productParcel carrier Yodel adds CollectPlus branding to trailers
Yodel has taken delivery of 50 new twin axle Cartwright trailers featuring both brands.
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productTile Mountain reduces stock damage in transit
The online retailer transports almost 35,000 pallets of tiles annually through Pall-Ex.
articleNext-gen light array sensors for high speed sorting and handling
SICK has unveiled its next-generation family of smart photoelectric 2D light array sensors, the RAY10 and RAY26 to detect even the most difficult-to-see objects moving on high-speed conveyors in materials handling & logistics.
articleOn-demand automation provider gets funding boost
Fetch Robotics announced a Series C round of funding of $46 million. Fetch Robotics has raised $94 million to date.
productDouble deck trailers allows Hermes to slash mileage
Hermes has bought 32 double decker trailers, which it says will allow it to reduce the number of miles its drivers travel by up to 1.5 million a year.
productAmazon brings next-gen robot tech to Europe
The online retailer has set up a new sortation centre in Barcelona, which will be the first in Europe equipped with ‘Pegasus’ technology.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
productConker launches SX50 barcode scanner
The scanner is design to improve data capture, analytics and efficiency for warehouse and logistics teams.
articleBathroom products firm sharpens logistics operations
A luxury bathroom products eComm business has made the transition from pen-and-paper driven warehousing to next-level digital technology.
productMajor online retailer chooses high speed doors
Working for a major online retailer, Hart Door Systems has installed seven of its successful Speedor Storm doors at a high-volume distribution facility.
productIMHX highlight: Delivering more affordable automation
Software application and engineering specialist Red Ledge is joining forces at IMHX with the company’s new majority shareholder Böwe Systec to launch the latest range of Red Ledge manufacturing and logistics (M&L) automation systems.
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articleOcado Retail to build new warehouse in Purfleet
The new joint venture between Ocado Group and M&S will build a 304,355 sq ft facility at SEGRO Logistics Park Purfleet in a bid to meet demand from its customer base to the East of London.
productYodel invents trailer safety gate
Yodel has partnered with trailer manufacturer Cartwright to develop a safety gate system designed to reduce accidents as part of the latest addition to its trailer fleet.
articleCan the pure play model survive?
Retail & technology leader Neil Ashworth asks if retailers need a store footprint to make the strained home delivery model work.
productPrice reduction on boxes
Kite Packaging has reduced the price of its single wall boxes in the product’s 3+ pallet price break online.
