productAny ATEX lift truck supported
Pyroban has responded to industry demand by providing technical support for any ATEX forklift truck, regardless of the brand of explosion protection system.
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articleSingle-piece picking challenge
The growth in single-piece picking is driving increasing interest in automation. Craig Rollason, MD of KNAPP UK, outlines the latest trends.
productEssential range offers lower cost heavy duty forklifts
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched a new range of forklifts based on its proven and trusted platform.
productSearch for new premises part of growth plan
Further underlining its commitment to an ambitious growth strategy, rental supplier of high performance temperature controlled storage solutions for the food, pharmaceutical, logistics and manufacturing industries, Blue Cube Portable Cold Stores – part of the Turner Group – has confirmed it is embarking on a search for new, strategically located premises which will better serve its nationwide customer base.
productLogistex appoints general manager of engineering support services
Darren Alden has taken on the role, having previously worked at Logistex, where he was responsible for their residential sites.
productShip to shore crane at heart of Grangemouth investment
The Port of Grangemouth, Scotland’s largest container facility, has placed an order with Liebherr for a new multimillion pound ship to shore container crane.
articleSwisslog customers step into the future
Automation specialist, Swisslog, is inviting businesses looking to invest in robot-based and data-driven intralogistics solutions to take a virtual tour around their own future warehouse.
productAstec provide a mobile packing conveyor system for flexibility
As part of a new customer product launch, Astec Conveyors provided a number of mobile conveyors to give a flexible packing operations for a major food manufacturer.
articleStacking the racking with Combilift
Storage capacity doubled thanks to multidirectional Combi-CB3000 truck.
productRulmeca introduces the hygienic all-rounder stainless steel 113LS Motorised Drum
There are few industries with requirements and hygienic standards as demanding and stringent as the food and pharmaceutical industries.
articleForklift deal includes ‘buy-back’ arrangements
A Mitsubishi fork lift fleet is helping one of the UK’s largest independent paper converters maintain a decade of consistent growth.
productAutomated conveyor system ends bottlenecks for production plant
An automated pallet conveying system designed and installed by Gebhardt-ECS for one of Europe’s biggest paint manufacturers is enabling up to 100 loads an hour to be delivered directly from production to specific storage areas in a separate warehouse without intermediate handling.
articleWinners announced in FTA Everywoman Awards
Twelve of the most inspirational role models in the UK’s transport and logistics industry have been announced today as winners in the 2017 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards.
articleElectric hoist for 35 tonne crane at BMW Swindon
The first of three cranes featuring Verlinde Eurobloc VT electric-hoist technology has been installed in the busy press at BMW Group´s Mini plant in Swindon.
articleSort centre boosts productivity with LPG trucks
A Derbyshire logistics facility has improved its 24-hour domestic and international delivery operation after signing a long-term agreement with the local branch of an independent materials handling firm.
productIntegrated RFID cable ties
Smartrac has announced its Ratch tag product line, the first RFID-enabled cable ties with fully integrated RFID tags.
productLogistics sector needs European workers to keep Britain trading
Without workers from the European Union, the UK’s freight and logistics sector could grind to a halt, says the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
productWheels for container handling applications
Following major advances in its manufacturing technology, GKN Wheels & Structures has enhanced its product range for the container-handling sector, with the company’s latest wheels delivering a number of significant benefits for the original equipment manufacturer, operator and maintainer.
productArrow XL builds £1.7m high bay pallet racking system
The two-man home delivery expert completed work on the system at its warehouse in Wigan.
productModern warehouse boosts supply chain
DHL Supply Chain has opened a new pharmaceutical grade facility in Ireland. Located at Horizon Logistics Park by Dublin Airport, the site is fully approved by the Health Products Regulatory Authority (HPRA) and represents an extension of the company’s global pharma supply chain capability.
