productAstec solution for automated assembly line
With many years’ experience in providing pallet handing solutions, Astec Conveyors were asked to design a flexible automated production assembly line with the aim to reduce manual handling.
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articleWhite Paper Download: Return Logistics
Return handling costs are a global issue. Even where labour is cheap, returns can mean double logistics costs (shipping and reverse logistics), no turnover and disappointed customers.
productDocument applicator speeds packing process
Inther sold its first Automated Document Applicator to the warehouse of German hardware store Bauhaus.
productThe Fragrance Shop takes on Shutl delivery service
The UK’s largest independent fragrance retailer has launched a new delivery service from Shutl.
productFocus on quick and efficient data capture
Vitronic, a leading provider of Auto-ID solutions, will present its powerful systems at IMHX.
productMaterials drive webbing innovations
Webbing and straps are long established but still very important for load restraint in transport and warehousing, says Package Control UK.
productPallet box solution for large volume transportation
The UK’s leading independent supplier of plastic returnable transit packaging, Goplasticpallets.com will launch the latest transport solution for the automotive and manufacturing industries, the extremely robust sleeve pack container CabCube 1210, at this year’s IMHX event from 13th to 16th September on stand 11N40.
productAutomated storage and retrieval of metals on show
Plenty of storage space in a footprint 50 to 80 per cent smaller than conventional racking, fast access to material, rapid picking with accurate inventory control, flexible storage options including holding stock in an external, weatherproof store.
newsUnion secures £1m back-pay for Sports Direct workers
Thousands of workers at Sports Direct’s Shirebrook warehouse in Derbyshire are set to receive back pay totalling an estimated £1 million for non-payment of the minimum wage, Britain’ largest union, Unite announced today.
productSpecialist metal manufacturer switches to electric fleet
Briggs Equipment is helping the UK’s largest specialist manufacturer of zinc alloys to improve its environmental performance by switching its materials handling fleet from diesel to electric.
productReduce manual handling
Astec Conveyors was asked to design a flexible automated production assembly line to reduce manual handling.
productBespoke static curtain eliminates contamination
Union Industries has helped a Scottish manufacturer keep its state-of-the-art facility free from contamination with a bespoke static curtain.
productStation to station
Inther provides goods-to-man picking and packing stations in Changsha, China.
newsDX merges operations into Swanley super-site
Parcel and logistics firm DX has opened a new Service Centre in Swanley, Kent. DX Secure, DX Network Services and DX Freight will all operate from the 116,300 sq ft super site facility.
articleTyre pressure monitoring – why do it?
Research by Continental Tyres shows that as many as one in four truck tyres may be running underinflated by 10%. Ian Jackson, technical systems, sales & services manager from Continental Tyres says this not only leads to significantly higher fuel costs but contributes to the likelihood of tyre failure, which is currently responsible for 20% of all truck breakdowns.
productOnline fashion retail leader to open automated DC
European online fashion e-tailer Zalando has appointed TGW Logistics to design, install, commission and maintain the materials handling solution at its new logistics centre in Germany, which will begin operations at the end of 2016.
productSports Direct has double the average injuries says TUC
Sports Direct sees nearly twice times the number of injuries compared to the rest of the sector, according to a letter published today (Tuesday) advocating a shareholders vote in favour of an independent review on how workers are treated.
productManaging global shipping
Dräger relies on continuous digitalisation in managing its global shipping processes. Since 2009 the Lübeck-based manufacturer of medical and security technology integrates all service providers along the supply chain from the place of shipping up to the consignee with a digital network management system and automates process workflows.
article337 pallet trucks per hour
Internal transport for 3PL provided by Egemin Automation. Automated barcode station also included.
articleSee what makes Home Bargains new automated DC tick
Check out our Video of the Month featuring Swisslog’s remarkable automated handling and storage installation at the new Amesbury DC of discount retailer Home Bargains.
