materials-handling

Nose for Business

While there’s a lot of press being given to high interest rates and the credit crunch, the reality of business financing is more complex.
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Green forklifts debut at CeMAT

Alternative fuel sources were the talk of CeMAT 08, with manufacturers unveiling their developments. Hydrogen and hybrid vehicles are still mostly in R&D or test stage, but Lithium Ion batteries are taking off.
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Re-think on meat handling

THERE are no maximum weight limits allowed for manual handling, but according to Industrial Conveying Australia, it is possible to minimise the risks of manual handling injuries.
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Adopt dual strategy in China

The smartest move materials handling companies can make in China is to adopt a dual strategy, according to Tompkins, a global supply chain services provider.
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New Fieldbus capability

Materials handling specialist, Industrial Conveying Australia Pty Ltd, has advanced its capability for turnkey solutions by adding new, decentralised control technology in customised solutions.
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Visitors down again at MATEX

Visitor and exhibitor numbers at this year's Matex materials handling exhibition were significantly down from previous years according to Forkliftaction.com.
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Logistics Legacy

On ANZAC Day and the eve of his retirement, Logistics industry veteran Roger Dunn reflects on the career of his father, who served in the British Army, and his own.
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