productDiesel forklift truck starter batteries from Ecobat Battery
Diesel forklift trucks remain a mainstay of material handling equipment.
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articleSunshine and showers…
Occupiers are back, and developers and investors are breathing a sigh of relief – for right now overall supply is at a decades level high but the benefits to occupiers look to be short-lived as the future development pipeline has fallen off a cliff and shortages are already being predicted. Just what is going on asks Liza Helps.
articleGrupo MAS accelerates logistics and cuts waste with Cimcorp’s fast automation
Grupo MAS – a Spanish, family-owned business with more than 50 years of experience in the food distribution sector – has chosen Cimcorp, a pioneer in intralogistics solutions, as its trusted automation partner.
newsCo-op appoints general manager of 3PL contracts
Fiona Cameron will take on the role as the convenience retailer looks to enhance the value of its food logistics network.
articleImproved ease of installation for conveyors
Interroll has upgraded its Modular Conveyor Platform (MCP) with MCP Play, which was unveiled at LogiMAT.
articleFive steps for racking that boosts warehouse productivity
Anyone working within the logistics sector will be all too aware of the challenges facing the industry. You need a warehouse that performs at peak efficiency, can maximise storage capacity, increase productivity and boost turnover.
newsLaunch set for first ‘open source’ forklift
Noblelift will release the Alpha-50v1.0 lithium forklift, the world’s first open-source forklift, on July 1st, 2025.
newsPartnership promises boost to supply chain resilience
Supply chain consultancy Middlebank Consulting Group has announced an expanded strategic partnership with Netstock, a global leader in inventory management and demand planning software.
productRobotic roll-out for catering firm
Omni-channel distributor of catering equipment and consumables Nisbets has deployed Geekplus’ mobile robotics solutions at its Avonmouth warehouse.
newsInvestor snaps up Marks & Spencer’s Bristol warehouse
Investor LondonMetric Property has snapped up the newly announced M&S regional distribution centre in Bristol for £74 million.
productHubtex acquires Genkinger
The Hubtex Group has acquired 100% of the shares in Genkinger, a Germany based supplier of specialist forklifts.
newsMarks & Spencer confirms Bristol build-to-suit
Marks & Spencer has confirmed that it is taking a 390,000 ft2 build-to-suit warehouse at Vancouver based real estate development and investment firm, Epta Development Corporation (EDC) and development partner Stoford’s 2 million ft2 Axis Works scheme in Bristol as reported by Logistics Matters.
newsLinde Material Handling recognised for sustainability excellence
Linde Material Handling (MH), a leader in intralogistics and automation, has once again received the Platinum Medal from EcoVadis, placing it among the top one percent of companies assessed by the global sustainability rating agency.
productLithium key to Bobcat innovations
The manufacturer presented several new developments at LogiMAT as part of a comprehensive display of the company’s material handling product lines, including diesel, LPG and electric forklifts.
articleTrump’s tariffs and the warehouse automation market
The latest round of tariffs introduced by US President Donald Trump is set to create significant disruptions in global supply chains. Rueben Scriven asks what impact it could have on the warehouse automation sector.
newsDachser grows through acquisitions
The transport company grew sales by 13% lifting revenue above the 8 billion mark to 8.027 billion euros.
newsKnowsley big shed secures planning
A 313,000 ft2 speculative warehouse is set to be under construction in Knowlsey in the North West by the end of the year.
newsWatford business park to be turned into urban warehouse scheme
Harleyford Capital has secured planning consent for a 180,000 sq ft multi-let, urban logistics development on the former in Watford.
articleHow AI is making automation more of a game-changer
AI (artificial intelligence) is driving a new era in automation, where the fusion of advanced technology and smart systems creates solutions that are faster, more adaptable and fit for the future, says Pekka Nurmi.
articleFear and loathing in eCommerce
I attended The Delivery Conference, where Auctane and Retail Economics outlined how online retail as a percentage of total retail sales in the UK is now lagging pre pandemic predictions.
