articleHow to keep staff separate but productive
What intralogistics solutions can keep warehouses covid-compliant, allowing staff to work safely and productively?
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articleAsda invests in space efficient automated storage
Swisslog’s AutoStore boosts space efficiency at Asda’s Lutterworth IDC providing an advanced storage and picking solution featuring 140 robots.
articleMezzanine inspired choice
The new warehouse operated by the Inspire Community Trust in the London Borough of Bexley makes maximum use of available space with a mezzanine floor and shelving installed by storage specialist Romstor and a Mezz Lift goods lift designed and manufactured by Penny Hydraulics.
productMezzanine saves on relocation cost
West Mercia Supplies (WMS) reconfigured the storage layout at its Shrewsbury facility introducing a 12,000 sq ft mezzanine floor structure which offers over 3,000 small parts storage bins.
articleMezzanines can help take the load off
DMF Projects sales manager Derek Scott offers some points to keep in mind when opting for mezzanine floors.
articleTransdek lifts mezzanine potential
Whether a large multinational retailer or a small single-unit self-storage operator, exploiting the space available at a site can be key to maximising its potential and ensuring a good return on investment.
articleSEMA: Continuing to lead and influence
Key speakers at SEMA’s annual Health & Safety Conference on 1st November included the HSE and the safety, health and environment manager from a UK retail giant. ASDA’s Neil Sheehan focussed on ‘Choosing a supplier on the basis of safety’ and such professional endorsement of SEMA’s safety standards couldn’t have come at a more critical time.
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productAutomotive automation with CSL spiral elevators
A leading supply chain management company involved in the distribution of automotive parts within the UK recently awarded Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) a contract to design a conveying solution to support inbound and outbound stock replenishment and order picking at its distribution centre.
articleNew facilities boost SDI Group’s expansion
SDI Group recently moved into new premises in Hinckley, Leicestershire – just round the corner from its previous site – to facilitate the company’s rapid expansion and exciting new business developments.
articleMezzanine design tool
MultiSuite Software has developed a solution to assist in installing mezzanine floors, consisting of a design, costing, modelling, and detailing system.
productWarehouse operation gets makeover
Davies & Robson recently completed a warehouse optimisation project for pharmaceutical logistics specialist, Movianto, allowing two new customers to be integrated into the facility.
articleClosing the quality circle
The SEMA year has been one of both consolidation and progress in our mission to be the leading authority on the safe design, installation and use of storage equipment manufactured and supplied by our members, says Jaap Vos, President of Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association 2012-2014. Two years ago, we created a new group for distributors; each company became a SEMA Distributor Company. All 30 of them have proved themselves a most welcome addition to our association and as such, they comp
productOperating profit up 20%
BITO UK increased operating profit by over 20% compared to 2012 while quantity of orders increased by almost a third (32%) within the same 12 month period.
articleConference emphasises responsibility
Warehouse managers have been cautioned not to over-use ear protection by the Health & Safety Executive.
articleAvoiding rack disasters
Rack inspector Lionel Drage asks, are you harbouring a potential killer in your warehouse?
articleOn a growth trajectory
Edward Hutchison, managing director at BITO Storage Systems explains to HSS editor Simon Duddy how a considered, consultancy sales approach is integral to the impressive growth figures recently posted by the firm.
articleClever use of space key as Kuehne + Nagel serves top UK fashion brand
SEC Storage has installed a space optimised storage and pick system for Kuehne + Nagel, to help the 3PL serve the needs of a top fashion brand. HSS editor Simon Duddy speaks to the team involved.
productAccreditation achieved
Two Bingley-based storage brands have been awarded ISO 9000:2008 Quality Certification and the CE Mark.
