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Think carefully about used trucks (1st April 2012)
It is easy to get your fingers burnt if you don't know what to look for when buying a used forklift, says Neil Warren, Jungheinrich UK's used equipment and short term rental director
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Mast safety holds sway (1st April 2012)
Wines and spirits importer Matthew Clark has recently moved into an 8500m2 storage unit within the Royal Portbury Dock – part of the Port of Bristol dock estate. The facility is operated on Matthew Clark's behalf by the
Multimodal 2012 (1st April 2012)
Jungheinrich says it has two stands at the forthcoming Multimodal exhibition which it will use to demonstrate examples from its range of reach trucks together with models from its high level order picker collection.
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Truck range refreshed (1st March 2012)
Jungheinrich releases IC engine (VFG Series 5s) and electric powered (EFG 425-430) counterbalance trucks to refresh its range
Mast damping saves time (1st March 2012)
When working at height, truck mast sway delays operators but Jungheinrich's mast damping system minimises this for Matthew Clark
Forklift ranges updated by Jungheinrich (27th February 2012)
Jungheinrich has announced new engine and electric powered counterbalanced models.
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Jungheinrich works on its CV (24th February 2012)
Jungheinrich is to demonstrate its lift trucks at April's Commercial Vehicle show.
Jungheinrich to show off EFG forklift range (9th February 2012)
The Jungheinrich stand at this year’s Logistics Link exhibition will feature examples from the company’s EFG range of electric counterbalance forklift trucks.
Dairy Crest deploys fleet to beat daily grind (1st February 2012)
With a huge daily logistical challenge Dairy Crest's Nuneaton NDC requires smart and hardworking material handling solutions. Jungheinrich pallet trucks and order pickers work alongside automated equipment in an example o
New director at Jungheinrich UK (1st February 2012)
Jungheinrich UK has announced that Steve Richmond has been promoted to the position of director of the company's Systems and Projects Division.
Jungheinrich to hold used truck fairs (17th January 2012)
Jungheinirch (UK) will hold a series of used equipment fairs across the country throughout 2012. The events will take place at Jungheinrich’s depots in Warrington, Birmingham, Cumbernauld, Milton Keynes, Sheffield and Bristol between February and October.
Driverless vehicle handles pallets (1st January 2012)
Jungheinrich launched the Auto Pallet Mover (APM) – a driverless vehicle that moves independently around the warehouse and has been designed to perform 'routine' handling tasks such as delivering palletised loads from t
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Banking on Barclay (1st January 2012)
To keep pace with growing demand for its range of Very Narrow Aisle (VNA) storage solutions, Jungheinrich UK has appointed Ian Barclay to the VNA team within its Systems & Projects Division.
Biodiesel powered truck (1st October 2011)
At its distribution centre at Brackmills, Northamptonshire, John Lewis is turning waste cooking oil from its instore restaurants into eco-friendly biodiesel which it is using to power a Jungheinrich counterbalanced forkl
Jungheinrich upgrades reach truck (1st August 2011)
ETM/ETV 214/216 reach truck now features increased mast lifting and lowering speeds together with improved acceleration
Tesco places first order for lithium-ion pallet truck (1st August 2011)
The supermarket giant has placed the first order for the Jungheinrich EJE112i lithiumion powered pallet truck, while other major retailers have the truck on trial.
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Web-based fleet management system (1st August 2011)
Jungheinrich has launched an online forklift truck fleet management system. Called ISM Online, the system manages, analyses and optimises truck fleets regardless of their size and complexity, giving the user greater fl
Auto Pallet Mover unveiled by Jungheinrich (18th July 2011)
Jungheinrich has announced the launch of the Auto Pallet Mover (APM) – a new type of automated guided vehicle.
Tesco places first order for lithium-ion pallet truck (14th July 2011)
Tesco has placed the first order for the Jungheinrich EJE112i lithium-ion powered pallet truck, while other major retailers have the truck on trial.
Jungheinrich appoints new racking sales manager (1st June 2011)
Jungheinrich has announced the appointment of Matthew Pickles as the company's new product sales manager for racking and storage systems in the Eastern Region of the UK.
From Products
Lithium ion powered pallet truck surges to market (1st May 2011)
Jungheinrich releases lithium ion-based model in a move heralded as a step change in forklift design
Jungheinrich to launch host of products at CeMAT (14th April 2011)
Jungheinrich will present a number of innovative products, services and system solutions at the forthcoming CeMAT 2011 exhibition in Hannover.
