articleLinde launches VNA order picker
Linde Material Handling has expanded its portfolio for very narrow aisle solutions with a range of modular medium-lift order pickers.
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articleLayer picking innovation
Flexi Narrow Aisle’s Warehouse Systems Division has launched the FlexiPiCK – a layer picking-based storage and order fulfillment solution that offers case pick rates of more than 1,000 outers per hour per operator.
productPromising manoeuvrability
The compact low-lift pallet truck Piccolo PLL from Atlet by UniCarriers combines maximum manoeuvrability with easy operation in one truck.
productMaximising height
A key feature of Timber and Builders Merchants Ridgeon’s warehouse in Suffolk is some 640 linear metres of adjustable cantilever racking which serves as the structural support for the building and gives much better storage at 6m high rather than the usual 5.4m.
articleSpace and speed key issues
Ace Express Logistics had two key issues on the agenda – space and speed – when it was looking to update the forklifts at one of its warehouses.
articleSeegrid expansion – AGVs target fast ROI
Seegrid chief growth officer Michael Hasco tells HSS editor Simon Duddy about the AGV company’s European expansion plans.
productForklifts worked hard
Timber firm Cranwood Industries has added a fourth Combilift 4-way forklift to its fleet, having acquired its first – which is still going strong – in 2002.
productPedestrian drum handling
For restricted areas that forklifts cannot access, and for general movement around the warehouse, the Grab-O-Matic range of drum and materials handling pedestrian equipment can provide a safe and efficient solution.
productPort takes on reachstackers
DP World has placed an order with Kalmar, part of Cargotec for two new generation Gloria reachstackers to serve its new container terminal T3 at Jebel Ali in Dubai, with delivery scheduled for June 2014.
productElectric side loaders
Italian side loader manufacturer Baumann has launched a new range of 120V electric side loaders to complement its comprehensive range of diesel powered units.
productLoads to see at Combilift
The extent of Combilift’s product development in the last three years will be evident on its large stand at this year’s CeMAT, where the company will exhibit handling solutions with lift capacities from 1450kg to over 50t.
newsHigh tonnage Toyota
Toyota Material Handling has expanded its range of Toyota Tonero engine-powered forklifts with the launch of its high tonnage trucks from 3.5 to 8.0 tonne.
productForklift investment
Eddie Stobart has recently received a large order of a new fleet of forklift trucks. Built by Ireland-based manufacturer Aisle-Master, the trucks have been supplied by Carrylift Group who will also support the fleet.
articleInnovation and expansion
Combilift illustrates how its product portfolio has developed over the years.
newsCombilift has Loads to see at CeMAT
The extent of Combilift’s product development in the last three years will be evident on its large stand at this year’s CeMAT, where the company will exhibit handling solutions with lift capacities from 1,450kg up to over 50t.
productDistributor appointed
Mora (from Parma, Italy) has appointed W.Hall as sole UK and Ireland distributor for its range of heavy lift forklift trucks.
productTruck goes double deep
Briggs Equipment helped toy importer PMS International gear up for the festive peak by supplying a Hyster VNA C1.5L with an extended fork attachment – the first of its type in the UK – to service double deep racking and lift over half-tonne loads to a maximum height of 12.5m.
newsNew generation
Sichelschmidt will be exhibiting a new generation of three wheeled counterbalance forklifts suitable for operation in areas where the risk of explosion is present at CeMAT.
articleNew facility builds on Bendi brand
Bendi has built a new production facility in Redditch to reinforce the continuing success of the Bendi brand.
newsSee layer picking technology live
Visitors to the forthcoming Warehouse Technology Group (WTG) open day, which takes place on May 21st at the WTG’s Logistics Research and Innovation Centre (LRIC) in Manchester, will see a live demonstration of a new, simple to implement and highly cost effective method of case layer picking that is expected to change the way companies operating in the grocery retail sector design their supply chains.
