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3d simulator (1st April 2012)
Exclusive UK supplier of Hyster equipment, Barloworld Handling will be offering visitors to the Multimodal 2012 Exhibition a glimpse into the future of materials handling on Stand 231 at the NEC in May. The company will
From Lift trucks
Focusing on outcomes (1st April 2012)
Barloworld Handling is determined to develop its fleet optimisation offering, which is becoming increasingly important to clients in these cost-conscious times
Fuel savings help Barloworld's portcentric handling strategy (1st March 2012)
Hyster heavy capacity trucks over 16 tonnes, supplied by Barloworld, have been upgraded to comply with the Tier 4 interim, Stage IIIB emissions legislation
Barloworld extends portcentric handling solutions (9th February 2012)
Barloworld Handling has extended its range of solutions to ports, terminals and freight logistics operations throughout the UK, and is providing free advice to help companies reduce costs as volumes grow.
Mole Valley bags compact forklift (1st February 2012)
Fertiliser manufacturer Mole Valley Forage Services has boosted efficiency in its blending and bagging facility, using a compact Hyster 7t forklift truck from Barloworld Handling.
From Lifting & Moving
Supersonic lifting (1st February 2012)
When a prototype of the new Bloodhound supersonic car was delivered to Glyndwr University for the Wrexham Science Festival, Barloworld's local short term hire team responded quickly and loaned the university a 4000kg ca
Approved use (1st January 2012)
Pall-Ex network member PMB Pallet Express in Derbyshire upgraded its materials handling fleet through Barloworld Handling after hearing excellent reviews from the Pall-Ex network hub in Leicestershire.
Ultra compact forklifts roll in (1st October 2011)
Packaging firm, Saica Pack is saving space with three new ultra compact Hyster Fortens forklifts fitted with specialist attachments that are being used for paper handling duties at its Milngavie site in Scotland. The tru
Web helps Barloworld streamline (1st October 2011)
Barloworld Handling reports that it has reduced engineer response times and road miles, thanks in part, to the internet
Sawmills take on trucks for expansive site work (1st September 2011)
Scottish timber firm invests in Irion sideloaders to help with heavy and awkward wood loads
Major investment in short term hire fleet unveiled (1st September 2011)
Barloworld Handling is investing £3 million in 140 new diesel and gas powered Hyster forklift trucks for its short term hire fleet to meet growing demand
Forecast accuracy refreshed (1st September 2011)
Royal Mint is reported to have increased its forecast accuracy and enhanced customer service with the deployment of Optimiza Demand Planner (ODP) software from Barloworld Supply Chain Software.
From Information technology
Helping to reduce costs (1st August 2011)
Fleet management system aids decision making says Barloworld's Roger Massey
Supply chain modelling software (1st May 2011)
Global chemical company, BASF, has selected Barloworld Supply Chain Software's CAST supply chain modelling product to assist in rationalising its distribution facilities on a Europe-wide scale.
Big truck benefits at MultiModal (1st March 2011)
Recent re-launch to be showcased
CAST wins software audition (1st February 2011)
Barloworld develops supply chain modelling software in a bid to help firms better manage costs, service levels and carbon emissions
Hyster trucks bear fruit for Hammond (1st February 2011)
George Hammond has bought ten Hyster trucks for its Port of Dover operations
Reach for the sky (1st January 2011)
Handling components for wind farms keeps heavy duty reach stackers busy.
Port side pick up (1st December 2010)
Empty container handler gets busy at Greenock Ocean Terminal
Britvic juices up its materials handling (1st October 2010)
Barloworld Handling manages Britvic's materials handling fleet of over 200 units on 6 sites helping the soft drink provider reduce cost and optimise efficiency.
Live motion capture (1st September 2010)
The use of live performance data from trucks is a key ingredient of Barloworld's Intelligent Fleet Management,says Graham Jones, gm for UK Sales
VNA handling solution (1st March 2010)
To help maximise storage space at the warehousing operations of department store, John Lewis, Barloworld has provided a VNA handling solution that gives John Lewis staff the flexibility to work with walk on racking at h
40 CNG trucks bought (1st February 2010)
Pall-Ex has taken delivery of a new fleet of 40 CNG powered forklifts from Barloworld at its state of the art Leicestershire hub. The leading pallet distribution network is operating its 3rd generation of Hyster fork tru
Distribution deal signed (1st February 2010)
Barloworld Handling has signed a preferred supplier agreement with multi-directional lift truck and sideloader manufacturer Combilift.