Rolling stock (1st March 2011)
Jungheinrich helps car tyre distributor cope with rising demand with a bespoke storage design and VNA order pickers
Multiple choice (1st February 2011)
MVS contracts offer numerous benefits argues Jungheinrich UK after sales director Nicholas Allen
Branston moves to single supplier (1st January 2011)
Company upgrades fleet to more fuel efficient models at its factory and warehouse complex using Jungheinrich expertise
Strong from the ground up (1st December 2010)
VNA trucks can be hampered by poor warehouse floors but solutions are available, says Steve Richmond, gm of Jungheinrich UK's systems & projects division
From Facilities Management
Win an iPad every day with Jungheinrich at IMHX (3rd November 2010)
Leading materials handling equipment manufacturer Jungheinrich will be giving away a top prize of an Apple iPad every day throughout the forthcoming IMHX exhibition.
From News
Prestigious book warehouse kitted out (11th October 2010)
Jungheinrich UK has supplied the materials handling equipment that will operate at The Bodleian Libraries’ prestigious new £26 million Book Storage Facility (BSF) in Swindon.
Nightfreight renews deal (1st October 2010)
Jungheinrich has renewed its contract with network solutions provider Nightfreight for a further three years.
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Reach trucks 'ready to go' (1st October 2010)
Refurbished reach trucks played a key role as logistics provider Eezehaul moved to a larger warehouse
New and used on show (1st October 2010)
The RFID using EKS order pickers will be among the attractions at the Jungheinrich stand.Used equipment from the Ready to Go range will also be showcased
Special ones (1st September 2010)
Custom builds open doors for Jungheinrich and are a key part of its strategy - good news for managers with unusual requirements
Hard at work in nature's cold store (1st August 2010)
Macks Ølbryggeri AS, the world's most northerly brewer, has upgraded the forklift fleet at its warehouse with Jungheinrich DFG 425-435s IC engine counterbalanced trucks.
New quiet pallet truck (1st August 2010)
Jungheinrich has launched the EJE 116 electric-powered pallet truck, which is designed for use at sites where noise levels need to be kept to a minimum – such as retail outlets in residential areas.
New pallet truck boasts silent running (15th July 2010)
Jungheinrich has launched the EJE 116 electric-powered pallet truck, which is designed for use at sites where noise levels need to be kept to a minimum.
Positive signs for handling industry (17th June 2010)
The materials handling industry is beginning to shrug off the effects of the global recession, according to lift truck manufacturer Jungheinrich.
Thinking bigger (1st June 2010)
Selecting suppliers who can take on more than one aspect of a project brings advantages, says Bill Goodwin, sales director of Jungheinrich UK
Report your near misses (1st May 2010)
Materials handling equipment supplier, Jungheinrich, is warning that forklift truck users of all sizes should implement procedures to report their 'near misses' – the accidents that almost happened.
John O'Groats to Land's End (1st March 2010)
A Jungheinrich forklift truck has been driven between John O'Groats and Land's End – raising over £15,000 to date for Cancer Research in the process. The truck, a diesel-powered counterbalanced hydrostatic model from th
Making best use of space (1st February 2010)
Revamping racking and shelving can revitalise the warehouse as a whole. HSS obtains guidance on the best ways to boost profits.
From Storing containers
Racking up a good win (1st February 2010)
Consolidating three locations to one presented 3PL Downton with a serious storage challenge. A custom-designed racking scheme from Jungheinrich delivered a seamless solution.
3 series ideal for shuttling (1st February 2010)
The new Jungheinrich 3-Series promises fast and efficient lorry loading and unloading within and around a busy warehouse or factory environment
Jungheinrich buys into ISA (1st January 2010)
Jungheinrich has acquired a significant stakeholding in ISA-Innovative, a warehouse management software company.
Better safety and comfort (1st January 2010)
Jungheinrich has announced a number of changes to its Series 4 and 5 electric counterbalanced trucks that are designed to further improve operator comfort and safety.
Picking a good one (1st December 2009)
Steve Richmond, gm of Jungheinrich UK's Systems & Projects Division, looks at some of the key areas to be taken into account when specifying and designing the optimum picking solution
Rfid system gives power to the operator (1st December 2009)
Germany bakery firm Stadtbäckerei Junge is benefiting from a Jungheinrich RFID-based solution at is cold store distribution centre.
