Continuity with change
Forklift manufacturer Clark has restructured its leadership after the death of a key executive.
Making the case for sprinklers in warehouses
The present Building Regulations require that new warehouses in England & Wales over 20,000 sq m in size should be fitted with sprinklers, but the Business Sprinkler Alliance (a coalition of the fire and rescue service, insurers and other groups) has launched a campaign to promote the wider and more effective use of sprinklers in warehouses with a view to promoting a rethink on the present size of unsprinklered warehouses.
Double-deep saves cash
For the majority of warehousing facilities, capacity is a major issue. Space is at a premium and wasted space costs money, says Atlet.
AarhusKarlshamn invests in compact conveyors
A conveyor system designed to transport goods continuously between ground and upper floor levels with maximum reliability has been completed by European Conveyor Systems as part of a major investment in production facilities at AarhusKarlshamn UK (AAK) in Hull.
Reliability seals deal as e-tailer can’t afford downtime
Online shop redcoon opted for Yale warehouse equipment at its new logistics centre in Erfurt, Germany.
On a growth trajectory
Edward Hutchison, managing director at BITO Storage Systems explains to HSS editor Simon Duddy how a considered, consultancy sales approach is integral to the impressive growth figures recently posted by the firm.
Space and speed key issues
Ace Express Logistics had two key issues on the agenda – space and speed – when it was looking to update the forklifts at one of its warehouses.
Kaizen Chiefs
With exciting new products to come and a relentless focus on warehouse safety and minimising whole life costs, Toyota Material Handling UK sales and marketing director Tony Wallis tells HSS editor Simon Duddy how Toyota is preparing for CeMAT and beyond.
Furniture manufacturer turns to Briggs Equipment
Senator International operates 60 trucks supplied by Briggs Equipment, including 37 Yale gas and electric counterbalance trucks, ten MTC 15 and four MTC 13 turret trucks, and various pedestrian stackers. The vehicles are used across five sites.
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.
