Handling hovercrafts
Lloyds British Testing lifted a 50 tonne Canadian hovercraft from its transport wheel blocks for Griffon Hoverwork in Southampton.
Kasto unveils storage innovation
Metal storage specialist Kasto unveiled its latest automated product for long stock such as bar and tube at its recent FutureDays event in Germany.
Get ahead on CSR with LPG
No company strategy is complete without a statement on corporate social responsibility and Calor’s LPG offering can help, says forklift national account manager Andy Kellett.
RSL has it covered
The flooring within a warehouse environment is an important element, which is often overlooked, costing tenants and owner’s time and money, says RSL (Resin Surfaces Limited).
Systems to cut the cost of collisions
A collision impact protection programme is essential for a company to build a safer warehouse environment, says Sentry Protection Products.
TGW to automate distribution centre for Swiss Coop Group
With an annual revenue of 27.8 billion Swiss Francs, the Coop Group is one of the leading grocery retail groups in Switzerland. The retailer recently awarded automated warehouse solution provider TGW with an extensive materials handling project at its new national distribution centre.
Warehouse planning pays off with space saved
European construction product distributor ThyssenKrupp Energostal took advantage of Combilift’s warehouse layout service to optimise the configuration of its storage facility.
Doors are long lasting
Replacing one of its Speedor range of high-speed doors after 21 years of service is, says Hart Door Systems, unusual but to get repeat orders for two doors with the same history of longevity is remarkable.
Loadhog innovates for huge growth
Sheffield-based transit packaging manufacturer and bespoke pooling company Loadhog is well known for designing packaging products that save you time and money. You are probably less aware of the more unusual aspects of the organisation and its big plans for the future. HSS tells all.
Haldex urges Soft Docking to avoid damage
Soft Docking from Haldex is designed to help reduce vehicle and dock damage when reversing to a loading bay. It helps prevent damage and ensures automatic activation of brakes when distance to the ramp is critical.
We need to talk about dock shock
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) reports that shock (jarring and jolting) causes 36% of all head, neck, and back injuries associated with mobile equipment operators. The profitability of virtually every facility with a loading bay is adversely affected.
Hire company invests in 11 tonne forklifts
Nixon Hire standardises on 11 tonne Doosan Pro-5 forklifts, supplied by Windsor Materials Handling.
Hiring preferred
When Nissan was looking to install new welding lines ahead of starting production of its new electric LEAF model at its Sunderland factory, it had a problem – it had no available floor space.
Pallet networks roll with the punches
Online retail has changed the game for pallet networks with smaller consignments and deliveries to residential addresses now much more commonplace. HSS editor Simon Duddy talks to a number of key pallet networks about this and other major developments.
Toyota Traigo80: your move to greater productivity
Toyota Material Handling has launched the Toyota Traigo 80-volt electric forklift, with load capacities ranging from 2.0 tonnes up to 3.5 tonnes.
System aims to minimise manual processes
Designer and manufacturer of handling, grading and sorting solutions Tong Peal Engineering, which is best known for agricultural applications, has launched a new range of warehouse equipment.
Voice adds to WMS benefits for food supplier
Food supplier Winterbotham Darby implemented a voice picking solution proposed and supported by Chess Logistics Technology to enhance an RF solution.
Powering an intense application
White goods home delivery company Expert Logistics selected advanced Hawker batteries, chargers and management systems from EnerSys for the lift trucks at its new national distribution centre in Crewe.
Peak-Ryzex provides cereal success for Kellogg’s Corn Flakes
Breakfast cereal and snack company Kellogg’s has implemented Honeywell RF barcode scanners as part of its highly automated supply chain.
Midac Batteries bedding in
Midac sales director Malcolm Pearson has had a hectic year since the UK launch of the company, but he and the rest of the team have loved every minute of it.
