BASF deploys automated VNA
Egemin Automation has installed a fully automated storage and distribution system at BASF for the handling of pallets and boxes.
Yearsley optimises warehouse flow with dense racking
SSI Schaefer has delivered a new pallet storage solution to Yearsley Logistics’ Belle Eau Park distribution centre at Newark.
Bespoke dock leveller
sara LBS has helped a recycling and waste management company to replace a hardworking loading bay dock leveller at its busy East London plant.
Automated picking for new Markham Vale warehouse
An automotive distributor has appointed Witron as contractor to provide an innovative new logistics centre at Markham Vale.
Platform independent approach
At CeMAT 2016 Viastore will present its wide range of solution offerings in the field of intralogistics IT.
Sophisticated approach
Continental will showcase smart solutions for intralogistics applications from its comprehensive portfolio at the upcoming CeMAT exhibition in Germany.
RTITB introduces new LGV Driver Training Standard
The standard is designed to improve the quality of LGV driver training ensuring drivers are taught to be safe and productive at work, and provides a benchmark to measure the training given.
A slice of top side
When Cavaion Baumann MD Klaus Pirpamer recently visited the new Baumann UK set-up, HSS editor Simon Duddy was on hand to hear how the sideloaders market is evolving, how the UK division is growing fast and its FLTA Award winning innovation.
A forklift fuel robbery?
Fuel consumption is a figure that’s often overlooked when buying a new truck – despite the associated costs adding up to thousands over a contract period. Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, UK importers for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, explains what to look out for and how it’s measured, and gives you an idea of how much money you could be saving.
Easing operator qualification confusion
A new standardised list of workplace transport equipment categories has been released to aid employers and recruiters in identifying operator qualifications, regardless of issuing body.
Providing efficient warehouse cost management
It is almost impossible to overstress the importance of cost control in any business, but in the ultra competitive world of storage and logistics, effective cost management is a must, says Manbat Industrial.
Doosan sets up National Account team
The Korean manufacturer has created its own direct National Account team, whose responsibility it is to target and build relationships with new businesses on a direct basis.
Carpet boom sales boost
From fashionable flooring to artificial grass, the demand for boom attachments has never been stronger, and is helping to demonstrate the versatility of the forklift attachment market.
Fit for the job
Unloading and moving gym equipment is a skilled operation and requires not only a top class forklift driver, but high performance forklift trucks to complete the tasks in hand.
Short, hard-hitting forklift safety course launches
Mentor Training has launched a safety awareness course focusing on the dangers presented by forklifts in the workplace – not just for operators – but for all those working alongside them.
Picking robot developed
Magazino has released the picking-robot TORU Cube and will preview the product at CeMAT 2016.
Survey reveals expectation gap
A Temando survey has revealed a widening gap between retailers’ delivery models and customer demand for faster and more flexible delivery.
A host of innovations
Toyota Material Handling has launched a new logistics philosophy as part of a range of innovations it has unveiled ahead of the upcoming CeMAT exhibition.
Robotics assists order picking in new Still model
STILL has developed the iGo neo CX 20, a series production order picker with robotics.
Custom built to last
The aluminium profiles produced by MiniTec are ideal for conveying systems and a host of other applications. HSS magazine caught up with MiniTec UK MD Gary Livingstone to learn how the company is developing.
