articlePaper manufacturer invests in heavy duty automated warehouse
The system from Pesmel comprises dense storage of of heavy paper rolls, as well as automated handling.
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productExpress handling of loose loads
The Express Snoot from Caljan reduces turn-around time for retailers and other companies handling loose-loaded cargo. Developed exclusively for use with Caljan Performer Telescopic Conveyors, the unit is said to make light of loading and unloading vehicles of any size.
articleAutomation expanded with natural navigation
Toyota Material Handling introduces a new method of navigation for automated vehicles called natural navigation.
productSpiral conveyor sent to China
Being the fastest growing e-commerce market, China’s demand for in time express delivery services is huge. A prominent service player in this industry, with a nationwide service network expanding overseas, operates some 9,000 service centres with nearly 300,000 employees.
articleRobotics and the click-to-ship revolution
Robots have always been considered as futuristic. The reality is, they are entering the here-and-now in a significant and transformative way – and nowhere more so than in the modern warehouse. By Simon Cooper, Business Solutions Sales Director, Dematic Northern Europe.
productModular system is key
MiniTec’s modular aluminium profile flow rack kit helps demonstrate the new Kanban monitoring system launched by WERMA.
productDebenhams to close one DC and ten small warehouses
The retailer has begun a consultation on the closure of one central distribution centre and around 10 smaller regional warehousing facilities as part of a wide-ranging ‘Fix the Basics’ plan the company is working through.
productTGW hires new UK managing director
Automated materials handling solutions specialist TGW Logistics Group has announced the appointment of two managing directors for its Northern Europe operations.
articleASOS adds GOH system for 500000 garments
BS Handling Systems has recently completed a major contract to design, manufacture and install a hanging garment solution for ASOS in Barnsley, allowing the pure play fashion retailer to move away from a labour intensive system.
productInterroll’s new modular Drum Motors will cut costs and lead times
The conveyor drive specialist Interroll has launched a new generation of drum motors that will be predominantly used for conveyor belt systems in distribution centres, production areas and in hygienic applications in the food industry.
articleInsights and innovations from IRX and EDX
Over 5,000 tech-savvy visitors from across the globe came together at the NEC for the co-located InternetRetailing Expo (IRX) and eDelivery Expo (EDX) this year. Game-changing news, developments and innovations – including more than 25 large-scale product launches – were presented at this year’s Expos by more than 300 exhibitors, sponsors and partners.
articleI versus Robot?
Machines are increasingly taking over tasks that humans have performed for decades. From Luddites in the 1800s to modern day “digital refuseniks”, some have always resisted change, and yet today’s robots are more capable than ever. So will workers rejoice at being unshackled from repetitive and dangerous tasks, or should we brace ourselves for high-performing smart warehouses becoming deserted dark logistics facilities?
productCSL play it cool with Aryzta
Aryzta, a leading international bakery company, recently turned to Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) to provide a pallet conveyor system for use within a cold store environment.
articleAmazon to open robot-driven Warrington DC
Warrington is one of four new fulfilment centres that Amazon will open in 2017.
productTurnkey conveyor project
Pinnacle Foods is a specialist in the meat and poultry processing industry and provides frozen and fresh meat and poultry using contemporary techniques while maintaining traditional values.
productSpace saving solution
A cheese producer was faced with a real challenge. It needed to connect its up-level processing area to the floor levels of the end of line environment.
productCSL play it cool with Aryzta
Aryzta, a leading international bakery company, recently turned to Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) to provide a pallet conveyor system for use within a cold store environment.
productWTG event to host dynamic storage solutions from Interroll
Interroll will be exhibiting the latest innovative technology in dynamic storage for pallet live, carton live buffer and order picking, with informative live demonstrations at Warehouse Technology Group Live on Wednesday 14 June.
productKNAPP to highlight SME solutions
Horizontal transport – in the form of conveyor systems and AGVs – will be the focus of KNAPP’s activities at this year’s WTG Live.
productLive demos of telescopic boom conveyor
The Sovex team will be on hand to offer insight into how investments in the latest vehicle loader and transport conveyor technologies can help streamline solutions for companies operating warehouses and distribution centres.
