productSimple belt conveyors becoming obsolete
Roy Fowler and his international company UPM Conveyors have updated their conveyor technology and processes to suit the changing market.
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productOnline grocery handling solution
The UK branch of the world’s largest grocery retailer is investing strongly in its home shopping services. In total, five new greenfield central distribution warehouses will become operational almost simultaneously in order to keep up with the fast-growing trend in home delivery.
productBITO boosts warehouse capacity to drive web sales
Storage products and solutions provider BITO has moved to new, larger premises in Nuneaton. Key factors in the significant investment are strong growth shown by the company over a number of years and a keen desire to take direct web sales of storage products to a higher level.
articleGrocery handling with CycloneCarrier
German organic foods supermarket chain Alnatura is to implement Swisslog’s new CycloneCarrier warehouse shuttle system in its flagship DC.
articleWiggle “moved” by CSL
Conveyor Systems Ltd have recently completed a major installation supplying an extensive pack and sortation conveyor solution for global online retailer Wiggle Ltd, operating as the UK’s No.1 online Cycle, Run & Swim retailer and was recently acknowledged and voted the Which? Recommended Provider No.1 online outdoor & leisure shop.
productSmart conveying systems optimise tyre manufacturers’ material flow
A high-performance intralogistics solution helps tyre manufacturers respond flexibly to individual customer specifications, lot sizes and optimises operating costs.
productShoe retailer automates DC
Skechers was forced to automate the greater part of the processes in its distribution centre because of strong revenue growth.
productNext-gen safety scanner
With the launch of its next-generation safety laser scanner, the microScan3, SICK is promising a new era of improved personal safety and productivity.
productEfulfillment robot to preview at eDelivery show this week
EiraTech, the Dublin-based developer of robotics solutions for the e-fulfilment sector, is previewing its latest robot EiraBot 4 at the eDelivery Exhibition 2016, taking place at the NEC in Birmingham 27-28 April.
productPowerful automated packing solution to launch at eDelivery
At the eDelivery Expo in Birmingham, Neopost Shipping will introduce its CVP-500 in the UK. The CVP-500 is said to do the work of up to 10 packing stations and can create a parcel every seven seconds.
productOnline cycle retailer consolidates DCs
Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) supplied an extensive pack and sortation conveyor solution for Wiggle, when it relocated from multiple small sites to a consolidated Fulfilment Centre (320,000 sq ft) in the West Midlands.
productSmart conveying system
A high-performance intralogistics solution helps tyre manufacturers respond flexibly to individual customer specifications, lot sizes and optimises operating costs.
productNice and cheesy does it
A cheese producer was faced with a real challenge. It needed to connect its up-level processing area to the floor levels of the end of line environment.
productOpen Shuttles display swarm intelligence
With versions for handling plastic totes, cardboard trays and pallet loads, Open Shuttle driverless vehicles from KNAPP are suitable for a host of intralogistics applications.
productSovex launches parcel handling solution
International vehicle loader and conveyor manufacturer Sovex launched its telescopic boom, the compact TL4, at LogiMAT.
productSSI Schaefer expands its Midlands base
Following a significant period of sustained organic growth, SSI Schaefer has expanded its Midlands-based facility at Pury Hill, near Towcester in Northamptonshire.
productMaking complexity simple: KNAPP solutions at CeMAT
At CeMAT, KNAPP will embrace the exhibition’s theme of Smart Supply Chain Solutions by demonstrating how its latest innovations can boost logistics flexibility and quality, while providing the greatest possible investment security for clients.
productTune into the BITO TV show
A new film, made by ITN Productions and hosted by TV presenter Natasha Kaplinsky, takes a look inside Nuneaton-based BITO Storage Systems’ brand new purpose built office, show room, experience centre and distribution centre facility – which was officially opened in April 2016.
newsSeminar offers step-by-step guide to robots
The ABB Robotics seminar and workshop for UK SMEs explains why investing in robots doesn’t have to be difficult.
productCycloneCarrier
In response to the challenges faced by the retail, pharmaceutical, and food and beverage industries, Swisslog has developed a new case shuttle technology that promises outstanding performance, flexibility and reliability.
