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“Loads Better”

Penny Hydraulics has released a statement in support of its self-published booklet, which aims to offer guidance on current manual handling regulations, giving practical advice on how to reduce the need to handle loads by hand. The booklet also includes case studies explaining how Penny Hydraulics has helped customers to reduce manual handling and implement best practice through its design, manufacturing, installation and training service.

According to the latest HSE figures show that in 2004/5 around 1.9 million working days were lost through injuries caused by handling, lifting or carrying and that each incident resulted in around 9.3 days off work. Almost 11 million working days were lost to MSDs in 2006/7.

10th October 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Continental Industrial Tyres Warns Against Wrong Fitments

Speaking at the Fork Lift Truck Association’s (FLTA) Safety Conference on 25 September, Continental Industrial tyres warned against incorrect fitments and poor maintenance of tyres on industrial vehicles. Industrial vehicles have evolved over the past 20 years, becoming faster, more powerful and being worked harder than ever before. These advancements mean that higher demands are being put on the vehicles only contact with the road, making good tyre selection all the more important.

Gary Banks from Continental Industrial tyres explained why: “Tyres are an essential part of the forklift truck and if the wrong tyres are fitted or the tyres are not maintained properly then this can have serious consequences both on running costs and fleet safety…It is important that the right choice is made when fitting Industrial tyres to your forklifts, especially when lifting heavy loads and when loads have to be raised to a great height.

30th September 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Tecalemit Launches New HGV Pit Jacks

Tecalemit Garage Equipment Co Ltd, a UK supplier of MoT and vehicle servicing equipment is set to launch its new range of heavy duty Pit Jacks for the HGV market.

The new SS 8708 Pit Jack is developed to feature a host of safety and operating features: the new model includes a ‘quick-stroke’ device which brings the lift pads rapidly up to the load point. It also benefits from a mechanical safety latching system and mechanically assisted descent. The 15,000 kg Pit Jack has a compact design, and provides a lifting stroke of 310mm.

16th July 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Haweka and John Bean Release New Wheel Aligners

With governmental taxation of truckers on the rise and fuel costs for all soaring, road users are on the lookout for anything that can help reduce costs and fuel consumption. Responding to this need, Haweka of Toddington, Gloucestershire and John Bean, a brand within Snap-on Equipment – a fully-owned subsidiary of global tools firm, Snap-on Corporation – have released new wheel alignment tools and technology.

Haweka’s TA-20 laser wheel alignment system is designed for speed and ease of use, which they say “allows the operator to measure a 2-axle semi-trailer tractor’s to and thrust angles within about 10 minutes.” The system strives to achieve this feat through the use of a patented laser measuring head “placed on the rim by means of powerful magnetic feet (with additional grab arms for aluminium rims)”, which allows measurements to be taken immediately.

20th June 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maywood Appointed Exclusive Cascos Distributor

The Maywood Equipment Group, sole UK distributor of the Hofmann, Omer and Finkbeiner brand lifting equipment, has announced its appointment as sole distributor throughout the UK of the Cascos brand of lifting products, beginning in April 2008. Although new to Maywood, Cascos, headquartered in Spain, has been producing lifting equipment for more than four decades, and today sells its products around the world. Maywood reports the company’s philosophy is to build a reliable product with first class materials and a high level of quality control, and deliver this together with first class service. The Kent based distributor adds that spares are also available for every Cascos lift produced throughout the company’s entire history – and at reasonable prices.

Cascos is said to have selected Maywood because, in the words of company managing director Carlos Cascos, “we wanted a partner who would insist on the importance of quality and had their own top level after sales service. Maywood also had a prominent presence in the market already selling other top brands of lifts. We are delighted to have been able to secure this arrangement with Maywood, with whom I see a great future .”

23rd April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Bearcat Tyres to Distribute Duratough Brand in Australia

Australian industrial tyre supplier Bearcat Tyres has been appointed national distributor of Duratough tyres. The full Duratough OTR tyre range covers earthmoving, heavy lifting, construction and mining applications, and the company is said to have recently released numerous new sizes and new ranges following extensive testing in the USA.

Duratough OTR radials incorporate fine steel cord from Bekaert in Belgium and Kiswire in South Korea, rubber solely from Malaysia and carbon from Carbot in the USA. The manufacturer comments that its products are designed not only for initial long wear, but also for retreading, so as to expand their full working life.

17th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Well Handled

Product News, UK News

Eliminating the hazards posed by manual handling and simplifying maintenance tasks to ensure compliance with regulations are two primary design aims under consideration when Penny Hydraulics introduces a new item of specialist tyre and wheel service equipment. And these are important factors to take into account when considering that, according to HSE statistics, the manual handling of heavy objects accounts for 38 per cent of all workplace injuries requiring three or more days absence from work – the greatest single cause of work-related illness.

15th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Herkules Provides Mighty Lifting in Confined Spaces

A new range of small platform lifts have been added to Beissbarth UK’s leading automotive and service product line-up. Known as the Herkules range, Beissbarth report that these are products ideal for smaller workshops or those hard-pressed for space.

