A forklift truck, a lift truck or a forklift is a powered industrial truck used to lift and transport materials, normally by means of steel forks inserted under the load. Forklifts are most commonly used to move loads stored on pallets.
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TUV North has certified the product eco balance - a systematic analysis of environmental effects of products during their entire life cycle (manufacture, utilisation and refurbishment) - according to ISO 14040. This makes the Hamburg company the first in the branch to receive such an MOT certificate. The balance states that Jungheinrich( http://www.jungheinrich.com ) has lowered the CO2 emission in its traditional product segments by more than 25% during the last ten years.
Nissan Forklift Corp. has added the GO6 Series, which has a larger lifting capacity coupled with a fuel-efficient diesel engine, to its Platinum line. According to the company, the trucks are further characterized by:
NACCO Materials Handling Group is pleased to announce the introduction of a range of UTILEV™ brand forklift trucks into certain markets, which provides an attractive option for users across many industries who require materials handling equipment but may not need advanced functionality.
A survey of companies owning and operating forklift trucks has found that 93% do not understand what is covered by Thorough Examinations, the forklift equivalent of an MOT. Most are unclear about what is included and who is responsible for ensuring trucks conform to legislation.
Barloworld Handling is saving industrial equipment hire specialists, Speedy Services, up to £160,000 a year and providing standardised service levels for its national forklift fleet thanks to a five year UK supply agreement.
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