productGetrag Ford Transmissions gear up with Interroll Dynamic Storage
Interroll recently installed a Dynamic Storage system at the Liverpool factory of Getrag Ford Transmissions.
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productSecuryfence simplifies exchanging mesh panels and doors
Qimarox has extended the Securyfence safety fencing system with a new line of hinged and sliding doors.
productContract packer boosts handling system
Colwall Conveyor Systems (CCS) has recently completed a £480K contract for one of the UK’s contract packers, who handle a wide range of drinks including soft drinks, fruit alcoholic beverages and beers.
articleFuture perfect?
What does the future hold for the logistics industry over the next decade? Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling System Association (AMHSA) takes out his crystal ball.
articleAutomated innovation
German manufacturer uses semi-automated shuttles and fully automated reach trucks from Still in a channel rack system.
productGoods-to-person strategy
TGW is fitting a new high bay warehouse for thousands of SKUs of high technology automation products for AutomationDirect as the second phase of an extensive logistics installation at its headquarters in Cumming, Georgia, USA.
newsLoads 42 pallets in 7 minutes
Joloda recently installed a fully automatic loading system for food giant Pepsico to move 42 pallets of potato crisps, into a 25.25m road train in 1 load and also loads 26 pallets into a 13.6m vehicle.
articleAutomated specialist Cimcorp acquired
Japanese machinery manufacturer Murata Machinery (Muratec) has acquired the stock of Cimcorp Oy of Finland.
articleABB automates its warehouse
Swisslog has received its latest order to create a state-of-the-art AutoStore facility in Switzerland.
articleQuick turnaround
US food retailer Kroger has partnered with Witron for nine projects over 15 years. The latest saw Witron reconfigure a huge DC.
articlePPMA showcase proves hotbed of innovation
The PPMA Show 2014 reaffirmed its status as the UK’s premier free-to-attend complete production line event for processing and packaging machinery in October, as 8,190 visitors took to the NEC for its 27th show.
newsRoyal Mail and UK Mail point the way to increased automation
Royal Mail has revealed it has issued a tender for parcels automation equipment to ‘help inform our business case’.
articleWitron to build new fresh logistics centre
The installation will showcase leading-edge, cost-efficient logistics for perishable products.
articleAsda upgrades kit at garment NDC
Dürkopp Fördertechnik provided the equipment for the facility at Brackmills, Northampton – which already distributes some 155,000 items daily.
articleFour AGVs launch
Egemin Automation has renewed its E’gv product line to lift heavier loads higher.
articleMaximising the value locked in returns
Multichannel fashion retailers are cottoning on to the value of automated buffers in converting returns into quick sales. SDI Group Europe sales manager Winnie Ahrens tells HSS how it works.
productBulk bag filling solution
Manufacturer of conveying and weighing systems, Spiroflow, has boosted productivity at a household name baby food manufacturer by installing a bulk bag (FIBC) filler and vacuum conveyor system to significantly reduce the need for manual handling.
articleAt the cutting edge
Witron has introduced dynamic and modular solutions designed to tackle fast-evolving challenges in eCommerce and fresh food logistics.
articleChinese logistics firm in automated system first
Egemin Automation will automate the logistics process of Chinese firm KXTX in Wuhan with an E’tow installation.
newsDematic in talks with SDI Group over possible acquisition
The board of Dematic has been in discussions with the shareholders of FSU Investments and the board of SDI Group regarding a possible acquisition of FSU.
