productSafety connection advances
The SICK Flexi Loop offers a simple connectivity solution for safety and plant design engineers to meet recent regulatory changes.
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articleWell maintained pallets key to automation
As technology advances and the supply chain becomes increasingly automated, there are numerous cost and efficiency benefits to be gained. But, warns Jane Gorick, UK managing director of LPR, without strict quality management this also leaves the door open for ‘computer says no’ to end up costing the industry dearly.
articlePallet despatch solution for sparkling wine firm
In order to transport palletised beverage cartons to the central warehouses and distribution centres of customers, the German market leader for sparkling wine, Rotkäppchen-Mumm Sektkellereien equipped two of its production locations with the Beumer stretch hood M high-capacity packaging systems.
productSDI Group wins contract to maintain DCs for George at Asda
Automated material handling systems integrator, SDI Group, has secured a three year contract to maintain all three of George at Asda’s UK automated distribution centres.
productRobotic solutions
Plastic bearing and energy chain innovator, igus offers budget conscious, yet innovative and effective, robotic solutions for the ever-evolving automation market.
articleDutch online retailer awards DC fit-out contract to Knapp
Online store wehkamp.nl has awarded Knapp with a contract to provide an automated handling system for a new distribution centre.
articleAstec Conveyors repeats TNT success at Crawley depot
A high speed two-stage switch unit becomes the latest sortation system installed at TNT by Astec Conveyors.
productOptimum solution for 24V DC conveyor technology
Interroll’s latest ConveyorControl has streamlined the management of 24V drive technology for system integrators, plant manufacturers and end-users, providing for maximum cost efficiency. The overall system can be rapidly installed and commissioned to provide flexible, simple configuration and continuous IP54 protection rating in order to meet the requirements for industrial installations.
articleSwisslog offers Christmas planning tips
We’re unlikely to see the end of the last minute mad dash along the high street for Christmas presents anytime soon, but with e-commerce sales becoming an increasingly vital part of the retail mix, there may be a little more elbow room this year for the more forgetful of shoppers.
articlePalletiser aimed at high volume applications
FANUC Robotics UK has launched the M410-iC/185 universal palletising robot.
productHigh-end imaging system
Pharmaceutical coding specialist Travtec has added a new vision system to its equipment portfolio.
articleAsda awards Swisslog with IDC maintenance contract
Wal-Mart subsidiary, Asda, has awarded Swisslog’s UK business with a major maintenance and support contract for one of its flagship depots, the Integrated Distribution Centre (IDC) in Lutterworth.
articleAutocruiser system promises sound ROI
The Autocruiser can play a major role in keeping costs down at the same time as increasing efficiency, particularly when used with the LogiMat vertical lift storage system, says SSI Schaefer business development & marketing manager Mike Alibone.
articleExact dispatch sequencing key for healthcare product supplier
German healthcare products supplier ProServ redesigned operations at its 4000 sq m warehouse installing the OSR Shuttle from KNAPP.
productLGV offers all-round protection
OCME LGVs are designed with all round protection to create a safe working environment. The onboard laser scanning devices bring the vehicle to a safe stop if they detect personnel or any obstacles that pose a collision risk. The vehicle also has acoustic and visual warning signals that make it clear to pedestrians if the vehicle is about to turn.
articleRetailers with strong Omni-channel strategies are Christmas winners
Online sales of non-food products in the UK grew 19.2% in December versus a year earlier, the highest growth in four years, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.
productRusmail takes to the big ground
Rusmail has solved one of its most challenging handling problems to date using an inclined belt conveyor which needed to reach from ground level to a height of almost 6.5 metres for a food processing client.
productOverhead conveyor contract signed
Materials handling specialist, LB Foster Materials Handling, has won a substantial contract with SignFab UK. The contract, which was awarded through the third party consultant, Colour Dynamics, is for an overhead conveyor.
articleRetail winners were online experts
Every year there are winners and losers in the flurry of retail activity around Christmas and the New Year – 2013 was no different.
articleSpar expands central warehouse
SPAR will expand its existing logistics centre in Wels by more than 107,639 sq ft. The Austrian food retailer will gear its logistics processes towards future market requirements. The contract for the design and construction phase of the extension has been awarded to the Witron.
