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.
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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.
productCut through the noise on warehouse and supply chain transformation
In a world of rising complexity, Miebach Consulting empowers businesses to transform their supply chains efficiently, sustainably, and intelligently.
productElement Logic to acquire BS Handling Systems
Element 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.
productOPEX and AMH Material Handling partner for UK market
OPEX Corporation, a US manufacturer of warehouse automation equipment has entered into an partnership agreement with UK integrator AMH Material Handling.
productILS Logistics proceeds with extensive warehouse automation rollout
The implementation consists of Exotec’s Skypod warehouse robotic system which is being installed across 12 sites.
productBEUMER Group integrates Codept and Elara
The integration positions BEUMER to actively drive transformation across the logistics industry alongside its customers.
articleOPEX Corporation to exhibit advanced warehouse automation solutions at IMHX
OPEX Corporation, a global leader in Next Generation Automation providing innovative solutions for warehouse, document and mail automation, will showcase its advanced warehouse automation technology at the International Materials Handling Exhibition (IMHX), scheduled for September 9 to 11, 2025, at the NEC Birmingham in the UK.
productAutomated carton warehouse for eComm
Teaching materials supplier Arnulf Betzold partnered with FORTNA for the planning and implementation of a fully automated carton warehouse as part of an ongoing expansion initiative for its existing intralogistics.
articleHow the right combination of people and technology can transform retail
Few sectors have felt disruption as acutely as retail. With volatile demand, labour shortages and rising costs, retail supply chains are buckling under pressure, especially when seasonal peaks hit. Scott Merrick discusses how technology can help and how it interplays with employees.
articleM&S announces major food DC investment
Marks & 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.
productSwisslog launches IntraMove AMR series
The integrator has expanded its portfolio with the introduction of its IntraMove series of autonomous mobile robots (AMRs) that provide a versatile, horizontal transportation for payloads up to 3,000kg.
productTray designed for automation
Loadhog’s 600 × 400mm Automation Tray is a purpose-built, lightweight yet durable solution engineered for seamless integration into automated conveyor and material-handling systems.
articleAccess to experts
Explore a diverse lineup of expert speakers and over 50 innovative exhibitors at the upcoming Tomorrow’s Warehouse Event, taking place on September 30 at Old Trafford Cricket Ground in Manchester. This conference is your face-to-face opportunity to find solutions to key challenges in warehouse transformation.
articleAutopack celebrates ten-fold expansion and sets sights on continued growth
Leading independent integrator of packaging lines Autopack has marked a tenfold growth in turnover over the last five years – and is targeting ambitious plans for even further growth.
productDaifuku unveils its Sorting Transfer Robot S for UK and European markets
Designed, manufactured and tested in Japan, the new Sorting Transfer Robot S (SOTR-S) from Daifuku is now being introduced across the UK and Europe.
articlePreparing for automation? Get these fundamentals right first
Warehouse automation is attracting serious investment. With labour shortages, rising fulfilment volumes, and increased customer expectations, many operations are reviewing how digital tools could streamline their activities. In 2023, 45% of UK fulfilment centres had already adopted AI-based automation. Projections suggest over 50% by 2025, climbing to more than 85% by 2030. The options, from autonomous mobile robots to automated storage systems, continue to grow.
productSpecial handling needs
TGW Logistics is constructing a high-performance fulfilment centre in Gothenburg for the Swedish healthcare specialist OneMed.
productAutomated high-bay warehouse
BT-Systems will deliver a fully automated high-bay warehouse as the core element of Sofidel’s $200 million expansion project in Duluth, USA.
productMore space in the same area
Eram Group’s fashion division has selected Dematic to automate the company’s new distribution centre in France.
