Articles about this company:
Short-term hire (1st March 2012)
Toyota Material Handling has added over 250 new counterbalance forklifts to its 3000 strong short-term hire fleet to help satisfy demand for planned and emergency short-term hire needs. The new trucks include Toyota's l
From Handling storing
Toyota takes gold (1st March 2012)
Toyota Material Handling has won an iF Gold Product Design Award for its BT Optio low level order picker. The L-series was given the award in recognition of its functionality and design.
Tow tractor range (1st March 2012)
Toyota Material Handling offers a range of tailored load carriers and tow tractors with towing capacities to 3000kg. The BT Movit range includes load carriers designed to aid efficiency when handling specific items.
Forklift game app (1st January 2012)
Toyota Material Handling's new 'Forklift Challenge' game app has been created to raise awareness of the capabilities of the Toyota System of Active Stability (SAS) and how it can lower costs in business.
Chance to chat (1st January 2012)
Toyota Material Handling UK has made it possible for its customers to chat directly to a team member online.
Promoting safety in the workplace (1st January 2012)
Toyota Material Handling UK will be exhibiting at Health and Safety South as part of a new focus on promoting safety in the workplace.
From Health safety welfare
2012: Dedicated 'Year of Safety' (1st January 2012)
Statistics by the HSE show that, on average, 60 people are killed every year in workplace transport accidents and a further 2000 will suffer serious injuries. Forklift trucks are involved in almost a quarter of these incid
Taking Care with Toyota campaign launched (12th December 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK launches a campaign featuring a number of initiatives and events for customers and prospects, as well as their own team which are designed to help reduce injury and accidents in the workplace.
From Newsletter Stories
Toyota BT low-level order pickers launched (25th November 2011)
The latest range of low-level order picking trucks from Toyota Material Handling, launched this month, sets new standards in efficiency and design.
Competition sponsor shows commitment to safety (1st November 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK sponsored this year's RTITB Operator of the Year Competition, affirming its commitment to safety in the workplace and the skills of lift truck operators. The competition, established in 2008
New low-level order picking trucks (1st November 2011)
The latest range of low-level order picking trucks from Toyota Material Handling offers new standards in efficiency and design.
College link (1st September 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has teamed up with North Warwickshire & Hinckley College to recruit and develop new apprentices to work within the Toyota organisation. The College is one of only two in the country to offer
Toyota makes shock announcement (1st September 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has announced that as of 1st September 2011 all new BT Reflex reach trucks will be fitted with shock sensors as standard. Today's fast paced warehouse environments put stress on both operator
Handling safely (1st September 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK will be exhibiting its award-winning BT Pro Lifter hand pallet truck at Health & Safety – North, (Reebok Bolton, 5th to 6th October). The truck is said to require up to 67% less start-up effo
SAP extended warehouse management (1st September 2011)
Swisslog and prismat, the Germanbased expert for SAP implementation, have decided to enter into a close partnership.
Latest VNA trucks (1st July 2011)
Drawing on its expertise in highdensity solutions, Toyota Material Handling has launched two new very narrow aisle (VNA) product series in the BT Vector range and is updating its BT Radioshuttle aisle-free storage syste
Order picking trucks (1st July 2011)
Toyota Material Handling believes its BT Optio H-series is designed to set new standards in high-level order picking. The trucks offer picking heights to 12m, allowing a high degree of operational flexibility and helpin
Key component (1st July 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has appointed Keith Williams as national parts manager, responsible for managing the distribution of parts, direct with customers and to 450+ Toyota service technicians across the UK.
Toyota's cold comfort (1st July 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK is to showcase its latest range of warehouse trucks at the Temperature Controlled Storage and Distribution (TCS&D) exhibition on the 14th - 15th September 2011.
Guide to manual handling (1st March 2011)
Toyota Material Handling has published the latest edition of its guide to safe manual handling. This guide offers both employers and employees guidance on the safest ways to lift, stack and move items in the workplace.
Glasgow base (1st March 2011)
Toyota Material Handling has invested in a new purpose built facility in Glasgow.
Promoting safe maintenance (1st January 2011)
The EU-OSHA campaign on safe maintenance aims to raise awareness of the importance of maintenance in workplaces and of the risks if maintenance is not carried out properly.
