Seegrid expansion – AGVs target fast ROI
Seegrid chief growth officer Michael Hasco tells HSS editor Simon Duddy about the AGV company’s European expansion plans.
Lack of racking to blame for warehouse death says HSE
The Health & Safety Executive said the absence of racking was a contributing factor to the death of a warehouse worker.
Weighing in favour
Properly managing inventory and billing in material handling and logistics environments often depends upon precise and fast documenting and weighing freight upon arrival and before shipping, says Laura Wilks, from Avery Weigh-Tronix.
It pays to be safe says Impact Handling
A safe warehouse is integral to running an efficient and profitable business, but warehouses can be a hotbed for accidents and injuries if not managed properly. Impact Handling’s Contracts Manager, Geoff Newbery, gives his top ten tips for ensuring a safe working environment.
TGW opens new HQ
TGW Northern Europe officially opened its new headquarters in Leicestershire this month, marking a milestone in the company’s development.
Tonero forklifts with hydrostatic transmission
Toyota Material Handling is providing customers extra choice with the introduction of Toyota Tonero diesel-powered forklift trucks, available with a hydrostatic transmission (HST) system as an option.
High bay cold store in the desert uses automatic stacker cranes
In the desert nation of Dubai, logistics service provider Integrated National Logistics (INL) stores food for the Middle East market in 40,000 pallet spaces.
ATL Vertical Lifter offered
Konecranes has released the dynamic ATL Vertical Lifter to meet the handling requirements of a variety of industries.
Workshops fitted out with hoists
When Loiselet Foundry in France moved to new highly automated facilities it took on Verlinde powered hoists.
Innovation and expansion
Combilift illustrates how its product portfolio has developed over the years.
Full supply chain flavour
Following a successful partnership between CeMAT and the “transport logistic” show in Munich, the cooperation with Messe München is set to continue in Hannover from 19 to 23 May. Logistics service providers will be featured in Hall 27.
Tackling sleep apnoea
Ensuring the safe performance of lorry drivers is a key ingredient of the job for all transport managers. Geoff Dossetter says that both managers and drivers must be awake to the risks.
Hyster trucks tackle bulky 16-18t loads
Hyster has launched four powerful 16-18 tonne forklift trucks designed to save fuel in heavy steel, concrete and pipe handling operations.
Driving efficiencies
The surge in online retail is playing a major part in Beumer product developments, including the introduciton of an improved belt tray sorter.
Timber price rise opens window for plastic pallets
Jim Hardisty, Managing Director of Goplasticpallets.com examines how the current timber shortages and pending ISPM 15 extension could impact on UK exporters.
Protect licence and load
Everyone in the industry is concerned about the increasingly proactive stance the DVSA is taking towards load restraint on curtain sided vehicles. Many complain that their requirements are unnecessarily costly and excessive. Loadhog, the transit innovator, disagrees.
3PL delivers picking boost
Will Robinson, head of IT at 3PL Advanced Supply Chain tells HSS how its use of IT and big data helped a retail client dramatically cut throughput time.
New generation of electric trucks launched by Linde
Linde Material Handling has launched a new generation of electric forklift trucks with its E12 to E20 EVO series.
Controlling complex operations
Interface Manager drives volumes of over 6,000 units per hour 24/7 for retailers and can be interrogated at any time for a real time status report on outbound operations.
WMS supports e-fulfilment
3PL Hallett Retail Logistics caters for e-tailers from its warehouse facility in Manchester offering eCommerce fulfillment among other services.
