MasterMover Global News

Published : 26/11/2019

As wind turbines get bigger, manufacturers face a problem when it comes to moving large-scale blades. Here’s how our most powerful multi-link electric tug to date is keeping the renewable energy industry turning… There is a noticeable trend in wind turbine manufacturing. Structures are getting bigger, with larger...

Published : 25/11/2019

When it comes to manufacturing commercial vehicles, making sure the production line runs as smoothly and safely as possible is key to maximising profitability while still meeting demand. For one of Europe’s best-known producers of fire engines and equipment, the need to reduce risk to employees made MasterMover’s...

Published : 25/11/2019

Sore backs and shoulders, strains and sprains are sometimes seen as an inevitable part of life as a hospital porter. Moving heavy laundry cages, waste bins and medical equipment can take its toll, resulting in time spent off sick and creating a knock-on effect throughout a service that’s vital to keep healthcare...

Published : 25/11/2019

Successful production lines depend on reliable materials handling equipment in order to keep moving and meet demand in a timely manner. For the tyre industry, maintaining pace with a rapidly expanding global automotive and commercial vehicle sector means that any delay can result in lack of competitiveness and...

Published : 22/11/2019

Moving six tonnes of steel with a forklift truck is no easy feat. Difficult balance and a limited turning circle mean that production processes can often take longer than necessary. For Hubbard Products, one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of commercial cooling equipment, safely and efficiently transporting...

Published : 22/11/2019

Manufacturers in the commercial vehicle industry face a real challenge when making sure that operations run as quickly and cost-effectively as possible. Toho Vehicle Co, one of the largest trailer and lorry manufacturers in Japan, was looking to reduce its reliance on forklift trucks in what is a busy and...

Published : 22/11/2019

Two MasterMover SM100+ electric tugs have played a key role in helping a well-known detergent manufacturer to introduce a new bin system to their manufacturing plant. The 300-litre bins are made of stainless steel, for use in clean room environments. The manufacturer wanted a safe and efficient way to move the...

Published : 22/11/2019

Moving heavy roll cages laden with frozen food, delivering goods on time to waiting customers and negotiating congested pedestrianised areas can put staff under pressure and at risk of injury. NJS Faramia, one of France’s largest refrigerated transport specialists, wanted to improve safety for employees involved in...

Published : 02/11/2019

Moving heavy and awkward loads safely and efficiently can be a challenge for many different industries, particularly when there is the additional factor of potential explosion. Here’s how MasterMover’s machines can still be used in environments where there are flammable vapours, dust and fine particles. For oil and...

Published : 02/11/2019

Moving heavy and awkward loads from an inside production area to outside containers ready for shipping was proving a challenge for a world-leading manufacturer of cables. Reliance on forklift trucks meant that valuable loads were not secure when being lifted and transported – putting staff at risk through lack of...