Lifting Insights

79 articles
A worker lifts a large reel with a TAWI lifting trolley.
09/04/2026

Improve Ergonomics & Safety with Packaging Automation Solutions

Poor packaging ergonomics create avoidable costs and disruptions. So, it’s important to have good material handling practices & equipment that protect workers’ safety and help facilities run smoothly.

A picture of recyclable packaging material
17/03/2026

5 Ways Sustainable Packaging Impacts Material Handling

Sustainable packaging is becoming more popular in industries like food & beverage, consumer goods, and more. Explore how material handling processes need to adapt to lift these items in a way that’s safe for people and products.

A person uses a TAWI lifting trolley to handle a reel above shoulder height
02/03/2026

Packaging Trends 2026

Explore current packaging trends like labour shortages and automated packaging systems. Staying up-to-date about trends can help facilities prepare, adapt, and stay competitive.

A person stands by a box on a conveyor.
18/02/2026

5 Steps to Improve Pharma Packaging & Logistics

Pharma facilities should evaluate their processes to determine if they have maximised efficiency for packaging and logistics operations. To do this, it is important to understand challenges that slow down operations and solutions that create more resilient workflows.

A person uses TAWI's Container Unloader to handle boxes
04/02/2026

Unloading Containers in 2026

Unloading containers is challenging and reshaping warehouse operations. Discover what these inefficiencies cost and how warehouse material handling equipment deliver measurable returns from enhanced efficiencies to increased ROI over time.

Person uses TAWI Container Unloader to handle boxes in a truck
29/01/2026

Interpack 2026

Big event in May! At interpack 2026, explore lifting solutions for boxes, bags, reels, and more at TAWI’s booth. Demo equipment that can improve safety and efficiency for your packaging operations.

Person lifts a box with TAWI MHL in a truck
22/01/2026

Logistical Issues in 2026

Explore the labour shortage challenge, and other logistical issues including cost pressures, injury rates and logistics automation gaps. Then, discover ways to address these challenges.

MACH 2026 at the NEC Birmingham runs from Monday 20 April to Friday 24 April 2026.
19/01/2026

MACH 2026

MACH 2026 at the NEC Birmingham runs from Monday 20 April to Friday 24 April 2026. Visit us in Hall 19 – Stand 22 to see how our solutions can boost productivity, improve ergonomics, and protect your products and people.

Person moves a reel with a TAWI lifting trolley
12/01/2026

Packaging Challenges, Trends & Best Practices for Improved Operations

Examine operational realities facing packaging plants. The goal is helping production managers, plant leaders, and safety teams understand changes and prioritise efforts.

Man lifts a box with a mobile vacuum lifter.
05/01/2026

LogiMAT 2026

Mark your calendar for March! At LogiMAT 2026, visit TAWI’s booth to discover how our proven solutions can solve your operational challenges. Plus, test the equipment for yourself.

Vacuum lifter lifts a big box
10/12/2025

Introduction to Materials Management: Types, Tools, and Process Examples

Ready to optimise materials management in your plant or warehouse, but aren’t sure what tools are right for your product mix? You aren’t alone! This article serves as a comprehensive guide to determining which multi-industry and multi-material tools will upgrade and refine your process.

A man is lifting a baggage in an airport operations setting.
02/12/2025

Passenger Terminal 2026

Save the date! TAWI is coming to Passenger Terminal 2026 with live product demonstrations and hands-on experiences. Come and discover how to improve your baggage handling processes.

Catering employee at Gate Gourmet using TAWI catering trolley to load airline food trolley
26/11/2025

A Practical Guide to Airline Catering Ergonomics

Learn how to reduce manual-handling injuries in airline catering. An in-depth guide on ergonomics, trolley loading risks, and safety improvements for aviation catering operations.

Man in food production facility using TAWI lifting trolley to transport packaging reels
13/11/2025

The Future of Food & Beverage Material Handling

When people imagine the future, they think of drones, robots, and AI. But what if one of the biggest efficiency gains in your plant doesn’t involve robots taking over, but simply removing manual lifting?

Man in solar panel inspection using TAWI ergonomic lifting equipment
29/10/2025

Solar Panel Lifting Equipment for a Growing Industry

The solar industry is expanding faster than ever. As production volumes increase, one challenge grows just as quickly — safe and efficient material handling.

Operator at London Stansted using TAWI vacuum lifters for airport baggage handling
17/10/2025

Future Trends and Innovations in Airport Baggage Systems

As global air travel continues to expand, airport baggage systems are under increasing pressure to become faster, smarter, and more sustainable. Passenger expectations for seamless, stress-free journeys are driving airports and ground-handling operators to rethink traditional baggage processes.

Man in packaging production mounting rolls with TAWI lifting trolley
25/09/2025

Optimise Packaging with Roll Material Handling Equipment

Handling heavy rolls of paper, film, and corrugated board is a daily challenge in packaging production. Without the right equipment, it leads to injuries, wasted materials, and costly downtime. Roll material handling equipment provides a smarter, safer way to lift, tilt, and move rolls.

Man using ergonomic lifting solutions from TAWI in food production environment
09/09/2025

Ergonomic Lifting Solutions: Reduce Workplace Injuries in Food & Beverage Manufacturing

In the fast-paced food and beverage industry, employee safety is just as critical as production output. For safety managers, the challenge is clear: how do you reduce injuries without slowing down production? The answer lies in ergonomic lifting solutions.

Pharmaceutical worker using TAWI lifting trolley for material handling
25/08/2025

Pharmaceutical material handling | Safe & Reliable Solutions

This guide explores what pharmaceutical material handling is, common challenges in pharmaceutical manual handling and solutions that create safe, reliable, and ergonomic workflows.

Man lifting fish boxes in cold chain storage with TAWI vacuum lifter
13/08/2025

Cold Chain Storage: Challenges and Solutions for Worker Health & Safety

Maintaining the correct temperature for sensitive goods is essential in cold chain logistics. Companies must navigate strict regulations while also protecting worker safety, making it crucial to find solutions that enhance both compliance and productivity.

Real time comparison of two men lifting manually and a woman lifting with TAWI smart lifting equipment
08/07/2025

Manual Lifting vs Smart Lifting in the Modern Workplace

From warehouses to factories, manual lifting safety remains important as ever, given that manual lifting is a part of daily operations. But behind every box lifted or load heaved is a hidden cost: injury, absenteeism and long-term health consequences for workers.