From Information technology
Order picker enables easy handling (1st October 2009)
Supplier of high performance metals to the aircraft, aerospace and defence industries, Castle Metals Aerospace (CMA) holds over 70,000 different line items ranging from large sheets of titanium to 12m lengths of alumini
Wavin goodbye to inefficiency (1st October 2009)
Piping firm Waivin has updated its forklift fleet with a mix of new and used trucks – low level order pickers, reach and counterbalance – from Jungheinrich
Hard cell masking reality? (15th September 2009)
The materials handling sector is seen by the hydrogen power industry as a key future market. However, Jungheinrich's Bill Goodwin, isn't convinced
Systems & Projects milestone (1st August 2009)
Jungheinrich UK's Systems and Projects division is 25 years old this year. Division general manager, Steve Richmond (pictured) says the key to multi-product projects is to choose a multifaceted partner – or end up wit
German re-engineering (1st June 2009)
Jungheinrich is gearing up for used equipment sales growth. Re-engineered in Germany, the firm challenges users to spot the difference – and thinks this summer's online auction should prove interesting. Brendan Coyne report
Short term hire growth (1st June 2009)
One of the implications of the credit crunch is an upturn in the number of companies looking to acquire trucks on short term rental contracts, says Jungheinrich.
Rack to the future (1st June 2009)
Better known for its forklift trucks, Jungheinrich has also provided storage systems for over 20 years. Steve Richmond, who heads the UK systems and projects division, says the forthcoming stringent FEM CEN standards could
Refurbed trucks ready to go (1st April 2009)
Jungheinrich has opened seven specialist used forklift truck showrooms alongside its existing regional facilities at Warrington, Sheffield, Birmingham, Milton Keynes, Bristol, Llanelli and Cumbernauld.
Non-stop automation (1st April 2009)
A long-term collaboration between Jungheinrich and furniture distributor Häfele UK has seen ongoing efficiency improvements through virtually continuous automation projects HHäfele UK is a distributor of furniture fittings
The future of RFID? (23rd February 2009)
Jungheinrich has developed an RFID pallet picking solution, that Dr. Martin Schwaiger, the firms’ technologies team leader, believes might just be ‘the next big thing’.
Sainsbury's shops around for best deal (1st February 2009)
Jungheinrich has supplied a fleet of over 240 trucks to Sainsbury's Hams Hall distribution centre – comprising reach trucks, low level order pickers, ride-on pallet trucks and models from Jungheinrich's new VFG range
Semi-automatic for the people (1st February 2009)
Jungheinrich launched its new vertical order pickers last month focusing less on the trucks and more on total process optimisation. Alongside the new 210 and 310 EKS models, the firm demonstrated its broader approach to pic
Electric pallet truck takes the dock's knocks (1st December 2008)
The ERE 225 electric-powered stand-on pallet truck from Jungheinrich has been designed for harsh use in and around loading docks. Featuring a fixed stand-on platform and equipped with third generation AC technology as st
Take the rough with the smooth (1st December 2008)
Good ground clearance and superelastic tyres mean Jungheinrich's new ETV C16/20 reach truck is suitable for work both inside and outside
May the fourth be with you (1st October 2008)
Jungheinrich claims the fourth generation AC technology inside its new three and four wheelers delivers lower running costs and up to 20 per cent higher performance
Widening the new range at CeMAT (1st August 2008)
Jungheinrich displayed new additions to its range at CeMAT 2008, including: Two new ranges of threeand four-wheel electric counterbalance trucks. The trucks feature sideways battery exit and full electric steering. F
The perfect drive (22nd July 2008)
Featuring a hydrostatic drive, Jungheinrich’s new VFG range of IC trucks offers a host of user benefits
Taking the floor control (1st June 2008)
Jungheinrich's new EKX Kombi range features an RFID-based floor control system that automatically adjusts the truck's operating profile to match conditions in the warehouse, ensuring the highest levels of safety.
Reach for the top (1st June 2008)
Demand for reach trucks to lift to higher heights presents potential health and safety concerns. Craig Johnson, marketing manager at Jungheinrich UK comments on design functions that can help to counter the problems
The power of 4 (1st April 2008)
The new hydrostatic IC engine powered 4 series has been launched in the UK by forklift manufacturer Jungheinrich. Available in diesel and LPG versions, with a hydrostatic drive to complement the existing torque conver
Battery monitoring (14th February 2008)
With Jungheinrich's new Intelligent Battery Organisation System significant cost savings can be made over the lifetime of both batteries and chargers.
Monitors and controls usage (1st February 2008)
Jungheinrich has announced the launch of JiBOS – the Jungheinrich Intelligent Battery Organisation System.
As a leading manufacturer of forklift trucks, an important part of Jungheinrich's global materials handling consultancy includes UK driver training. "There are so many benefits to employing forklift (1st February 2008)
truck drivers who are professionally trained," says Jungheinrich's driver training manager, Chris Hawkins. "For example, turnaround is quicker and smoother, and accidental damage – to both the truck and the product be
500 Kombi's sold in six months (1st December 2007)
Jungheinrich has sold over 500 of its Kombi EKX 5 Series order picker/stackers globally since launching six months ago.
