articleMaking a difference
Consultation services offers key advantages to customers, explains Konecranes UK consultancy service manager, Lee Thorne.
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newsSame day dispatch for transmission chain launched
Renold Chain has launched a same-day dispatch service for its wide range of standard transmission chain.
articleThe leap from paper
Manufacturer revamps operations moving from paper-based warehouse organisation to a dedicated WMS from Snapfulfil.
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productSteel processor automates storage
Striebel & John processes about 9,500 tonnes of steel sheets a year and wanted consistent automation from sheet metal storage system to final mounting box production.
articleCustom built to last
The aluminium profiles produced by MiniTec are ideal for conveying systems and a host of other applications. HSS magazine caught up with MiniTec UK MD Gary Livingstone to learn how the company is developing.
productSafety light curtain for tough apps
A tough addition to SICK’s flagship safety light curtain family, the deTec4 Prime is an extra-rugged, high-performance light curtain that is easy to install and use. It is also suitable for harsh environments and exceptionally wide machines.
productManufacturer goes for Hyundai
Armstrong World Industries Inc. is a global leader in the design and manufacture of floor and ceiling coverings. The American owned business has a production facility in Stafford where the company run a fleet of five Hyundai forklift trucks which are tasked with the handling of the high-end tiling material.
articleOptimising warehouse for growth
When a manufacturer goes from production start-up to nearly outgrowing a 60,000 sq. ft. addition in a few years – then optimises its new warehouse, tripling operational efficiency – the growing pains are worth it.
productSiemens awards £3.3m crane contract
Siemens Wind Power has awarded Street Crane a £3.3m contract to supply overhead cranes for its £310m wind turbine production and logistics facilities in Hull.
articleForkless environments: Myth or reality?
Counterbalance forklift trucks have been the king of materials handling for decades. This year, for example, it is 60 years since the launch of the first Toyota forklift, the Toyota LA. However, as technology and operations innovate and develop there will continue to be changes to the equipment and processes used not only the UK but around the world.
articleCollapsible large load carrier
Cabka-IPS has released the CabCube 2.0, a new solution for automotive and warehouse logistics.
productTVH invests in automated shuttle based DC
Increased volumes and lack of storage space prompted TVH to partner with TGW in an expansion of its distribution facility.
articlePorsche invests in vertical storage system
The relocation of Swindon’s Porsche Centre to a new site at Blagrove provided a perfect opportunity for the Parts Department to explore new options for storing components and other materials in a confined area within the building.
productSEW Eurodrive invests in crane system
When SEW Eurodrive elected to build its new, purpose-designed UK head office, production and service facility located in Normanton, West Yorkshire, a prime operational objective was to install a crane and hoist infrastructure that would prove pivotal in delivering maximum use of available floor space without impeding operational performance.
productSmart conveying systems optimise tyre manufacturers’ material flow
A high-performance intralogistics solution helps tyre manufacturers respond flexibly to individual customer specifications, lot sizes and optimises operating costs.
productMixed order picking solution for steel stockholders
Sidetracker has entered its sixth decade of manufacturing multi-directional lift trucks, with the third generation of family ownership.
productPurpose built trolleys assist manufacturer
A well-known international manufacturer of Turbo systems has a manufacturing operation in Bradford where turbo shafts are manufactured using multiple machining operations carried out on different machines.
productAV Dawson scoops award for automotive DC
Teesside’s automotive sector received another major boost when AV Dawson brought home a national award for its state-of-the-art automotive distribution centre.
articleSelecting the right system
No matter how small or large an operation, selecting the right cranes and hoists plays a vital role in boosting productivity, says Chris Lindley-Smith, sales director at Street Crane.
