15m lift optimises space for mattress storage at NEXT
Articulated truck manufacturer Aisle-Master continues to add more well-known names to its list of satisfied clients.
Port of Tyne deploys Speedor Storm doors
Port of Tyne takes on Hart Door Systems’ Speedor Storms, industrial doors with wind resistance up to Class 5 (over 90mph).
Logistics centre doubles performance with TGW tech
Efficient, standardised processes, enhanced capacity and optimum customer service were the key drivers behind Conrad Electronic expanding its German logistics centre.
UKLPG hails cylinder theft prosecution
Trade body, UKLPG, has welcomed a successful gas cylinder theft prosecution following a string of arrests made by the British Transport Police (BTP) in December 2014.
IBCS has doubled turnover in the last three years
Industrial Battery and Charger Services Limited (IBCS), one of the UK’s largest independent supplier of industrial batteries and charger systems, and based in Rotherham has doubled turnover in the last three years by following a clear customer centric growth strategy.
Protect the operator – your greatest asset
When it comes to reach trucks, the part that has the biggest impact on safety, performance and running costs is also the most expensive. It’s the operator. Here, Stewart Gosling of RDD, UK importers for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, explains why cab design is vital to protecting this investment.
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.
