Northumberland-based B&B Attachments has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Griptech mobile weighing systems (for fork-lift trucks) in England and Wales (www.bandbattachments.com).

This technology eliminates the need for stationary scales, so it means less handling, less energy consumption and a lower risk of accidents.

B&B sales director Neal Fowler said: “Griptech has many years of experience developing and producing electronic measuring instruments, primarily for industrial applications.

This makes its mobile weighing systems the ideal product to add to B&B’s ever-growing offering of material-handling solutions.”

Rodney van der Lingen, Griptech export manager, said: “Griptech GmbH-based in Germany — has made a commitment to focus on European growth, and the UK is central to this expansion.

“We are confident that we have chosen the right partner to develop this market further and ensure that customers understand the breadth of the Griptech portfolio.”