godrej launches new Bravo electric three-wheel forklift

Godrej Material Handling (GMH) has announced its foray into the three-wheel electric forklift truck segment. GMH has launched the latest three-wheel electric variant of its Bravo forklift truck for the 1.6-2 tonne category.

Godrej Material Handling launches new Bravo electric three-wheel forklift

Godrej Material Handling (GMH), a business unit of Godrej & Boyce Mfg Co, has announced its foray into the three-wheel electric forklift truck segment.

Driving Forklifts Made Safer

Multi-camera system receives collision warning upgrade for more precise vehicle manoeuvering.

B&B Attachments announces distributor in UK

B&B Attachments announced its exclusive distribution rights throughout England and Wales for Griptech high-performance weighing systems for forklift trucks.

B&B Attachments to exhibit at BIG Show Oman

B&B Attachments will exhibit at the BIG Show in Oman to be held during March 30-April 01, 2020 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat.

B&B Attachments announces distributor in UK

B&B Attachments, a leading material handling equipment manufacturer based in the UK, announced its exclusive distribution rights throughout England and Wales for Griptech high-performance weighing systems for forklift trucks.

B&B Attachments to exhibit at BIG Show Oman

B&B Attachments will exhibit at the BIG Show in Oman to be held during March 30-April 01, 2020 at the Oman Convention and Exhibition Centre, Muscat.

Kalmar to supply 6 electric forklift trucks to Sagres

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to supply a total of six fully electric forklift trucks to leading Brazilian logistics operator Sagres.

B&B Attachments to exhibit at UK Concrete Show

B&B Attachments, the UK?s leading specialists in the design and manufacture of bespoke forklift truck attachment solutions, will exhibit its K320, PowerMount and FBH05 Beam Grab attachments from its BlockMaster range at the UK Concrete Show during March 25 and 26, 2020.

Kalmar to supply 6 electric forklift trucks to Sagres

Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is to supply a total of six fully electric forklift trucks to leading Brazilian logistics operator Sagres. The order was booked in Cargotec?s 2019 Q4 order intake, with delivery of the machines scheduled to take place during Q1 of 2020.

B&B Attachments provides handling solution to Fender Steel

B&B Attachments specialises in the design and manufacture of bespoke forklift truck attachment solutions, supplied a mesh grab attachment with Fender Steel which was facing handling issues with their reinforcing steel and associated products.

B&B Attachments to exhibit electronically operated attachment

B&B Attachments will exhibit KAUP?s first electronically operated fork positioner attachment at IMHX, the UK?s premier intralogistics event, to be held at the NEC, Birmingham during September 24-27, 2019.

Godrej Material Handling launches Godrej RenTRUST

Godrej Material Handling announced Godrej RenTRUST, their new equipment rental brand that will provide 360-degree solutions to customers encompassing manpower, machine, fuel and maintenance.

Godrej Material Handling launches Godrej RenTRUST

Godrej Material Handling announced Godrej RenTRUST, their new equipment rental brand that will provide 360-degree solutions to customers encompassing manpower, machine, fuel and maintenance.

DECHOW auctions off premium accessories

Starting now, the experts at DECHOW Auctions based in Hamburg have been entrusted with the sale of mobile equipment from SHW Casting Technologies GmbH.

Hyundai introduces autonomous forklifts

Hyundai Construction Equipment (HCE) has developed driverless autonomous forklift trucks. The company recently unveiled and demonstrated the new autonomous forklift as well as the related technologies.

B&B Attachments to debut at bauma 2019

For the first time, B&B Attachments will be exhibiting at bauma Munich 2019, the world?s largest trade fair in the construction industry.

Amazon to invest in Balyo self-driving forklifts

In order to cut costs and speed up deliveries, Amazon has agreed to a seven-year deal with the French robotic solution firm Balyo.

A safer way to manage your fleet

PowerMount guarantees an easy and safe way to interchange forklift attachments.

Ports of Opportunities

Capacity expansion plans at Indian ports is giving a renewed hope for port equipment players. Many port operators are acquiring new equipment as part of modernisation and expansion of handling capacities at these ports.

Unique Handling with KAUP Attachments

Founded in 1962, the German company GRAF is a specialist supplier of rainwater harvesting systems.

