productPalletising firm rounds out offering with AGV tie-up
CKF Systems has announced a partnership with Global AGV – a supplier of Automated Guided Vehicles to the logistics industry.
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newsEnduring pandemic raises Peak concerns
A COVID-19 collaboration group has revealed retail challenges, including how to approach the traditional end of year Peak.
product‘Early stages of an economic rollercoaster’
The Cold Chain Federation reports on the latest impacts of the Coronavirus pandemic on UK cold chain businesses.
productBooming cold storage sector
‘Just in time’ has gone out of the window with COVID-19 creating greater demand for storage.
newsMarks and Spencer takes Milton Keynes warehouse
Logicor has let MK360 to Marks and Spencer following the comprehensive refurbishment of the Grade A 360,214 sq ft distribution unit.
newsCulina Group acquires Fowler Welch
The food logistics specialist acquired Fowler Welch from Dart Group for £98 million.
articleDelivery pods offer increased payloads
Penso has released delivery pods specifically designed to improve the home delivery performance of vans.
productStrawberry fields forever
Specialist grower New Forest Fruit got ready for British strawberry picking season with the delivery of 1,200 plastic pallets from Goplasticpallets.com.
productWorking in concert with automated systems
Edmolift works in close liaison with automators to provide scissor lift tables suited to the duty cycle and level of automation and loading required.
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.
productCleanroom doors in key food ingredients deal
Hart Door Systems has completed the installation of a major contract comprising Speedor Cleanrooms, Speedor Storms and a Firebrand fire shutter for a leading UK manufacturer and supplier of flavourings, extracts and essences.
articleEmergency: prepare your supply chain for the unexpected
It is impractical to plan for every possible scenario in your business. But preparing your supply chain for unexpected circumstances can be worthwhile in the long run.
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.
articleHow will the post covid-19 supply chain look?
John Hayward of Hatmill, and Kevin Mofid of Savills ask if a post covid-19 supply chain generate different property requirements?
productPotential for over-supply as pandemic slows property market
Latest research by Colliers International reveals that industrial and logistics letting activity remained buoyant in January and February 2020, yet March data shows that in general, occupiers have not been committing to signing new future leases.
productFSDF to tackle food challenges at leading show
UK trade body Food Storage & Distribution Federation (FSDF) is to exhibit at this year’s Foodex exhibition at the NEC Birmingham, From 18th – 20th April 2016.
articleEffective palletising key for safe transit
For buyers in charge of purchasing effective production lines on behalf of food and drinks manufacturers, every decision they make is ruled primarily by two factors; time and cost, says Daniel Lambie, sales and marketing director for Kensal Handling Systems.
newsPallet turner causes crush injury for 51 year old
51-year-old David Wain suffered serious injuries when a 1.5 tonne pallet of tin plates fell onto his right lower leg and foot when he was employed by Emballator UK at its factory in Bradford. Emballator UK was fined £12,000 and ordered to pay £3,769 in full costs.
articleNo growing pains
Specialist grower, Barfoots of Botley makes productivity and environmental gains by introducing Jungheinrich’s lithium-ion powered pallet trucks to its fleet.
articleLoadhog innovates for huge growth
Sheffield-based transit packaging manufacturer and bespoke pooling company Loadhog is well known for designing packaging products that save you time and money. You are probably less aware of the more unusual aspects of the organisation and its big plans for the future. HSS tells all.
