productMore Speedor Minis from Hart for Arla Foods
Working through Building Craftsmen, the Dumfries-based contractor, Hart Door Systems has completed the installation of more Speedor ‘Minis’ at Arla Foods’ production facility at Melton Mowbray.
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articleCold store option
Yale’s cold store MR looks set to offer temperature controlled warehouse operators a range of features to keep drivers warm and productive while forcing lifetime costs down.
newsAisle-Master is the natural choice for GR Lane
When GR Lane Health Products was looking for replacements for its ageing fleet of articulated forklifts, a critical issue was not only finding trucks that would fit the bill from a quality and performance point of view but which would also fit into very narrow pre-existing aisle widths.
newsEPAL launches ‘more robust’ half pallet
The European Pallet Association (EPAL) has introduced a new EPAL half pallet with three skid boards.
productPortillo interviews Pacepacker and Fanuc MDs at PPMA show
At the recent 2014 PPMA show, Pacepacker’s managing director Dennis Allison and Chris Sumner MD of FANUC had the honour of meeting Michael Portillo.
articleTaking control of the skills challenge
Dr Ross Moloney, CEO of Skills for Logistics, reviews the state of skills in the logistics sector and how employers can take control of the challenge this presents.
productContract packer boosts handling system
Colwall Conveyor Systems (CCS) has recently completed a £480K contract for one of the UK’s contract packers, who handle a wide range of drinks including soft drinks, fruit alcoholic beverages and beers.
articlePromoting food logistics excellence across the board
The FSDF is the sole trade body which represents and supports the interests of the entire food logistics industry. Working closely with members to identify the issues that really matter, the CEO, Chris Sturman and the federation’s administration team are committed to ensuring its members’ voices are heard by all the relevant governmental departments, NGO’s, trade bodies and organisations, in UK and Europe.
articleQuick turnaround
US food retailer Kroger has partnered with Witron for nine projects over 15 years. The latest saw Witron reconfigure a huge DC.
articlePPMA showcase proves hotbed of innovation
The PPMA Show 2014 reaffirmed its status as the UK’s premier free-to-attend complete production line event for processing and packaging machinery in October, as 8,190 visitors took to the NEC for its 27th show.
newsArdo opens cold store extension with up to 22.5k pallets
The £4 million extension to frozen fruit and vegetable specialist Ardo UK’s state-of-the-art cold store at Charing, near Ashford in Kent has been formally opened and is ready for business.
articleWitron to build new fresh logistics centre
The installation will showcase leading-edge, cost-efficient logistics for perishable products.
articleAt the cutting edge
Witron has introduced dynamic and modular solutions designed to tackle fast-evolving challenges in eCommerce and fresh food logistics.
articleHigh speed door investment
Big Bear Confectionery invested in making its manufacturing process faster and more efficient while at the same time reducing cross contamination between products.
newsSummit to help operators cope with F-Gas regs
New regulations on F-Gas (flourinated gases) used in temperature controlled storage and distribution come into force on January 1. FSDF has organised the F-Gas Summit on January 15 to help operators tackle issues.
articleMezzanine part of refurb package
Dairy product distributor Eurilait operates a 44,000 sq ft cutting, packing and distribution facility which needed refurbishment due to growth.
articleDeveloping clean cold tech
The diesel powered Transport Refrigeration Unit (TRU) is one of the trucking industry’s biggest environmental challenges. Dearman is working on a solution.
productPlastic containers on demand for all industries
By popular demand SSI Schaefer in the UK launches their Webshop for ordering plastic totes and containers online for direct delivery.
productSequential processing expertise
Today’s more complex and highly automated mechanised systems in the food processing industry often pose significant handling challenges in transporting product from one operation to another.
articlePick wine faster than grapes with Snapfulfil
Club W makes 30 to 50 different wines available to online subscribers, who receive three or more bottles shipped directly to their doorstep each month.
