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.
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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.
productLPG trucks form bulk of order
Window and conservatory systems manufacturer Synseal has updated its materials handling fleet with 28 new trucks on full-service contract hire, after Impact’s proactive maintenance programme and provision of quality equipment contributed to a 100% customer service record.
articleMarston’s brews deal with Briggs
The UK’s top independent pub retailing and brewing business has opted for ‘one stop’ asset management support by awarding Briggs Equipment a new contract valued at £700,000.
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productMajor online retailer installs 22 Thorworld loading ramps
Turnkey solution contractor RSR has facilitated the installation of 22 Thorworld Industries loading ramps within depots operated by one of the world’s most successful internet retailers.
productTerminal operator takes Liftace trucks
Two reach stackers and one empty container handler have been delivered to Conateco, Italy, making them the first Konecranes Liftace branded machines on the market.
productDusty environment demands robust trucks
Supplier of decorative garden aggregates Kelkay has taken on three modified Toyota Tonero diesel trucks to work in a busy and difficult workplace.
articleFast-action doors built to withstand high winds
Fruit and veg producer Greencell Spalding has installed a FlexiEdge fast-action external door supplied by Stertil Door Products to ensure safe access for pedestrians and wheeled vehicles in an area of high wind loading.
articleRajapack boosts storage space with a quickly built temporary warehouse
Bedford-based packaging company Rajapack was rapidly filling its main warehouse with a huge range of packing products – almost 4,000 different lines and still growing – and needed a storage solution.
productProfessional pallet warehousing
Is the success of your business being hampered by limited space to store your products or raw materials? Or do you run an online eCommerce site and need to provide your customers with ever increasing order levels?
articleUnion launches bogus self employment case against UK Express
The firm carries out a lot of logistics work for Amazon in the UK.
productSteel manufacturer saves 30% in forklift fuel costs
The Hadley Group took delivery of 16 new environmentally friendly and economic CNG powered Linde trucks, after reviewing their current fleet, which they’d had for nearly 15 years.
articleClipper Northampton boosts GOH storage to 1.5m garments
BS Handling Systems has completed ‘Phase 2’ of a major contract to fit out Clipper’s distribution centre in Grange Park, Northampton.
articleSecond FAST Picking solution from KNAPP goes live
Following successful implementation of the first system that completely automated the handling of its fruit and vegetable range, Migros Zürich has taken delivery of a second FAST Picking solution from KNAPP to automate the fulfilment of orders for dairy products and other fresh items.
articleSports retailer to build automated warehouse with Swisslog
Swisslog has entered into an agreement with Sportamore – the leading Nordic online sports retailer – to supply an automated warehouse solution.
articleKeeping up with the pace
Logistics is at the heart of the new consumer’s online shopping experience and online sellers that fail to recognise this and choose to ignore the benefits of modern intralogistics can fall off the pace, says John Maguire, commercial director of Narrow Aisle.
articleAt the cutting edge
Manhattan Associates outlines some cutting edge tech it predicts could take hold in the near future, as retailers bid to close the gap between fulfilment reality and consumer’s wishes.
