newsJofson acquires Altegra Integrated Solutions
The company has been acquired from administrators after facing tough financial headwinds.
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newsSteel up at TJ Morris Doncaster DC
McLaren Construction Midlands and North has completed completed the first phase of structural steelwork for a new Home Bargains DC – the towering 43-metre High Bay section.
newsMassive industrial and logistics scheme set for aproval in East Yorkshire
Developer HBD in conjunction with landowner St Johns College Cambridge is set to secure approval for a 5.5 million ft2 industrial and logistics scheme in Goole, East Yorkshire.
productWorld leader in material handling takes fresh approach to competent person training
How Toyota Material Handling UK simplified operations by partnering with CFTS to support its Thorough Examination competent person training.
productSimmi London steps up delivery experience with Scurri Connect
Leading UK fashion footwear brand, Simmi London, has selected Scurri, the delivery management platform, to enhance its delivery operations and support continued growth across its eCommerce business.
productBoardroom buzz on Agentic AI
There are notable company discussions around agentic AI in 2025, as firms shift from generative AI (GenAI) pilots toward autonomous, decision-making AI systems, according to GlobalData.
productGreene King expands curtainsider fleet
The firm has expanded its national drinks distribution fleet with 60 new Don-Bur built curtainsided bodies, each finished in liveries showcasing the brewer’s brands.
newsFedEx opens dedicated freight facility at East Midlands Airport
The 19,000 sq ft purpose-built facility at East Midlands Airport operates independently from the company’s existing parcel sorting operations.
newsSolar PV to the fore at Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester
Tony Waite, Founder & CEO, Sol PV Group has joined the seminar agenda at Tomorrow’s Warehouse Manchester at the Old Trafford Cricket Ground on Sept 30.
newsAR Racking strengthens presence in UK
AR Racking has appointed Ryan Whitaker as the new key account manager for the United Kingdom.
articleSortation for the future: robust solutions in a rapidly evolving supply chain
The rate of change in warehouse and distribution (W&D) logistics in the last five years has been amazing. Previously the sector primarily catered to B2B retail operations with predictable, large-volume shipments. Now, W&D and fulfillment centres find themselves operating in an omnichannel environment characterised by increased complexity in the number of orders, channels and their sizes.
productHyster wins best new product at The Archies 2025
On 10th September 2025, Hyster was recognised at The Archies Awards 2025, winning the Best New Product Award for its J10-18XD electric forklift.
newsDriver welfare facility opens at container terminal
DP World has opened the centre at its Southampton container terminal and logistics hub.
productAstro WMS to boost eComm operations
Polish drugstore retailer Rossmann has chosen Astro WMS from Consafe Logistics to manage its eCommerce warehouse operations in Zgierz.
newsFormer Boots director of warehousing takes consultancy role
Adam Coventry brings 30 years of experience in warehousing and supply chain leadership to the executive director role at SCALA Consulting.
newsCanmoor submits detailed plans for East Midlands warehouse scheme
Developer Canmoor in conjunction with Royal London Asset Management, has submitted detailed plans for its 1.2 million ft2 Enderby Logistics Hub near Leicester in the East Midlands.
newsM&S Food appoints Blakemore as primary wholesale partner
Blakemore will deliver directly to M&S’ regional distribution network with a new seven day a week service.
newsArchies 2025: winners revealed
Some of the most talented trailblazers across the material handling industry have been heralded at the prestigious Archies 2025, with the UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) shining the spotlight on their incredible achievements.
productMidac Batteries scoops Sustainability Excellence Award at the Archies
The battery firm won due to innovative moves on progressing the circular economy on lithium batteries.
productMaintenance-free battery offering expanded
Stored energy solutions provider EnerSys has added to the range of NexSys TPPL batteries – covering more material handling equipment applications.
