newsPrivate equity firm Thomas H. Lee Partners raised the cash, with the fund earmarked for backing automation companies, including technology product, software and services businesses, that enhance productivity across a range of end markets and use cases.
productALLEN DISTRIBUTION, a third-party logistics company focused on grocery distribution, installed their first robotic warehouse automation solution provided by Prime Robotics.
articleHyundai Motor Group will acquire a controlling interest in advanced robotics firm Boston Dynamics, valued at $1.1 billion.
articleThe DC will handle a huge range of products across all temperature zones.
articleActive Ants has selected 60 GreyMatter-directed robots from GreyOrange for its new e-fulfillment centre.
productBio Partner has doubled its output following the implementation of robotic logistics from Swisslog.
articleBS Handling Systems has increased throughput and productivity for Ted Baker by automating order processing at its warehouse in Derby.
articleRM Educational Resources has awarded a contract to Swisslog to kit out its new East Midlands warehouse with warehouse automation and software.
productKeeping up with demand, while keeping a close eye on the bottom line, has never been more important. So, what can you do? Where do you begin? Especially if you’re a start up?
articleWith the UK’s online grocery market set to reach a value of £17 billion, opportunities exist for businesses willing to adapt to and embrace this change. James Hurrell talks about why dark stores and a new approach to eCommerce offerings are essential for the ‘new normal’.
productWe’ve put together Handling & Storage Solutions Live today – a free, virtual conference where delegates will enjoy four hours of CPD-accredited content – to help you cope with the fast pace of change in warehousing.
articleSEC Storage has designed and installed a future proof, multi-tier picking structure solution at Focus International providing a 40% increase in storage capacity.
productThe pandemic, Brexit and the longer term trend of eCommerce mean warehousing and logistics operations are changing fast. Get up to speed and get insight on innovative solutions you can use to revamp your operations.
productWork has begun on a 482,000 sq ft warehouse for the world’s leading contract logistics provider, DHL Supply Chain, at DP World London Gateway.
productLocus Robotics has passed the quarter-billion (250,000,000) units picked volume level heading into the 2020 holiday peak season.
articleShane Faulkner, Head of Sales, Swisslog will present on ‘Off the Shelf’ automated solutions within 3 months.
articleIntralogistics expert Swisslog has received an order to install a modern automated compact storage system for ROFU Kinderland, one of Germany’s leading toy retailers.
articleThere is an opportunity for traditional retailers to leapfrog the current state of technology by reconfiguring the existing retail network to support a micro-fulfilment strategy.
productBuyers and specifiers of automated handling solutions can now safely browse a comprehensive range of innovative, modular, safe and efficient conveyors, showcased online and in print by sector specialist L.B. Foster Automation & Materials Handling.
articleWe have both physical and virtual events planned for 2021, to give attendees with broad preferences every opportunity to learn and improve their warehouse operations in preparation for the challenges ahead.
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