articleAutomate for greater speed and accuracy
When artificial joint manufacturer, Implantcast, needed to automate its logistics to ensure a faster and more accurate operation, the company turned to KNAPP.
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articlePowering materials handling in manufacturing
Traditionally, for many manufacturing environments, engine powered forklift trucks and particularly diesel-powered forklifts have been the natural choice. But Toyota Material Handling UK asks if this is still the case?
productNissan car plant takes eight Hart doors
Hart Door Systems, the leading designer and manufacturer of both commercial doors and industrial doors, has completed another contract for Sir Robert McAlpine at Nissan Manufacturing UK’s car plant, Sunderland.
productSwivel castors have integrated lifting feet
New from Aldershot-based machine element experts FATH Components is a range of precision engineered swivel castors with integrated lifting feet that are stated to provide effortless movement together with safe, positive positioning once in place.
productKNAPP to present next-gen robot at LogiMAT
KNAPP will showcase innovations at LogiMAT in Germany in March and later at IntraLogisteX in the UK.
productWMS helps D2C firm compete on cost
Europe’s leading online contact lenses supplier is offering savings of up to 45% on major high street opticians, thanks in big part to the company’s ‘direct to consumer’ (D2C) model.
productRobotic and data-driven systems will be showcased
Swisslog will demonstrate flexible robotics and intelligent automation based on the SynQ software platform at LogiMAT 2020.
productStorage Systems chooses Hart Doors for Durham Box project
Hart Doors, the leading designer and manufacturer of both commercial and industrial doors, has completed the installation of a Speedor Mini at Durham Box’s 70,000 sq ft factory, Bishop Auckland, where in excess of 20 million packaging products per year are produced principally for the FMCG sector.
productTomorrow’s Warehouse event – Call for speakers
Western Business Media is inviting experts from the world of Logistics, Warehousing and Materials Handling to share their insights and knowledge at the newly launched Tomorrow’s Warehouse Live event, which will take place on 30th September 2020 at the Ricoh Arena, Coventry.
productVertical Buffer Module achieves 75% greater throughput
To meet today’s need for leaner processes and more flexible production, Kardex developed the LR 35 storage and retrieval solution for small and medium-sized warehouses.
productAston Martin grants long term logistics contract
The contract extension runs to 2027 and will include the new manufacturing plant in St Athan.
productCummins set for build-to-suit facility in Daventry
Prologis is currently constructing the 430,000 sq ft unit for Cummins in Prologis Apex Park, north of Daventry, next to the A45 and close to the M1/M6 interchange.
articleParts supplier consolidates UK warehouses in wake of Brexit
Bilstein group has been operating a 19,000 square metre distribution centre in Markham Vale supplying the UK market since 2018.
productWMS drives process change for B2C success
Global floorcare firm Vax has seen huge growth in its ‘direct to consumer’ eCommerce channel, because of very low overheads and bigger margins.
newsMercedes-Benz grants UK parts distribution contract
XPO Logistics has signed a long-term partnership agreement with Mercedes-Benz Parts Logistics to manage UK parts distribution through an integrated, digitally-managed transportation network.
productSuccession at Lorien
Lorien Engineering Solutions has promoted David Mallinson to UK managing director.
productHart completes more Nissan work
Hart Door Systems has completed a major contract for a range of doors and shutters at Nissan Manufacturing UK’s car plant, Sunderland.
articleLockheed Martin invests in sideloaders from leading specialist
The global aerospace leader has taken seven modified 7 tonne GX models from Baumann with a number of advanced features.
productLogistics industry warns of cashflow crisis in Government letter
Industry bodies express concern that current bailout measures may not help logistics businesses crucial to the UK economy during the crisis.
productAutomation: a new decade and expectations
As the e-commerce industry has grown, so have customer expectations. Today customers are placing orders more frequently, in fewer quantities, later in the day and expecting delivery faster than ever before.
