articleBatch and sort
Large efficiency wins can be delivered by automated sorting systems, explains DistriSort, a system integrator specialised in sorting.
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articleLogistex enhances QUIZ’s warehouse operation
Logistex have been tasked with installing a Warehouse Materials Handling Solution including their LWS Reflex warehouse management system for QUIZ’s warehouse operation based at Bellshill in Scotland.
articleDematic pouch sorters have Black Friday in the bag
Huge spikes in demand created by big single-day retailing events, such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are putting retail supply chains under enormous stress. Dematic has found a solution that counters ‘mega peaks’ with ‘super flexibility’.
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.
articleAstec supply a further high speed carton conveyor system
Astec Conveyors, a leading specialist in the design and manufacture of integrated materials handling systems has supplied a further high speed carton conveyor system to a major UK cereal manufacturer.
productHARTING RFID helps to improve productivity
RFID can provide reliable tracking information to help ensure consistency in both warehouse storage and maintenance operations.
articleVente-privee selects KNAPP for warehouse automation
The global leader in online flash sales, vente-privee.com, has signed a contract with KNAPP that means the warehouse automation specialist will act as the company’s long-term logistics partner.
producte-commerce solution partnership
With e-commerce placing particularly high demands on logistics, a reliable partner is essential. This is particularly true in the flash sales sector, where the business model poses considerable challenges through a unique order structure – with a very low number of items per customer order – and relentless changes in the product range.
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.
product40 years of Expertise
From an idea that started in a humble bedroom back in the 1970’s, and 40 years later UPM Conveyors, specialist in manufacturing and producing conveying equipment, now occupies a 10,000ft2 factory in the heart of Berkshire.
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.
productTriple feed conveyor system
MiniTec designed and built a bespoke conveyor system for a company that processes and manufactures plastic extrusions.
articleOvercoming the consolidation challenge
Apotal.de, a leading online pharmacy in Germany, has chosen the KNAPP-Store automated storage and picking system to fulfil its customer orders.
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productTriple Feed Conveyor System
MiniTec designed and built a bespoke conveyor system for a company that processes and manufactures plastic extrusions.
productKawasaki invests in machine guarding
ASG has supplied Kawasaki Robotics with a SATECH machine guarding solution for its showroom.
productBeumer to revamp DPD Ireland hub
Beumer Group has been awarded a contract to supply a fully automatic parcel sortation system to DPD Ireland as part of the extension to its sortation hub in Athlone.
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.
productAutomated, modular & intelligent
Ahead of Konecranes’ official launch of its latest service innovation, Agilon, the leading lifting equipment manufacturer has announced that is has installed and commissioned the system solution within its own parts operation in the UK.
articleSpace saving and efficient metal bar storage
Hydraulic cylinder manufacturer AHP Merkle uses KASTO’s automatic storage technology to boost the efficiency of its operations while saving vital production space.
