Imaging technology helps retailer sort products faster
Datalogic speeds critical fresh food distribution with powerful identification and automation control for major French retailer.
Company halves lighting costs
Corrugated Case Company (CCC), an independent corrugated box manufacturer is revamping its facility with British made LED lighting.
Well maintained pallets key to automation
As technology advances and the supply chain becomes increasingly automated, there are numerous cost and efficiency benefits to be gained. But, warns Jane Gorick, UK managing director of LPR, without strict quality management this also leaves the door open for ‘computer says no’ to end up costing the industry dearly.
Pallet despatch solution for sparkling wine firm
In order to transport palletised beverage cartons to the central warehouses and distribution centres of customers, the German market leader for sparkling wine, Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien equipped two of its production locations with the Beumer stretch hood M high-capacity packaging systems.
Dutch online retailer awards DC fit-out contract to Knapp
Online store wehkamp.nl has awarded Knapp with a contract to provide an automated handling system for a new distribution centre.
Diesel fuelled all-rounders a hit in huge DC
3PL Itella Logistics has taken delivery of Clark forklifts for a huge new DC in Finland.
Astec Conveyors repeats TNT success at Crawley depot
A high speed two-stage switch unit becomes the latest sortation system installed at TNT by Astec Conveyors.
Lifetime costs key as Briggs secures £1m deal
A focus on lifetime cost reduction, coupled with fleet management, has secured Briggs Equipment a £1 million contract to supply 22 new Yale forklifts and extend their existing contract on 11 used machines to a global construction products company.
Omni-channel delivery management specialist secures £20m funding
Provider of delivery management solutions for retailers MetaPack has received a £20m investment from Index Ventures to fund international growth.
Swisslog offers Christmas planning tips
We’re unlikely to see the end of the last minute mad dash along the high street for Christmas presents anytime soon, but with e-commerce sales becoming an increasingly vital part of the retail mix, there may be a little more elbow room this year for the more forgetful of shoppers.
Palletiser aimed at high volume applications
FANUC Robotics UK has launched the M410-iC/185 universal palletising robot.
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.
