Hyster Asia-Pacific has begun demonstrating the latest in clean fuel technology, hydrogen powered forklifts.

Hyster’s Asia-Pacific Managing Director Tony Fagg believes that:

‘the new hydrogen powered vehicles…showcase the future for a whole new generation of future focused work vehicles…’

This week’s blog highlights some of the turnkey handling solutions that have been developed by Hyster globally, to meet the most demanding applications.

The use of autonomous guided vehicles continues to increase with research showing widespread use by 2025.

This blog series will focus on the features and benefits of AGV’s whilst also providing insight into how AGV’s are utilised for specific industries such as automotive, healthcare and pallet handling.

This blog will provide a brief overview of the advantages and why companies should invest in AGV’s.

In 2016 new standards have been introduced regarding forklifts operating in the hazardous areas. This blog post will provide insight on the new standards and what they’ll entail for forklift manufacturers as well as both owners and operators alike.

Research and development in the materials handling industry has led to hydrogen powered forklifts becoming a reality. There is now a strong trend with purchasers moving away from the traditional LPG, diesel and battery electric units to the more environmentally friendly and cost effective hydrogen fuel cell technologies.

This blog will explore the many advantages and few disadvantages of hydrogen power forklifts.

2016 has seen the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) amend the ‘Safety of Life at Sea Convention’ (SOLAS), making it compulsory that all loaded containers have a verified weight. To assist container handlers in complying with the new SOLAS conventions Adaptalift Group Company Speedshield Technologies is able to install integrated weighing systems into the industry leading Forktrack safety and telemetry system.

Global warming and the environment continue to be a major cause of concern for the global population. As such, companies world-wide are developing new ways of conducting business with less impact on the environment. Globally corporate social responsibility (CSR) continues to grow. Hyster’s new 2.5XT diesel forklift adheres to the highest emission standards currently issued.