Lithium-ion is challenging LPG
Operators of LP Gas-powered warehouse trucks are increasingly switching to lithium-ion battery-powered alternatives, says John Maguire.
Manufacturer deploys range of cranes and hoists
Aerospace and industrial components supplier has heavily invested systematically in handling equipment.
Major UK portside handling deal
Briggs Equipment is to supply 75 new lifting and handling machines for G&W UK’s container terminals.
More power to you
Crown’s brand-new V-Force Lithium-Ion Energy Storage Systems (ESS) offer many benefits over traditional lead acid power sources making it the ideal power solution for fleet managers looking to make changes. In addition to its wide range of batteries and chargers, Crown offers extensive consulting services on all aspects of energy technology.
Robot-led automation can transform the warehouse
Robot-led automation can make a tremendous difference to the efficiency, accuracy and flexibility of logistics operations in the retail warehouse, says Nigel Platt.
Keeping the focus on safety
Toyota Material Handling explains how to make the forklift inherently safer.
Good as new – it’s retrofit
Metal stockholder retrofits automated storage tower to keep up with the times.
Warehouse for wood
Drevo Trust has commissioned a fully automatic warehouses for wooden sheet materials.
Electronics firm installs palletising and picking solutions
Solar power component manufacturer Power Electronics has trusted AR Racking to equip the new warehouse at its facilities in Spain.
Max space for food logistics
Dossin Entrepôts specialises in supply and logistics storage for key accounts in the food industry. It trusted in the experience of AR Racking, a company specialised in the design, manufacture, calculation and installation of industrial storage systems, to equip its new warehouse in Roye, Northern France.
Five questions to ask before buying a face screen
PPE manufacturer Centurion is encouraging anyone buying face screens, also being marketed as visors, cough guards, face guards and sneeze protection, to ask five questions first.
Challenges in spare part logistics: the role of digitalisation
As a part of the aftersales market, spare parts logistics can be an extremely profitable business. However, the right approach is essential. Studies show that companies are currently only tapping into one quarter of the global sales potential in this sector. Unlocking this potential requires appropriate preparations and investments, says TGW.
Re-think fulfilment in the light of booming online orders
A boom in online orders is likely to become a feature of the new reality and is triggering a major re-think of the fulfilment operation, says Frazer Watson.
Order boom due to Covid-19 requires logistics expansion
Swisslog was able to very quickly upgrade throughput for an Autostore customer.
Retro dock for multi-deck vehicles
By converting a series of existing loading bays with the installation of its innovative Retro Dock, Stertil Dock Products has enabled a leading high street retailer to load and unload multi deck vehicles.
Sleek and powerful Euro Stage V compliant trucks
Doosan has launched a range of Euro Stage V compliant IC engine counterbalance forklift trucks – the 9-Series is said to offer outstanding fuel efficiency, performance, driver comfort and durability.
Consider driverless transport in support of production
Across all industries, companies are faced with the growing challenge of using resources in an optimised, profitable and sustainable way in order to survive in dynamic market environments.
PPE solutions provider deploys robots
The firm uses robots ‘where it makes sense and people to carry out higher-value tasks’.
Cope with Covid and prepare for Peak
The Covid crisis is prompting companies to invest in automation and robotics to better manage operations, despite facing revenue declines resulting from the pandemic, says Logistex.
Forklift dealers combine to form integrated solutions provider
Amvar and Lift West have combined under new ownership to go to market with a more complete solution based offering.
