Rack-clad automated warehouses
Jungheinrich’s Systems & Projects Division has provided a turnkey solution for Grifols – completing two highly automated rack-clad warehouses at the company’s HQ in Dublin.
Dunelm benefits from two track laser grinding
Homewares retailer Dunelm moved into a new warehouse in Stoke recently, and Concrete Grinding were called in to help them achieve a safe, two track floor which helps them to maximise productivity.
Shipping and transport firm invests in Windsor
Windsor Materials Handling has supplied three Kalmar forklifts to long term customer Thor Shipping & Transport.
Purpose built trolleys assist manufacturer
A well-known international manufacturer of Turbo systems has an operation in Bradford where turbo shafts are produced using multiple machining operations carried out on different machines.
Don’t let add-ons become turn-offs
Minimising the risk of value-add comes down to a balancing act between efficiency and flexibility says Eric Carter, solutions architect at Indigo Software.
Amazon opens up logistics network to SMEs
Amazon has launched its Pan-European Fulfilment by Amazon (FBA) programme. The service is said to help sellers of any size export to millions of Amazon customers across the EU more efficiently.
Rapid action door
Waste firm Shanks Group deploys a rapid action door for its Aylesbury distribution depot.
Detection key to product integrity
Pharmaceutical companies depend enormously on cold storage to keep their products safe and ready for sale, says Stonegate Instruments MD Shaun Evers.
New vertical order picker
Jungheinrich has launched its new EKS 110 vertical order picker. With a one tonne load capacity this completely redesigned truck has a distinctive look and low-energy LED headlights and reflectors.
Live search launched to match warehouse space with users
Match warehouse space to users with the newly launched Zupplychain live search facility.
Logistics can help Government deliver better Scotland
The Freight Transport Association (FTA) says the new Scottish Government can deliver some ‘quick wins’ for a cleaner, safer and more efficient Scotland by working closely with the freight and logistics industry.
Slick solution for bulky storage
Manufacturer Hydrobolt revamps its storage system with Wickens Engineering bringing efficiency and health & safety benefits.
P&B Foods DC racked out by AR Storage
The installation, with a capacity of 21,812 pallets, allows P&B Foods to increase its logistics efficiency.
Linde releases lithium-ion powered counterbalance trucks
The forklift giant has used its latest World of Material Handling exhibition to announce its latest innovations in energy efficient trucks.
Tailor-made solutions on show at Linde customer event
Linde Materials Handling revealed new variants, options and bespoke customer solutions at its customer event World of Material Handling.
Continental gets real time breakdown info on AGVs
The Regensburg facility of tyre manufacturer Continental has organised its total supply chain system according to the Just in sequence (JIS) principle. Material required by manufacturing is automatically picked from one of the 6,200 locations in the 60m long and 30m high bay warehouse.
Swisslog wins major award for Automated Item Pick
Automated Item Pick (AIP), Swisslog’s human-robot picking solution, has been awarded the 2016 INDUSTRIEPREIS.
Fork Truck Watchdog launches to target dodgy dealers
The Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has revealed details of Fork Truck Watchdog, its landmark scheme to tackle mis-selling, poor standards and rogue trading in the materials handling marketplace.
Putting the case for ‘beds and sheds’
If the logistics industry is to meet the needs of a rapidly changing society, it must overcome the prejudices of policy makers and planners at all levels of Government who have traditionally considered residential and logistics properties incompatible neighbours.
Thorworld Industries celebrates 35 years of success
Thorworld Industries is celebrating 35 successful years of business.