Star performer in stability test (1st January 2011)
independent test of forklift trucks has demonstrated the stability of the Toyota Tonero engine-powered forklift equipped with the Toyota System of Active Stability (SAS). The test was conducted by the independent testin
CD helps heroes (1st January 2011)
Toyota Material Handling has launched a new programme to help to reduce the costs of accident damage in the warehouse environment. The new programme, Pride in Performance, is designed for both warehouse supervisors and
Online warehouse (1st January 2011)
Toyota Material Handling UK has launched an 'online warehouse' for pre-owned Toyota forklifts and BT warehouse equipment. Visitors to the website – www.toyota-forklifts.co.uk – can check the available pre-owned products
Free guide gives manual handling advice (1st January 2011)
The highlights of the Toyota stand will be the BT Pro Lifter hand pallet truck, which requires up to 67% less start up effort than a conventional hand pallet truck, the BT high lifter hand pallet truck and the BT Levi
Pallet truck gets the vote (1st November 2010)
Toyota Material Handling's BT Pro Lifter hand pallet truck has been voted Popular Winner: The Professionals' Choice after initially winning the Industrial Trucks category in the IMHX Design 4 Safety Awards 2010.
From Plant process control
Award winner (1st November 2010)
City Facilities Management (City FM) in Glasgow has awarded Toyota Material Handling UK its prestigious Supplier of the year award. City FM provides a one-stopshop for facilities management and cleaning services to ASDA
Damage:Causes and effects (1st September 2010)
Shrink wrap can easily get caught in wheels and cause significant damage to trucks. This type of damage is common in warehouse and distribution facilities.
Cushion-tyred (1st September 2010)
Toyota's three new 8FBCU cushion tyre models are claimed to provide excellent stability and a compact chassis design to deliver great value in terms of safety, productivity and performance.With capacities of 2, 2.5 and
Training in focus (1st July 2010)
Building on product focused training courses, Toyota Material Handling has added two safety specific courses; safety awareness for supervisors and manual handling. Training can be offered on any piece of materials handl
Network grows (1st March 2010)
Toyota Material Handling has delivered strong results for 2009, with increased market share and some important contract wins. To support its offering for 2010 and beyond, depots in Sittingbourne and Quedgeley have been
Depots added (1st January 2010)
To support its offering for 2010 and beyond, Toyota has added depots in Sittingbourne, Kent and Quedgeley in Gloucester to its UK network.
Safety features (1st September 2009)
Toyota has launched the Traigo 48, a powerful electric forklift that fits extra safety into a small package. The company's System of Active Stability (SAS) combines with operator presence sensing and enhanced operator v
IC hybrid forklift (1st July 2009)
Toyota Industries Corporation (TICO) plans to launch an internal combustion hybrid lift truck and will start sales of the forklifts initially to the Japanese market in December '09.
Fleet stands up to tough operating conditions (1st September 2008)
Afleet of Toyota Toneros are taking on the tough operating conditions at the Minelco mineral processing site in Flixborough. The 3t capacity forklifts are used to load bulk bags onto transport lorries and to feed mater
Quick movers (1st September 2008)
Toyota Material Handling UK has worked with one of the fastest growing road transport networks in the UK to provide a forklift fleet that can deliver the goods.
Free manual handling guide (1st September 2008)
Toyota Material Handling has published the latest edition of its popular guide to safe manual handling, which offers both employers and employees guidance on the safest ways to lift, stack and move items in the workpla
Concept truck (1st July 2008)
Visitors to CeMAT 2008 witnessed the European premiere of the Toyota Hybrid Concept Forklift, a truck that uses technology inspired by the Toyota Prius.
Less maintenace (1st March 2008)
Toyota has upgraded its BT Reflex M-Series reach trucks with a series of improvements to enhance operator comfort and productivity.
New fork lift combines safety with productivity (1st March 2008)
Combining Toyota Material Handling's System of Active Stability (SAS), operator presence sensing and enhanced operator visibility, the new Tonero engine-powered forklift is said to bring new levels of safety without co
Productivity and safety key to truck's success (1st January 2008)
Designed to ensure maximum productivity at every stage of the materials handling operation, the Toyota Tonero has a range of features to make every manoeuvre as safe and simple as possible, ensuring the operator and tr
Gas forklift (1st September 2007)
Toyota Industrial Equipment's first UK Generation 8 Compact Gas Forklift has been purchased by Bibby Distribution for intensive use at the company's Leeds depot. Bibby Distribution's Leeds depot uses Toyota's compact ra
Freedom of choice (1st July 2007)
Toyota says its new customisable 1.5 to 3.5t counterbalance range is designed specifically for the European market with five key drivers at its core. Alongside a standard range, customers can also specify a Tonero+ truck co
Toyota claims Tonero’s a cut above rest (29th May 2007)
Toyota says its new customisable 1.5 to 3.5t counterbalance range is designed specifically for the European market with five key drivers at its core...