Barloworld inks deal with Combilift (26th January 2010)
From Newsletter Stories
Scheme takes on apprentices (1st December 2009)
Barloworld Handling has hired another nineteen new apprentices across the UK. Despite difficult trading conditions, the company sees continued investment in apprentice training and development as a key factor in the fut
From Industry update
New side line for Barloworld (1st October 2009)
Barloworld Handling has announced an exclusive UK supply agreement with Irion Sideloaders, which covers nationwide sales and service support. The Irion product range is designed for handling long and awkward loads in i
Improvement project (1st October 2009)
Barloworld Handling is improving the efficiency of its processes, reducing cost and raising customer satisfaction through the introduction of 'Six Sigma' continuous improvement tools and techniques.
Free delivery on big trucks (1st October 2009)
In response to growing demand for high capacity forklifts on short term hire, Barloworld Handling is currently promoting its high capacity and specialist short term hire equipment with free delivery on short term hires
Used & approved (1st September 2009)
Barloworld Handling has opened eight regional showrooms across the UK displaying a wide range of 'Approved Used' forklift trucks.
Move fast for online deals (1st August 2009)
Barloworld Handling has launched an online industrial equipment superstore with a selection of more than 3,000 lifting, handling and storage solutions, and is offering 10% off* first orders placed online before 31st A
Central hub for used Hysters (1st April 2009)
Barloworld has opened a National Used Equipment Reception Centre in Tamworth, Staffordshire.
Barloworld takes crunch action (1st February 2009)
Barloworld Handling is implementing cost cutting measures in response to the recession. The firm says some job losses are expected, but says cuts will not affect service delivery.
From News
Three more years of Barloworld quality (1st February 2009)
Barloworld Handling has achieved ISO9001:2000 recertification for the next three years after a recent BSI Strategic Review.
Barloworld cuts costs - and jobs (26th January 2009)
Have your cake (1st December 2008)
Barloworld-supplied and maintained Hyster counterbalance and reach trucks are doing more than just the bread and butter work at Speedibake
Good wood handling (1st August 2008)
The South Coast port operation in Shoreham, handles timber and receives between 2 and 5 ships per week – around 250,000t of timber per year. It has a good reputation for its fast turn around time.
The indirect advantage (1st June 2008)
The Barloworld Hyster relationship is one of the most enduring in the materials handling industry. Charlotte Stonestreet spoke to Barloworld Handling's managing director in the UK, Geoff Tucker, about how the two organisa
Stacking up safely is within reach (1st February 2008)
Barloworld Handling has supplied Tyne Logistics Company with two new Hyster H10.00XM-12EC empty container handlers and a new Hyster RS46-36CH reachstacker to complement two that they already have.
Top used truck tips (1st February 2008)
What are the pitfalls when buying or renting a second hand lift truck? Barloworld Handling, one of the UK's largest suppliers of quality used lift trucks, provides some top tips to help you drive safely through the 'used tr
Ensuring Christmas isn't crackers (1st December 2007)
Optimising forklift fleets and keeping the trucks running can mean fewer are needed during standard operations, but with the Christmas rush, Barloworld Handling says its 2,500 short term rental lift trucks can help
Get to grips with man handling (1st December 2007)
Barloworld says it can help employers ensure staff have the skills, resource and understanding to minimise the risk of injury with risk assessments, affordable products and 'kinetic' training courses.
