In 1954, history was being written. While Elvis Presley recorded his first single and Germany celebrated its first World Cup win, Freddy Arnot and his team at Lansing Bagnall were quietly revolutionizing logistics by launching Europe’s first reach truck. This innovative reach truck allowed businesses to make the most of their storage space, both on the floor and in the air. 📸 The images tell the story: the original reach truck alongside today’s modern Linde Material Handling models. While the design has evolved, the spirit of innovation remains unchanged. With 50,000 units sold from our 1120 series, the legacy of the reach truck continues to shape warehouses and logistics centers worldwide. Discover more about the history of intralogistics: https://lnkd.in/e_xQggjZ #wekeeptheworldmoving
Great photos KION Group, a lovely piece of forklift history.
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Fascinating to see how the reach truck transformed logistics! Did you know the original reach truck design was inspired by the need to access goods in taller warehouses, which emerged post-WWII as industries expanded? The innovation wasn’t just about saving floor space—it was about rethinking how we store and retrieve goods altogether. At HVS, we’re always inspired by milestones like this that remind us how one idea can revolutionize an industry. Here’s to pushing boundaries in logistics!