articleCo-op’s Scottish expansion backed by loading bay fit-outs
Sara LBS has supplied all the loading bay equipment for the new £6million Dalcross Distribution Centre at Inverness Airport Business Park (IABP).
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productFood firm selects Swisslog for new automated distribution centre
The leading Norwegian retailer Coop Norway has selected Swisslog as partner for an extensive development of its distribution centre in Langhus, south of Oslo, Norway.
articleIndustry 4.0 for small warehouses
By now, most people have heard of the many benefits of Industry 4.0 for warehousing and distribution. It is now clear why companies should embrace this fourth industrial revolution. Until now, it seemed these products were only applicable for larger businesses. However, many of the benefits of I4.0 extend to small operations too.
newsWincanton wins contract to support Co-op expansion
Wincanton has been appointed by The Co-op to launch and run their newest regional distribution centre in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire.
articleChiltern Cold Storage relies on UniCarriers fleet
The low temperature logistics specialist relies on MHE partner UniCarriers for both forklifts and smart solutions to operational challenges.
productElevator serves pallet conveyor
Clawsons required a system to handle 300kg stillages, double stacked, of unprepared stilton cheese wheels. The brief was to design a lift system to handle the unique stillages and needed to be capable of being reversible between the floors.
newsStrong conference programme unveiled for TCS&D Show
Speakers confirmed for the Storage & Transport Hub include Justin Laney, fleet manager for John Lewis Partnership; Nick Hay, CEO of Fowler Welch; Tim Moran, MD of Lineage Logistics; and Colin Taylor, CEO of Rick Bestwick.
articleDoosan launches advanced 3-wheel electric forklift series
Doosan has launched a versatile new range of three-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks, the B15R-7 Series, offering smooth and responsive acceleration for enhanced productivity, increased visibility for precision manoeuvring, and an extensive range of safety features as standard.
articleLast chance to tell us about the Warehouse of the Future
Tell us about the Warehouse of the Future… and take the chance to win £100 in Amazon Vouchers.
productFood firm fined over £1.8m after roof maintenance incident
Food manufacturing company, Karro Foods, was sentenced after two workers suffered serious injuries when they fell over 4 metres through a rooflight.
productFruit and veg grocer goes green
T.G. Fruits is a family-run wholesaler who supply the food service sector in Brighton and the surrounding areas. Working with fresh fruit and veg, the company were after a cleaner alternative to IC engine trucks.
productWholesaler deploys double deck loading – boosting speed and safety
Transdek, the leading manufacturer of specialist loading equipment for double deck trailers, recently fitted a modular loadhouse and goods transit lobby at A.F. Blakemore’s Tipton distribution centre.
articleKeeping your cool when the heat is on
Many industrial environments are chilled to significantly below the ambient climatic temperature and high speed shutter doors are the best way to maintain a clear division between inside and out. sara LBS says there is more to such installations than meets the eye.
articleClean handling trucks for food industry
Doosan is targeting the food and drinks sector with a versatile new range of three-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks, the B15R-7 Series.
productTalent in Logistics 2019 awards finalists announced
The shortlisted finalists for the 2019 Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced.
newsNew grain store built at Port of Liverpool
Global animal feed trader and supply chain leader ADM Agriculture (formerly ADM Arkady) has completed its £7.4m expansion at the Port of Liverpool, providing the equivalent of two football pitches of extra capacity for trade in bulk agricultural goods.
productNisa pioneers new pallet tracking technology
Nisa Retail, the national retailer and groceries wholesaler, is looking to significantly reduce costs associated with supply chain challenges, by being the UK’s first company to use a new pallet-tracking technology offered by CHEP.
productPackaging division leader
Lorien Engineering Solutions has appointed a senior engineer to its UK team based at Burton-upon-Trent.
newsPlanning secured for 46m high cold store facility
iSec have secured planning permission for a 46m high state-of-the-art cold store facility in Grantham, totalling 23,648 sq m. XPO Logistics is the tenant.
articleThe Automation Dream Team
As one of the best goods-to-person solutions available today, AutoStore, the cube-based system originally developed in Norway, has revolutionised e-commerce fulfillment and small item order picking.
