Manufacturing shows need for speed too
Retail grabs many of the headlines but intralogistics automation in the manufacturing industry can be just as demanding explains Steve Baker, managing director at Gebhardt European Conveyor Systems.
Gyles Brandreth to host FLTA Awards 2016
Master raconteur and accomplished after-dinner speaker Gyles Brandreth has been announced as the new host for the FLTA Awards for Excellence at The International Centre on 27th February 2016.
CeMAT to feature cranes and lifting gear area
Attendees will be able to see cranes and lifting equipment in a dedicated area of the upcoming CeMAT exhibition (31 May – 3 June, Hannover, Germany).
DHL deploys electric vans in China
BYD has supplied the global logistics specialist with a fleet of electric distribution vehicles.
Kombi Stacker will do two shifts on one charge
Jungheinrich has launched the narrow-aisle Kombi Stacker EKX 514-516, an electric order picker and trilateral forklift.
Modular lift handles pallets up to 2000kg
With the Prorunner mk10, Qimarox has introduced a robust product elevator for pallets of up to 2000kg.
Retailer’s tale of online evolution towards integrated logistics
It’s a story that is being played out around the world. One Nordic sports retailer is following a path towards integrated logistics that’s been proven time and again. Stefan Karlöf, a renowned Swedish expert in supply chain management, looks at what lessons can still be learnt.
Tesco turns to facilities firm to boost KPIs
TC Facilities Management (TCFM) provides FM services to distribution centres across the UK including Tesco’s distribution centre (DC) in Livingston, Scotland.
IKEA DC will feature 45 metre high-bay
Jungheinrich has won the contract to provide the handling systems for IKEA Russia’s new distribution centre.
Automation relieves pressure
Dave Mayne, UK operations manager at integrated logistics provider Partner Logistics, looks at the challenges faced by the cold storage industry faces and how warehouse automation can help to overcome them.
Reaching up in plunging temperatures
Food group deploys Combi-WR pedestrian reach stacker from Combilift in cold store.
High stakes lifting
SCX is providing specialist cranes to help contain drums of radioactive waste at a new £22 million facility at the decommissioned Dounreay nuclear plant.
More aggressive approach
Yale and partners such as Briggs Equipment to work closer together in ‘more aggressive’ bid for major accounts across Europe.
Lightweight portal frame for workshops
Verlinde’s VGPA workshop portal frame is designed for handling loads from 125 to 2000kg and is designed for easy travel positioning.
Reduce loading intervals
Kite Packaging’s new PaperJet System, an automated paper cushion delivery system, is said to be the fastest paper cushion system on the market.
How lean is your supply chain?
By applying Six Sigma techniques and lean processes, we can help retail businesses identify areas of waste and improve supply chain efficiencies, says Jim Hardisty MD of Goplasticpallets.com.
Grill your MHE suppliers on best practice
Impact, the UK’s sole distributor for Cat Lift Trucks, is urging companies to challenge the status quo with the publication of 10 Tough Questions to Ask Your Materials Handling Equipment Supplier, a booklet empowering businesses to grill suppliers on best practice – and detail the ideal answers they should expect.
Doosan adds to heavy forklift range
As the previews in 2015 revealed, Doosan Industrial Vehicle has released the latest additions to its 7-Series product range; the giant 18-Tonne & 25-Tonne capacity diesel trucks.
Bulmor plays key role at leading timber firm
The sideloaders are now fitted with Perkins engines which are rated to meet the latest emissions regulations.
An alternative for materials handling financing
Alex Macdonald, regional sales manager at Secure Trust Bank Commercial Finance, discusses how an alternative finance solution can help drive growth for materials handling businesses.
