articleAsda doubles productivity
Axiom GB has designed and completed an automated packing and dispatch solution for Asda Stores at Clipper Logistics’ Boughton facility in Nottinghamshire.
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productNew generation low lifter from TCM
Responding to the increasing demands on forklifts in warehouse and distribution operations for greater productivity combined with safety and economy TCM has introduced a new compact low lifter with a load capacity of up to two tons.
productBig bag handling
The specialised big-bag, air operated hoists manufactured by J D Neuhaus are suitable for operating with single or twin bag loads in processing procedures involving powdered, granulated or other free-flowing materials.
articleHome Bargains installs 15 double deck lifts at RDC
Transdek UK has fulfilled a major order to supply 15 double deck lifts, and ancillary equipment, at a new Southern regional distribution centre (RDC) for TJ Morris, the Home Bargains retailer.
articleAmazon treats DC floor to adapt to VNA configuration
When one of Amazon’s distribution centres in the North of England adapted a section of wide aisle racking to very narrow aisle, they needed a floor suitable for the change.
productNew range of modular Demag rope hoists
Terex Material Handling has launched a new range of rope hoists based on a single design technology.
articleModular Demag rope hoists up to 50 tonnes
Terex Material Handling has launched a new range of rope hoists based on a single design technology.
articleDouble decker forklift promises more operational capacity
TCM’s SRD 200 double stacker forklift focuses on important operational benefits; greater efficiency with long-distance capacity.
articleHeinz deploys Layer Picker
Wincanton was challenged at the national distribution centre it manages on behalf of Heinz to increase automated pallet layer picking without associated changes in product configurations.
productImmingham Container Terminal takes 4 reachstackers
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has announced a contract to supply Immingham Container Terminal in the UK with four Kalmar Gloria reachstackers equipped with K-Motion technology.
productPeel buys 15 Terex straddle carriers for Liverpool terminal
Terex Port Solutions (TPS) has received an order for 15 diesel-electric Terex N SC 634 E straddle carriers from the British terminal operator Peel Ports Group.
productPrepared for launch into plastic pallets
Plastic container supplier George Utz UK has taken delivery of a giant plastic injection moulding machine – the final piece of a multi-million pound investment leading to a launch into the pallet market in 2016.
newsKASTO opens subsidiary in Singapore
The German company, which specialises in the development and manufacturing of metal sawing and storage equipment, opened a subsidiary in Singapore on 26 October.
articleAdvice on safe loading of racking
Racking and storage solutions are a vital part of many operations across the UK, making the issue of good housekeeping and safe loading, paramount.
productReliable detection of medicine packages
Light section sensors designed for fully automated warehousing modules in pharmacy picking systems.
productShows intermodal connections
Port of Amsterdam has launched Port of Amsterdam Intermodal Planner, a digital transport planner that provides current information on intermodal line connections via short sea, inland navigation, rail and road.
articleComfy Quilts IT investment boosts stock visibility
Pillow and duvet manufacturer, Comfy Quilts is implementing the Snapfulfil SaaS WMS to provide inventory visibility and control across its retail and wholesale warehousing operations, including a new 110,000 sq ft facility at Stakehill Industrial Estate in Manchester.
productUPS to build £120m sortation centre at London Gateway
The 32,000 sq m package sorting and delivery facility at the DP World London Gateway logistics site is one of the company’s largest infrastructure investments outside of the USA.
newsWarehousing and logistics is booming says BNP Paribas
Warehousing and logistics businesses have grown by 24% in just one year, with turnover hitting £11.8 billion, up from £9.5 billion last year as the online shopping revolution picks up pace, according to BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.
articleConsumers wise to delivery and return options, says survey
Today’s consumers expect online retailers to provide more convenient and more personalised delivery options to accommodate their busy lifestyle needs.
