Matalan fits modular loading pods to boost double-deck operations
The loadhouse units were installed by Transdek and allowed the retailer to quickly boost loading throughput at its Knowsley distribution centre.
Layer picker solutions
Solutions promise to address customer need for improved and highly specialised layer picking processes.
See JCB’S electric-powered Teletruk at IMHX 2019
On its stand at IMHX 2019 JCB will showcase models from the multi-award winning Teletruk range of telescopic lift trucks, including the newly launched JCB 30-19E – the first electric-powered machine in the Teletruk range.
Dust: small size big problem
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks is warning companies to be aware of the hazards of dust to their fleet and workforce.
Warehouse robots firm bought for $450 million
The eCommerce platform Shopify has reached an agreement to acquire 6 River Systems, a provider of collaborative warehouse fulfillment solutions, to assist its recently launched logistics capability.
Automation project targets more efficient pallet dispatch
A Danish beverages firm has awarded a multi-million euro contract to Dematic to supply an automated solution to boost the dispatch process at a key warehouse.
Third sortation system pushes ‘super’ hub to over a million parcels a day
Hermes says its Midlands Super Hub in Rugby the biggest parcel distribution centre of its kind in the UK.
Managing to keep your site safe?
Stuart Taylor, managing director of Mentor FLT Training reveals industry insights that highlight just how important a manager’s role is in keeping staff safe.
Keeping a watchful eye on rack collisions
Vaillant Group is one of Europe’s leading heating technology manufacturers and it is driven by a culture of thinking ahead. Therefore, when A-SAFE first unveiled its new RackEye rack monitoring system, Vaillant Industrial (Belper) was keen to introduce it at its state-of-the-art warehouse facilities in Belper, Derbyshire. The results have been compelling – and were felt almost immediately.
LPG forklifts said to be first to meet Stage V regs
The Mitsubishi ES FG15-35N range is said to be the first LPG forklift to meet the low emission requirements of Euro Stage V.
Digital storytelling tool launches to boost lift truck training
RTITB’s new offering eTruck UK is designed to increase training effectiveness while reducing training time by as much as 2 days per course.
PrettyLittleThing adds sortation system to new warehouse
Leicester based materials handling specialist, BS Handling Systems completed the sortation project for the online fashion retailer.
Retailer gets order shipping down to 30 minutes
Vast automated warehouse ensures over 30 million articles are shipped from Wehkamp’s warehouse every year.
Mobile Gantry a heavyweight solution for concrete specialist
The Mobile gantry from Ireland is the solution in Germany. The client was impressed with the design, manoeuvrability and multidirectional steering as well as the remote control function.
Make the most of your warehouse with enhanced truck range
Doosan has launched a major upgrade programme for its high-performance warehouse truck range.
Crown unveils advanced reach truck
Crown Lift Trucks used IMHX to launch the innovative ESR 1000 Series reach truck, which features faster lifting and lowering, a touchscreen and a smart new operating system.
Manage warehouse energy costs
With heightened reliance upon technology driving increases in electrical consumption at a time when costs are escalating, it is more important than ever to manage your usage efficiently and effectively.
Heavy-duty compact forklift launches
The Hubtex RoxX is said to be 25% narrower and around 20% shorter than front lift forklifts with the same load-bearing capacity.
Morrisons eases manual case loading pains
Replacing the manual turntable-style potato case loading system at Morrisons’ Rushden depot with two Brillopak PakStations has made the job more manageable and ergonomic for the team members performing this repetitive end-of-line task.
Double deck loading pods for Fowler Welch
Fowler Welch specifies loading bay pods for its flat-floor warehouse In Washington, Tyne and Wear.
