articleDatalogic secures £20m Royal Mail parcel sortation order
Datalogic has inked a deal with Royal Mail to implement a new Parcel Sorting System in around 20 mail centres across the UK.
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newsCold chain investment needed to cut carbon
Expert witnesses from industry and academia, including group engineer at Tesco and SME sustainable refrigeration pioneers, Hubbard, Dearman and Iceotope, presented to the Birmingham Energy Institute policy commission last week to warn against the risks of apathy in refrigeration and cooling markets.
articleGreggs invests in Stertil dock houses for loading flexibility
Stertil Dock Products has installed a series of loading dock houses for Greggs to ensure safe and efficient distribution from the Group’s bakery in Birmingham.
productKeg clamp attachment
To ensure productivity levels are met and to support end of line operations, B&B Attachments, the exclusive UK distributor of Kaup equipment, has supplied the ale makers Timothy Taylor with innovative Kaup keg clamp forklift attachments.
productAutomated e-mail notification
In the latest upgrade to its ControlPort logistics software, fulfilment specialists James and James has provided e-retailers with an automated service that gives more management information without even needing to log in.
productWebinar to tackle complex delivery demands
MetaPack and Manhattan Associates will deliver a webinar on July 14th designed to help retailers meet increasing demands from consumers for same-day delivery, click and collect and pick-up, drop off services.
productFulfilment time cut
Kent-based BEERmerchants.com has implemented a web-based solution from NetDespatch to streamline its order fulfilment process.
articleMR reach trucks power busy cold store
Two new cold store MR reach trucks supported by two MPX power pallet trucks are proving to be a robust, reliable and low-cost materials handling solution in sub-zero temperatures at Chiltern Cold Storage.
articleFighting the good fight
For over 40 years, Translift Bendi have been waging a war on wasted storage space with the continual development and introduction of innovative products and solutions.
productReliable Interroll conveyor technology products for use in refrigeration applications
The market for temperature-controlled foods is becoming increasingly important, with logistics processes for refrigerated or frozen foods offering more challenges and demands. The industry is extremely energy intensive and strict hygiene and labor protection requirements must be taken into consideration throughout the entire production chain.
newsLinde Material Handling scoops UKWA Technical Innovation Award
Linde Material Handling has taken home the Technical Innovations Award in this year’s 16th Annual UKWA (United Kingdom Warehousing Association’s) Awards.
articleSolutions for pharmaceutical logistics
The pharmaceutical industry is facing enormous changes. New regulations, increasingly more complex products, steadily expanding product portfolios and ever smaller batches increase costs and risks in logistical processes. Michiel Veenman, Director Solution Management Pharmaceutical Industry at Swisslog, explains the ways in which the industry can overcome the challenges of the future.
articleContact Attachments launches ‘Summer of Safety’ campaign
Mid Wales-based Contact Attachments has launched its dedicated ‘Summer of Safety’ campaign and is now inviting all forklift attachments users across the UK to call upon the company for a free Thorough Examination, to ensure they comply with the latest Health and Safety regulations.
articleFashion retailer Missguided for new 250k sq ft warehouse
Missguided will be the end user for the build-to-suit facility at Trafford Park, Manchester.
productTGW boosts off-site support
Automated warehouse solutions provider TGW is transforming its Lifetime Services (LTS) proposition so customers have immediate access to round-the-clock resource without the need for permanent on site support.
productRetailer installs bespoke pallet elevator
A major high street retailer of domestic white goods and electrical equipment required a bespoke pallet elevator for its new factory and approached Lancashire based Blackstar Handling Systems, in partnership with Keymas to provide a solution.
productHammerhead modernised
Konecranes has carried out an extensive refurbishment of the river Tyne’s most historic Hammerhead heavy lifting crane, which worked on such exceptional maritime vessels as Ark Royal and HMS Illustrious in the golden era of the North East shipyards.
productRoll cage rentals launched for the Christmas peak
K. Hartwall has launched a new cage rental business to support the ever increasing seasonal demand for roll cages. Foldia roll cage and Performance A-frame are among the highlights.
articleNew storage concept bids to maximise pallet density
Flexi Warehouse Systems – the projects and systems division of Narrow Aisle – has introduced the Flexi StorMAX space saving storage concept.
articleSupermarket challenges put focus on supply chain efficiency
Indigo Software supply chain consultant Mark Wilkinson says the rise of the discounters has created an opportunity as well as a challenge for private label manufacturers.
