newsDress hire firm orders sortation system from Dürkopp
ACS has extended its €2 million sortation system, based on Dürkopp Fördertechnik Roll Adapter technology, with the addition of a €135,000 induction system and adapter bunker.
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productNew precision adapters range
MiniTec has extended its modular positioning system with newly developed precision adapters allowing all linear axes to be combined easily and economically to form multi-axis systems.
articleNew facilities boost SDI Group’s expansion
SDI Group recently moved into new premises in Hinckley, Leicestershire – just round the corner from its previous site – to facilitate the company’s rapid expansion and exciting new business developments.
productAutomation cuts costs
European Conveyor Systems has completed a compact, cost-effective packing cell with a high degree of automation that minimises manual handling and staffing levels at Vauxhall Motors’ aftersales warehouse in Bedfordshire.
productDrum transfer solution
Exmac Automation has provided a bespoke conveying system to King Transport Equipment to transfer drums containing nuclear waste via two specially designed trailer units that are used to transport low-level nuclear waste within the Sellafield reprocessing plant.
productDense auto-storage solution also boosts pick speed for grocer
US grocery giant Kroger has orders an automated storage and picking system from Cimcorp.
productPick & mix production line
A leading global manufacturer of high quality cocoa and chocolate products has witnessed vast improvements in efficiency and throughput, while eliminating case damage, following the installation of six fully automatic packing lines.
product€2 million sortation system
Dürkopp Fördertechnik has been awarded a contract by Europe’s largest formal dress hire group, ACS Europe’s largest formal dress hire group.
articleSuperior support offered
Interroll moved to new, larger and more modern premises, while remaining in the Kettering area in mid August.
articleHigh bay solution with a difference
Swisslog is expanding an organic food distribution centre for Alnatura in Germany providing high bay racking to 17.5m.
productIn floor roll conveyors
SCM has provided two mill roll handling systems to one of Europe’s major paper mills.
productAddtional strappers
Scotland’s largest independent manufacturer of cardboard boxes, The Boxshop, has installed two additional Mosca strappers following expansion at its facility in East Kilbride.
productTotal versatility
Plastek UK has engaged UPM Conveyors for automation of its product handling.
productHigh level spiral case system
Astec Conveyors has designed and installed a high level case conveyor system for Intersnack.
articleImaging technology helps retailer sort products faster
Datalogic speeds critical fresh food distribution with powerful identification and automation control for major French retailer.
productBoots.com warehouse visit
KNAPP welcomed existing and prospective customers from across Europe to its ‘Move Ecom’ event recently. Over 30 companies representing a variety of blue-chip brands attended the two-day event, which included a visit to the warehouse of KNAPP client, Boots.com.
articleAutomation: plan to succeed
The decision to opt for any form of automated handling solution requires careful analysis and detailed planning. Dave Berridge, Secretary of the Automated Material Handling Systems Association (AMHSA), presents a 12-point plan to a successful project.
articleRobots pushing automation
As Henry Ford once said ‘if there is a machine to do the job and you don’t buy it, you will ultimately pay for it but will not have it’. The importance of automation will be a key driver at the PPMA Show 2014.
productChains for the beverage industry
Chain specialist iwis has introduced hardened, wear-resistant stainless steel flat top chains which are used, for example, for conveying bottle crates and returnable bottles. The new chains are surface-hardened with a special process to reduce wear and maintenance costs.
articleAutomation allows manufacturer to future proof warehouse
Sensor manufacturer Pepperl + Fuchs has built a European Distribution Centre (EDC) in Germany with Witron as designer and general contractor of this highly automated logistics centre.
