High speed baggers make debut at PPMA
Automated Packaging Systems launched two versatile machines with high-speed productivity, the Autobag 500 and Autobag 550 baggers at PPMA.
Bowker takes advantage of complete support
Bowker Group, one of the UK’s largest independent third party logistics (3PL) service operators, has added a fleet of five new Flexi articulated warehouse trucks at its facility in York.
Food retailer to build automated DC
A dynamic picking system from Witron will be used for the highly dynamic and semi-automatic picking of small parts in the dry goods assortment.
Diversey upgrades robotic cleaning with new floorcare machine
Diversey’s new TASKI SWINGOBOT 2000 is a hands-free robotic floor care machine with built-in sensors and innovative on-board technologies.
Aim high on standards
HSE and Coca-Cola are among the speakers on safety in storage at the upcoming SEMA Conference, explains Jaap Vos, President of SEMA, the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association.
Rack Inspections: Green risk doesn’t mean ‘No Risk’
The Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association philosophy is that safe storage follows a structured approach, explains Colin Hinton of the SEMA Technical Committee.
Passion for energy
Fortis Battery Care has built up a formidable reputation as a service-led independent battery supplier. It is now about to take its energy enthusiasm a stage further with a bold re-brand and growth plan. HSS editor Simon Duddy speaks to MD Andrew J Clarke.
FLTA Awards 2018: Everyone’s a winner
Leading figures from the fork lift truck industry will gather in February to celebrate its best products, services and people. Now in its 25th year, the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence is the industry’s longest-standing Awards. We set out to find out just why it continues to go from strength to strength…
Wells Farm Dairy revamps loading operations
An installation of six loading pods designed by Stertil Dock Products has streamlined operations, shortened work cycles and increased productivity for Wells Farm Dairy.
Swisslog starts work on automated warehouse in Dubai
Mai Dubai, the Dubai-based bottled drinking water company, had commissioned Swisslog to automate its storage and distribution logistics at its new mega expansion project in Dubai in order to reach its 2020 goals.
Supply chain warnings are sense not scaremongering
The Freight Transport Association is urging British and EU negotiators who are meeting in Brussels to heed the warnings from traders and logistics operators on both sides of the Channel, that post-Brexit arrangements will need time and effort if the continued smooth passage of trade is to be established.
Mori Lee boosts efficiency by 30%
BS Handling takes on complex handling system relocation and extension for fashion retailer.
Aisle-Masters are just the job for ILG
International Logistics Group (ILG) has grown to become a market leader in fulfilment warehousing and logistics services and since its first Aisle-Master articulated truck was put into service in 2013 it has been steadily adding to the fleet. The company now operates seven Aisle-Masters across various locations in West Sussex, and has capitalised on the range available to choose specific models tailored to the requirements of each site.
Omnidirectional transfer units
With the new and versatile OTU (Omnidirectional Transfer Unit) from Avancon, all goods are guided in different directions by moving in line of a natural curve or a crossing with the OTU.
Fully electric medium-range forklifts
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched a new range of fully electric forklift trucks in the 9-18 ton range.
12-metre Lean-Lifts installed
Industore has completed a 4-week phase of implementing 12-metre Hänel Lean-Lifts into a new purpose-built facility at First Choice Group in Cannock, Staffordshire.
Forklift safety conference outlines scale of challenge
The recent forklift safety conference organised by the Fork Lift Truck Association warned end users to guard against complacency on forklift safety, with injury statistics stubbornly high.
3PL invests in Windsor forklifts
A family owned third party logistics provider has taken delivery of a fleet of forklift trucks from Windsor Materials Handling’s premium range.
Electric trucks backed with 5 year warranty in tough conditions
Doosan electric trucks prove they perform as well as diesel models at busy builder’s merchant.
High security solution
When a high security site needed replacement entrance and exit gates for its main security lodge entrance, it called on on Perimeter Security Maintenance, the gates and barriers arm of BID Group to provide a modern solution.
