productRemote control electric tug launched
MasterMover has announced the latest addition to its Power Steered range with the introduction of the PS800+.
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productNew Euro hub
ESSENTRA COMPONENTS has opened a new European distribution hub in Łódź, Poland to enhance service and lay the foundations for future growth.
productFast improvement manufacturing
SUPPLY CHAIN hardware, software and services company Renovotec is launching a fast improvement manufacturing programme designed to deploy those technologies that have the greatest impact on supply chain manufacturing.
productHandled with care
THE DIVERSITY of products manufactured from wood, combined with the variety of different materials and surface finishes at the various processing stages, requires gripping and handling technology that is capable of meeting the myriad of material handling challenges posed by the sector.
articleBig wins for flooring specialist
One of a number of recent wins for flooring specialist Inotec, engine manufacturer Kubota UK has selected Inotec for an interior signage and floor marking project at its large warehouse in Thame, Oxfordshire.
productDoubled service life
SPINELLI GROUP has ordered a Konecranes Gottwald mobile harbour crane for its terminal in Genoa.
productLarge-scale AMR deployment
European eComm delivery solutions provider Paack has deployed a large-scale autonomous mobile robot-based system in its distribution centre in Madrid.
productLuxury retailer backed by advanced automation
BestSecret, a members-only online fashion retailer, has signed a long-term agreement with CEVA to manage logistics and operations at a new 80,000 sq m eCommerce fulfillment centre in Sulechów, Poland.
productCulina Group introduces TechHub
THIS IS a new department within the Culina Group and is based at the Group’s head office in Warrington.
productHubdrop speeds euro deliveries
FOLLOWING A pilot in the spring, the Palletways Group, belonging to Imperial, a DP World company, has rolled out its Hubdrop service across the UK and in its networks in the Benelux, Iberia, Italy, Germany and Hungary.
productDematic and Upshop partner on micro-fulfillment
The deal could make the installation of on-site automation at small grocery outlets to fulfil eComm orders easier.
productDigital transformation for global tea leader
THE LARGEST tea company in the world will use Kinaxis’ concurrent planning technique to manage its supply chain.
productRobots increase role in 3-shift operation for retailer
Online retailer Zalando is increasing its robot fleet across DCs to 57 TORU robots from manufacturer Magazino.
articleAdvanced automation system sees growing demand from SMEs
Swisslog has experienced a global increase in demand for the AutoStore system.
productTransport firm takes refurbished heavy-duty forklift
Haulier Hayward Transport operates a fleet of 82 Euro 6 compliant 44-tonne vehicles, with sites in Walsall, Leeds and Liverpool.
articleDistribution centre expansion project
EXISTING DC optimised for growth through automation project serving mezzanine and ground floor operations.
articleFull capacity achieved
Mobile racking solution provides high density storage at meat company’s freezer facility.
productRenewable advances from XPO
XPO Logistics has reduced the environmental impact of its operations in the UK and Ireland, according to Dr Nicholas Head, environmental and sustainability lead in the region.
productReport highlights under-supply of mid-box warehousing
A study has placed a spotlight on a lack of sub-100k sq ft warehousing, and claims this is leading to losses for the English economy, in terms of both economic value and job creation.
articleElectrics impress at Merronbrook
Electrics are making a very strong case over diesel in the sideloader market, as timber frame firm Merronbrook shows.
