articleManual picking eliminated
US fashion retailer installs TGW automated solution to complement its existing mini-load warehouse.
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articleSort to sub-segment
Belgian fashion retailer JBC Mode commissioned Equinox MHE with the turnkey project for automating and expanding the logistics process in its DC.
articleSingle item picking
The services of business processing firm Arvato cover the e-tail chain including the implementation and operation of online shops, through online marketing to logistics, shipping and returns management.
articleAutomated storage key to revamped supply chain
When Wolseley UK and Pipe Center created efficiencies in its supply chain with a new distribution centre, Kasto’s automated storage system played a key role.
articleThe answer to multiple industry pressures
Companies in the warehousing, logistics and engineering sectors need to boost productivity to combat competitors and improve profit margins.
productPowerStor 4000 unveiled
Power Automation Systems (PAS) has released the latest in its PowerStor line with the PowerStor 4000.
articleSwisslog on shopping spree
Recent acquisitions part of bid to become leading automation powerhouse.
productSovex renews UK servicing agreement with DHL Express
North West manufacturer Sovex has renewed a major servicing agreement with DHL Express UK & Ireland, the express delivery services and international shipping experts.
articleInterroll now manufacturing Portec belt curves in Europe
With the acquisition of Portec the leading US manufacturer of belt curves – back in 2013, Interroll will now begin to manufacture and market this reliable and robust solution in Europe.
articleQuick conveyor assembly with modular concept
Interroll’s modular conveyor platform helps its customers, system integrators and OEMs, to react to the growing importance of efficient material flow to end users.
articleIf I had a hammer…
Tim Stokes, SICK (UK) Auto Ident specialist warns you to be sceptical when suppliers bang on about their ‘golden hammers’.
productIntelligent materials management
Testimony to Konecranes’ commitment to embracing the emerging industrial Internet is the company’s latest service innovation – Agilon – set to be launched in the UK in September. Standing as a patented, fully–automated and modular intelligent materials management solution, Konecranes says the system is set to revolutionise the way in which components are managed, stored, picked and replenished, irrespective of end-use application.
articleTurnover up by 20% for KNAPP
The Austrian-owned automated handling company has increased turnover by 20% from 2013/14 to 2014/15 to over €466 million, with profit (EBIT) of €21m.
articleSuperdrug NDC increases throughput by 48%
With eCommerce sales more than doubling year on year, Logistex was asked to design a solution capable of handling in excess of 60,000 orders per day.
articleLogistics robots – now and in the future
Robots and automated processes are taking a greater role in logistics, so what is do-able now and what is waiting in the future, asks HSS Editor Simon Duddy?
articleDeep freeze goes tall
Egemin Automation will build a new automated deep-freeze warehouse for producer of frozen French fries Agristo on its production site in Belgium.
productApplied Automation launches Carryline conveyors
Engineering firm Applied Automation (UK) is launching a range of Swedish conveyors.
articleEnhanced mini units facilitate smooth product handling
Alwayse Engineering has announced performance improvements across its range of Mini Ball Transfer Units.
productAutomated cheese ripening
Austrian dairy company, Pinzgau, has commissioned Egemin Automation to implement an automatic transport system for its cheese ripening warehouse, handling 800t of cheese per year.
articleRobot gripper with a gentle touch
Online retailer Ocado is working on a robotic gripper that will attempt to gently grasp soft food.
