MOVING, LIFTING & ORDER PICKING


integrated, steer-by-wire joystick controls that minimise hand movements help address operator fatigue and improve productivity.


TECHNOLOGIES BORN OF CUSTOMER INSIGHT Beyond fundamental operator ergonomics, overall operational goals of warehouses have influenced broader forklift technology development, particularly systems that address safety and operator awareness.


OPERATOR COMFORT, CONTROL AND CONFIDENCE When operators are uncomfortable and fatigued, they’re less productive. Integrating features like cushioned platforms, adjustable armrests and strategically placed padding allows operators to shift weight or rest, helping to stave off fatigue over long shifts. For example, operator feedback regarding shock and vibration has led to multiple floor options to improve comfort on stand-up trucks, from factory-integrated cushions to fully suspended floors. Operator feedback also supports the


importance of easy-to-understand, ergonomic controls. Intuitive controls, such as customisable touchscreens that provide performance information like equipment status and diagnostics, and armrest-


TELEMATICS AND FLEET MANAGEMENT Modern forklift telematics gather real-time data like idle time, operator habits, uptime and maintenance indicators, information that was previously difficult to obtain for fleet managers. This data helps warehouse managers make informed decisions about training opportunities, equipment utilisation and safety improvements. In turn, this data also informs engineers on how trucks are used across various industries and working conditions, feeding into future design cycles where real usage patterns shape engineering priorities.


OPERATOR ASSIST SOLUTIONS Operator assist solutions, many variations of which are now standard offerings from many forklift manufacturers, originated from real-world use cases, such as pedestrians unexpectedly walking in front of a lift truck,


operators travelling too quickly through crowded areas or around turns, loads sliding off the forks and damaging product and trucks hitting racking or other equipment. OAS technologies can help address these


and other challenges.These systems range from simple lights and alarms to advanced stability and object-detection technologies.


DESIGNING FOR PEOPLE, NOT ASSUMPTIONS In a logistics landscape where labour demands are rising, safety expectations are paramount and customer delivery standards continue to tighten, having the right tool for the job is a necessity. By working closely with their equipment manufacturer, and by gathering and integrating real input from forklift operators, dealers and warehouse professionals, operations can take advantage of lift trucks and technologies that empower them to solve real, everyday warehouse problems. The future of lift truck technology is being


shaped by those who use it. A continual dialogue between warehouses and lift truck manufacturers leads to designs and features that aren’t merely engineered in a vacuum, but rather inspired by specific operational challenges.


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BABCOCK WANSON THERMAL OXIDISER SOLUTIONS COMPLETE IN-HOUSE SERVICE FOR GAS & VOC EFFLUENT TREATMENT


With over 130 years of experience, Babcock Wanson Group offers Best Available Technology (BAT) to effectively treat VOCs, odours, and both liquid and gaseous effluents from manufacturing processes.


Whether your goal is to recover solvents back into your production process or thermally destroy off-gases to meet environmental compliance, we have the right solution. Our comprehensive range includes solvent recovery plants,


regenerative, recuperative, and deodorising oxidisers, offering one of the most complete portfolios on the market.


We also provide complementary technologies such as heat recovery systems to air, thermal fluid, steam, or hot water, scrubbers, roto concentrators, flue gas recirculation, de-NOx, and catalytic systems, all designed to enhance process efficiency and sustainability.


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