articleDoubling storage space
By replacing its old counterbalance forklift and reach truck with a 4-way Combilift and an articulated Aisle-Master forklift Draka has been able to double storage capacity and costly and disruptive relocation.
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articleOvercoming the consolidation challenge
Apotal.de, a leading online pharmacy in Germany, has chosen the KNAPP-Store automated storage and picking system to fulfil its customer orders.
productPacking systems launched
Kite Packaging has released a range of packing benches and packing material dispensers, aimed at providing an economical choice for growing operations.
productT2 terminal tractor revamped
Kalmar has introduced the T2 terminal tractor for the European market.
newsLife-changing injuries after poorly planned lift
A transport company firm has been fined for safety failings after a worker suffered serious injuries when a crate fell on him while he was unloading crates from a container.
productImproves palletisation
Antalis Packaging has become a distributor of triangular postal tubes, adding to its postage packaging portfolio.
productBeumer to revamp DPD Ireland hub
Beumer Group has been awarded a contract to supply a fully automatic parcel sortation system to DPD Ireland as part of the extension to its sortation hub in Athlone.
productClean operators
Lift Safe and Svenema have teamed up to launch a range of battery-powered and electric lifters for clean-room environments.
articleComponent manufacturer avoids headache with warehouse revamp
A switch to Flexi NANO technology has saved space for a manufacturer and alleviated potential production headache.
articleSave space, cut cost
Hackling Transport’s 130,000 sq ft shared user warehouse provides in the region of 10,000 pallet locations of varying dimensions to allow anything from hazardous chemicals to foodstuffs to be stored.
newsPrimark takes on huge warehouse
Logistics Capital Partners has announced one of the largest logistics pre lets in The Netherlands on behalf of Primark, the global clothing retailer.
articleSpace saving and efficient metal bar storage
Hydraulic cylinder manufacturer AHP Merkle uses KASTO’s automatic storage technology to boost the efficiency of its operations while saving vital production space.
articleAdaptable antenna takes to curves
Harting has developed an RFID antenna designed for use with space constricted belt conveyors and can map curved tracks.
articleConsultancy appoints FMCG and foodservice expert
LCP Consulting has appointed Richard Walters as partner in the firm’s Manufacturing practice.
articleRobotic solution for mixed product pick
In response to rising retailer demand for mixed product trays, FANUC has collaborated with integrator Pacepacker Services to engineer a pot swap tray loading system.
productThyssenKrupp Aerospace boosts inventory management
The firm has extended its use of Barloworld Supply Chain Software’s Optimza solution, having reduced inventory levels and increased customer service levels.
newsEast Plus development promises 1.4m sq ft for logistics
The Mayor of London, Boris Johnson MP revealed plans for the redevelopment of 86 acres of industrial land owned by the Greater London Authority in London Riverside.
articleUKWA calls for policymakers to back warehouse development
The call came as the Association unveiled a warehouse census highlighting a ‘crucial lack of supply and development’.
articleCanopy eliminates pinchpoint
A medical supplies firm has boosted warehouse processes and increased space with a canopy from CopriSystems. HSS talked to Squadron Medical’s operations manager Sue Nevitt about how this was achieved.
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