productTouchMES monitors downtime
International supply chain solutions provider TouchPath is launching a new version of TouchMES, its performance-driven manufacturing execution system (MES).
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productCompact and powerful forklifts
Clark has redesigned the robust CGC series LPG forklift, which is said to be particularly well-suited for lifting heavy loads in confined spaces.
articleAgile storage solutions
Stephanie Coyle, sales executive & warehouse specialist at Rubb Buildings discusses a challenging industrial property market with HSS editor Simon Duddy.
articleYale expands tow tractor range for ‘milk run’ applications
Tow tractors can help manufacturing operations make the logistics ‘milk run’ more efficient, says Yale Europe Materials Handling. Its two new models offer greater towing capacities.
productUS automation firm buys Danish industrial robot specialist
Teradyne has acquired Mobile Industrial Robots (MiR) for €121 million net of cash acquired plus €101 million if performance targets are met by 2020.
articleSEMA approved installation companies undertake tough audit
SEMA Approved Installation Companies (SAICs) have followed in the footsteps of SEMA Distributor Companies (SDCs) in offering up their businesses to an in-depth quality audit.
articleTyres boost for heavy load lifting
Trelleborg launched ProHD, a tyre compound that is engineered to increase the load capacity in critical material handling applications at the recent CeMAT event.
articleYear-round, all-weather cover
Europe’s largest kitchen manufacturer needed a supplier capable of delivering a customised temporary warehouse to be installed at its existing distribution centre.
articleManufacturer deploys four Doosan reach trucks
The reach trucks serve two dedicated warehouses with one truck carrying out perpetual inventory stocktaking and the others on regular duties.
productSmart glasses to boost workflow
Toshiba has enhanced its dynaEdge DE-100 and AR100 Viewer Assisted Reality smart glasses, which are designed to boost workflow in manufacturing and maintenance.
productSafer automation with sensors
Sensata has launched a White Paper on how sensors are moving the materials handling industry towards safer automation.
productHandling bars of material
This Clamp Attachment from Packline is used in factory, warehouse and production environments to lift and transport various items including bars of material.
productChipboard manufacturer replaces diesel powered trucks with lithium-ion models
Kalmar has concluded a deal with a Polish manufacturer of chipboard products for nine electric forklift trucks powered by lithium-ion batteries.
productLighting firm improves warehouse efficiency
Logistex has installed its innovative warehouse management system, LWS Reflex, at Ansell Lighting’s warehouse operations at Warrington and Belfast.
articleLean operations
LKE is more than a manufacturer of trolleys and lifting equipment, it helps a broad range of companies bring a systematic approach to their handling operations. HSS editor Simon Duddy recently met up with the LKE team in the UK to hear more.
productTaking storage to another dimension
Gebhardt has enhanced the StoreBiter OLS 3D automated storage and retrieval system – the shuttle no longer only runs through aisles, but also on connecting routes between the aisles.
productEngine manufacturer replaces highly manual operation
Andrews Automation was invited to offer a solution to a highly manual operation involving parts bins return to suppliers.
articleDemanding 24/7 operation
Radiator manufacturer Stelrad handles 50,000 customer deliveries per year from its South Yorkshire distribution centre. To maintain its 99% on-time delivery status, the company requires efficient warehousing.
productMeachers facilitates new research centre
Biome Bioplastics has opened a new research and development (R&D) unit in Southampton within a building provided by Meachers Global Logistics.
productAutomotive supplier Multimatic maximises space
Following a strategic move to lower its facilities costs at its UK headquarters, Multimatic has invested in a temporary building from Spaciotempo that will be in use for at least the next decade.
