productA futuristic logistics centre is taking shape in Bodelshausen, Germany, at the state-of-the-art headquarters of international women’s fashion brand, Marc Cain. Marc Cain is investing around 34 million euros in its logistics capacity, including automated warehouse systems from KNAPP worth 12 million euros.
newsThe 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.
articlePharmaceutical supplier Fagron responded to rapid growth by automating both an existing distribution centre but a new one.
articleIf the media coverage of Black Friday, the Christmas shopping period and the New Year sales tells us anything, it’s that the consumer’s desire for a bargain remains undiminished. James Sharples, MD of Swisslog UK, looks at why changes in demand have led to changes in the development of automated intralogistics.
newsAutomated intralogistics equipment supplier Gebhardt-ECS has appointed Stephen Baker, one of the UK’s most experienced specialists in the automated materials handling industry, as sales director.
productAutomated warehouse solutions provider TGW has announced four senior appointments to help drive continued growth in its Northern European division.
articleDematic buys out FSU Investments, owner of UK-based SDI Group.
productAutomated intralogistics equipment supplier Gebhardt-ECS has appointed Stephen Baker, one of the UK’s most experienced specialists in the automated materials handling industry, as sales director.
articleThe Modula vertical lift and storage system from Couzens Storage Systems now comes with 30% more tray load capacity up to 990kg, providing engineering and manufacturing users with more space efficient heavy-duty storage and picking.
productIn response to challenges in the grocery sector, Spar Austria has taken delivery of a bespoke pallet picking system from Knapp for an Austrian DC.
newsAs the online retail boom hit new heights in the run up to Christmas 2014, Marks & Spencer delivered poor performance in online sales. This happened despite massive investment in a new automated DC at Castle Donington that is dedicated to eCommerce.
articleWomenswear fashion brand, Whistles, has re-awarded Clipper Logistics the contract to manage the receipt and distribution of its product range to customers worldwide, supporting the retailer’s continued growth strategy.
productAutomated warehouse solution provider TGW is implementing an efficient materials handling operation for Switzerland’s largest furniture retailer, Pfister.
productTGW has automated the National Newspaper Building in Boston Spa, West Yorkshire for the British Library.
articleThe YLOG-Shuttle system enables shuttles to move both crosswise and lengthwise in a store by rotating.
productTGW has announced that it will implement an automated warehouse solution at the new Adidas logistics centre in Brazil.
productDrive solutions manufacturer, Belimo Automation, is developing its main site in Hinwil (CH) to include a new pallet-based storage system, an automatic small parts storage system and an overall conveyor system provided by Daifuku.
articleMulti-level shuttles replace crane system at major distributor bringing greater efficiencies.
articleLeading automation specialists, Swisslog, will present latest technology aimed at eCommerce order fulfilment at the eDelivery 2015 exhibition.
productKASTO designs, manufactures and project manages the installation of a vast range of automated warehouses and other computer controlled storage and retrieval systems for bar, tube, profile, sheet and other items.
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