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.
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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.
product‘Made from food safe material’ not always enough
The migration of a hazardous substance into foodstuff is the main safety concern for food contact materials (FCMs).
productNew oil-free drum motor
Interroll is introducing a new version of its oil-free drum motor based on the new and improved Interroll Drum Motor Platform.
productSmart vision system
SICK and AutoCoding Systems are collaborating on what is said to be the first fully-automatic smart vision inspection system for printed coding and marking on food, pharmaceutical and other consumer goods packaging.
productWarehouse signs
Inotec UK has completed a large warehouse finishing project for a leading chilled and ambient food manufacturer at its warehouse and distribution site in Leicester.
productMercadona to automate fresh food distribution at four DCs
The supermarket chain is investing €120m in automation to enhance freshness and lengthen shelf life.
productSealed Air to acquire Automated Packaging Systems for $510m
Automated Packaging Systems is best known for its Autobag products and has a facility in Malvern in the UK.
productASDA installs energy saving dock shelters
When a major supermarket wanted a low maintenance solution to seal the gap between loading bays and the vehicle body to save on energy costs, BID Group provided the solution by supplying and installing new dock shelters complete with airbags and side flaps.
productUnion suspects ‘vicious cost-cutting agenda’ as contract handed over
Warehouse workers at DHL Services in West Thurrock, Essex have voted to strike on 5 June over the prospect of a ‘serious deterioration in employment conditions’ when they are transferred to a new company next month, claims Unite, the union.
productHeineken invests in 3D printing for some conveying parts
3D printing technology provider Ultimaker is helping Heineken Spain create 3D printed functional parts and tooling for use on the manufacturing line.
productRecyclable chilled packaging range launches
The temperature controlled range from Kite Packaging comprises five products.
articleReefer delivery helps with traceable cold chain
Hannon Transport has expanded its fleet with 80 new Schmitz Cargobull reefers, fitted with telematics to provide a traceable cold chain for temperature-sensitive food and horticultural deliveries.
articleCold chain firm saves cash on electricity
The demand response specialist Flexitricity has cold storage and logistics business Norish manage its energy consumption.
productSlicker accumulation process
Ambaflex helped a ‘ready meals’ firm in the USA optimise its production lines.
