productReliability key in postal applications
When optimising logistic processes, one of the most critical aspects is the reliability of the individual machines, especially so when handling post in various sizes and materials, says Ambaflex.
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productMultifloor dispatch warehouse conveyor
Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) has provided a conveying system for the new SGS Engineering NDC in Derby.
articleWarehouse automation boosts efficiency and pick complexity
Riverford Organic Farmers, Britain’s largest supplier of organic produce, has engaged Daifuku to introduce automated picking, packing and conveyor technology into its headquarters in Buckfastleigh, Devon.
articleBMW deploys sortation system to process empty totes
BS Handling Systems has completed the installation for the leading car manufacturer’s MINI plant in Oxford.
productSenior appointments
Lorien Engineering Solutions has announced two key appointments to its UK-based management team.
articleA-frame picking gets A grade
Watford-based Sigma Pharmaceuticals has installed automated handling systems from KNAPP as part of its long-term growth strategy.
articleThe pillars of the Future-Ready Warehouse
E-commerce has already had a significant impact on warehouse operations. Now, global retail e-commerce sales are expected to reach $3.9 trillion dollars by 2020, up from $2.3 trillion in 2017.
articleIt’s in the bag
As retailers experience escalating volumes of ecommerce orders for ‘single’ or ‘few’ items, the challenges of a shrinking available labour pool is leading many to consider the benefits of fully automating the packing, bagging and labelling of dispatched goods. By Simon Houghton, Sales Manager, Product Solutions, Dematic Northern Europe
articleCan you afford not to consider automation?
With Brexit looming, a recent study has found that whatever deal is struck with the EU, costs will rise and profitability will fall.
productManaging lines coming together
A sweets manufacturer needed to update its facility to meet increasing demand.
productVersatile conveying system
Avancon has released a component that allows users build a variety of switches, diverters, crossings, corners, x-double-crossings and even sorters for complex and large conveyor systems.
productStainless steel drum motors special batch
Rulmeca worked closely with a customer to deliver a special batch of stainless steel drum motors to drive positive drive belts.
articleHoneywell acquires warehouse automation provider Transnorm
Honeywell will acquire Germany-based Transnorm for approximately €425 million, with its material handling solutions complement the Honeywell Intelligrated warehouse automation business.
productXPO Logistics to deploy 5000 collaborative warehouse robots
XPO Logistics has announced plans to deploy 5,000 intelligent robots throughout its logistics sites in North America and Europe.
articleReconfigurable conveyor helps DCs optimise multiple operations
FMH Conveyors has launched the BestConnect quick-connect reconfigurable conveyor system.
articleSCA Wood UK installs pallet conveyor
BS Handling Systems has installed an 18.5 metre long pallet roller conveyor for the timber firm at its Melton facility.
articleMerging store and online fulfillment operations
Dematic used a blend of automated picking solutions in the consolidated operation, achieving faster fulfillment in a reduced footprint.
productJoloda acquires service arm of Sovex
The deal is said to make the newly created Joloda Conveyor Services one of the largest service providers in the sector.
productBig praise for PPMA 2018
UPM Conveyors says: “This year, we returned to the annual PPMA show – the Packaging Machinery and Manufacturing Show at NEC – and are pleased to report it was the best exhibition we have ever had as a company, in our 45 year history.”
productAB InBev opens robo-warehouse in Wales
The automated warehouse has space to store 23 million pints of beer at its largest UK brewery in Magor, South Wales.
