Volvo Trucks has introduced its first all-electric truck for commercial use. The Volvo FL Electric has been designed for urban distribution and refuse operations, among other applications. Sales and series production of the new model will start in Europe in 2019.

There is much talk in the moving industry about how people have less to move nowadays. People are less attached to furniture, we live in a more disposable world, shipments for international moves are becoming smaller and lighter and prices are depressed.

Banksman lighting from Labcraft provides additional bright, white light around the vehicle to areas which conventional reversing lights cannot reach.

Renault Trucks has said it will launch a range of fully electric vehicles in 2019. These all-electric trucks are primarily designed for use in urban and inter-city situations and will be produced at the Renault Truck’s plant at Blainville-sur-Orne in Normandy, France.

With offices in the UK, USA, Canada and Australia, SumoSafe Global is a new company offering a range of products that significantly reduce damage to palletised loads during the lift truck handling process and make fork lift trucks safer to operate.

Retread tyre specialist Vacu-Lug will be demonstrating to fleet managers visiting The Commercial Vehicle Show how their businesses can benefit - economically, environmentally and legally - from the company’s tyre management service.

The filtration specialist MANN+HUMMEL based in Ludwigsburg, Germany, has developed a particulate filter which will help create the world's first emission-neutral vehicle.

Mercedes-Benz Vans plans to offer all its commercial van model lines with electric drive.

French packing materials supplier Sofrapack has recently announced a new service that allows customers to design their own packing cases online. The company offers delivery anywhere in Europe within three days.

Leading electric vehicle manufacturer Nissan has announced the arrival of its new longer-range, zero emissions van that goes further than ever on a single charge.

Hyster is exploring and developing an increased range of options for truck-to-truck, truck-to-object and truck-to-pedestrian detection systems.

The Alternative Pallet Company, manufacturers of the award-winning paper pallet range, PALLITE, will be exhibiting at this year’s Movers & Storers Show for the first time.