High-performance sweepers
Kärcher has expanded its range of high-performance sweepers with two new models.
Major grocer makes further investment in automation
Canadian firm Metro has awarded a third warehouse automaton contract to Witron Group.
Empty cities, panic shopping, but functioning DCs
Automation leader Witron outlines how it has adapted to the coronavirus crisis.
Robots already a reality
Robotics and humans working together, the workforce of the future – or is it? For the materials handling industry, this is already happening, says Ron Farr.
Control forklift costs
A forklift truck is a vital tool, and significant investment, that should be regularly maintained and productively managed across the whole life of a truck. But Ross Farquhar asks how many businesses fall short?
Automation contract for convenience store operation
Reitan Distribution A/S, a subsidIary of Rema 1000 A/S, has awarded a €50m+ automation contract to Dematic.
Understand the implications of ‘Going Route One’
Manufacturers with Direct to Consumer operations need to consider storage and picking for efficient fulfilment of growing order volumes, says Edward Hutchison.
Flexible loading solutions for new logistics park
Panattoni Park Luton makes use of both Standard and Double Deck Docks from Hörmann UK to provide occupiers with flexibility.
VarioRoute sorter now modular solution
Siemens Logistics is bringing to the market a new variant of its tried-and-tested VarioRoute for flow splitting in parcel sorting centres.
Don’t see red over diesel rebate changes
As the UK government prepares to roll back the red diesel rebate from April 2022, affected industries will be looking for alternative solutions. Barry Naylor says hydrostatic could be the answer.
Engines making the regs
Sideloader manufacturer Baumann has unveiled changes to its 10 and 12 tonnes capacity diesel GS range.
Samsung Mexicana orders Flexi fleet
Narrow Aisle has a contract to supply a fleet of its latest electric-powered Flexi LiTHiON articulated forklift trucks to Samsung Mexicana for operation in the company’s Tijuana plant, where semi-conductor devices and electronic components for the automotive and consumer sectors are produced.
More steps to take on carbon footprint
As companies seek to reduce their environmental impact along the whole supply chain, independent research (1) conducted on behalf of Calor has revealed that an overwhelming 95% of those working in the materials handling industry feel that much more can be done to lower their carbon emissions.
Heavy engineering firm opts for 55 truck fleet
At the Todmorden plant of Weir Minerals fabricates a broad range of specialist pumps, the largest as big as a double decker bus. This makes the forklift fleet crucial.
Productivity & operator comfort key priorities
Masonry manufacturer upgrades forklifts for its busy operation, cutting downtime in the process.
Crown launches V-Force lithium-ion technology
The V-Force Crown branded solution is for customers seeking to improve forklift performance by using lithium-ion technology.
Automating ‘One and Done’
The increasing popularity for renting a fashionable outfit for that special occasion as opposed to buying it, is creating new demand for the automated sortation systems supplied by Dürkopp Fördertechnik, a member of the KNAPP group.
Containers key for automated future
For those companies operating high speed, high output automated warehouses, consideration should be given to the storage platform that you introduce to the system.
AutoStore for small parts picking in manufacturing
Neovia Logistics, the 3PL who works with leading automotive, industrial, aerospace and technology companies has signed an agreement with Element Logic to install an AutoStore system in Desford.
Long-term vision for logistics
A shared long-term vision between industry and government is needed for businesses to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic effectively, and navigate the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Brexit, according to a report released today from Logistics UK (formerly FTA).
