newsBillions of dollars in venture-capital funding have poured into the post and parcel industry in the last two years, driven by the continued popularity of e-commerce and increased competitiveness in hyper-local, start-up delivery models, according to a report from Accenture.
productHoward Tenens, one of the UK’s largest privately owned logistics companies, is driving forward the future of low carbon freight transportation with a trial of the UK’s first 26 tonne rigid dedicated gas truck.
productAL-KO Kober, the manufacturer of vehicle chassis systems for the automotive, commercial and leisure industries, has been working in partnership with Manchester-based commercial vehicle bodybuilders Alloy Bodies to create the HiLo, a new, low-floor ‘Aero Luton’ conversion based on the Citroen Relay ‘back-to-back’ cab.
productEasypack, the manufacturer of environmentally-friendly packaging solutions, has introduced a new ‘green’ air cushion solution to its sustainable packaging portfolio.
productManaging director of Europa Worldwide Group Andrew Baxter says restructuring should take place when a business is flying high.
productThe move is part of an an expansion which will see the online retailer create 5,000 full time jobs in the UK this year, taking the company’s total UK workforce to over 24,000.
productThe Fork Truck Control Speed Zoning system offers a cost effective speed limiting solution for sites where there is interaction between forklifts and pedestrians.
productFTC have developed a range of camera systems to act as a security system and/or as a driver aid. Manoeuvring plant equipment safely can be difficult at times and an FTC camera system with in cab driver display offers the driver additional views to assist.
productFTC has developed a range of visual warning devices suitable for any type of materials handling equipment. The safety lighting range has been developed to enhance site safety and increase pedestrian awareness of the presence of moving hazards.
productFiretrack is a fully automated self seeking re extinguisher system, designed for specific designated applications rather than a flood system, though it can be used for this purpose.
productEach pedestrian that works in the specified “danger” area will be issued with an active RFID transmitter that continually emits a dedicated radio frequency, this is then detected by a truck based unit.
productThe standard TXP system is designed for internal combustion engine forklifts with an electrically selectable fluid transmission. The system will stop operators from changing gears whilst the engine revs are too high or the road speed is too fast.
productThe speed limiter is a very comprehensive and highly reliable product. The system hard ware is produced by Siemens VDO and has been fitted to over 1,000,000 vehicles worldwide.
productForklift truck and human interaction is one of the biggest hazards in the workplace today, in many businesses there is no way of avoiding this, that is why Fork Truck Control have developed a range of products to assist operators in reversing heavy plant equipment safely.
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articleStrapping specialist Mosca has launched the first side seal strapping machine incorporating its ultrasonic technology.
productThe centre is being increased to a 100,000 sq ft logistics facility, will be fully operational at the end of May.
productThe 70gsm uncoated white labels are suitable for use with laser, copier and ink-jet products.
productExporta Global’s best-selling F-Crate range has had a flying start to the year, having been recognised with a prestigious WorldStar Packaging Award and reaching 8,000 sales.
productThe Health & Safety Executive has issued an alert on the use of light curtains with conveyors following an incident.
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