productClarks’ automated warehouse hits 10 year milestone
KNAPP has rewarded its team of resident engineers for 10 years service at the automated warehouse of Clarks, the global shoe supplier.
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productStrapping machines
Stephens & George Print Group has once again turned to strapping specialist Mosca Direct to fulfil the requirements of its expanding production-line, with the installation of two SoniXs Evolution MP-6 T strapping machines.
product20 years of business
Since being founded twenty years ago, Qimarox has become a producer of components for material handling systems that are sold globally.
productMore bags for your buck
Customer demand for faster, more-versatile bulk bagging has inspired Pacepacker Services to launch a new high-speed bagging line called FastPac. The first in this range, an upgraded sack placer, is already available and is set to boost the number of bags packed per minute by up to 20%, offering a new top speed of 16-17 bpm.
productKite acquires Golden Valley
Kite Packaging has announced completion of a transaction with the administrators of Golden Valley Pallet Wrap Specialists, in which Kite has acquired the business, its goodwill and certain assets of Golden Valley. Kite Packaging will not assume any of the liabilities of Golden Valley.
productSolution combines robotic palletiser with AGV
CSi and JBT have announced that the i-Pal palletiser can be integrated with the JBT JayBoT AGV to deliver a fully-automated, affordable end-of-line solution for producers of fast moving consumer goods.
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productProject management service
Strapping specialist Mosca Direct has launched a dedicated Project Management service to provide customers with consultation and expert advice during the specification and supply of a new strapping machine.
productHigh Tension strapping
Gordian Strapping has supplied a new vertical strapping machine to producer of concrete paving products, Marshalls, at its site in Newport. Gordian has been a supplier to Marshalls for over 3 decades and has successfully installed in excess of 30 strapping, wrapping and hooding machines during this time.
productCase erector launches
Cermex is launching an automatic vertical case erector for American-style regular slotted container or (RSC) cardboard boxes.
articleIntroducing Carryline
Handling & Storage Solutions caught up with Applied Automation Industrial Systems at the PPMA Show to hear about new product ranges, and how the growing company has recently moved to much larger premises.
articleSupply chain agility
Today’s supply chains need to be more agile than ever before. Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling System Association (AMHSA), considers some of the areas of innovation that can boost agility and also some of the barriers to implementing new technologies.
articleMany innovations highlighted
The PPMA Show 2015 returned to the NEC from the 29th September – 1st October, with more than 1,000 leading packaging and processing machinery manufacturers represented at the show and providing a platform to showcase the latest technological innovations and discuss key business opportunities with more than 7,500 visitors.
articleAsda doubles productivity
Axiom GB has designed and completed an automated packing and dispatch solution for Asda Stores at Clipper Logistics’ Boughton facility in Nottinghamshire.
productWireless remote switch
The standard transmitter unit supplied with WERMA’s WIN wireless monitoring system transmits the status change in the Andon light to the WIN software, allowing users to collect machine or workstation performance data. Now the new “Slave Control” receiver unit offers a ‘command’ function for the first time.
productAndon lights improve productivity
In the automated warehouse environment andon light systems from Werma can help improve productivity. In a simple traffic light configuration the lights indicate the operational status of a work station/packing, helping to reduce disruptions to productivity.
articleNothing fashionable about being late
Fashion retailer The Varner Group is taking advantage of the latest technology to ensure orders do not arrive fashionably late.
productModular signal towers launched
WERMA has launched a range of 40mm modular signal towers packed with new features.
articleLogistics centre doubles performance with TGW tech
Efficient, standardised processes, enhanced capacity and optimum customer service were the key drivers behind Conrad Electronic expanding its German logistics centre.
productStack stability
With many workplace accidents arising from manual handling, switching from stacking pallets by hand to automated solutions can reduce the risk and increase production output, saving on transport and labour costs, says Paul Wilkinson from Pacepacker Services.
