articleWidest range: narrowest aisle Bendi reveals IMHX plans
Translift Bendi is taking its biggest stand at IMHX 2016 and has chosen the landmark industry event to unveil new products to the logistics market.
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productSafecontractor status achieved
Renovotec has been awarded accreditation from Safecontractor for its commitment to achieving excellence in health and safety.
productJobs created as packaging company opens new warehouse
Packaging company Taylor Davis, which is based in Wiltshire and specialises in producing metal and plastic containers for food and other uses, has opened its first northern logistics centre at Ferrybridge in West Yorkshire.
articleKion buys Dematic in ‘transformational’ £1.4bn deal
Forklift manufacturer the KION Group has acquired the automated logistics solutions supplier Dematic in a bid to create a global leader in intralogistics solutions.
productExtreme crane makeover
Linian Crane and Hoist Company was approached by Tratos UK who had taken over a derelict building in which there was an old and defunct 10 tonne Wharton double girder electric overhead travelling crane, probably dating from the 1950s.
productPlatform for growth
An increase in the weight of deliveries has led BM Catalysts to invest in a bespoke loading platform to help improve yard efficiency and safety.
articleYale launches pedestrian stacker series
The trucks promise to deliver a range of improvements in through-mast visibility and load lifting controls.
productDorner acquires Geppert-Band
Dorner is a conveyor system manufacturer and Geppert-Band, a European manufacturer of belt and modular belt conveyors.
articleTGW acquires CHM
Automated materials handling solution specialist TGW Logistics has acquired German robotics company CHM Automatisierungstechnik for an undisclosed sum.
productBespoke access platforms for rail application
Transdek UK’s specialist services operation has engineered and installed two bespoke goods lifts and over 200-metres of railway carriage refurbishment access platforms for Wabtec Rail.
articleTaking a leading role
Kathryn Lewis, operations director of Advanced Supply Chain won Leader of the Year at the recent FTA Everywoman Awards for her efforts turning around the operation of a key warehouse for client Ultra Finishing, a bathroom product supplier. HSS Editor Simon Duddy visited Kathryn at the Bolton facility to find out how she completed the transformation.
articleIn-depth study of major manufacturer’s forklift safety
Mitsubishi Electric Air Conditioning Systems Europe Ltd is a company that emphasises empowerment of its workforce to be involved in all aspects of the business. The employees created a forklift safety initiative at its huge Livingston facilities to change operations from the bottom up. HSS editor Simon Duddy visited the team to hear their story.
articleLogistics industry concern BREXIT could lead to higher duties
Ian Stansfield (pictured), former VP Logistics & Supply Chain for Asda and now managing director of Summit Consulting raised the concern at the Annual Logistics Debate, which was hosted by supply chain consultancy SCALA in association with the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT).
productIntegrated processing and packaging solutions
Conveyor Systems Limited (CSL) will exhibit a range of conveyors and innovative vertical transport systems at the PPMA Total Show 2016, including the Qimarox Prorunner Mk1 and versatile Ambaflex spiral elevator/ lowerator that can be easily integrated into a conveyor system to provide efficient handling solutions.
articleLowest platform height
Hubtex has developed a new freely manoeuvrable platform truck with a platform height of 457mm and load capacity of up to 35 tons or 70 tons in its coupled operating mode.
articlePaperboard firm installs overhead crane
Terex Material Handling has installed a Demag double girder overhead travelling process crane at Iggesund Paperboard’s production facility in Cumbria.
articleOptimise your operation – Toyota live demos at IMHX
Toyota Material Handling UK will be demonstrating the latest developments in order picking and towing solutions live at IMHX 2016, showing visitors how they can optimise their operation, whether it is in e-commerce, distribution or manufacturing.
productAdvanced material handling from Crown
Crown, one of the world’s largest material handling companies, will showcase a full line-up of products and forward-thinking technologies on stand 10J61 at IMHX 2016, being staged at the NEC Birmingham from 13th to 16th September 2016.
productAstec solution for automated assembly line
With many years’ experience in providing pallet handing solutions, Astec Conveyors were asked to design a flexible automated production assembly line with the aim to reduce manual handling.
productMaterials drive webbing innovations
Webbing and straps are long established but still very important for load restraint in transport and warehousing, says Package Control UK.
