Floating 100 tonnes on air
Heavy lifting equipment essential for warehouse that specialises in heavyweight loads.
Magnetic force
Specialist logistics company, La Cisa, has purchased a new 32 tonne Hyster forklift for a tough, hot metal handling application in Northern Italy.
Easily adding storage value
Aganto director Andy Butters tells HSS editor Simon Duddy how well designed temporary buildings can add very significant value to your business.
Low energy warehouse
Controlling chilled and frozen warehouses is key, with Hörmann unveiling a broad range of doors to help warehouse managers.
The loading bay must change
In a rapidly changing market, there is a need for flexible loading patterns that can accommodate double-deck trailers, traditional single-tier trailers and home delivery vans, says Rob Fay, MD of Easilift Loading Systems.
Real time validation
Cycle firm Raleigh upgrades from paper-based system to record goods in, put-away, stock movement and stock counting.
If I had a hammer…
Tim Stokes, SICK (UK) Auto Ident specialist warns you to be sceptical when suppliers bang on about their ‘golden hammers’.
Mobile racking optimises new-build cold store
A leading fruit grower kitted out its new cold store with a mobile pallet racking system supplied and installed by SSI Schaefer.
Seamless transition
A bespoke carpet racking installation from SEC Storage has provided a floorcoverings contractor with a seamless transition to a new 109,000 sq ft warehouse in Kettering.
Safety footwear grips well for 3PL
To put its Benham ST boots to the test, Dr. Martens invited Andrew Dawson, yard manager at Advanced Supply Chain, to trial a pair.
Permanent contracts work for Advanced Supply Chain
Advanced Supply Chain chief executive, Mike Danby, says permanent employees are proving to be a benefit to the company despite the prominence of temporary employees within the industry.
Smart sensor technology first from SICK
SICK has built ‘powerful new functions’ into everyday sensors to deliver ‘a glimpse of the future’ for manufacturing automation.
Smaller, more efficient fleet
Border Aggregates has signed an agreement with Cat Lift Trucks distributor Impact Handling to revamp its material handling fleet.
Revamped website showcases extended pallet trucks range
Toyota Material Handling UK has extended its online product range of BT hand pallet trucks and launched a new look website.
Prediction: forklift sales to exceed 2007 peak
Economists hired by the British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) says forklift sales will match and exceed pre-recession figures.
Short, low cost forklift safety course to keep workers fresh
An innovative, new safety awareness course from Mentor Training, focuses on the dangers presented by forklifts in the workplace – not just for operators – but for all those working alongside them.
Adapting to varied needs
Furniture brands Fab&Fix, ERA and EWS are part of Grouphomesafe and the volume of materials handled by the companies requires streamlined handling and optimum storage capacity.
Operator killed by over-turned reach truck
Aluminium fabricator Boal UK was fined £140,000 after the worker was crushed under the forklift, which had hit an overhead beam.
Doddle COO advises on avoiding delivery delays
After the Christmas delivery overload IMRG said emerging third party Click & Collect providers would be crucial if retailers and couriers were to avoid another peak meltdown. Handling & Storage Solutions talks to Doddle COO Peter Louden to get a view from inside these fast-growing and strategic companies.