One service level fits all (1st October 2007)
Ian Roberts, national support manager for Barloworld Handling, claims it now delivers uniform service support – whether the customer uses a single truck or a major fleet
Get more from your fleet (1st April 2007)
Roger Massey from Barloworld Handling looks at how efficiency can be maximised with the help of fleet management The popularity of fleet management in the materials handling industry has been driven by a number of factors i
Great products, great hospitality (1st February 2007)
Visitors to the Barloworld and Hyster stand 19J150, at IMHX will discover how the latest lift truck technology and service solutions help them to 'get more' performance, dependability and cost efficiency from their materials
Copes with harsh environment (1st December 2006)
Environments don't come much harsher than working with phosphates, potash and nitrates but the Hyster Fortens lift trucks supplied by Barloworld Handling have proved that they can cope. As business increased over the last fi
Going deeper underground (1st October 2006)
In August 2005 Minosus began its hazardous waste underground permanent storage operation within a worked out area of the 1844 rock salt mine in Middlewich, Cheshire.
Driver safety competition (1st October 2006)
Barloworld Handling is sponsoring the Forklift Driver Safety Competition, being staged by KN Drinks Logistics.
Barloworld takes the biscuit at Campbells (1st August 2006)
Campbells Shortbread, the oldest bakery in Scotland, has been operating a new state-of-the-art Hyster Fortens H1.6FT-A lift truck supplied by Barloworld Handling.
Downtime problems no longer a concern (1st February 2006)
After experiencing poor service from its supplier, Monaghan Middlebrook Mushrooms has been supplied with three new Hyster H3.00XM, 3000kg capacity LPG lift trucks by Barloworld Handling.
Reliable handling fleet (1st December 2005)
Barloworld Handling has supplied a new fleet of Hyster K Series high level order pickers to complement the existing materials handling fleet at Festive Productions, at Cwmbran in Wales. Festive Productions designs and distributes branded Christmas de
Flexible load handling (1st October 2005)
Pentalver Transport, based in the Port of Southampton, has acquired a new Hyster H18.00XM, 18,000kg capacity counterbalance truck from Barloworld Handling. "This new truck has given us greater flexibility with our load handling as we are required to
Extend life and cut costs (1st August 2005)
Barloworld says its Powerfactor4 battery management service is designed to provide major cost savings through extended battery life, optimum shift life, reduced utility costs and faster battery changing. The company says this leads to improvements in
From Facilities Management
Barloworld gives a lift to port operators (1st February 2005)
Barloworld Handling has supplied a fleet of Hyster Hydrostatic lift trucks and Terburg tugmasters to forest product port terminal operators, Stanton Grove.
Robust, reliable reach truck (1st December 2004)
Following a review of its materials handling fleet, Meller Home & Beauty called on Barloworld Handling to supply six Hyster matrix 1600kg capacity reach trucks.
Designed to meet customer needs (1st December 2004)
Corporate Express has awarded Barloworld Handling the contract to renew the forklift fleet at its Birmingham distribution centre.
Battery management service (1st December 2004)
Earlier this year at IMHX Barloworld Handling launched a comprehensive new battery management service for electric fleet operators, called ‘Powerfactor4’, which uses the latest traction battery and charger technology. Powerfactor4 is designed to prov
Fleet for in-house distribution (1st October 2004)
When producer of Crayola wax crayons, Binney & Smith, brought its warehousing and distribution operation in-house it selected Barloworld Handling to supply a new fleet of Hyster 1500kg and 2000kg capacity LPG lift trucks, Hyster Matrix reach trucks,
Service capability key to rental fleet (1st October 2004)
Professional car care product supplier, Autoglym has taken delivery of a new fleet of Hyster Matrix reach trucks, electric and diesel counterbalance trucks and powered pallet trucks one of which is Zone 1 protected.
Fleet includes SpaceSaver trucks (1st April 2004)
Supplier to the automotive industry, Swindon Pressings Ltd (SPL), has recently appointed Barloworld Handling to install and maintain a brand new 126-strong Hyster materials handling fleet.
New fleet size reduced by 35% (1st February 2004)
Following months of appraisals and trials, Barloworld Handling were selected to supply a new fleet of Hyster lift trucks and warehouse equipment to Princess Yachts International.
Robust and reliable (1st February 2004)
Royal Mail is using specially designed LO2.0 low-level order pickers from Barloworld Handling to handle York containers at its new NDC in Crick. When Barloworld was invited to tender for the contract, a prototype truck was designed at Hysters Warehou
