Safer automation with sensors
Sensata has launched a White Paper on how sensors are moving the materials handling industry towards safer automation.
New catalogue
Beaverswood, one of Europe’s leading suppliers of labelling and identification products, is pleased to announce the launch of its new catalogue.
Anti-Crush product development
In 2017, WHC’s ACKPad, was one of the FLTA’s “Pick of the Year” products in both the Safety and Innovation categories of its prestigious Annual Awards for Excellence.
Safety partnership
Warehouse Partners has secured the exclusive worldwide patent licence to use the Gripple cabling systems for its proprietary RackNets back-of-rack safety system.
Second Queen’s Award win
A-Safe is thrilled to announce its second Queen’s Award win. The company said: “This highly sought-after award is a mark of quality for British businesses. A seal of approval that speaks volumes about a company. To win the award twice is a great honour.”
Safer DC maintenance
Engineers at modern fulfilment centres are required to maintain material handling equipment, conveyors and packaging machinery to ensure their smooth running and fulltime operation.
Ensuring optimal handling safety
Contact Attachments designs and manufactures an extensive range of forklift jibs from its base in Mid Wales, helping customers to handle long and/or awkward loads through providing additional reach to their existing equipment. The jibs also support users in effectively lifting loads which are unable to be palletised.
Blickle extends range of truck locks
The wheel and castor specialist has extended its range of truck locks with the FF100-1 and FF 125-1.
Haulier recognised by DVSA scheme
Newtownabbey-based Montgomery Transport Group, one of the largest privately-owned transport companies in the UK, has demonstrated its commitment to road and driver safety by becoming the first business of its kind in Northern Ireland to be accredited for the Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Earned Recognition scheme.
Clue in to the DC of the near future
Mike Vernon, head of innovation at Kuehne & Nagel UK shares his extensive experience in employing warehouse technology to reduce costs, increase throughput and deliver a better customer experience.
Survey – tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Industry-leading magazine Handling & Storage solutions is asking YOU – its readers – to tell us the key trends you observe in the warehouse and logistics sector and make predictions for the warehouse of tomorrow.
Blurred vision over eyesight rules
Venson Automotive Solutions encourages businesses to update driver vision policies to better protect their employees and their business.
Windsor sponsors Safetember
Windsor Materials Handling is inspiring a transformation in forklift safety across the industry with the sponsorship of Safetember under the theme of ‘Complacency Kills’.
Talent in Logistics Awards 2018 winners announced
The best of the best in the transport and logistics industry were celebrated at the annual Talent in Logistics Awards 2018, on Thursday 21 June in Telford. Worthy winners were presented with awards at a glamorous event hosted by celebrity guest, Jeff Stelling, presenter of Gillette Soccer Saturday and live football on Sky Sports.
An operator’s certificate is no free pass
When a fork truck operator switches trucks or tasks they may well require conversion training, says Adam Smith, general manager of AITT.
Comprehensive proximity warnings
Elokon’s mobile driver assistance system ELOshield provided the safe solution for a particularly demanding set of circumstances for a large shoe retailer.
Reducing blind spots
If a pedestrian walks into the “blind spot” of a forklift truck, there is potential for an accident to occur, so Linde has developed a Surround View system to prevent such hazardous situations from arising.
Safe transportation of lithium-ion batteries
Dangerous goods packaging expert, ZARGES, is expanding its portfolio with the launch of the K470 Battery Box aluminium case, specially designed for transporting and keeping safe lithium-ion batteries.
Clothes for the Autumn
Snickers Workwear is urging firms to think about workwear for the autumn.



