New mobile robot brand launches in UK
Chinese tech firm Hikrobot has launched its range of mobile robots for intralogistics applications to the UK and Europe through Cranfield–based systems integrator, Invar Systems.
When the time is right
There’s certainly a time and a place for considering changing your MHE suppliers. During the grip of a global pandemic is not that time.
Vital service behind the logistics front line
ECOBAT Industrial has listened to the needs of its customers and is offering efficient solutions to meet their specific requirements.
Keeping a safe distance in the warehouse
Logistics consultancy Davies & Robson has released a comprehensive guide to social distancing in the warehouse.
Cleaning seen as part of normal practice
For a long time it has been just as commonplace to have industrial cleaning equipment among your fleet of assets as forklifts and other materials handling equipment, says Briggs Equipment.
Fronius launches next-gen battery chargers
The traction batteries for intralogistics – the Selectiva 4.0 product family – are said to be ready for intelligent networking and alternative charging technologies.
Pallet truck launches with modular lithium-ion design
The new BT Levio LWI160 powered pallet truck from Toyota Material Handling is the first ever pedestrian-operated truck that has been designed around a modular Lithium-Ion battery concept, making the truck very compact, light and energy-efficient, setting new standards in the industry.
It’s not only footballers that attract transfer fees
You may be surprised to hear that qualified and experienced forklift engineers have been in such demand that they sometimes attract transfer fees. F-TEC managing director Karl Baum tells HSS editor Simon Duddy that this is symptomatic of a broader skills issue which the body is tackling with PRO-TEC, the industry’s first register for professional forklift engineers.
Turn Assist integrated with heavy forklifts
The system is integrated into the heavy duty Hyster Fortens forklifts delivering minimal internal turning radius and helps provide up to 528mm more aisle width space.
Insight can help stock strategy
Businesses need to maintain a balance between stock availability, which is usually a good thing, and carrying too much inventory, which is generally not, says Alex Mills, sales and marketing director at ProSKU.
Back from the brink – a lesson in business continuity
With the world struggling to get to grips with this novel virus and its wide ranging impacts, we are all looking for good news that isn’t simply glib positivity. Luckily, I recently spoke to two-man delivery firm ArrowXL who told me how they recovered from a fire that destroyed its Worcester warehouse in 2017.
Sharing is caring in a crisis
The Fork Lift Truck Association is opening up its entire web resource in a bid to help British businesses deal with the current crisis and immediate aftermath.
IMRG examines returns
The IMRG 2020 Returns Review, supported by Metapack Returns, examines the developing expectations of shoppers and increasing challenges for retailers to make Returns work.
How WMS can reduce the pressure of stockpiling
The global impact of Covid-19 is going to be felt for years, long after the virus has been brought under control, with governments and economies struggling to get back on their feet.
Retailers move to ensure they can store increased stock
With retail businesses struggling in the current Covid-19 circumstances, their online sales have seen a large increase, from gym equipment to food & drink. This means that businesses are starting to stockpile and need to increase warehouse space and deploy innovative structures to boost both space and processes.
Advanced courses for Flexi reach trucks
Narrow Aisle has launched a new programme of advanced training courses for operators of Flexi articulated warehouse reach trucks.
Warehouse systems integrator launches COVID-19 cleaning solution
To help mitigate against the risk of infection and assist employee safety, BS Handling Systems has invested over £100,000 in specialist equipment, cleaning solution and training for an electrostatic sanitisation system. This enables the company to offer a service designed to combat COVID-19 and other bacterial threats.
Thyssenkrupp smart centre makes use of multiple storage systems
The manufacturer has used AR Racking to equip its new smart warehouse located in Madrid, Spain.
Polymer signage product launches to highlight handwash stations
Safety barrier manufacturer A-Safe has expanded its range of workplace safety products with a new signage solution for heavy-duty industrial environments.
Hörmann plays critical role in key Derby hub
One of Panattoni’s latest developments, Derby370, boasts over 370,990 sq. ft of warehousing space, and is located close to the city centre to provide arterial transport routes to the M1, A50, and A38.
