newsToyota has long been recognised as a global leader in manufacturing innovation, thanks largely to its renowned Toyota Production System (TPS). But TPS is far more than a factory-floor tool, it is a comprehensive approach to operational excellence that can be applied across many industries and processes.
newsThe storage and logistics equipment provider has completed the asset purchase of rental customers and stock from Rotom, a long time competitor of Palletower. The acquisition is Palletower’s sixth within the last 18 months and follows the decision of Rotom Cargopak to exit the metal sector and focus UK strategy within the timber and plastic … Palletower acquires Rotom Cargopak
articleRoss Moloney, CEO of the Lifting Equipment Engineers Association (LEEA), explains how the Association is playing a central role in providing solutions to the Lifting Industry’s key issues of recruitment, training and promoting itself.
articleWhen a storage facility gets busy, even a short downtime can cause serious problems. Equipment stops working, orders get delayed, and workers may have nothing to do while they wait for a fix. Small components help keep everything moving. If a wheel fails, the whole system can stop until repairs are finished.
articleAt Birmingham Airport (BHX), Joloda Hydraroll has supplied major ground handling provider Swissport with a system to optimise its ULD handling process for freighter aircraft.
articleKrifft & Zipsner pile turners optimise material flow and production reliability in the folding carton industry, encompassing both standard and customised solutions.
productHandling cylindrical loads such as pipe, tubing or logs has long posed challenges for traditional forklifts – slippage, damage and slow cycle times add up to frustrated operators and inflated costs.
newsA Norfolk-based food wholesaler has been fined £66,000 after an employee’s leg had to be amputated after he was injured while loading a lorry.
productMidland Pallet Trucks will supply the models tailored to stringent MoD specifications to defence sites across the UK.
productGPC IS the UK’s leading trade supplier for storage, handling and access equipment.
productThe UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) has extended its training provision with a new course focusing on the safe use of lifting accessories.
articleYale Lift Truck Technologies introduces a new, cost-effective pallet stacker, powered by a lithium-ion battery. The compact Yale MSC12 electric stacker is ideal for efficiently and accurately moving simple loads of up to 1.2 tonnes, making it well suited to stock room applications or light-duty warehouses.
productThe Tomorrow’s Warehouse Conference asks Why are SMEs struggling to adopt mobile warehouse robotics?
productThe Tomorrow’s Warehouse conference will highlight the danger of ransomware attacks with emphasis on recovery and prevention.
articleMarket-leading sideloader manufacturer, Baumann, has doubled its production capacity with the acquisition of a 47,000m² facility adjacent to its headquarters in Cavaion Veronese, Northern Italy.
productJack Phillips lost his life on 8 August 2019 while working for Brand Energy and Infrastructure Services UK at South Cliff Tower in Eastbourne.
articleIn response to the logistics sector’s growing focus on sustainability, IMHX 2025 is set to showcase an expanded Green Logistics Zone.
productWIELAND ELECTRIC has released samos PRO MOTION, a compact safety controller with integrated motion functionality.
articleMASTERMOVER HAS released six new electric tug models to meet ‘diverse load-moving challenges’.
articleTHE DESIGN and installation by Hoist & Winch of replacement end carriages for two overhead cranes reached its conclusion recently with the end user expressing complete satisfaction in the outcome.
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