productElement Logic, the world’s first and largest AutoStore partner, is pleased to announce that it has reached an agreement to acquire BS Handling Systems, a leading provider of intralogistics solutions in the United Kingdom.
newsProperty agency Newmark is bringing fast fashion e-tailer ASOS.com’s shuttered warehouse in Fradley to market on a lease assignment.
productOPEX Corporation, a US manufacturer of warehouse automation equipment has entered into an partnership agreement with UK integrator AMH Material Handling.
newsProduct Care Trading, a subsidiary of international home appliance wholesaler Product Care Group, has taken investor Arrow Capital Partners, circa.128,000 ft2 warehouse in Weedon, Northamptonshire.
newsForth Ports application for the expansion of its Port of Tilbury site in Essex envision a further 1.5 million ft2 plus of industrial and logistics space as well as more than 2 million ft2 of vehicle storage.
productKnowles Logistics has taken a significant step in its sustainability journey by converting 90 of its 103-strong fleet of forklifts to electric models.
productSupply chain provider JS Davidson faced growing operational challenges with its traditional lead-acid forklift batteries.
articleWith a choice of different features to match your specific tough handling demands, Hyster J2.2–3.5A electric forklifts can power up your transition to sustainability.
newsOnline fast fashion retailer Boohoo, now known as Debenhams Group, is closing its 3.1 million ft2 national distribution centre campus in Burnley in the Northwest with the loss of more than 1,200 jobs.
newsWinvic Construction has begun work on a 250,000 ft2 warehouse at Newlands Developments’ Coton Park site in Rugby which has been sold to Chinese e-commerce conglomerate JD.com’s property arm Jingdong Property.
productThe integration positions BEUMER to actively drive transformation across the logistics industry alongside its customers.
productThe leader in unit flow solutions has acquired Netherlands-based startup Sortteq BV. The purchase price is undisclosed.
articlePeak Technologies is set show how advanced automation is transforming modern supply chains at IMHX 2025 (NEC Birmingham, 9–11 September, stand A72) in partnership with Honeywell.
articleCrown, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, will be exhibiting at the IMHX trade show in Birmingham, UK, from 9th to 11th September 2025.
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articleWincanton, a leading supply chain partner for British businesses, talks to Logistics Matters about how it can assist companies with the decarbonisation of their fleets, via optimisation technology and the use of alternative fuels for HGVs.
articleFor those that can there are deals to be had in the Midlands, reports Liza Helps.
productA leading castings manufacturer has strengthened its operations with the delivery of a new fleet of forklifts from Windsor Materials Handling.
newsDiscount retailer Lidl has announced that has spent some £285 million tripling capacity at its Belvedere distribution centre and is set to start a £150 million investment with the construction of a 581,200 ft2 distribution centre in Leeds.
articleMarks & Spencer has announced a landmark £340 million investment in its food supply chain – the largest in its history – with the multi-year investment funding the development of an automated NDC in Northamptonshire.
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