“The operational costs are minimal because the Herkules uses air, which in most workshops is both plentiful and readily available,” said Beissbarth UK managing director Philip Hodges about the newly-introduced range. “This range is absolutely ideal for Fast-Fit and Tyre Repair workshops where time is seen as vital for a smooth and efficient workshop. All Herkules Lifts carry a three-year warranty and represent extremely good value in the current lift market.”

14th April 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Maywood Introduces Latest Hofmann Lift

Maywood Equipment Group, sole UK importers of Hofmann lifts, has announced the launch of the Service lift 4000. The first new lift that Hofmann has introduced for four years, the Service lift 4000 has undergone extensive design and field tests to make ensure quality meets the company’s high standards.

The Service lift 4000 is an electro-hydraulic full-length platform scissor lift designed for general service work and wheel alignment. It has a 4 tonne capacity and the height compacts to just 180mm. Safety photocells for synchronisation control and stability at maximum height and incorporated into the Service lift 4000, as is a manual lowering device for use in the event of a power outage.

13th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ to Franchise Off Equity Outlets

HiQ has unveiled plans to “accelerate” the company’s franchise offer by transferring existing company-owned stores into 15 regional zones where Goodyear Dunlop are looking for larger franchise partners to invest in HiQ regionally as well as nationally. The news came in parallel with the launch of HiQ’s sponsorship of this year’s British Touring Car Championship. Company representatives told Tyres & Accessories that the seven figure motorsport investment represents the single largest marketing investment Goodyear Dunlop has committed to the HiQ brand.

13th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

HiQ to Franchise Off Equity Outlets

HiQ has unveiled plans to “accelerate” the company’s franchise offer by transferring existing company-owned stores into 15 regional zones where Goodyear Dunlop are looking for larger franchise partners to invest in HiQ regionally as well as nationally. The news came in parallel with the launch of HiQ’s sponsorship of this year’s British Touring Car Championship. Company representatives told Tyres & Accessories that the seven figure motorsport investment represents the single largest marketing investment Goodyear Dunlop has committed to the HiQ brand.

In a further twist, HiQ managing director Neil Burrows announced that he and “three members of the management group” are interested in investing into a “significant part” of the network themselves, demonstrating they really are willing to put there money where their mouths are regarding the franchise’s development. Therefore, in the interests of transparency, Neil Burrows and the other three as yet unamed managers will be assigned to special projects (such as managing the BTCC sponsorship deal) within the Goodyear Dunlop group. Following the recent announcement that Robin Sharpe stepped down as Goodyear Dunlop Commercial Director, it now appears that he will manage the HiQ team until the final announcement regarding the franchising of the HiQ equity branches has been announced.

12th March 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Rotary Unveils Ultra-Low Profile Lift

Rotary Lift launched the SL210-MP8 Moveable Pad SmartLift, an in-ground lift the company said “makes raising a car for service faster and easier than ever.”

With an ultra-low profile of 2 3/8 inches reduces scraping the undersides of lower profile vehicles on the lift superstructure. Rotary said.

“Our customers asked us for a lift that will help increase their technicians’ productivity by reducing the time needed to properly position and raise a vehicle,” said Jim Dirksen, Rotary vice president of sales and marketing. “This is a perfect for quick service operations, and since the vehicle wheels are free, and not directly engaging the lift, it can also be used for tyre and brake work, as well as routine maintenance.”

13th February 2008/by Tyrepress Editors

Pit Jacks Gain Approval

NENAB pit jacks, from Beissbarth, have been a worldwide name in the car and commercial pit jack market for many years. Known for reliability they are approved by the best of worldwide commercial vehicle manufacturers Scania and Volvo.

NENAB pit jacks give a long term service solution for raising vehicles in the most hostile environments in commercial workshops.

30th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Maywood Adds to its Force Range

Following the successful launch of the Force 36 3.6 tonne electro-hydraulic 2-post lift, Maywood has announced it will be adding the Force 60 to its range. The Force 60 is an electro-hydraulic two-post lift with base frame. It compliments Maywood’s range of lifts for large and heavy cars as well as the light truck market. Within this range Maywood offers the Hofmann 5 tonne two-post lift, which has vehicle manufacturer approval from Ford, Volkswagen, Renault and many others. Maywood believes the Force 60 can now give a workshop even greater capacity at the same price, and offers convenience through removing the necessity for a vehicle owner to empty the vehicle before the lift is raised. Therefore this lift is ideal for “Transit” like vehicles, but is also capable of lifting the majority of vehicles available in the UK.

21st November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors

Goodyear to Pay Millions in Discrimination Lawsuit

Goodyear Tire & Rubber has been ordered to pay a woman in the US nearly $4.4 million after a jury in Seattle found the company demoted her subsequent to her complaint of being the victim of discrimination due to her sexual orientation. The lawsuit was filed by Melissa Sheffield, 47, who had been employed in a Goodyear owned retail store in Seattle for a decade before the alleged problems began in 2003.

12th November 2007/by Tyrepress Editors