Greener fuel for forklifts
By switching to greener fuels such as liquid petroleum gas (LPG) or BioLPG, managers can reduce emissions, increase sustainability and realise financial savings, says Andy Kellett, FLT specialist for Calor.
Airlocks can provide an important layer of protection
Alan Ryder, areas sales manager with loading bay specialist sara LBS, discusses the use of airlocks in the warehouse.
Businesses encouraged to seek AEO status pre-Brexit
With just under seven months until the UK exits the European Union, businesses are being urged to apply for Authorised Economic Operator (AEO) Accreditation.
Don’t wait for the fog to clear
Supply chain experts urge firms to prepare now for possible disruption.
The case for RTP
The benefits of returnable transit packaging go far beyond just environmental, says Jim Hardisty, managing director of Goplasticpallets.com.
Can automation be affordable?
Brian Hansen, systems director of logistic systems at Beumer Group answers thew question on everyone’s lips.
Linde’s new fleet management system in use at Fowler Welch
The Connect system was part of the deal when Linde Material Handling supplied Fowler Welch, a national third-party logistics supplier, with a fleet of more than 180 new lithium-Ion forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
Up and away
Uptime is a key issue for forklift fleet managers, and this makes truck reliability and efficient service among the highest priorities for Impact Handling. Managing director Terry Kendrew talks truck utilisation and much more with HSS editor Simon Duddy.
Global lifting industry event set for Milton Keynes in November
LiftEx 2018, the free-to-attend flagship event of LEEA (The Lifting Equipment Engineers Association), is the unmissable global gathering for the lifting industry. It takes place at the Arena MK in Milton Keynes on 14-15 November.
A-frame picking gets A grade
Watford-based Sigma Pharmaceuticals has installed automated handling systems from KNAPP as part of its long-term growth strategy.
Travis Perkins and Wickes create space on site
Travis Perkins and Wickes both faced space issues on site when eCommerce changed their distribution operations. They turned to CopriSystems for solutions. Managing director Rafe Colenso explains further to HSS editor Simon Duddy.
The pillars of the Future-Ready Warehouse
E-commerce has already had a significant impact on warehouse operations. Now, global retail e-commerce sales are expected to reach $3.9 trillion dollars by 2020, up from $2.3 trillion in 2017.
It’s in the bag
As retailers experience escalating volumes of ecommerce orders for ‘single’ or ‘few’ items, the challenges of a shrinking available labour pool is leading many to consider the benefits of fully automating the packing, bagging and labelling of dispatched goods. By Simon Houghton, Sales Manager, Product Solutions, Dematic Northern Europe
Can you afford not to consider automation?
With Brexit looming, a recent study has found that whatever deal is struck with the EU, costs will rise and profitability will fall.
New container promises to maximise storage and cut freight costs
BITO has added a new container series to its product portfolio: the BITO U-Turn Stack & Nest Container maximises storage capacity and minimises occupied space on empty return transport to cut freight costs.
TCM re-tools heavy forklifts to guzzle less gas
TCM is staking a claim on the heavy-duty forklift market with the re-entry of its FD60-100 range which offers both energy efficient and environmentally-compliant power units, in a series of model options.
Quad mast added to Flexi LITE
Narrow Aisle’s Flexi LITE articulated lift truck model is now available with an integrated four-stage ‘Quad’ lift mast, which helps with cross-docking applications, among others.
‘This is Yale’ showcases tailored industry solutions
The event in Germany showcased products to be rolled out over the coming months, and demonstrated the forklift manufacturer’s focus on bespoke industry solutions.
HSE clarifies hand pallet truck requirements
Responding to confusion over LOLER requirements in the marketplace, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) has confirmed the CFTS position that hand pallet trucks with maximum lifting heights below 300 mm are not subject to LOLER.
Extensive wide-aisle pallet racking
Metal component stockist F. H. Brundle recently fitted-out its Burton-on-Trent distribution centre with an extensive wide-aisle pallet racking solution by storage specialists, Apex.
