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Tough electric forklift (1st February 2012)
With the 4-5t market segment showing increasing demand for tough electric forklifts, Hyster Europe has launched the new J4.0-5.0XN electric counterbalance forklift. According to Hyster, as the price of fuel continu
From Lift trucks
Hyster Europe launches rear wheel drive forklift (1st February 2012)
Hyster Europe launched a compact 24V rear wheel drive forklift truck series that is said to deliver a number of classleading benefits including superior energy performance and a low cost of operation.
5 tonne tractor (1st January 2012)
Hyster Europe has released the LO5.0T tow tractor, which can pull 5 tonnes. It is designed to carry material to production lines, and is said to be ideal for automotive and engineering.
From Lifting & Moving
Engage with fuel efficiency (1st December 2011)
Hyster Europe is now shipping the 2.0-5.5t capacity Fortens forklift (with DuraMatch transmission) with the new ECO-eLo 'fuel efficiency' mode engaged, reportedly making it one of the most fuel efficient IC forklifts av
Concept centre for Hyster (1st December 2011)
New Hampshire facility to drive forklift innovation across Europe
Big truck clean-up (1st June 2011)
Hyster introduces Tier 4i/Stage IIIB low emission engines for its 25-32 tonne heavy duty forklift trucks
Model for light loads (1st May 2011)
Hyster has released the H2.0-2.5CT series which is designed for relatively light use environments. The series is available in both diesel and LPG iterations.
New regs mean new choices (1st May 2011)
Hyster's Jan-Willem van den Brand explains why the company has chosen EGR technology rather than SCR to comply with new emissions regulations
Hyster picks up Environment Archie (1st March 2011)
Hyster Europe has received the Environment Award in the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2011 for its tyre saving technology.
Options are enhanced (1st June 2010)
Hyster Europe has announced a series of new options on its empty container handling products including lay-back mast options.
Hyster launches heavy duty range (1st April 2010)
Hyster has launched a new range of 25–32 tonne heavy duty forklift trucks and dedicated container handlers designed for heavy industry and ports. The range includes four standard forklift models (H25XM-12, H28XM-12, H3
More moves, less energy (1st March 2010)
Hyster has extended its JXN range to include 2.2, 2.5, 3.0 and 3.5t capacity electric counterbalanced forklifts for both indoor and outdoor operation.
Energy efficient trucks (1st February 2010)
Hyster range promises power coupled with manoeuvrability and the intelligence to balance productivity and energy consumption
Order picking up to 6.5m (1st January 2010)
Hyster has launched a new order picking machine for businesses storing and picking items at heights of up to 6.5m. The compact K1.0L series travels and lifts simultaneously, and is said to deliver superior performance a
Transmission vamped (1st September 2009)
According to Hyster, its patented DuraMatch transmission can benefit operational efficiency and help companies reduce costs.
Hyster turns 80 at TOC (1st June 2009)
At this year's TOC Europe (Terminal Operations Conference and Exhibition), taking place in Bremen, Germany from 16th to 18th June, visitors will find Hyster on stand C6. The event coincides with Hyster's 80th birthday
Need more indoors? (1st June 2009)
Hyster says its latest compact electric E2.2-3.5XN models with cushion tyres deliver high reliability, low costs and increased energy efficiency within indoor applications
A fine balance – energy and performance (1st April 2009)
Hyster has launched its new generation J1.5-2.0XNT and J1.6-2.0XN series of three and four wheel electric forklift trucks, achieving high productivity while finding a balance of optimum performance with the low energy
New electric Hyster trucks (1st February 2009)
Hyster says its three and four wheel electric counterbalance trucks deliver “reduced life-time costs, reduced energy consumption,
From News
Warehouses get reality check (1st October 2008)
Hyster has launched a new generation of 3D simulation software. The company is reported to have made significant investment to deliver a highly realistic virtual tool to assist logistics firms with their planning and
From Information technology
Perfect pick me up (1st August 2008)
This year's CeMat saw Hyster unveil its latest solution to high level storage challenges in the warehouse – the K series of high and medium level order pickers
Products for particulars (1st June 2008)
The power steering and 10kmh travel offered by Hyster's P2.0S platform pallet truck – used for the horizontal transport of goods – is not necessary in some applications, so Hyster developed the new P2.0SE model. The P
Hyster's latest warehouse products (21st May 2008)
Hyster’s P2.0SE platform pallet truck includes all the main characteristics of the P2.0S but with reduced maximum speed and mechanical steering
From Newsletter Stories
Specially designed for lighter duties (11th April 2008)
Not all pallet truck operators require the high specifications found on Hyster P2.0S pallet trucks, so the company has introduced a platform pallet truck that performs well in less intensive applications.
One stop warehouse safety shop (1st April 2008)
Storage Equipment Safety Service (SESS) has joined forces with RackCare to provide a total racking safety and management service.
From Products
Hyster launches new pallet truck (14th March 2008)
Hyster has introduced a cost effective new platform pallet truck suited to less intensive applications
Building productivity (1st February 2008)
Ibstock Brick is getting more productivity and uptime at it's facility in St Helens, Merseyside thanks to a new fleet of Hyster Fortens forklift trucks supplied through Barloworld Handling.
Make light work of heavy jobs (1st October 2007)
Hyster has launched a new generation H8.00-16.00XM-6 Series, a 14 strong range designed to handle heavier applications
Hyster launches new big 5 (24th September 2007)
Hyster has announced the availability of 5 new ‘big’ truck designs built for performance and dependability in tough applications...
