Cooper drops Samuk brand in restructure
The three new divisions will cover the specialised heavy sector; market Maximal trucks to the mainstream market; and a Solutions arm will service all brands, including those of competitors.
Worker impaled on forklift tine by reversing lorry
Loading area the scene of yet another forklift related death.
Automate asset management to boost supply chain visibility
Every logistics operator understands the challenges facing their supply chain, but many lack the belief that asset-related challenges are simple and cost effective to solve, says Richard Jenkins from RF Code.
Versatile forklifts win over Maru International
Multimodal logistics and freight forwarding specialist Maru International has taken delivery of its first Cat lift trucks after trialling machines from four different manufacturers.
Furniture Village selects Atlet for high and heavy work
Furniture Village extended the racking of its 100,000 sq ft national NDC in Milton Keynes to make full use of the building’s height. The company then sought a forklift truck supplier to provide trucks that could cope with the demands of its busy warehouse.
Swanscombe link ruled out but final Thames Crossing decision delayed
The Government has narrowed its options on the new Thames Crossing but fallen short of choosing which of the proposals will prevail. Industry reacts as the decision is put back until May.
Don’t miss the event of the year!
The Fork Lift Truck Association’s Annual Awards for Excellence show is the industry’s most prestigious awards show; a glittering celebration of the best and the brightest the UK has to offer.
Storage lift for heavy goods
The Shuttle XP 1000 storage lift from Kardex Remstar can accommodate goods weighing up to 1,000kg per tray.
Top 20 tips for buying a reach truck
Reach trucks are a key ingredient for warehouses in all industry sectors. Robert O’Donoghue, senior product strategy manager, NMHG, provides 20 useful tips on what to look for when buying or hiring a reach truck in today’s marketplace, explaining why some features play such an important role.
LPG forklifts stand up to the challenge
The UKLPG says liquefied petroleum gas is an improving fuel for forklifts that has earned a place in the market and can more than hold its own in competition with electric and diesel. HSS editor Simon Duddy meets up with the association’s chief executive Robert Shuttleworth and Nick Carter, the md of industrial market specialist Lister Gases, to talk about LPG use with forklifts.
Trackless mobile shelving easy to relocate
A trackless mobile shelving system that promises to transform high density storage has been launched by Link 51.
Asda sources space saving ‘sliding doors’ storage
BITO Storage Systems has installed Smart Slide shelving at the Asda Logistics Clothing Depot in Lymedale, Staffordshire, for the eCommerce operation of leading clothing retailer George.com.
Asda awards Swisslog with IDC maintenance contract
Wal-Mart subsidiary, Asda, has awarded Swisslog’s UK business with a major maintenance and support contract for one of its flagship depots, the Integrated Distribution Centre (IDC) in Lutterworth.
Autocruiser system promises sound ROI
The Autocruiser can play a major role in keeping costs down at the same time as increasing efficiency, particularly when used with the LogiMat vertical lift storage system, says SSI Schaefer business development & marketing manager Mike Alibone.
Multi-tier shelving a neglected option
SSI Schaefer business development & marketing manager Mike Alibone is amazed at the many warehouses and distribution centres he visits that are still operating small parts storage and picking systems at ground level. Use your air space, not your floor space, he says.
Exact dispatch sequencing key for healthcare product supplier
German healthcare products supplier ProServ redesigned operations at its 4000 sq m warehouse installing the OSR Shuttle from KNAPP.
Leyland Trucks takes on electric tugs for safer handling
Pedestrian electric tugs from MasterMover are providing safe materials handling in the manufacture of the latest generation of vehicles from Leyland Trucks.
Seals remove loading bay contamination risk
Dock sealing solutions are commonplace but one company is claiming a first with a solution that allows trucks to open doors into a fully sealed warehouse.
Lightweight internal high speed door released
Union Industries has expanded its range of industrial fast acting doors with the development of a lightweight internal door for ambient & chilled environments – the Picadoor.
Linde reflects on its success in 2013
2013 was a remarkable year for Linde Material Handling (UK) as we saw the launch of our new generation of manoeuvrable reach trucks – Linde models R14 to R20 with load capacities from 1.4 to 2 tonnes and the Linde 2-5 tonne EVO – our revolutionary new range of environmentally friendly counterbalance forklift trucks.
