articleWell wrapped
Packaging lines can vary in the volumes they deal with, presenting different challenges for businesses. Kite Packaging offers its expertise on how to cope.
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productPrevent damage to stock
Companies involved in warehousing and logistics will be aware that damage to stock during handling and storage amounts to substantial costs.
articleFloor joint repaired
A metalworks has repaired and upgraded a floor joint at the loading bay of its Plymouth factory.
articleValue retailer invests in double deck loading
Transdek UK has completed the first stage of a project to further enhance double deck loading efficiency for value retailer Boyes by installing a 6.5 tonne double deck lift and three dock levellers at one of its North Yorkshire distribution centres.
articleCost effective cradle system
With the compact Unibloc stacking cradle system Kasto is offering a cost-effective alternative when low to medium access frequencies are required.
articleHolland & Barrett opts for hybrid order pick system
Resulting from strong growth in online sales Holland & Barrett needed a separate operation to process these orders.
articleProductivity boost offered by new horizontal order pickers
Jungheinrich has significantly upgraded its range of order pickers with the launch of the ‘series 3’.
articleManufacturer invests in lifting tables
German ventilation system manufacturer Hansa installs 16 two tonne lifting tables supplied by Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products.
articleRobotic cleaning hits the warehouse
The new TASKI Intellibot range of automatic robotic cleaning machines from Diversey Care is the first fully-automated commercial cleaners available in the UK and Europe.
articleFreezer floor challenge
Creating a concrete floor for a clad-rack building presents certain challenges. When that building is destined to be a freezer store, the need for a robust and considered flooring specification is imperative.
productBMW trials robots at manufacturing plant
The self-driving robots are used to move roll containers carrying parts around the extensive site.
productFTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners announced
Leading figures from business gathered in London to celebrate the successful women working in the UK transport and logistics industry, as the 2016 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards winners were announced.
articleNestable plastic pallets
From retail distribution centres to shop floors and throughout return transit logistics, reusable nestable plastic pallets offer many significant space and cost saving opportunities, says Jim Hardisty, MD of Goplasticpallets.com.
product3T to tackle the rise of the machines
Transport managers and logistics personnel are invited to learn about how the application of new technology is revolutionising transport management at a CILT event in June.
productKite launches 2nd Graduate Development Programme
Applications are now open for the 2016 Graduate Programme Kite Packaging has dubbed ‘The Real Apprentice’.
productIBCS adds HydroSave to growing portfolio
Independent specialist battery and charger company IBCS has added the HydroSave Battery Series to its growing portfolio. HydroSave has been developed to address a desire in the materials handling industry to minimise maintenance and operating costs.
articleSurvey shows logistics industry split on Brexit
The IMHX Business Survey showed a majority of respondents favour remaining in the EU as the best outcome for the businesses they work for. However, when asked their personal views, a small majority, 47%, support Brexit, while 45% favour remaining.
productRicoh chooses Efaflex doors for Telford DC
Alan Blakemore, senior facilities engineer, has overseen the site for the past 32 years and says: “The smooth operation of the premises is of paramount importance. We move an enormous amount of palletised goods around the site with one area alone producing 800,000 bottles of toner every month. We have to ensure the safety of our operatives in these high volume areas.”
news30,000th Combilift handed over at CeMAT
The 30,000th Combilift to roll off the production lines in Monaghan was officially handed over to its new owner on June 1st during the CeMAT materials handling and logistics trade fair in Hanover, Germany.
productBrexit rivalling customer pressure as supply chain challenge
Senior supply chain leaders say the threat of Brexit and price and service pressure from major customers are the chief challenges in 2016.
