productScience in spirals
A German producer of chocolate-based sweets needed to transport cartons containing the candy down with the minimum amount of transfers possible.
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articleTalent 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.
productKNAPP boosts revenues to over 700 million euros
Logistics automation specialist, KNAPP AG, has announced results for the year to 31st March 2018, showing an increase in net revenue of 12.3% from 631.9 to 709.6 million euros.
articleTHE FUTURE – Did you anticipate robots or drones?
Does the ‘warehouse of the future’ imagined ten years ago look like the warehouse of today? Did you imagine goods-to-person being delivered by robots? Or hives with swarms, and drones? I’m guessing not…
articleVNA trucks help distillery take exports to the next level
Crown’s customer service and multi-faceted product range enhances productivity at Bruichladdich Distillery, the first full-scale, purpose-built distillery on the Scottish island of Islay.
newsEmployee killed by toppling food trays
A company which manufactures freshly prepared meals was fined £176,000 when an employee was killed after being struck by empty food trays.
productChicken run
Transporting fragile goods safely can be a challenge at the best of times but Steven Rimmer Eggs has cracked it thanks to the plastic pallets supplied by Goplasticpallets.com.
productLatest generation
Rulmeca UK will present a comprehensive range of conveyor rollers and hygienic drive solutions, as well as its new generation of smart 24 VDC Drive Roller technology at the PPMA Show.
articlePlastic Robot Brexit at the PPMA Show
Regulations on plastics, robotics and Brexit are among the issues to be discussed by expert speakers at the PPMA Show from 25-27 September at the NEC.
articleDrinks firm implements ASRS solution
B2A Technology has automated a 27,000 sq m warehouse for The Castel Group.
articlePets at Home commits to £2.5m warehouse investment
The retailer of pet supplies signed a deal with Conveyor Networks to implement a £2.5m warehouse automation project at its eComm distribution centre in Northampton.
articleEmergency response to racking collapse
A leading fireman told a seminar at the Talent in Logistics conference how the fire service freed a forklift operator who had been buried under tonnes of cheese after a catastrophic racking collapse at a warehouse in Shropshire.
product3 wheeler from TCM goes down well with food firms
Launched last year, TCM’s FB 3-wheel electric forklift has seen successful uptake by businesses looking for agility, safety and lower operating costs, says the firm.
productEasing supervision of sensitive goods
T&D Corporation has released the RTR-500MBS-A mobile base station with 3G standard.
productFood distributors warn of £100m red diesel shock
The Government plans to remove food distributors’ prerogative to use red diesel to power refrigeration on vehicles to reduce air pollution.
articleWarehouse automation boosts efficiency and pick complexity
Riverford Organic Farmers, Britain’s largest supplier of organic produce, has engaged Daifuku to introduce automated picking, packing and conveyor technology into its headquarters in Buckfastleigh, Devon.
productSenior appointments
Lorien Engineering Solutions has announced two key appointments to its UK-based management team.
articleLinde’s new fleet management system in use at Fowler Welch
The Connect system was part of the deal when Linde Material Handling supplied Fowler Welch, a national third-party logistics supplier, with a fleet of more than 180 new lithium-Ion forklift trucks and warehouse equipment.
productManaging lines coming together
A sweets manufacturer needed to update its facility to meet increasing demand.
article‘This is Yale’ showcases tailored industry solutions
The event in Germany showcased products to be rolled out over the coming months, and demonstrated the forklift manufacturer’s focus on bespoke industry solutions.
