Energy recovery added to automated storage system
KASTO has made its space-saving automated storage more energy efficient by building in an energy recovery system.
Superior performance achieved by new Toyota reach truck range
Toyota Material Handling UK is launching three new reach truck ranges to the UK market that excel in productivity and visibility thanks to a new mast design, smoother operation and increased driver comfort. The new trucks will be available in the New Year.
High end reach truck
Toyota Material Handling UK is launching three new reach truck ranges to the UK market that excel in productivity and visibility thanks to a new mast design, smoother operation and increased driver comfort. The new trucks will be available in the New Year.
UPS parcel strike set to disrupt Christmas deliveries
Staff at UPS Parcels in central London will strike for two days next week, which will disrupt the firm’s deliveries in the run-up to Christmas, over alleged bullying, harassment and racism.
3PL takes on reach trucks
Lemonpath Contract Packing & Logistics has ordered six electric Cat NR16N2 reach trucks from Impact Handling, as well as six gas-powered GP18NTD counterbalance forklifts.
Audits offer holistic view of forklift safety
There is a danger that safety is falling through the cracks, even in companies that are striving to fulfil their obligations, says Dave Sparrow, MD of the Association of Industrial Truck Trainers (AITT).
Yusen to automate warehouse at key Singapore facility
Yusen Logistics has awarded Swisslog the contract to build an automated storage system in its Singapore facility.
3PL to automate Singapore warehouse
Yusen Logistics has awarded Swisslog the contract to build an automated storage system in its Singapore facility.
Stevedoring firm revamps operations with 10 Hyundai trucks
Shipping firm invests in Hyundai counterbalance trucks with Hessle supplying the fleet.
Daimler opts for thin plate
The automotive giant opts for the technology, which offers fast, opportunity charging without migrating from lead acid to lithium ion.
Agile solutions for Peak as Kion and Dematic come together
Greater flexibility and lower risk when procuring equipment could be a key benefit for customers of Dematic and Linde in the UK, following the recent acquisition of Dematic by the Kion Group. Simon Duddy reports.
National reach, local approach
Windsor Materials Handling managing director Stephen Burton explains to HSS editor Simon Duddy how the distributor is evolving into a national player.
Not a victimless crime – forklift theft explored
Handling & Storage Solutions explores forklifts thefts and fraud with a focus on recent incidents, and advice on what you can do if it happens to you.
Order picking up to 12m with new UniCarriers models
UniCarriers refreshes its highly regarded order pickers offering powerful and adaptable product to help warehouse operations win the picking war.
Safety locked down
Hörmann’s new Wheelblocker product tackles loading bay drive-aways and joins a site of products to tackle a broad range of loading bay safety issues.
Fashion focus for 3PL
SEC Storage has provided a bespoke system to manage items for customers in the fashion sector.
Owning your performance
There are not many employee owned businesses around, despite the many obvious benefits the approach suggests. One exception is industrial door specialist Union Industries.
Warehouse should not be ‘poor relation’
We hear from John Lewis, Asda and Travis Perkins – with experience and advice that can help you maintain safe warehouse systems.
Use the truck itself to promote security
We summarise a report from Nina Day, senior engineer at the Health & Safety Laboratory which suggests that the structure of HGVs themselves could be better utilised to promote better load securing and reduce road transport incidents.
