Toyota look to build a long-term talent pipeline with sales apprenticeships

Warehouse systems and handling solutions specialist Toyota Material Handling has announced a record apprentice intake for its UK business. Over 30 young people have joined the company as trainee service engineers and sales executives.

Toyota introduces Swarm Automation Storage: a high-density AGV and pallet shuttle solution

For companies that need to increase storage space and optimise their use of manpower, Toyota Material Handling Europe now offers Swarm Automation Storage – a complete automated solution based on the combination of three proven components. The concept offers aisle-free storage density, up to 80% denser than selective racking, at a much lower cost compared to alternative high-density solutions, and the flexibility to fit into existing available space, with optional scalability if more storage or higher throughput are required.

Report highlights the energy storage challenge facing the logistics industry

According to Toyota Material Handling (UK) as the use of fossil fuels is phased out and the electrification of road transport and materials handling fleets continues to gather pace, energy storage will become one of the biggest challenges facing companies in the supply chain sector.

Spartan Forklifts join Toyota’s national dealer network.

Toyota Material Handling UK (TMHUK) has announced the appointment of a new addition to its national dealer network. Bradford-based Spartan Forklifts became an official Toyota dealer on 1st September at a signing ceremony held at the company’s West Yorkshire premises.

Growth of the ‘circular economy’ is driving up demand for used materials handling equipment

Demand for used materials handling equipment is likely to increase as companies strive to meet ever more stringent sustainability targets. That is one of the conclusions of ‘Logistics Trends 2024,’ a new report from Toyota Material Handling that delivers an overview of the developments impacting the European supply chain sector.