Top tips for loading & unloading forklifts safely

31 July 2019

Moving goods around your warehouse or depot and storing them in a well-organised way can be a major challenge. But abiding by correct forklift safety procedures will ensure that when loading and unloading heavy items, everything runs smoothly and efficiently and without causing any harm or damage...

Cat® lift trucks get ready for the fastest show on earth

15 July 2019

With the 2019 Formula One Grand Prix (GP) season well underway, Rocla Rus, Russia’s importer of Cat® lift trucks will be thinking ahead to September and the Russian GP. Each year one of the Rocla Rus dealers, KIT LLC, partners with Rosgonki, the Russian GP organiser, in a high-profile, high-speed...

Women in materials handling – could this be you?

11 July 2019

The materials handling industry is changing. With a wide variety of career opportunities open to anyone with the right qualifications and attitude, companies in the sector are working hard to address the historical gender imbalance. And although the strides might be small, things are surely moving...

Picking the right forklift truck

25 June 2019

If you work in the energy, industrial or infrastructure industries, you’ll know the importance of stable and reliable forklifts that can help you get the job done in often intense and tough applications. Working in open environments, lifting heavy loads and long working hours are all part of a...

Three new buzz words for logistics

19 June 2019

"For logistics it's the time of dynamism" - Andrea Gentile In a recent interview by Italian magazine, EUROMERCI, Mr Andrea Gentile, chairman of ASSOLOGISTICA, the Italian association for logistics companies and professionals gave his views on the future influences for the logistics industry. Mr...

LP gas vs. electric vs. diesel-powered forklifts

16 May 2019

LP Gas vs. electric vs. diesel forklifts – which should you choose? If you’re looking for a new forklift but aren’t sure which type is most suitable for your application, we can help. As forklift truck specialists, we know it can be difficult to work out which forklift is best for your business. And...

Your first port of call for professional

10 April 2019

Where do you turn to if you want to find out what’s happening in materials handling or logistics - what’s making industry headlines and what tips you should be following? Do you flick through expensive business magazines or rely on the people you know? How about if someone sent you some good, solid...

Five ways to prolong the life of your forklift

3 April 2019

(Updated for 2021) Getting a new forklift truck is a significant investment, so you’re probably eager to ensure it’s being used and maintained in a way that prolongs its lifespan and prevents wear and tear. Although all warehouse equipment has a finite lifespan, keeping your forklift well maintained...

Structured battery care for peak performance

21 March 2019

Recharge your batteries with a spa treatment! Effective management of truck batteries can save a lot of money – so give your batteries a bit of pampering! By Gian Schiava The 8-8-8 concept We are going to be investigating how effective management of battery resources can extend their life and ensure...

Logistics and Materials Handling - 2019 Trends

13 March 2019

At Cat® Lift Trucks, we like to share valuable market information and views with our customers; logistics and materials handling professionals. In a recent publication, the Spanish Blog de la Logistica from the Universitat Oberta de Catalunya shared how they believe logistics will be affected in...