Flexible thinking on contract
Premium cookware brand Meyer Prestige has taken on a new forklift fleet from Jofson Mitsubishi in a ten-year deal.
Cranes are pole stars
Trailers featuring on-board cranes provided by Rushlift have revitalised a 20 year old process for telegraph pole manufacturer Calders & Grandidge.
Lowest operating costs claim from BYD
Electric forklift firm BYD launched its new range at LogiMAT 2015, promising to cut total cost of ownership by boosting battery efficiency and longevity.
Are your operators fully trained?
RTITB operations director Laura Nelson urges employers to fully train their forklift operators.
Heavy rotation
Hard landscaping manufacturer Marshalls has taken on 360 degree Kaup Fork Rotators on flexible casual hire contracts from B&B Attachments.
Doors open at 2m per second
Efaflex’s high-speed doors have recently been installed at a major frozen food processor and distributor who supplies two of the largest high street supermarkets.
Doors offer clear line of sight
It’s a fact that the transportation and storage industry have more accidents involving workplace vehicles than any other sector. Operating in a world that continually demands shorter delivery lead times while reducing overheads can add pressure and take its toll; accidents inevitably happen.
Toyota boosts safety awareness
In areas with poor visibility, SpotMe alerts truck operators and pedestrians of the potential danger of collisions.
Look to the sky
Over the years, how many commercial warehouses have been illuminated with 400w HID low bays or similar. At least 80% of the warehouses I have visited over the past few months have this type of luminaries and light source, says independent lighting specialist Dave Tilley.
Good lighting for packing and despatch
More than 5,200 Trilux E-Line LED and T5N luminaires have been installed at the huge Playmobil warehouse in Germany.
Driver training is a priority
The ongoing shortage of lorry drivers is causing major concerns for transport managers and logistics directors says HSS columnist Geoff Dossetter.
Rotating shuttles from YLOG add agility
The YLOG-Shuttle system enables shuttles to move both crosswise and lengthwise in a store by rotating.
Advice on loading bay accessories
There are a essential loading bay requirements that all companies require, whatever the configuration of their loading bay, says Thorworld.
Anticipating a complex future
Vocollect explores what impact the rise of Omni-channel Retail will have on the warehouse and on 3PLs.
Avoiding danger from above
Warehouse Partners has updated guidance for the selection and safe use of its in-flue and back-of-rack netting solutions.
Lack of planning and supervision behind heavy lifting injury
Court found the complicated lift of a two tonne metal frame involving two forklifts swung out of control with a bystander hit and injured.
Doosan buys Rushlift in bid to compete for major accounts
Leading forklift truck manufacturer Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK has completed the multi-million pound purchase of its main distributor in the UK, Rushlift.
Adjust the loading bay for dotcom operations
The retail logistics industry is evolving and, consequently, so is warehouse and loading bay equipment. The continued rise in online shopping and consumer expectations for faster delivery, mean businesses are opting for the latest technology and equipment that offer greater flexibility for more efficient, streamlined operations.
Maintaining high standards under pressure
Allison Tucker, counterbalance product manager at Linde Materials Handling, urges companies to resist the pressure and put safety first.
Linde partners with Balyo for automated forklifts
Linde Material Handling and Balyo have signed an exclusive cooperation agreement to jointly develop robotic solutions.