Friendly, fast-track problem solving (1st January 2007)
Choosing BT Rolatruc as your service specialist for warehouse and counterbalance trucks has many advantages, says the supplier . The company will be at IMHX 2007 to explain how. BT Rolatruc says it is renowned for being a re
Why invest in training? (1st November 2006)
Accidents in the workplace is top of the agenda for many organisations: how to improve the process, limit risks and ensure the management and their workforce recognise, comply with and adhere to safe working practices are all
Lower intensity moving and lifting (1st September 2006)
Toyota Industrial Equipment has launched the Easymover stacker range to meet the needs of users who move and lift relatively light loads. Comprising two Easymover models, the SP10 and SP10S, this new stacker range features a
The benefits of rental (1st September 2006)
Renting allows companies to handle the changes of tomorrow today, says BT Rolatruc.
The importance of choosing the right service supplier (1st July 2006)
In today's fast-moving world of logistics, the more efficient and cost-effective your materials handling equipment, the greater your competitive edge, which is why your choice of service partner is as important as your choice of equipment says BT Rol
Safer in the long run (1st January 2006)
BT Rolatruc explains how safety has shaped materials handling over the last sixty years, resulting in today's ergonomically focused market.
Delivering trouble free operations (1st November 2005)
Ian Clay attended the recent CeMat exhibition in Germany. Here, amid the giant stands of the German manufacturers, he found that BT Industries also had a great deal to say
Rear-wheel drive truck (1st November 2005)
A compact, rear-wheel drive, electric counterbalance truck range has been introduced by BT.
From News
Choice of control (1st July 2005)
The BT Cargo range of diesel and LPG counterbalance trucks comprises a wide range of models.
Electric range (1st May 2005)
The BT Cargo E-series of electric counterbalance trucks comprises a wide range of models with features that are said to ensure the highest levels of productivity.
Stand-in truck (1st March 2005)
BT’s TSE300 is a stand-in truck for towing and order picking duties that demand intensive work with loads of up to 3t.
Quick change (1st March 2005)
Toyota Motor Manufacturing (UK) has worked with its materials handling supplier, Toyota Industrial Equipment, to establish two three-tier battery changing stations for forklifts at its Burnaston plant near Derby.
On-site engineer (1st November 2004)
BT Rolatruc expects to supply more than 400 powered trucks and 1000 hand pallet trucks to Grampian Country Food Group as part of a five-year rental contract that includes full service support.
Improvements to trucks (1st November 2004)
BT has made improvements to its Reflex reach truck.
New standards across the range (1st September 2004)
Offering advanced driving features, ergonomically designed driver’s compartment and an advanced safety system, BT’s CARGO counterbalance trucks set new standards
Less length (1st July 2004)
BTs new CARGO Compact range has models with the battery placed above the rear axle. They combine manoeuvrability with the advantages of ac power. Placement of the battery above the rear axle means that overall length of the truck is reduced, making t
New guide (1st May 2004)
The Health & Safety Executive has updated its guide aimed at those responsible for safety-related control systems in any industry.
Driving test (1st January 2004)
The BT Rolatruc UK Fork-Lift Truck driver Championship takes place at IMHX 2004, with 60 of the best reach and counterbalance truck drivers in the country competing against each other. Drivers will negotiate a specially designed course that will asse
Ergonomics award (1st November 2003)
The Dutch organisation BZV has awarded the BT Pro Lifter the honour Arbo Tip 2003. The hand truck has an innovative mechanism that allows the operator to get it moving simply by pumping the handle. The force necessary to achieve this is said to be on
One for two (5th September 2003)
With 400 cans a minute coming off the finishing line, Baxters Food Group in Scotland needs an efficient materials handling fleet
The new BT Pro Lifter (4th September 2003)
The new hand truck features a unique device that enables its operator to easily overcome the inertia of a heavy load. A lever on the handle activates mechanism that temporarily connects with the truck’s front wheels. Once connected, a single ordinary
