productYorkshire 3PL wins major contract with High Street retailer
CPL 3PL has won a major contract to provide a full logistics service for a nationwide retailer.
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productImpact Handling sells two 60 tonne forklifts
The machines are said to be the first of this size sold in the UK for 10 years, as Impact handling, the exclusive UK distributor for Konecranes Lift Trucks, sees a surge in demand for its largest machines.
article25-tonner leads the way for machine tools firm
Heavy forklifts from Doosan handle machine tools for engineering firm Mills CNC.
articleCosmetics firm installs new warehouse
Viokox specialises in the design, development, manufacture of cosmetics products and has expanded the warehouse in the company’s headquarters in Spain.
articleDoosan launches rugged electric counterbalance truck
Doosan has launched a powerful new range of four-wheel electric counterbalance forklift trucks, the B45X-7 Series, as a viable alternative to increasingly regulated IC Engine equivalents.
articleWinter warmer
Combilift sideloader proves its worth in snowy yard, with its the all-wheel drive and traction proving a hit.
productGrowing manufacturer opts for Picadoor
Union Industries is helping a growing Berkshire manufacturer to keep its new facility extension properly segregated.
productAerospace firm saves cash through better warehouse lighting
LED lighting brand Goodlight has helped Pattonair, a global aerospace and defence supply chain provider, to reduce lighting energy costs by 40% by replacing the fluorescent tubes at its 3,400 sq m European hub in Derby with long life, energy efficient G5 LED Battens from the Goodlight range.
productImproved multi-trip pallet box launches
Four years since the original launch of its multi-trip pallet box – the Trip Box – Goplasticpallets.com has introduced a new, improved version to its range, which promises to deliver superior strength, better security and enhanced performance for large volume goods handling and distribution.
productNo-deal Brexit could increase red tape
A new UK safety mark designed to replace the EU’s CE mark following a no-deal Brexit will cost British manufacturers and exporters millions of pounds in product stamping, testing and red tape, warns courier ParcelHero.
productDriver comfort
As the driving experience is an essential element of success in high intensity applications, Hyster Europe is focussing on enhancing the operator environment.
productHandling heavy tools
Hubtex is helping a manufacturer with the changing of an injection moulding tool.
productNo deal fear underlines need for business flexibility
Over the past 18 months, businesses have been advised to prepare for a ‘no deal’ Brexit outcome to preserve supply chains. Aganto MD Andy Butters recommends taking advantage of the flexibility of temporary industrial buildings.
productPaints firm builds clad rack warehouse
SINTEPLAST, leading company in the Argentine market of paints and coatings, has automated its facilities in Ezeiza (Buenos Aires) thanks to a storage solution designed jointly by the logistics engineering ULMA Handling Systems and the storage systems company AR Racking.
productConsultancy identifies Honda ‘winners and losers’
Thomas Cullen of consultancy Transport Intelligence says Honda’s plan to shut its Swindon Assembly plant in 2021 has little to do with local politics and everything to do with the changing nature of the automotive supply chain.
articleRoom to live
A mezzanine floor covering three units helps mannequin manufacturer manage space efficiently.
productIndustry 4.0 process optimisation
Werma has developed smart systems such as StockSaver and Andonspeed.
productFully secure
When a shoemaker took over a new factory it presented plenty of new opportunities for the business, but it was important to ensure that security was high.
productOmnidirectional AGV released
Kivnon, a Spanish AGV manufacturer, has developed the K41 Slim, which has a 1,000kg lifting capacity with omnidirectional movement.
newsA-SAFE makes prestigious list for second year in row
A-SAFE has made the HSBC International Track 200 league table for the second year running. After achieving 68% average international sales growth over two years, the safety barrier expert achieved place 78, outranking their previous position of 82.
