productNew GoBox can take maximum load of 400kg
Goplasticpallets.com has launched the new GoBox 1208 BBCJ – a euro-size, plastic pallet container to the UK market.
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articleSteel-specific team targets heavyweight demands
Botros Hanna from Hyster Europe explains some of the key handling challenges faced by the steel industry today.
productGoliath does a concrete job
Capable of lifting 20 tonnes and spanning 30 metres, Street Crane’s goliath double girder crane is being used by Centrum Pile, a manufacturer of precast concrete piles.
articleFashion retailer goes omnichannel with goods-to-person picking
A new logistics centre by SSI Schaefer has recently become operational for omni-channel retail distribution by the Finnish Stockmann Group.
articleSouth Wales facility for Budweiser
Herchenbach plays a key role in the European distribution strategy of world-leading brewer Anheuser-Busch.
articleDouble digit productivity boost at supermarket DC
A supermarket in the Netherlands boosted order picking productivity with Crown GPC 3000 order pickers optimised with QuickPick Remote.
articleTemporary building for trans-shipping
Haulier Truckwright turned to Aganto as its services were growing significantly across the UK and it needed more on-site space as part of its expansion plans.
productDaifuku UK secures contract with leading car manufacturer
Following the award of two major contracts in the second half of 2016, Daifuku UK finished the year on a high by securing a major contract at one of Europe’s leading car manufacturing plants.
articleKalmar introduces range of 5-9 tonne forklifts
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, is launching a new range of diesel forklifts. The Kalmar DCG50-90 range, comprising seven models, has been updated to provide better uptime, productivity and savings.
productBarrel lifting attachment
The barrel lifting attachment from Packline materials Handling has been designed to provide the safe and easy lifting and controlled movement of barrels.
product9-metre conveyor belt custom-made
MiniTec has provided a one-of-a-kind 9-metre conveyor belt.
productHeathrow uses wearable tech to improve manual handling
In 2015 Heathrow Airport engaged dorsaVi to conduct a ViSafe Comparison Assessment on the musculoskeletal impact of using manual handling aids for the transfer of airport baggage versus the impact of transferring baggage without the use of aids.
newsNew awards to boost profile of logistics
Talent in Logistics, a new conference and awards event, will take place on 22nd June 2017 to recognise, celebrate and reward the people that are essential to the success of the UK logistics sector.
productKitchen and bathroom supplier opts for cloud-based WMS
simplehuman has gone live with the Snapfulfil Cloud WMS.
productSpeedor Storms chosen for 310k sq ft fulfillment centre
Hart Doors Systems has completed the installation of two Speedor ‘Storms’ at a recently opened packing and distribution facility for a major online retailer.
articleTimber firm chooses Baumann sideloaders
Leading timber importer GE Robinson orders five Baumann sideloaders to keep busy operations efficient and safe.
newsTesco to drive £61m supply chain savings from Booker merger
The boards of Tesco and wholesaler Booker Group have reached agreement on a £3.7 billion merger.
productBombardier signs long term deal with Hoppecke
Bombardier Transportation, the rail division of the leading manufacturer of planes and trains, has signed a long-term service agreement (LTSA) with Hoppecke Industrial Batteries.
articlePotato producer Branston opts for Northern Forklift
High intensity operation specifies STILL hybrid trucks for efficiency and environmental benefits.
productCombiloks support major manufacturer
One of the world’s leading vehicle tyre manufacturers, has specified an installation of seven Stertil Combilok vehicle restraint systems to support warehousing operations at its production plant in Dundee.
