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How To Take an Eco-Minded Approach to Materials Handling and Warehouse Operations
The future is green – is your operation ready?
Environmental impact is an increasingly hot topic both for businesses in their working practices and individuals in their everyday lives. As more customers seek companies with sustainable and eco-friendly approaches, it may be time for businesses involved in materials handling and warehousing to examine where they can lessen their environmental impact.Buy Second-Hand
Over-consumption is a key contributor to environmental pollution. When everyone is constantly buying › Read MoreYou MUST Undergo Necessary Forklift Inspection, Maintenance and Repair During Covid-19, Confirms FLTA
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA), the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) have confirmed that forklifts and other materials handling & plant equipment MUST continue to undergo scheduled maintenance, repair and statutory inspection during the current pandemic.
Whilst cars and other motor vehicles may be exempt from undergoing MOTs during the ongoing Coronavirus pandemic, owners and operators of materials handling and plant equipment such as forklifts should not follow › Read MoreBusiness Update: COVID-19
With the recent COVID-19 pandemic creating confusion and uncertainty, the team at Welfaux would like to reassure our customers that we are monitoring the situation closely and are updating our practices accordingly. During this trying time, we are following the appropriate government guidelines and have implemented additional safety measures to ensure the health of our staff and customers.
We have created a questionnaire which we will complete before attending any sites to ensure that face-to-face contact › Read More
Our Top 6 Tips For Operating Your Forklift Safely in the Rain
With Storm Ciara and Storm Dennis battering the UK in recent weeks, it is vital for forklift operators to be mindful of how to operate their machinery safely in the rain. Our few simple tips could make all the difference in keeping both your forklift and yourself safe. Is Your Electric Forklift Suitable for Wet Weather? It may not naturally occur to you, but some forklifts may not be suitable for the rain. Some › Read More
Field Service Engineers Required
Due to recent growth, we are currently recruiting Service Engineers. Experience in the repair and maintenance of Fork lift trucks is advantageous but not essential as full training will be given. We would welcome applications from people currently working in the repair and maintenance of HGVs / contractor’s plant or associated equipment that have a strong mechanical or electrical background. The successful candidates will be enthusiastic, friendly, and conscientious, have the ability to work on their own initiative and be › Read More
How can YOU Benefit from a FLTA Audit?
Member Audit
How can you benefit from a FLTA Audit? The FLTA audit is designed to ensure that Full Dealer Members are legislatively compliant and are otherwise engaged in best practice. Even where legislation may not apply. A lot of companies can rent or sell you a fork lift truck. And all of them will probably tell you that they’re the best (we actually are!). But few, if any, can back that up with solid evidence. However, by being a › Read More
Kärcher and The Food Industry
Cleanliness without compromise
As a world leader in cleaning technology, Kärcher offer technical and cost-effective solutions for food processing in every area of production, as well as office areas and outdoor facilities, from standard machines to complete custom-made solutions and from consulting and planning to initial start-up and full service.Meat, poultry and fish processing
Stand-Up Forklifts vs Sit-Down Forklift
Standing desks are all the rage now in today’s workplace. While many people who have standing desks hardly use them (a statistical assumption!), they’re a great addition to any office. They’re also brilliant for allowing you to stretch your legs every once in a while! There are also proven health benefits of not sitting down throughout an entire work shift, too. But choosing between a stand-up forklift and sit-down forklift is about more than › Read More
FUTURE-PROOF WITH GRENDIA
Mitsubishi LPG forklift
Mitsubishi LPG forklift range delivers exceptional fuel efficiency amid changing emission regulations
European legislation continues to focus on the reduction of emissions for internal combustion engines. Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has highlighted the role of its GRENDiA models for companies looking to lower their carbon footprint.
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