Baumann expansion doubles capabilities
Market-leading sideloader manufacturer, Baumann, has doubled its production capacity with the acquisition of a 47,000m² facility adjacent to its headquarters in Cavaion Veronese, Northern Italy.
Consolidation promises efficiencies for healthcare provider
Mediq has centred its UK operations at a new base in Castle Donington, with Jungheinrich kitting out the facility.
Swarm automation storage makes debut
TOYOTA MATERIAL Handling Europe has introduced Swarm Automation Storage, as a solution aimed at helping companies that need to increase storage space and optimise their use of manpower.
Leuze introduces LiDAR laser scanners
LEUZE IS expanding its product portfolio with LiDAR technology: New ROD 300 series of laser scanners for accurate contour measurement and ROD 500 for precise AGV navigation.
STILL expands Xcellence portfolio with three new warehouse trucks
A well-organised warehouse is an important basis for successful work.
Nulogy launches Smart Factory for external manufacturing operations
THE LEADER in collaborative manufacturing and supply chain solutions has announced the launch of its newest innovation, Nulogy Smart Factory.
Changing gears: what logistics could look like in 2025
The world in which we operate is shifting under our feet, says Chris Clowes, with economic uncertainty, global trade tensions and the need to cultivate sustainability pushing us to rethink continuously how we do business.
Exotec launches Next Generation of Skypod
The next generation of the company’s signature Skypod system supports both each and case picking while integrating multiple value-added functions such as integrated buffer, perfect sequencing, and pick-and-pack.
The future of grocery retail demands logistics automation
As grocery retailers try to meet consumer demands for convenience, freshness and sustainability, embracing intralogistics automation has become a necessity.
Giraffe promises to triple storage density
BRIGHTPICK HAS unveiled the Giraffe, a robot system capable of reaching up to 6 metres.
British Steel opens forklift mast manufacturing centre
THE COMPANY says the £26 million service centre establishes it as one of the world’s leading suppliers to the forklift truck mast industry.
Linde plans solar panels on every UK site
LINDE MATERIAL Handling UK is rolling out a major sustainability investment programme across 14 UK depots to reduce its carbon footprint, while at the same time supporting its customers’ net zero plans.
Movu Compact Scalability set for showcase at upcoming LogiMAT
THE CONCEPT is billed as an intelligent and adaptable answer for automated logistics systems.
Swisslog to showcase the breadth of its logistics solutions at LogiMAT
THE SHOW will also give the integrator the opportunity to carry on the celebration of its 125th anniversary.
UnaBiz launches Sub0G programme
THE MASSIVE IoT data service provider and integrator has announced the launch of the Sub0G programme, a subcategory of the Sigfox 0G protocol engineered to deliver ultra-cost-efficient and massive-scale IoT applications, starting with the supply chain and logistics sector.
A question of logic?
Liza Helps, property editor, Logistics Matters asks are warehouses a priority for the Government?
Leading the industry
Four cracking deals and developments make Liza Helps’ list of the year. Read on to find out what made these exemplar projects stand out.
The new normal
2024 certainly had its up and downs so how is what happened going to affect 2025? Liza Helps investigates.
End of fire and rehire?
The Labour government’s Employment Rights Bill, introduced in October 2024, seeks to restrict the controversial practice of ‘fire and rehire’.
Bouncing back from cyber attack
The prospect of a cyber attack can be terrifying and while they can cause a lot of damage, UK grocer Morrisons shows just how quickly a logistics operations can bounce back higher. Logistics Matters editor Simon Duddy reports.