B&B Attachments welcomes new BDM

James Yates-Taylor has joined B&B Attachments as Business Development Manager (BDM). Based in Hull, East Yorkshire, James is responsible for driving forward business development activities.

New Growth Avenues

Warehousing segment in India is evolving fast and is moving towards palletised loads which can be stored at heights.

Electro-hydraulic Dock Levelers

Electro-hydraulic dock levelers offered by Gandhi Automations are not only a bridge for connecting a vehicle, but also facilitate fast, smooth and safe transition by compensating the difference in heights between the loading bay and the vehicle.

The entrance automations leader

Gandhi Automations is India's top entrance automation and loading bay equipment company. This widely recognised position has been achieved by years of hard work, innovation, commitment to quality and reliable customer service.

Warehousing Equipment Aiming New Heights

Driven by the growth of various industry segments such as FMCG, pharmaceuticals, food and beverages and e-tailing, logistics distribution hubs and clusters are mushrooming in all major parts of the country.

We are investing to further improve our product aesthetics

The KION Group recently made news when its Indian forklift truck brand, Voltas, announced joining forces with the long-established Italian brand OM in India. In this context, Sunil Gupta, CEO and Managing Director, KION India, elaborates on the company's strategies and the way ahead.

New Gensets for Rental Sector

HIMOINSA is returning to IRE, the International Rental Exhibition, being held in Amsterdam during May 2-4, 2017, to showcase its lighting towers and generator sets designed specifically for the rental market. Having recently won the ?Growth Excellence Leadership Award' in the European market, the company will exhibit generator sets with low noise emissions that are ideal for events or work in urban areas with tighter noise restrictions.

Voltas and OM to join hands in India

KION?s Indian forklift truck brand, Voltas, is joining forces with the Italian brand OM in India. To harness the vast market potential of the subcontinent even more effectively, trucks containing Voltas technology will in future be marketed under the name OM Voltas. KION India will also be selling products based on the technology of the Italian KION brand under the sole name of OM. ?We will be combining one hundred years of OM technical know-how and 65 years of Voltas expertise. The idea is to strengthen our market position in India by capitalising further on the KION,? emphasised Sunil K Gupta, CEO, KION India.

Industrial Tyres from BKT

BKT has recently introduced a whole range of tyres for industrial applications. The Liftmax LM 81 has been specifically designed for forklift trucks. This new tyre?s key quality is durability.

Compact Double-acting Piston Seal

A new ?best-in-class? seal for hydraulic cylinders with the ability to ?thrive in unforgiving conditions? has been launched by Trelleborg Sealing Solutions. The Zurcon? Glyd Ring? D comes with a combination of performance and service

We expect a CAGR of 10 per cent during 2016-2020 in material handling sector

With the Prime Minister?s ambitious plan of ?Make In India? taking root, we expect to see good growth in manufacturing and consequently in logistics and distribution activities for the next few years,? says Cavas Dumasia, Vice President - Sales & Marketing, Godrej Material Handling Division.

Material Handling: Meteoric Rise

Modern warehousing and inter modal logistics industry initiatives in India, have redefined how business is conducted in the country in most industry sectors as well as its geographic regions.

Hyundai Heavy Industries appoints new Italian dealer

SAILOG SRL, based in Urgnano, Italy has recently been appointed as the region's dealer for Hyundai Heavy Industries forklift trucks (Lombardia, Piemonte, Liguria and Valle d'Aosta).

New MI Industrial Forklift Trucks

Manitou is supplementing its range of industrial forklift trucks with six medium-tonnage and eight heavy tonnage units. With these 13 new models, Manitou is providing a complete solution from 1.5t to 10t for all industrial applications.

Uplifting Future

Advanced material handling and warehousing equipment have a vital role that can help speed up the efficiency of logistics industry. More focus on palletisation and the opening up of retail segment

ThinkLink competition for best forklift operator

ThinkLink Learning, in partnership with RTITB UK, launched a competition to find the safest and most efficient forklift truck operator in India.

ThinkLink Launches Competition to find India?s best Forklift Operator

ThinkLink Learning, in partnership with RTITB UK, is launching a competition to find the safest and most efficient forklift truck operator in India.

A strategic person

Rajinder Raina has more than 34 years of experience in various domains of the industry. A BE (Mech) and MBA, he has widely travelled for technical collaborations and strategic alliances.

