Behind the curtain at the FLTA Awards 2018
As nominations close across the product and individual categories for the Fork Lift Truck Association’s 24th Annual Awards for Excellence, CEO Peter Harvey MBE reveals what’s in store for Awards 2018.
DP World Australia takes large fleet of container handlers
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, continues its long-term cooperation with DP World Australia, the country’s largest stevedore, with orders of 38 new machines for its new logistics arm, DP World Logistics Australia.
Voice, light or robot?
Unitechnik Systems MD Ralf Lüning assesses what really matters when selecting an order picking system.
Lower handling costs for paper recyclers
In 2015, collection and recycling in Europe increased by almost one million tonnes of paper in just 5 years. As the industry continues to grow, Hyster Europe claims that it can help even the most intensive paper recycling operations reduce cost and maximise efficiency.
Jungheinrich rebrands automation division
Jungheinrich UK has announced the rebrand of its ‘Systems & Projects’ operation to ‘Logistics Systems’, reinforcing its position as a market leader of end-to-end intralogistics solutions and materials handling equipment.
Flexibility and intelligence
Swisslog recently released its cutting edge new warehouse management software SynQ, so HSS editor Simon Duddy caught up with the automation specialist’s VP of software and controls development Tim Eick to get under the skin of the innovative application.
Revamped warehouse process is the right recipe
Due to the consistently high demand for its products, KP Snacks recently undertook a major upgrade of the intralogistics processes at its Ashby-de-la-Zouche warehouse that has resulted in a significant increase in the store’s pallet volume.
Temporary workshop for Siemens offshore wind
Midlands based temporary building supplier Aganto has been chosen to provide the temporary workshop for the maintenance of offshore wind turbine blades for Siemens renewable energy division.
Hyster developing monster 48 tonne electric forklift
Hyster Europe has revealed more details about its zero-emission, high-capacity, electric trucks, announcing that a 48-tonne capacity Hyster laden container handling truck powered by electric motors is being developed.
Tackling loading bay safety during Peak
Hörmann UK’s projects director, Tom Langley, discusses the changing face of the warehouse and logistics industry and how loading bay safety is paramount during peak seasons.
Telematics aimed at parcel delivery firms
Telematics tools are essential for the ecommerce and parcel delivery industries, argues Simon Keam-George, CEO at Enigma Telematics.
Mobile data capture enables connected retail supply chain
Retailers are only too aware that it is much harder and more expensive to secure new customers than it is to retain existing ones.
Manufacturer takes 11 Verlinde hoists
The hoists will be used to back up the firm’s seven overhead cranes and two semi-gantry cranes.
Conference tackles safety in the face of change
The Fork Lift Truck Association hosted its annual National Fork Lift Safety Conference on 20th September at the Heart of England Events and Conference Centre in Coventry.
Item picking robot works alongside people
The AutoPiQ solution from Swisslog is designed for repeated single item picks to fulfil fast delivery of orders.
Can drones move beyond a niche option?
Drone delivery is beginning to find a place in logistics, says Alex Le Roy from research firm Transport Intelligence.
Tech fit for purpose
As customer demands rapidly evolve, Lenze argues OEMs must carefully consider the right technology partner for drives and automation.
REMA TEC automates WENKO’s new DC with a systematic solution from Interroll
Interroll and systems integrators REMA TEC GmbH developed a complete automation solution for intermediate storage at the DC of WENKO-WENSELAAR GmbH & Co. KG.
Tackling loading bay safety during Peak
Hörmann UK’s projects director, Tom Langley, discusses the changing face of the warehouse and logistics industry and how loading bay safety is paramount during peak seasons.
