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.
Terminology can cause confusion
Smart-Space has voiced concerns that transport and logistics companies requiring additional space may be ordering the wrong type of structure.
IBCS becomes recognised Fronius service partner
Independent battery and charger specialist IBCS has become a recognised Fronius Service Partner for the Fronius 8 and 16kW Selectiva range of battery charging systems, enabling them to provide a better service to their customers.
Repair with minimum disruption
Uretek MD Roland Caldbeck explains how warehouse floor stabilisation need not be disruptive.
Baumann launches electric sideloader ELX50
The sideloader manufacturer had launched the new model at LogiMAT in Stuttgart.
The demise (in England) of National Occupational Standards
Some will have seen the recent announcement of the closure of the UK Commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES). Some of you will have your own views already on the UKCES.
Space saving intralogistics solutions on show at Foodex
UK-based materials handling technology specialist, Narrow Aisle, will highlight its extensive range of intralogistics solutions when it exhibits alongside other logistics and supply chain specialists on the UKWA Pavilion at this year’s Foodex (NEC, April 18-20).
More than 200,000 vehicles under FORS
The Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme (FORS) has today released its Annual Report for 2015. The document reports on the first year of the scheme under the management of the FORS Community Partnership and details the activities, development and growth of the award-winning scheme.
Baoli upgrades electric forklifts
Baoli Material Handling Europe launches its new KBET series of three-wheel electric forklifts and extends its KBE series of four-wheel trucks.
Optimising warehouse for growth
When a manufacturer goes from production start-up to nearly outgrowing a 60,000 sq. ft. addition in a few years – then optimises its new warehouse, tripling operational efficiency – the growing pains are worth it.
Study will explore the challenge of feeding London
UKWA (the United Kingdom Warehousing Association) will preview Feeding London in 2030 – a study commissioned to explore future issues affecting food industry logistics in London – at FOODEX 2016 (18-20 April 2016, NEC, Birmingham).
Apple and Beaverbrooks gift delivery tested
Delivery experts Electio carried out market research on gift delivery from two well known luxury retailers – Apple and Beaverbrooks – and asks how damaging can poor delivery be?
Streamline packaging to save space
As consumer shopping habits change, the need for warehouses is growing and space is becoming increasingly valuable. Revamping your packaging could help you maximise space, says Antalis.
The bubble wrap revolution
Mirella Andriano, European business manager at Sealed Air outlines how bubble wrap had a dramatic impact on retail transit packaging.