Nothing Beats An ACE

ACE is a dominant player in the cranes market having introduced innovative crane solutions/products from time to time. ?The growth of the Indian construction equipment (CE) industry is dependent on three factors

Making Equipment Tick

Machine tools play a crucial role in the manufacture of precision components, which enable the production of robust and reliable equipment. Without machine tools, no components or parts would exist.

Voltas Material Handling to operate as KION India

Voltas Material Handling has announced that it will operate under the name of KION India Pvt Ltd. Voltas Material Handling was launched in 2011 as a joint venture between the KION Group and Voltas Ltd

Emerging Trends

Introduction of GST, more focus on palletisation, and expected opening up of retail segment are expected to boost the demand for forklifts.

Rugged, easily configurable, simple!

Enovation Controls announces its newest additions to the Murphy PowerView? product line - the PV350 and PV380 ValueLCD displays. Targeted at basic HMI and control applications, these displays are suitable for equipment's with both mechanical and the latest Tier 4/Euro Stage IV electronic engines.

Responding to customer needs

TMS supplies complete range of genuine spare parts for over 30 brands, complete with manufacturer's warranty.TECHNICAL Mechanical Services (TMS) specialises in the supply of over 30 brands of spare parts for earthmoving machines.

Huge surge on the horizon

There is going to be huge surge in the demand for material handling equipment at Indian ports, for both bulk and container handling. Also, containerisation as a medium of trade will grow steadily to the levels of developed countries;

Konecranes has more than a hundred patents on crane technology

Our aim is to strengthen our infrastructure, sales and service support to customers. At present, we have good customer references in India and we are focusing on providing complete lifting solution to customers rather than just providing equipment,

Our value proposition is to be a total solutions provider for all customer requirements

In a value-addition to what we provide, we genuinely care for our customers. There is a continuous focus in our company to improve aftermarket metrics and we keep on investing in that

Our new launch will be a 49" meant for the 100-110 T dumpers

We have very big plans for the OTR segment. As the payload and speed of the vehicles are increasing, the demand for big-sized radials is also on the rise; and we have taken the right step to meet the demand.

Our diverse product range is appreciated by the industry.

?Our team leaders are highly skilled and have a rich experience of the industry. Under their leadership and mentorship, we have been able to establish and grow in this highly competitive market,? says Vipul J Shah, Proprietor, Dax Equipments, in an exclusive chat with Equipment India.

Digmax offers better reaches and dump height, and superior hydraulics

Escorts has been constantly evo?lving and refining their product offerings. The current basket has four variants in the backhoe loader segment:the standard two-wheel drive equipment ( Digmax ),a four-wheel drive variant (Digmax 4 X 4 ), the 90 HP Engine Variant (Digmax XP )and loader version (Digmax .

TIL Inaugurates New Plant

TIL will roll out crushing and screening products for aggregate and mining applications under licence from Astec Aggregate and Mining Group, apart from hot mix asphalt plant, from the new facility.

Voltas opens new plant

The Rs 12-crore new state-of-the-art plant will initially manufacture diesel and electric forklift trucks.

Telehandlers Still in a Niche Market

Though the telehandler was introduced long back to the Indian market, it still remains a new concept, probably, due to the high cost and lack of awareness among the user industry.

Voltas inaugurates new plant in Pune

Voltas Material Handling (VMH), a joint venture company of India's Voltas Limited and Germany's KION Group has set up a new plant in Pune at Chandannagar near Lohegaon.

New Engines to the Fore

Cooper Corporation launches revolutionary new engines in technical collaboration with Ricardo, UK.

Voltas, Kion Group join forces in India

Voltas and Kion Group GmbH have set up a joint venture company, Voltas Materials Handling (VMH), for the development, manufacture, marketing, and servicing of forklift trucks and warehousing equipment.

Material Handling Equipment: Steady market Growth

Even though the financial years 2008-09 and 2009-10 were extremely tough for the MHE segment due to the global recession, the industry growth is back to figures of 15 to 20 per cent, and this is expected to sustain over the next few years.

Our goal will be to grow at 2-2.5x of the industry growth rate

?The forklift and reach truck market in India is growing rapidly. The industry is demanding latest technologies in equipment, which makes them safe, reliable and efficient,? says SA Mohan, Chief Executive Officer, Maini Materials Movement, which has recently entered into a strategic tie-up with Yale.

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