articleDrinks distributor invests in LED lighting for warehouse
Ecolighting UK has been specified for LED lighting at a new 162,056 sq ft warehouse in Thurrock, Essex, for client London City Bond (LCB).
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articleGo back better
How returning after lockdown presents unique opportunities to enhance safety and boost productivity for materials handling operations.
newsWebinar to tackle COVID-19 and powered access equipment training
Host IPAF and guest presenters will look at how COVID-19 has impacted training and learning in and beyond the industry.
newsSEC Group acquires cleanroom firm
The CleanRoom Company has been acquired and will form a specialist division dedicated to the design and installation of cleanroom environments.
article3PL pushes on with 715000 sq ft Corby warehouse
Europa Warehouse has invested £60m in the facility with racking to nine levels and 18 metres.
newsNHS and grocers key customers for scrubber batteries
Over the last four weeks, ECOBAT Industrial team has attended more than 90 sites across the UK to supply and fit new batteries, while at the same time removing the old batteries for recycling in a safe and environmentally friendly facilities.
productEssential solutions for a safe return to work
As industry prepares to return to work following months of lockdown, employers have a duty to ensure their premises are safe before allowing workers to resume their jobs.
productLabels for pandemic response
Warehouse solutions and label specialist, inotec UK, has ramped up production of its labelling systems to support industry during the coronavirus pandemic.
newsBSI publishes UK Safe Working Guidelines
BSI, in its role as the UK’s National Standards Body, has published new safe working guidelines to help businesses manage a safe return to work and reoccupation of their facilities.
articleRobots require flatter floor
Robots are becoming increasingly common in the warehouse setting, with a plethora of new providers emerging. But how do you make sure your flooring is up to the task of using robots?
articleSustained demand at UK ports despite lockdown
While the rest of the UK was in lockdown to prevent the spread of COVID-19, essential workers ensured the country didn’t come to a complete halt.
productHow will Covid-19 change logistics?
The Covid-19 pandemic has presented a major challenge to our society and has thrust logistics into prominence as people finally appreciate the sector’s importance.
productRapid deployment shelters to tackle emergencies
The Rubb Rapid Deployment Shelter has been designed for quick, flexible and easy construction using a small workforce, without the aid of mechanical handling equipment.
productFire prevention webinar set for May 20
Over the last few years we’ve seen serious warehouse fires – ASOS, Barnsley in 2014; ArrowXL, Worcester in 2017 and Ocado, Andover in 2019 – to name but a few.
productMobile hand wash unit launches
In response to the current situation, bott has developed a range of hygiene solutions, to help businesses meet new health & safety guidelines in the workplace.
articleHugo Lift makes debut
HLS has released the Hugo Lift, a powered access device designed to carry out picking duties.
productAsda chooses Star Refrigeration for chilled and frozen DC
The green credentials of Asda’s new chilled and frozen distribution centre in the North West have been bolstered by an environmentally conscious cooling system from Star Refrigeration.
productAutomated baling
Compact & Bale has been appointed UK distributor for German manufacturer Strautmann’s automated baling machinery range and will have an AutoLoadBaler on its stand at the Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition.
productRepeater has 1km range
Signatrol has introduced a high power repeater accessory for its spYdaq temperature and humidity monitoring system which enables distances of up to a kilometre between the transmitter and base station to be achieved.
productAerial services
AFI has licensed Aerial and Handling Services of Betchworth, Surrey, to further develop and sell the WorkZone range of safety and security devices.
