13th Jul, 2020
Hydrogen economy, hydrogen society, hydrogen fuel cells… Over the last few years, the first element in the periodic table has become a global buzzword.
This is because it has the potential to address two major challenges in the global drive to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050.
First, it can help tackle the perennial issue of intermittency. Renewables can’t provide a consistent energy supply because the wind doesn’t always blow and th... READ MORE
2nd Jul, 2020
The COVID-19 crisis has had a huge impact on us for many months now. Despite the easing of measures in many countries, it remains unclear when we can leave this all behind us. The most optimistic spirits see us starting up before the summer; the pessimists foresee a dark 2020 for all logistics operations. In the meantime, we have all had to deal with the ‘new normal’ and work remotely if possible.
But what can we learn from this pandemic? Unce... READ MORE
29th Jun, 2020
Press Release
Singapore, 29th June 2020
Agile and adaptable: Mitsubishi FB_CB seriesThe latest electric counterbalance from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks offers powerful performance with outstanding optionsMitsubishi Forklift Trucks is legendary for its award-winning electric counterbalance trucks, and the latest addition to the range is the FB_CB series.
The incredibly nimble FB_CB series offers a choice of nine models with capabilities ranging from 1.0&n... READ MORE
5th Jun, 2020
Meet ELEViA Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks introduces seven narrow aisle trucks With the addition of a family of narrow-aisle trucks — ELEViA — the award-winning warehouse range from Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks is now even more comprehensive. Built for spaces with very narrow aisles (VNA), ELEViA consists of seven man-up models ranging from 1.1–2.0 tonnes. And since needs can change greatly from war... READ MORE
28th May, 2020
When you shop online, do you ever see suggestions like “Customers who purchased this item were also interested in...”? These suggestions are generated by algorithms crunching data from a vast pool of previous customer purchases.
This sort of data utilization is rapidly spreading across many industries and areas of society.
For example, in nursing homes sensors are installed to convert the residents’ activity into data. This is then used... READ MORE
28th May, 2020
Stakeholder capitalism formed the overarching theme of this year’s World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos. Interacting with the delegates, I observed just how seriously this philosophy is now being taken.
Global business leaders are recognizing that their company’s relationship with employees needs to change, their commitment to communities needs rethinking, and another important stakeholder - the planet - needs to become a central part ... READ MORE
13th May, 2020
The current economic boom has manufacturers scurrying to keep up with demand. Steere Enterprises, which makes advanced air induction systems for global automakers, runs its factories hard, 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Its management examines every detail to ensure processes run smoothly and continuously.
While manufacturers typically fine-tune their production lines to reduce costs and eliminate down time, Steere Enterprises even took the forklift... READ MORE
13th May, 2020
From Amazon and eBay to ASOS and Deliveroo - e-commerce has revolutionised our shopping habits. Nowadays, all it takes to get books, clothes, and the latest gadgets delivered directly to our front doors, sometimes even on the same day, is a couple of thumbs and a smartphone.
Given such convenience, it is no surprise online shopping is proving so lucrative. Over the past five years, online sales of non-food items have soared in the UK, rising from 11.6 p... READ MORE
13th May, 2020
What do warships have to do with forklift trucks? For Kero Uusitalo, these two vastly different vehicles have shaped his working life – combining his childhood dreams and an enduring passion for design.
As a boy, he wanted to follow in the footsteps of his father who was an officer in the Finnish navy.
After leaving school, where he excelled at technical subjects and showed a flair for art and design, Kero spent a year studying to be a commercial s... READ MORE
6th May, 2020
Amazon hit headlines around the world when it delivered its first parcel by drone in 2016.
Automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) are still more common in warehouses than swarms of robots.
Today drone delivery flights are being tested around the world, training to drop off everything from medicine, to TV streaming sticks, to fast food.
But automated flights to customers’ front doors represent just the final step in a long journey... READ MORE
6th May, 2020
The world is going through a fundamental transformation, which is changing the way we live, work and think. The Fourth Industrial Revolution is ushering in dramatic change and giving rise to a future filled with exciting opportunities and new challenges. Together, governments and businesses must find solutions to society’s most pressing needs – from creating a carbon-free economy to tackling population growth and urbanization.
In any period of... READ MORE
6th May, 2020
The world emits a lot of carbon dioxide – about 37 billion tonnes a year. But what if we could capture some of that CO2 before it reaches the atmosphere and do something useful with it instead?
Engineer Florian Möllenbruck has set his sights on making this vision a reality. After being awarded the Werner von Boie Award for 2019 for his research on synthesizing methanol from gas-fired power plants, the Mitsubishi Hitachi Power Systems (MHPS) e... READ MORE
23rd Apr, 2020
Alongside a wealth of new opportunities, the Fourth Industrial Revolution – a new chapter in human history enabled by technology – will be accompanied by challenges, ranging from a growing global population to the impact of climate change.
As the drive to cut carbon emissions accelerates, three fuels will power the planet’s future: renewables, natural gas, and – perhaps most surprisingly – data. Each will be of crucial import... READ MORE
22nd Apr, 2020
Regular site surveys can help prevent accidents, improve productivity, and save money
In such uncertain times, optimising resources is essential - whatever your industry. With storage, handling, and distribution accounting for as much as 90% of a total production cycle, streamlining operations offers opportunities for the greatest dividends.
By pinpointing everything from damaged equipment to inefficiency, regular site inspections allow you to u... READ MORE
19th Sep, 2019
19th September 2019
Supply Chain Asia Awards 2019
We are glad to share our joyful experience in 2019 Supply Chain Asia Awards; Mitsubishi Forklift was nominated in the “MHE Partners of the Years” and won in that category among three other strong market competitors.
This is the 14th annual awards celebrate the achievements and contributions to the growth and development of the supply chain and logistics industry. Finalists... READ MORE