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that are new products including a recently-launched,
potentially high performance compact electric
explosive, counterbalance truck with unique integrated
treated visitors drive axle and energy management system, and
to the hospitality the latest additions to the 39X series of engine-
of its suitably powered fork lifts with direct-drive hydrostatic
named transmission and capacities up to 2.0 tonnes.
‘Flashpoint’ bar. The firm also profiled its new X range of reach
The firm’s stand trucks, which it claims is revolutionary – rather
also featured a than simply evolutionary – in design.
captivating 90- Conventional moving-mast reach trucks feature
second time- a vertically-mounted battery between the
lapse film of two operator and the mast, which is a restricting
months’ bespoke factor in the design of the cab. With the X
engineering on a range of reach trucks, however, the battery is
Linde demonstrated a number of exciting products including a recently-launched,
truck. located under the operator’s compartment,
high performance compact electric counterbalanced truck with unique integrated
Commented resulting in a more spacious cabin but without
drive axle and energy management system. The company also had live dance and
Pyroban’s increasing the chassis length.
music performances throughout the day. Darren Boiling, Exhibiting for the first time at IMHX, Ocme
“We have had a demonstrated its new Auriga Laser Guided
integrated height-adjustable anti-vibration feet, fantastic show. The quality of the visitors has Vehicle, designed for the automatic handling of
while the LF series levelling feet are been good for us; many of the visitors have palletised loads, tote bins and paper reels. The
predominantly supplied in stainless steel, with been existing users but we have also had lots of model on show is destined for cider-maker
an anti-bacterial option where hygiene is a new enquiries.” Bulmers of Ireland and is just one example
priority. Following her popularity at the 2004 show, from Ocme’s range of LGVs. Laser control
Sweeper firm Multi Industries Ltd launched the Powercell stand was once again graced means that no wires need to be embedded in
its new Twin Top TT1500 from Stolzenberg at with the presence of the rather risqué ‘painted the floor, making installation straightforward
the show. This 1500mm sweeping width ride- lady’. The company, showcased the new and later modification simple. With 24-hour
on suction sweeper is aimed at multi-storey car Fiamm ‘Premium ES’ high frequency charger, operation, the company estimates a payback
parks, industrial applications and warehouses. which combines a high power factor with period of one to two years.
Available in Honda Petrol, Kubota diesel or efficiency to reduce energy consumption and EnerSys Motive Power, one of the world's
battery versions, the TT1500 has a sweeping gas release from the battery. This cost-effective largest producers of batteries and chargers for
capability of 18,000m
2
/hour and is claimed to and compact charger, which can be wall handling equipment, presented its new range of
be maintenance-friendly. mounted, competes with 50 Hz products. Hawker cost-saving, high frequency (HF)
On its stand, IAS Industore launched its Calor offered visitors the chance to ‘relax chargers – the Lifetech series – on its stand.
new Warehouse Management Software that and refuel’ on both its indoor and outdoor Comprising 24-volt, single-phase, multi-
operates in conjunction with its Hänel Lean- stands at IMHX, while discovering how capacity units for charging vented and gel
Lifts and Rotomat automated storage systems. Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG) technology can motive power batteries, the Lifetech chargers
This cost-effective client server software help increase profits and create a healthier are lightweight and compact, enabling them to
enhances the benefits of these storage systems, working environment. Calor, one of the UK’s be wall-mounted to save valuable warehouse
says the company, by providing full inventory number one suppliers of LPG to the forklift floor space. Commented Enersys md, Larry
control and access control management for industry, recharged visitors’ mobile ‘phones Blackwell: “We have had record crowds on the
increased security. and gave them neck and shoulder massages. Enersys stand and the quality of the visitors has
Calor states that LPG is faster and more been very good, as they seem to be the
So much to see at IMHX… efficient than electric power, and that Calor’s specifiers rather than the users of battery
Menlo Lighting, exhibiting for the first time at fixed 55- or 70-litre fuel tanks allow trucks to energy systems. Of course, many of our OEM
IMHX, was showcasing an innovative lighting be refuelled in minutes. customers are here and, over the four days of
control system that can save up to 70 per cent BT, one of the world’s leading suppliers of IMHX, we have been able to cement those
in costs. Good lighting is a vital element in the warehouse trucks and related services, relationships.”
warehouse equation: not enough and safety and exhibited the full range of its trucks, from the Jungheinrich exhibited a number of
efficiency are impaired, but too much means renowned BT hand truck to sophisticated VNA innovative products, including the new Kombi
that cash is wasted. As well as saving energy, solutions. The company’s stand featured a EKX VNA stacker/order picker and the new
the Menlo system can lower maintenance costs demonstration area, where visitors could watch AC-powered EFG D30 electric counterbalance
through longer lamp life, in addition to a Reflex reach truck, BT’s advanced VCE150A truck with award-winning rotating operator’s
providing better light quality in terms of Combi machine and the Autopilot laser-guided cab. With backwards becoming forwards at the
superior colour rendering and lower levels of lifter in action. BT’s hand pallet truck, one of touch of a button, the driver never needs to
glare. the UK’s leading brand, has been updated and look over his shoulder, ensuring continuous
Pyroban, which specialises in converting the new model comes with a lifetime guarantee ergonomic comfort.
fork lift trucks and other industrial equipment for the truck’s frame. Kalmar showed off its new series of high-
in order that they are totally safe to use in areas Linde demonstrated a number of exciting performance lift trucks ranging from 5 to 9
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