24 Nov
Distribution, Transport

Another design award for Toyota’s lithium-ion Traigo_i counterbalanced forklift 

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Toyota Material Handling Europe’s next-gen electric counterbalanced forklift, the Toyota Traigo_i, has been awarded the German Design Award 2026 in the category Excellent Product Design – Industry. This marks the second major international design recognition for the Traigo_i, following its Red Dot Design Award win in 2025, solidifying its place among the most innovative and aesthetically refined industrial products. 
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08 Sep
Distribution, Press Release, Warehousing

Robotics and warehouse automation key to improving sustainability and net zero, according to retailers

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London, 8 September 2025: Innovative warehouse technologies such as robotics and automation have a key role to play in achieving sustainability goals in the retail industry, according to research from Inteq, a leading integrator of automation and robotics technology for supply chains.
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02 Sep
Distribution, Press Release, Technology

Hand pallet trucks are an emission-free solution for all sorts of load lifting and transportation applications, say Toyota Material Handling UK

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In any given industrial facility, retail store, storage unit or, indeed, any business where the day-to-day activity involves lifting and moving palletised loads quickly and safely you will almost certainly see a hand pallet truck.  Sometimes referred to as ‘pump trucks’ or ‘pallet jacks’, there are millions of hand pallet trucks in operation worldwide. But not all hand pallet trucks are created equal.
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19 May
Distribution, Drivers, Press Release

Hultsteins give their customers a more connected cold chain solution with ORBCOMM

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Hultsteins the UK/Swedish manufacturer of diesel-free refrigeration solutions have signed a distribution reseller agreement with ORBCOMM the global telematics and IoT technology manufacturer. Hultsteins are now authorised to distribute ORBCOMM Euroscan printers and associated temperature telematics sensors within the UK, Sweden, Finland, Norway and Denmark.
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07 Apr
Distribution, Drivers, Press Release, Transport

Pilkington Automotive targets fleet performance benefits with Ctrack telematics solution

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Pilkington Automotive, the leading AGR distributor and wholesaler, has adopted fleet and video telematics from Ctrack to enhance road safety, boost efficiency and reduce environmental impact. The company is rolling out the advanced solution on all new vans within the company’s 35-strong commercial fleet that operate nationwide delivery service from a network of seven UK locations, including its central distribution centre in Redditch.
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