In 2019, we saw the logistics industry adopt AI, drones and robots into operations to boost productivity and efficiency. But will this continue in 2020, and what else can we expect? We explore what the industry experts are anticipating. 1. Environmental sustainability Sustainability is becoming...
Forklift protection in the colder weather - are your forklift trucks fit for winter? As use of electric forklift trucks for outdoor materials handling work grows, exposure to winter weather becomes more of an important issue. How can you be sure your forklifts will survive winter’s effects? What do...
There’s no doubt that 2019 has been a busy year for Cat® Lift Trucks as well as the materials handling industry. With multiple new product launches, updated product ranges, award winning forklifts and the introduction of new battery options, it has been a year of unparalleled product development for...
Here at Cat® Lift Trucks, the run up to Christmas and the festive season always make us feel nostalgic for traditions and old times. It’s made us think about our materials handling industry and just how much has altered over the years. So how have things changed for materials handling, the logistics...
At Cat® Lift Trucks, operators’ safety is of utmost importance to us. It’s at the forefront of our minds when designing a new product or updating an existing range. To keep drivers protected when operating one of our machines, we incorporate many forklift safety features into our designs. Here are...
This year has been a bumper year for Impact Handling at IMHX, as it unveiled a host of new products and innovations. Cat® Lift Trucks led the product launches with their remarkable 48 and 80 volt electric machines, bringing market-leading levels of performance, versatility, manoeuvrability and value...
Essentially, a warehouse delivers four kinds of activities: goods reception, storage, order picking and shipping. Developments in recent decades (e-commerce being the most influential) have turned order picking into the costliest and most labour-intensive of those. Gian Schiava explores the choices...
An efficient warehouse needs fit warehouse workers Modern materials handling plays an ever-growing role within logistics operations, which in turn are essential for company profitability. Warehouses are being upgraded and modernised to meet delivery deadlines and keep the business competitive, but...
With the winter months approaching, the weather is set to get worse and the daylight hours are slowly getting shorter. So, it’s time to start preparing yourself, your staff, equipment and operating areas for the winter season and the harsher conditions it brings. Here are our top 10 forklift safety...
Question: which battery is better for an electric forklift truck: lead-acid or lithium-ion?Answer: it depends… Our experts at Cat® Lift Trucks explain why a lead-acid battery is usually the best choice for electric forklifts – at least for today. What is the difference between a lead acid battery...
