productEiger high-speed door maintains temperatures at food warehouse
Union Industries has supported a leading food service company with its energy efficiency policy, following the installation of one of its market-leading high-speed roller doors.
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productProMove conveyor key for organic foods firm
Swisslog will expand a logistics centre for Rapunzel Naturkost. The expansion will feature Swisslog’s automated pallet technology in the form of five Vectura pallet stacker cranes and ProMove conveyor for the high-bay warehouse.
articleAutomation project targets more efficient pallet dispatch
A Danish beverages firm has awarded a multi-million euro contract to Dematic to supply an automated solution to boost the dispatch process at a key warehouse.
newsMüller renews contract with Wincanton
The 3PL has renewed its contract with Müller for the collection and delivery of milk products for a further three years.
productA-Link Dolly launches to help warehouse lifting
Alison Handling has launched a new handling system, designed to cut transport times between the warehouse and the shelf.
articleMorrisons eases manual case loading pains
Replacing the manual turntable-style potato case loading system at Morrisons’ Rushden depot with two Brillopak PakStations has made the job more manageable and ergonomic for the team members performing this repetitive end-of-line task.
articleDouble deck loading pods for Fowler Welch
Fowler Welch specifies loading bay pods for its flat-floor warehouse In Washington, Tyne and Wear.
articleFood for thought
Ensuring the safe transit of food and drink products through the supply chain requires the use of durable, hygienic plastic pallets. Yet with all the different types available, how can you be sure to choose the best one for your application? MD of Goplasticpallets.com Jim Hardisty offers his expert advice.
articlePick-it-Easy and software optimisation
The AI-enabled redPILOT software and the new fulfilment workstation, Pick-it-Easy Evo were highlights at the KNAPP stand at IMHX.
productFresh produce stays chilled
Bolton based BID Group was recently engaged to install Klimate high speed doors for one of the North West’s leading fresh produce suppliers based in Wigan.
articleBID Group launches the Klimate K2
The frost free high speed door promises to improve performance in food cold stores while lowering operating costs.
articleDrinks firm awards dispatch automation contract
Dematic has won a multi-million euro contract to supply an automated collation and sequencing solution to Vectura AS, Norway’s leading logistics company for alcoholic beverages.
productIntelligent evolution
In June this year the UK Cold Chain Federation was born. It emerged out of the Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF). FSDF was a longstanding respected voice of temperature-controlled food logistics. In this article Chief Executive Shane Brennan, explains why they made the change and why everyone should care about the future of the cold chain.
articleNew tech for production lines
Fresh from its latest exhibition, PPMA is looking ahead to increased use of artificial intelligence, vision equipment and robotics into production lines.
productFlexiEdge door supports round-the-clock operations
Stertil Dock Products has installed a FlexiEdge fast-action door to support round the clock operations for a global leader in the production of milk and dairy products at the company’s manufacturing site in Westbury, Wiltshire.
articleCold storage design best practice
Labour and energy represent the two largest costs in the cold chain warehouse.
productBusy beverage manufacturer takes two Mitsubishi trucks
Compact Mitsubishi electric truck rises to manufacturer’s site challenges with powerful performance.
articleLinde unveils major forklift revamp
At a launch event this month, Linde released a new diesel powered forklift that pushes the envelope in terms of performance, fleet management, truck power and connectivity.
articleLast mile grocery container launches
BITO has introduced the MB Food & Delivery container. This latest addition of the MB multi-purpose container range offers a secure and sustainable last mile solution for online grocery.
productHeavy duty scissor lift innovation unveiled by Edmolift
The world’s first standardised Cat 5 scissor lift is released for intensive applications.
