articleSpeedor Storms for Dunstable
Hart Doors Systems has completed the installation of two Speedor ‘Storms’ at a recently opened packing and distribution facility for a major online retailer.
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productRulmeca hygienic motorised drums receive new IP66/69 rating
Rulmeca now offer enhanced, dual level Ingress Protection rating IP66/69 for its 80LS, 113LS, 138LS and 165LS TS8N specification Drum Motors in stainless steel.
newsKASTOecostore entry level metal storage on show at Open House
Ecology and economy when sawing and storing material will be the themes of an open house to be held by Kasto at its UK headquarters and showroom from 16th to 18th May 2017.
articleTNT boosts lighting at Croydon warehouse
Aura Light’s PerseaLED luminaires were installed at delivery company TNT’s Croydon site to reduce energy use and improve working conditions.
productWholesaler boosts efficiency of food deliveries
The Henderson Group has gone live with TranSend ePOD on Zebra TC55 devices to optimise delivery efficiency to 400 SPAR and ViVO stores and the catering industry across Northern Ireland.
productAganto to showcase temporary buildings at Multimodal
Aganto’s temporary warehouse solutions can be used in a variety of appropriate and relevant applications, tailored specifically for the logistics industry, such as goods in/out, scanning sheds, temporary terminal cargo covers and loading bay canopies.
newsFSDF calls for Awards entries
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) has opened the nominations and submissions for the 4th FSDF Annual Health and Safety Awards.
newsTransport Secretary Chris Grayling opens DHL’s new Southern Hub
The Rt. Hon Chris Grayling MP, Secretary of State for Transport opened its new Southern Hub on the western edge of Heathrow Airport.
productWomen’s achievements set to be celebrated at logistics awards
The search is on for women making a difference in the logistics industry, with an annual awards ceremony set to recognise the cream of the crop.
productForklift drops concrete block and employee loses leg
A producer of concrete blocks has been fined £300,000 after an employee had to have a leg amputated.
productMechan acquired by French rail group
Rail depot equipment specialist Mechan is joining France’s CIM Group.
productPie Mapping acquired by DPD
The digital mapping and routing firm is well positioned for growth following the acquisition by UK parcel giant DPD, according to new CEO Stuart Hill.
productFedEx introduces zero-emission Nissan electric vehicles in Belgium
FedEx Express has introduced new zero-emission all-electric Nissan e-NV200 vehicles for pickups and deliveries in the areas of Ghent, Brussels and Antwerp.
productKernPack adds end-of-line automation
KernPack, a distributor of specialist packaging machinery and solutions, has signed an exclusive UK and Ireland distribution deal with Skilled Group, enabling it to sell the company’s range of robotic palletising systems and AGVs.
productComplex sortation for Hermes
Beumer Group has supplied complex sortation and distribution technology to Hermes Germany.
articleCombilift signs €1M contract with Kingfisher Group in France
Combilift has signed a contract with Kingfisher, Europe’s largest home improvement retailer, to deliver a mix of Aisle-Master VNA articulated forklifts and Combi-WR walk behind machines to the company’s French outlets during 2017.
articleAnother major automation deal as Toyota acquires Vanderlande
The latest move in a trend of major forklift manufacturers making large acquisitions in automated intralogistics sees Toyota Industries buy Dutch automated player Vanderlande.
articleDirect-to-Consumer growth predicted
A report from LCP Consulting and Cranfield University suggests manufacturers are racing to build Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) channels, by-passing the retail supply chain.
articlePromoting energy efficiency
Thermohall from Rubb Buildings is now fully developed and patented and is said to offer great energy savings and be environmentally friendly, both in fabrication and operation.
articleElectronics retailer installs fast pick stations
Winkel, a specialist in intelligent handling systems, has delivered five Fast Pick stations to a major Swedish electronics retailer, increasing picking capacity.
