The production and delivery of raw materials to a manufacturer is the first stage of the chemical supply chain. What should businesses handling raw materials in potentially explosive atmospheres consider when it comes to materials handling equipment? Handling flammable raw materials Potentially flammable raw materials are likely to be delivered, pumped and stored in large […]
ATEX lift trucks in the ‘spirit’ of whisky cask handling
Scotland’s ancient art of whisky production is thriving with millions of casks of Scotch whisky currently stored in warehouses across the country. The casks are stored for many years maturing, sometimes for more than 20 years. Several of the well-known distilleries have Hyster® lift trucks helping to carefully handle the casks in many of them […]
ATEX compliant forklifts and chemical waste management
The risk of explosion is continuous in the highly regulated chemical waste management industry. It can be a tough, dirty and challenging environment for lift trucks operating on these sites, and for the operators. David Reeve, Industry Manager, explains how Hyster supports these businesses with exactly what they need. Most chemical waste management sites will […]