Market forces
Jungheinrich UK MD Jan Lorenz talks to HSS Editor Simon Duddy about changing trends in intralogistics solutions in the UK and how the manufacturer is gearing itself to best serve end users.
Automated materials handling optimises efficiency and space
Comfortable, stylish, safe and durable seating is a significant element of the complete driving experience in any car, but never more so than in the case of high-end vehicles such as those produced by Jaguar Land Rover. Entrusted with the contract for delivering these essential items to the JLR plants in the UK is the Coventry factory of Lear Corporation, a world leader in this field.
Speedor Storms for Dunstable
Hart Doors Systems has completed the installation of two Speedor ‘Storms’ at a recently opened packing and distribution facility for a major online retailer.
TNT boosts lighting at Croydon warehouse
Aura Light’s PerseaLED luminaires were installed at delivery company TNT’s Croydon site to reduce energy use and improve working conditions.
A vision of a better worksite
No matter how expensive the truck or how clever its gadgets, it can only ever be as safe as its operator. Here, Stewart Gosling of Red Diamond Distribution, UK importers for Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks, explains why it’s so important to maximise your drivers’ visibility.
Yale powers up lithium-ion
Yale Europe Materials Handling aims to offer customers working in intensive applications improved efficiency and reduced total cost of ownership as it announces its collaboration with Midac SpA to provide a range of lithium-ion power solutions for the EMEA market.
Combilift signs €1M contract with Kingfisher Group in France
Combilift has signed a contract with Kingfisher, Europe’s largest home improvement retailer, to deliver a mix of Aisle-Master VNA articulated forklifts and Combi-WR walk behind machines to the company’s French outlets during 2017.
Another major automation deal as Toyota acquires Vanderlande
The latest move in a trend of major forklift manufacturers making large acquisitions in automated intralogistics sees Toyota Industries buy Dutch automated player Vanderlande.
Direct-to-Consumer growth predicted
A report from LCP Consulting and Cranfield University suggests manufacturers are racing to build Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels, by-passing the retail supply chain.
Promoting energy efficiency
Thermohall from Rubb Buildings is now fully developed and patented and is said to offer great energy savings and be environmentally friendly, both in fabrication and operation.
Electronics retailer installs fast pick stations
Winkel, a specialist in intelligent handling systems, has delivered five Fast Pick stations to a major Swedish electronics retailer, increasing picking capacity.
Marston’s brews deal with Briggs
The UK’s top independent pub retailing and brewing business has opted for ‘one stop’ asset management support by awarding Briggs Equipment a new contract valued at £700,000.
Chargers designed for use with lithium-ion batteries
Fronius has developed a series of battery charging systems for the forklift truck manufacturer Linde Material Handling that are specially designed for use with lithium-ion batteries.
Fast-action doors built to withstand high winds
Fruit and veg producer Greencell Spalding has installed a FlexiEdge fast-action external door supplied by Stertil Door Products to ensure safe access for pedestrians and wheeled vehicles in an area of high wind loading.
Jungheinrich wins contract to build logistics centre
Scheduled for completion in June 2017 and costing approximately 7.8 million Euro, the 3,500m² logistics centre will consist of a fully automated high rack warehouse for 5,100 Euro pallets and 12,000 small parts bins.
Modular machine guarding
Designing and manufacturing machines guards, cages and enclosures for hazardous equipment forms the largest part of MiniTec’s activity.
Rajapack boosts storage space with a quickly built temporary warehouse
Bedford-based packaging company Rajapack was rapidly filling its main warehouse with a huge range of packing products – almost 4,000 different lines and still growing – and needed a storage solution.
A renewables revolution with BioLPG
Matthew Lightburn, BioLPG Specialist at Calor, introduces a new and renewable fuel source for the forklift truck market.
Union launches bogus self employment case against UK Express
The firm carries out a lot of logistics work for Amazon in the UK.
Fast and cost effective build
Trailer manufacturer uses temporary building to host a robotics training facility.
