articleLooking ahead to electric trucks on UK roads
While the adoption of battery-powered vans is gaining momentum in the UK, the future of electric trucks is less clear, according to Gary Dodsworth, UK director at Rhenus UK.
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productCormar Carpets renews 3PL contract with Wincanton
Building on an existing 20-year relationship, Cormar Carpets has renewed its contract with Wincanton by a further five years.
productAutomated miniload boosts throughput
Automated systems manufacturer Paul Vahle has revamped its warehouse to supply individual components to a connected production facility. The project, worth €2.5 million, was carried out by Jungheinrich.
productForth Ports invests in 11 straddle carriers
The Kalmar equipment will be deployed at the firm’s container terminals in Grangemouth and London.
productVirgin Atlantic uses drop-box solution for handling aircraft tyres
Rushlift GSE, the specialist airport ground support equipment subsidiary of Doosan Industrial Vehicles UK, has provided Virgin Atlantic with an Alfa Drop Box solution for facilitating the changing of aircraft tyres at London’s two busiest airports.
productTicking all the boxes
One of the many challenges corrugated cardboard packaging firm Pakform faced as the company grew was the need for effective communication, not just within their offices but also with staff located remotely.
productModular structure assists strategic salt storage priority
Every October, the Winter Weather Survey is conducted by the Local Government Association to gather information about local councils’ preparations for the coming winter. This never fails to give a fascinating insight into our local authorities’ salt storage strategies.
articleBöwe Systec to showcase the Tugbot autonomous AGV at IMHX
The firm has entered into a partnership with RoboSavvy, a leader in AI, to create a one-stop-shop warehouse automation solution that combines the strengths of the Böwe Systec’s Optisorter and the RoboSavvy Tugbot.
productJaguar Land Rover to build huge new warehouse outside Birmingham
IM Properties is working with JLR on the proposed new 2.94 million sq ft campus at junction 11, M42.
articleAsda boosts storage capacity and order throughput
AMH Material Handling has completed two projects at Asda’s Lymedale DC to increase storage and throughput for George clothing.
articleAKW Medicare maintain full throughput while extending warehouse
When UK bathroom and kitchen manufacturer AKW Medicare needed to expand its storage capacity, Aganto was able to provide a solution and a hassle-free implementation.
articleCulina Logistics invests in personnel protection for VNA aisles
ELOKON, the supplier of safety and assistance systems for industrial vehicles – MHE, AGVs and cobots – has received a substantial contract from Linde Material Handling (UK) for its ELOprotect mobile personnel protection product.
producteComm player invests in low flat robots for hybrid order picking
Montapacking, one of the fastest growing e-commerce companies in the Netherlands, chose to automate their logistic processes with the Lowpad from Eurotec.
articleSecurity barrier manufacturer takes on two heavy forklifts
Hardstaff Barriers signed a deal with Acclaim Handling for two new Hyundai 80D-9 diesel, 8,000kg, counterbalance forklifts in a deal worth £132K.
productFood wholesaler implements intelligent lighting
Wholesaler TransGourmet required a lighting solution for its new 25,000 sq m warehouse facility in France, to save energy and provide a high-quality working environment.
articleHeavy forklifts impress at ports firm
Seacon has appointed Acclaim as MHE partner, making an investment in 13 Hyundai forklifts.
articleRobots start-up with major warehouse experience
It is rare to see a robotics start-up in such a strong position to hit the ground running, but Geek+ brings a formidable, scalable and flexible warehouse automation proposition. Handling & Storage solutions editor Simon Duddy reports.
articleFuel cell tow tractor a promising energy solution
Linde Material Handling says rapid refuelling and efficient & emission-free operation are key characteristics fuel cell powered industrial trucks.
articleRetailer gains 200% productivity lift with Swisslog tech
A new warehouse installation is proving a big leap in distribution efficiency for the Australian operation of Toll Group’s big-name toys and games customer.
productHeavy lift trucks back up manufacturing investment
Moving heavy loads of sheet-steel, components and work-in-progress between cutting, forming, fabrication and finishing processes is tough work, requiring a reliable fleet of highly maneuverable counterbalance forklift trucks.
