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With the empty warehouse tax kicking in, the proposed fuel duty increase and the market - in fact all markets - tight for the foreseeable, Xmas can't come soon enough. But two forklift firms, Toyota and Yale, say their latest launches are good news for those in the market looking to cut cost per pallet moved.

Although unemployment is predicted to rise sharply in 2009, the good news for firms still hiring - ie those who profit from the decline of weaker rivals over the next year or so - is that there will be experienced talent beating a path to their HR office door.

As ever this issue contains a selection of products designed to help maximise existing space, improve materials handling, and keep bottom lines healthy. For more news, don't forget to visit the HSS website at www.hsssearch.com.

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Products


 Combilift is Overall Irish Exporter of the Year 2008
Combilift, the leading global supplier in the long load handling market, has scooped the Irish Exporters Association’s Exporter of the Year Award 2008. The new Combi-CB, is expected to add a further growth, driving up the firm's exports next year to the tune of €10 million.

 Aisle-Master the comfortable choice for Lissadell
An electric Aisle-Master articulated forklift has enabled a towelling product distributor to move to new amalgamated premises thanks to its space saving qualities and multi-purpose operational ability.

 Partitions for all seasons
Galebreaker says its partitioning range covers all requirements. By way of example, the firm recently separated production from warehousing at Brecon Water Bottling plant.

 Loading bays and doors with bottle
Hörmann UK supplied and installed 130 doors, including 30 complete loading bays at the largest bonded warehouse in Europe alongside a world-class bottling plant belonging to drinks giant Constellation.

 Fork attachments grab drums in seconds
As well as providing Grab-O-Matic fork attachments that can be fitted in seconds, St Clare Engineering has a full service, repair and testing facility, with 'courtesy' loan units supplied free of charge where downtime is an issue.

 No waste with RAXSAX heavy duty bags
Providing end of aisle collection points, RAXSAX waste bags promote clean working environments by recycling of waste materials, and can contribute to reduction of accidents and the improvement of personal safety standards.

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 FTA slams 'disgraceful' fuel duty increase
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) has condemned the Chancellor’s move to increase fuel duty to offset cuts in VAT, deeming it a 'cynical and disgraceful targeting of commercial vehicle operators to help fund his other tax give-aways'.

 Firms demolish warehouses to avoid rate hike
Logistics firms have resorted to demolishing empty warehouses to avoid being stung by Empty Property Rate Rules, which came into force earlier this year, according to the UK Warehouse Association.



 Toyota launches BT Reflex reach truck
Toyota says its new BT Reflex reach truck range shifts 12 per cent more pallets per hour than its predecessor, and uses 15 per cent less energy.

 Yale's new electric counterbalances
Yale has launched new 1.5t - 2t three and four wheel electric counterbalances offering either 8 per cent more productivity or 16 per cent energy savings. The firm will roll out the range up to 5t in the next 18 months.

 Braun warehouse refurb cuts breakdowns by 90 per cent
Automation specialist, MLOG Logistics, has completed a two-phase high-bay warehouse refurbishment project for Braun Oral-B Ireland, resulting in a 90 per cent decrease in equipment breakdowns.

 Downturn creates skilled jobseeker pool
Supply chain recruitment specialist, Momentum Logistics believes that the effects of widespread company downsizing will create a large pool of skilled management professionals seeking employment in 2009.