Both big and clever (1st August 2007)
Hyster has added two heavyweight versions to its Fortens series plus a raised operator version for some of the smaller and middle-weight units
Balancing Act (1st June 2007)
A recent series of comparative tests, many of which were based on VDI 2198 standards and all of which were carried out in a realistic, intensive application environment, are said to have shown that Hyster's electric counterbalanced trucks either equal or exceed the performance of its closest competitors.
Hyster in safe Hans (1st June 2007)
Hans Seijger has been appointed managing director of Hyster Europe, Middle East and Africa.
From Features
Heavy duty Fortens (1st April 2007)
Hyster has added the heavy duty H4.0-5.5FT to the Fortens range. Designed for heavier industrial applications such as paper making, bottling or construction industries, the company says the ergonomically advanced trucks come
Hyster's latest low level order picker (19th December 2006)
More power and performance (1st December 2006)
Hyster has extended its range of Fortens trucks with the introduction of the new, higher capacity H4.0-5.5FT series – intended for applications where power and performance are paramount.
Heavy duty addition (12th October 2006)
Hyster has bolstered its Fortens family with the higher capacity H4.0-5.5FT series. Intended for applications where power and performance are paramount, Hyster says it enables a new group of users to benefit from the features of the Fortens range by offering configurations optimised to meet their specific application requirements.
Changes broaden appeal (1st October 2006)
Hyster has made some changes to its J2.00-3.20 XM ACX range of electric counterbalanced lift trucks making the series suitable for a wider range of customers.
New container handler range (1st August 2006)
Hyster has launched a new range of high-stacking Empty Container Handlers, the H16.00-22.00XM-12 EC series. Building on the reputation of its successful predecessor, the new series consists of four models and is said to offer
New empty container handlers (20th June 2006)
Hyster has announced its latest range of high-stacking Empty Container Handlers, the H16.00-22.00XM-12 EC series. The series consists of four models and, while building on the market reputation achieved by its predecessor, the H16.00-18.00XM-12EC, of
New reach stacker from Hyster (1st June 2006)
To be introduced in three phases over the course of the next 12 months, Hyster has announced a new RS series of ReachStackers.
Advanced VNA series (1st April 2006)
Designed to work in demanding operations with minimal operating clearances, Hyster's new C Series of man-up VNA (Very Narrow Aisle) turret trucks can be tailored to suit an array of applications and tasks. With seven models and a variety of truck con
Joystick for even more choice (1st February 2006)
Hyster has introduced a new 4-function, joystick control option to the J1.60- 2.00XMT ACX, three wheel, front wheel drive truck series, providing even more choice for customers and lift truck operators.
Smaller fortens added (1st December 2005)
Hyster has added to its Fortens IC engined range with the H1.6-2.0FT series.
Product development from global supplier (1st December 2005)
In addition to its Fortens H1.6-2.0 FT series (see page 8 for details) Hyster also demonstrated continuing strength in the warehouse truck market.
Hyster’s Fortens won’t burn rubber (7th November 2005)
Hyster FORTENS trucks now come with Michelin’s Stabil’X XZM radial tyres at no extra cost.
Hyster rolls out Fortens range (24th August 2005)
Hyster says its new Fortens IC counterbalance family is the culmination of five years hard work, 32,000 testing hours and $140m spent on product development. Launching 2.5 to 3.5 tonne capacity units this summer, the company aims to add 1.5 to 2.5 to
Power offering stacks up (1st August 2005)
New from Hyster, the P2.0S series of platform pallet trucks and S1.2S-1.5S series of platform stackers have been designed to enhance performance, productivity and energy efficiency. Each model is available in Standard, Advance or Advance+ configurati
Fortens are forté (1st August 2005)
Five years and 32,000 testing hours in the making, Hyster’s new IC counterbalance family is now rolling out. Initially launching the 2.5 to 3.5 tonne models, the company aims to offer models from 1.5 to 2.5 tonnes by the year end
Hyster’s pick of the bunch (1st June 2005)
Hyster has launched its new L02.0 series of low level order pickers with powerful AC motors and electric power steering.
Expanding horizons (1st February 2005)
When a company claims to be moving into ‘whole new era’, press and public alike are generally sceptical. But Tony Mason, warehouse product manager for Hyster Europe, believes 2005 marks a new chapter in the company’s history. Brendan Coyne reports
From Facilities Management
Hyster furthers its reach (1st February 2005)
Hyster has bolstered its ReachStacker range with the addition of four new model configurations, taking its total range to ten trucks.
Hyster’s latest high performance electric trucks (1st October 2004)
Hyster has launched the latest additions to its range of high performance electric trucks: the J1.60-2.00XMT ACX three wheel and the E2.00-3.20XM ACX and E1.50-2.00XMS ACX four wheel series. This latest development, following on from the launch of Hy
Precise reach truck solutions (1st October 2004)
Launched in May 2002, this August the 1000th production model of Hysters Matrix reach truck rolled off the line at the companys plant in Italy.
Reliability and performance appeal to drivers and users (1st April 2004)
Combining AC and CANbus technologies with advanced ergonomics, Hysters new J160-2.00XMT acX series offers a wide choice of options intended to appeal to users and drivers alike. Boasting in-built reliability and 1000 hour service intervals on most ma