productMACS Software links up with multichannel developer
WMS specialist MACS Software has announced a partnership agreement with multichannel eCommerce software developer Linn Systems, the company behind the Linnworks business automation solution.
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articleSwanscombe link ruled out but final Thames Crossing decision delayed
The Government has narrowed its options on the new Thames Crossing but fallen short of choosing which of the proposals will prevail. Industry reacts as the decision is put back until May.
productAmazon grants Goodman huge spec warehouse contract
Property group Goodman will develop a 95,000 sq m fulfilment centre in Wroclaw, Poland for Amazon.
articleStorage lift for heavy goods
The Shuttle XP 1000 storage lift from Kardex Remstar can accommodate goods weighing up to 1,000kg per tray.
articleTop 20 tips for buying a reach truck
Reach trucks are a key ingredient for warehouses in all industry sectors. Robert O’Donoghue, senior product strategy manager, NMHG, provides 20 useful tips on what to look for when buying or hiring a reach truck in today’s marketplace, explaining why some features play such an important role.
articleTrackless mobile shelving easy to relocate
A trackless mobile shelving system that promises to transform high density storage has been launched by Link 51.
articleAsda sources space saving ‘sliding doors’ storage
BITO Storage Systems has installed Smart Slide shelving at the Asda Logistics Clothing Depot in Lymedale, Staffordshire, for the eCommerce operation of leading clothing retailer George.com.
articleAsda awards Swisslog with IDC maintenance contract
Wal-Mart subsidiary, Asda, has awarded Swisslog’s UK business with a major maintenance and support contract for one of its flagship depots, the Integrated Distribution Centre (IDC) in Lutterworth.
articleExact dispatch sequencing key for healthcare product supplier
German healthcare products supplier ProServ redesigned operations at its 4000 sq m warehouse installing the OSR Shuttle from KNAPP.
articleLeyland Trucks takes on electric tugs for safer handling
Pedestrian electric tugs from MasterMover are providing safe materials handling in the manufacture of the latest generation of vehicles from Leyland Trucks.
articleSeals remove loading bay contamination risk
Dock sealing solutions are commonplace but one company is claiming a first with a solution that allows trucks to open doors into a fully sealed warehouse.
articleLightweight internal high speed door released
Union Industries has expanded its range of industrial fast acting doors with the development of a lightweight internal door for ambient & chilled environments – the Picadoor.
articleCold chain health and safety leadership programme launches
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) has launched a flagship Health and Safety Leadership Programme, designed to provide a highly visible declaration of the FSDF’s leadership for members who are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all involved in the food storage and distribution industry sector.
productAirbus uses electric tugs for wing assembly
Airbus, one of the world’s leading aircraft manufacturers, is using pedestrian electric tugs from MasterMover as an integral part of its wing assembly plant in Broughton.
productRobust & reliable
Basingstoke based Gordian Strapping has integrated a side seal strapping machine into AAK UK’s packaging line at King George Dock in Hull.
blogTransport Manager – a title to be proud of
Transport managers play a key role in the operation of any business. It’s no good having the best products at the best prices if you cannot deliver them to the customer when and where he wants them. GEOFF DOSSETTER looks at this key developing role.
articleRetailers with strong Omni-channel strategies are Christmas winners
Online sales of non-food products in the UK grew 19.2% in December versus a year earlier, the highest growth in four years, according to the British Retail Consortium and KPMG.
productRusmail takes to the big ground
Rusmail has solved one of its most challenging handling problems to date using an inclined belt conveyor which needed to reach from ground level to a height of almost 6.5 metres for a food processing client.
productOverhead conveyor contract signed
Materials handling specialist, LB Foster Materials Handling, has won a substantial contract with SignFab UK. The contract, which was awarded through the third party consultant, Colour Dynamics, is for an overhead conveyor.
articleRetail winners were online experts
Every year there are winners and losers in the flurry of retail activity around Christmas and the New Year – 2013 was no different.