Jungheinrich eyes podium (24th September 2007)
Jungheinrich's new CEO claims the company should move into 3rd place behind Toyota and Kion in the global lift truck market this year...
Refreshing parts others fail to reach (1st August 2007)
Jungheinrich UK managing director, Hans-Herbert Schultz, says internal optimisation, new products and a bullish truck market will deliver at least 10 per cent growth this year.
Jungheinrich passes PAS99 (1st June 2007)
Jungheinrich has been awarded the PAS 99:2006 certification, the standard for integrated management systems awarded by BSI. The standard incorporates existing certification for: ISO 9001:2000 Quality management syst
Raising the stakes (1st April 2007)
Jungheinrich believes its new EKX VNA truck delivers a technological leap akin to the introduction of AC technology. With 2,000 hour maintenance intervals, RFID controls, a TÜV SIL2-rated dual control system and 30 per cent better efficiency, it’s not such a bold claim. Brendan Coyne reports from Moosberg, Germany
Jungheinrich EKX launch (1st April 2007)
"The EKX 513-515 high rack stacker brings to the market a similar level of innovation as we did 10 years ago with the introduction of AC technology," said Jungheinrich's Sebastian Riedmaier at the press launch of the its late
Parts supply outsourced (1st February 2007)
Jungheinrich UK looked no further than the Amethyst Group in Bedfordshire when awarding a contract for its third party logistics support to manage 19,000 lift truck parts Having established a successful overnight parts deliv
Crane takes the strain (1st October 2006)
When an unreliable and inflexible automated stacker crane needed replacing at the Oxford University Press distribution hub, a twin manual stacker crane solution from Jungheinrich proved to give better space utilisation, great
Beauty… by the forkful! (1st August 2006)
When beauty products manufacturer L'Oréal moved into a new national distribution centre (NDC) for consumer products in Manchester last year, it brought in a new fleet of Jungheinrich lift trucks to take care of all its materi
Jungheinrich UK appoints new MD (20th June 2006)
Jungheinrich AG Hamburg has announced the appointment of Hans-Herbert Schultz as Managing Director of Jungheinrich UK Ltd., based in Milton Keynes.
Small but strong (1st June 2006)
Offering robust construction combined with a highly ergonomic design, the latest IC counterbalanced truck from Jungheinrich is available in LPG and diesel versions, both of which feature a non-electronic stability program
The first rotating cab (1st April 2006)
Eliminating the need for the operator to look back over their shoulder, the new AC powered EFG D30 electric counterbalance truck from Jungheinrich is the first to have a rotating operator's cab, where backwards becomes forwards at the press of a butt
New HQ for Jungheinrich UK (20th March 2006)
Marking the culmination of a period of radical change and development that saw brand consolidation and the closure of UK manufacturing facilities, Jungheinrich UK has recently opened new headquarters in Milton Keynes.
Jungheinrich bolsters portfolio (7th November 2005)
Jungheinrich launched a number of new products at CeMAT earlier this year including:
Jungheinrich’s Future Truck is here today (1st October 2005)
For over 50 years, Jungheinrich has been at the very forefront of materials handling innovation and the company’s innovatory flair was still in evidence with the products introduced at this year’s CeMAT 2005 in Hannover.
Making light work of long loads (1st August 2005)
Two Boss sideloaders are moving 15m long lighting columns at external lighting manufacturer CU Phosco Lighting’s Gloucester site.
High performance multi-way truck (1st October 2004)
The new generation AC powered ETV-Q multi-way reach truck from Jungheinrich offers performance combined with reduced maintenance. With push button selection of travel modes the unit can move in all directions and, thanks to the AC all wheel steering
Power & productivity (1st August 2004)
Jungheinrichs new IC counterbalance range boasts higher levels of productivity than any of its competitors. Charlotte Stonestreet went to the European launch Perhaps better known for its electric warehouse range than its IC counterbalance trucks Jun
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Productivity increased (1st August 2004)
Replacing ageing VNA trucks with new ETX Kombi man-up machines from Jungheinrich has allowed FDB Distribution to increase order picking efficiency and overall productivity by more than 30%. In order to offer a competitive and highly flexible logistic
Available as hydrostatic or hydrodynamic (1st April 2004)
New from Jungheinrich, the DFG (diesel) and TFG (gas) IC engined counterbalance range is available in capacities of 4000, 4500 and 5000kg. Suitable for a wide variety of applications, the trucks are available with hydrostatic or hydrodynamic drive un
Lift trucks - Jungheinrich (1st December 2003)
Charlotte Stonestreet met with Jungheinrich to look at the companys latest product developments Even in todays fast moving materials handling industry it is pretty unusual for a company to announce not one but five new products in the same time fram
