productThe trolley is critical for safe load movement in hoists
When specifying a hoist for use in industrial applications that demand beam-traversing motion, attention should also be paid to the trolley on to which the hoist hooks.
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productSwisslog cements number one slot
Swisslog has now sold more than 130 AutoStore projects worldwide, making the company the number one AutoStore integrator.
articleHSE issues Black Friday safety guidance to prevent upsurge in MSDs
Black Friday is a great day for business but don’t let it come at the expense of your workers’ health, cautions Michael Paton, policy lead for musculoskeletal disorders at the Health and Safety Executive (HSE).
productRacking solution for warehouse consolidation
An extensive wide aisle pallet racking solution from storage specialists, Link51, has helped AMG Group, one of the UK’s leading outdoor companies, consolidate their supply chain from three distribution centres to a single 130,000 sq ft warehouse.
productSnow’s no problem for Combilift
Being prepared for winter weather is vital to keep materials on the move. In Scandinavia this is even more of an issue, particularly for Combilift customer Pretre, one of Norway’s leading manufacturers of roof elements, trusses and pre-cut timber.
productYodel unveils semi-automated sorter for ugly loads
The carrier has invested over £1m in the Wednesbury sort centre to handle out of gauge parcels.
productMike England Timber enhances speed and service
Smart-Space, a leading manufacturer and installer of re-locatable, semi-permanent and permanent buildings, has completed construction of a timber processing and storage facility at Mike England Timber’s headquarters near Preston, Lancashire.
articleIncreased efficiency with automated multi-level shuttles
Wholesaler installs Gebhardt ‘StoreBiter’ multi-level-shuttles in its shuttle warehouse and one ‘Cheetah eco’ stacker crane in its container warehouse.
articlePay-as-you-go innovation
Great Bear chooses 58 truck fleet from Crown to boost warehouse efficiency at 24/7 DC operation. To boost flexibility for the leading 3PL Crown offered a pay-as-you-go model for some of the fleet.
articleBuilders merchant chooses Baumann sideloaders
Ridgeons Timber and Builders Merchants has improved efficiency by upgrading its fleet with Baumann sideloaders. The move comes after independent builders merchants Huws Gray completed an acquisition of the business in 2018.
productUsing robots to meet peak seasonal demands
Here in the UK, most e-commerce businesses are likely in the middle of their peak season. Black Friday has been and gone, but the peak is still underway. For many consumers, the annual shopping event marks a starting point for Christmas shopping, making the holiday peak season even longer.
articleGet a load of the talent
The Talent in Logistics event is dedicated to promoting logistics recruitment and supporting staff retention. The event is moving to Milton Keynes for 2019 and the team will unveil a white paper on student perceptions of logistics in the coming months.
articleSports retailer aims for 100% accuracy with new WMS
A leading sports equipment retailer is on target for one hundred percent accuracy following the implementation of a new warehouse management system (WMS) from Snapfulfil.
productCombi-PPT to showcase at LogiMAT
One of Combilift’s newest products, the Combi-PPT, will make its global trade fair debut at LogiMAT 2019.
productDC conveying platform launches
Interroll will use the upcoming LogiMAT show to debut its new DC conveying platform.
articleIntelligent logistics for fresh food delivery
Three material flows, three shipping areas, three load carriers, and three different target customer groups placed a challenge on ASKO’s fresh food warehouse. Witron’s put together a comprehensive solution for a new warehouse.
productOcado invests £3m in alternative fuels for HGVs
Ocado opened its first natural gas refuelling station at its Hatfield Customer Fulfilment Centre.
productInterroll expanding production
Interroll is creating additional capacities in order to be well-equipped for growing customer and user demand for conveyors and sorters, as well as for additional products.
productCustoms delay fears driving demand for STR forklifts
Narrow Aisle – manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift truck-based intralogistics solutions – is experiencing unprecedented levels of demand for its range of short-term rental (STR) trucks.
articleMaking mega warehouses happen
Built to stretch beyond the horizon, Britain’s vast ‘mega’ warehouses and distribution centres are a sign of an ever-evolving logistics sector that demands a faster, more flexible and efficient response to customer demands. Paul Gouland, marketing director at Clugston Group, discusses the secrets behind building modern distribution centres.
