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.
NHS supplier invests in extra Flexi forklifts
Long-term Flexi warehouse truck user, Polyco Healthline, has hired an additional four trucks from Narrow Aisle to support increased demand generated by the COVID-19 situation to supply the NHS with products from its range of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
Adjustable-height versions introduced for proven dock bumpers
Designed to provide unrivalled protection for vehicles, loading bays and buildings, the proven range of PE Dock Bumpers from Stertil Dock Products has been boosted with the introduction of adjustable-height versions.
There is no manual for this
HSS spoke to Charlie Shiels, CEO at ArrowXL to find out about some of the challenges the business has been facing during the pandemic.
Essential forklift training resources made available
Mentor remains on hand to help businesses meet HSE guidelines for vital MHE training amid COVID-19.
Cargo accumulation warning from logistics insurance firm
As consumer demand and manufacturing production slows in many parts of the world, cargo, either in containers or stripped from transport units, is building up in warehouses, port terminals and inland depots. International freight and logistics insurer, TT Club warns of the additional risk this is bringing operators.
Social distancing eased with Linde forklift app
Linde’s Truck Call app can help to reduce personal contact to a minimum by enabling contactless work processes. The firm is offering 6 month trials of the product.
Social distancing: safety signage points way out of lockdown
ASG Services recognises the intense pressure everyone in the logistics, retail and manufacturing industries is under at the moment, juggling the need to maintain operations at peak efficiency while ensuring the safety of their workforce.
Integrating automation
Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com, explains how together plastic pallets and robotic automation can help improve efficiency, consistency and productivity in the manufacturing sector.
Keep the faith but keep your distance
The transitional return to work is thankfully on – but companies still face the challenge of maintaining social distancing guidelines while preserving business productivity, says SnapFulfil MD for UK & Europe, Tony Dobson.
Irish pharma firm automates DC
The project will see the facility process up to 4,500 order lines per hour.
Automated clad-rack warehouse
The new facility for Kern Pharma in Terrassa (Barcelona) has a capacity for more than 10,000 pallets and 9,700 boxes.
Food retailer awards major automation contract
The food retailer REWE has appointed Witron to design and build an automated logistics centre.
Port completes first phase of 5G ready private network
Nokia has announced that it has completed the first phase of Port of Zeebrugge’s 5G-ready, industrial-grade private wireless network deployment.
A look under the bonnet
SICK technology has played a key part in helping tug manufacturer MasterMover to develop AGV models.
Blue sky thinking
In the warehouse of the future, the vision will be to combine robotic technologies to achieve efficiencies which are beyond the current imagination of the industry.
New fulfilment centre will feature TGW FlashPick system
TGW is building a highly automated intralogistics system in a newly planned fulfilment centre, scheduled for go-live in 2021, which is being constructed next to retailer expert SE’s headquarters in Langenhagen, North Germany.
Guest column: The dawn of the intelligent warehouse era?
In evolutionary theory, the term ‘gradualism’ describes evolution as an incremental process that occurs over an extended period. It is safe, steady, and perfectly describes the evolution of the distribution industry over the past century. Harry Watts, commercial director, SEC Storage comments.
Trucks suit paper and pulp industry
Yale Europe Materials Handling has the understanding and solutions required to meet the needs of the ever-evolving paper industry.
Robotics snapshot – interview with VP Dematic Robotics Centre of Excellence
Crystal Parrott, VP Dematic Robotics Centre of Excellence spoke to HSS editor Simon Duddy about the state of play in warehouse robotics.
