Following retirement from his most recent role as Senior Product Marketing Manager for Hyster UK earlier this year, David Rowell reflects on some of the developments he has witnessed over 44 years in the materials handling industry, and shares his thoughts about the future.
The logistics provider has launched Internet of Things cockpits at three smart warehouses in Germany, the Netherlands and Poland.
RARUK Automation has launched the MiR200 industrial robot.
AR Racking has installed a storage system for Biokit at its Barcelona headquarters.
Andy Pretious, UK sales & marketing manager at Automated Packaging Systems, explores the advances in packaging to minimise environmental impact and how specifying a solution fit-for-purpose can help lower a business’ carbon footprint.
HSS believes the deal is the first big contract placed for a lithium-ion powered forklift fleet in the UK.
HSS believes the deal is the first big contract placed for a lithium-ion powered forklift fleet in the UK.
Automated sorting equipment from Distrisort helps retailers process garments for shop delivery and E-com orders.
Online action sports retailer, Freestyle Xtreme, has implemented the Snapfulfil cloud warehouse management system to drive efficiencies in its global fulfilment operation.
The Hubtex FluX multidirectional forklift is available with remote maintenance.
Faster, simpler and more affordable, middleware is a game-changer for the industry argues Renovotec managing director Richard Gilliard.
At this year’s National Fork Truck Safety Conference (#SAFE2017), the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) will put those who have championed fork lift truck safety into the spotlight. Its Chief Executive, Peter Harvey MBE, explains why…
The pallet network made the investment at the company’s central site, with the 620,000 sq ft bespoke facility said to reinforce its position as leader of the express distribution sector.
From now on, the system is available for the lifting fork- and scissor-lift models in the GPC 3000 Series, the multi-purpose lift trucks in the MPC 3000 Series, and the TC 3000 Series of tow tractors.
From now on, the system is available for the lifting fork- and scissor-lift models in the GPC 3000 Series, the multi-purpose lift trucks in the MPC 3000 Series, and the TC 3000 Series of tow tractors.
A customs bill, due to come into force in Spring 2019, will set in place the framework for the UK to manage its customs arrangements, regardless of the result of the Brexit negotiations with the EU which are due to conclude then.
Hyundai Construction Equipment has launched its latest all-round heavy-duty diesel forklift – the 160D-9L. The new truck fills the gap between the 160D-9 and 180D-9 and is said to offer increased load capacity, extra safety, cost-effectiveness and operator comfort.
Frank Kho, VP Offering Development at Kalmar questions the common understanding of the role of the port terminal.
The facility features a high level of automation and Hermes says it will provide further confidence in its Peak capacity for retail customers.
Leading 3PL Expect Distribution took on more Flexi trucks to help with a warehouse expansion. The versatile trucks carry out narrow aisle work and help load and unload trailers in the cross-dock operation.
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