productFlashPick concept highlighted
TGW Logistics provides fully automated warehousing solution and lifetime service for Nordic autoparts giant Mekonomen.
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articleThe Body Shop invests in rack netting
The retailer responded to a pallet falling from height by revamping its warehouse safety with rack netting.
articleE’tow EasyLoop conveyor launches
Egemin is expanding its E’tow in-floor chain conveyor product range with the quick to install E’tow EasyLoop.
articleA pressing matter in Milton Keynes
Temporary buildings from CopriSystems have helped an established engineering business increase its warehouse capacity. Two further canopies were installed on a Milton Keynes site to complement the existing two.
productAll-in-one measuring wheel solution
SICK has developed the DBV50 Measuring Wheel for precision measurement of continuous and sheet fed materials in conveying applications, suitable for a wide range of industries from logistics to textiles, paper and card, and timber materials in an easy-mount, plug-and-play unit.
articleBrexit – What next?
Emile Naus, partner and technical director at LCP Consulting analyses the potential impact of Brexit on the UK supply chain.
articleMichelin updates its automated warehouse
In 1991 Michelin built a highly-automated warehouse facility in Gothenburg, Sweden. When the time came for the site to be updated, the manufacturer turned to Swisslog.
articlePedestrian operated Flexi launches
Narrow Aisle has added to its extensive range of intralogistics solutions with the launch of the Flexi AC NANO TW/FW pedestrian-operated VNA truck.
productBeacon Packaging invests in two Union Ramdoors
Union Industries returned to long-standing client Beacon Packaging to install a further two heavy duty Ramdoors, which will provide access to a new storage area.
productInterroll Synchronous Drum Motor expands into servo drive applications
The space-saving 80mm diameter high torque Synchronous Drum Motor is the most powerful, energy-efficient generation of drum motors ever developed by Interroll, enabling one drive system to suit all needs and speeds (0.01 m/s up to 4.5 m/s). Its capabilities now expand into applications previously reserved for servo-drive technology.
productLogistics key to Wolseley UK transformation plan
Wolseley UK has announced a major programme to transform the way it serves its customers following a wide-ranging review of its plumbing and heating operations.
productThermal barcode printer launches at PPMA Total
Premiering at the PPMA Show: Printronix Auto ID presented its new T6000 thermal barcode printer.
newsMajor e-tail conference on the horizon
Key decision makers from Royal Mail, Amazon, Alibaba, feelunique, Tesco, Mothercare, ASDA, M&S, John Lewis, Barbour, Wayfair, Ocado, and FedEx Cross Border, among other leading brands, will join the board-level discussion at the eDelivery Conference (EDC) this year.
productDHL Group acquires UK Mail
Deutsche Post DHL Group has reached an agreement on the terms of a recommended cash offer to acquire UK Mail, one of the largest integrated mail and parcel operators within the UK.
productSports Direct an anomaly says UKWA CEO
Negative publicity surrounding Sports Direct’s treatment of its warehouse staff, must not be allowed to impact on the reputation of the entire logistics industry, says CEO Peter Ward.
productLondon Mayor takes hard line on HGVs
Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London is ‘not prepared to stand by and let dangerous lorries continue to cause further heartbreak and tragedy on London’s roads’.
articleState of play – a look at the conveying industry
Handling & Storage solutions editor Simon Duddy talks to Steve Graham, MD of Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) about the state of play in the conveyor sector.
articleTop storage safety lessons
Presentations from ASDA, John Lewis, Weetabix and Travis Perkins are among the highlights at a key upcoming storage safety conference.
articleSorts 8,000 packets per hour
Axiom GB has designed, manufactured and installed a packet mail sortation system into Aylesbury based B2C Europe.
articleKey influences
An industry review with Interroll Managing Director Chris Middleton, looking at some of the key influences in designing conveyors and components.
