newsPcdata supplies bulk despatch solution
A key aspect of business for famous bread brand Hovis is bulk deliveries, where the orders are sent directly to the customer’s DC.
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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.
newsLack of quality warehousing could choke UK recovery says Rhenus
A chronic lack of readily available, large-scale warehousing could hamper Britain’s economic recovery, according to David Williams, managing director of freight forwarder Rhenus’ UK operation.
articleBSS expands Magna Park NDC by 38.5k sq ft
Building products supplier BSS Industrial has broken ground at Magna Park National Distribution Centre (NDC) in Leicestershire, to extend its warehouse space by a further 38,500 square feet.
productThe Intelligent Logistics Solution of the Future at Minus 24°C
“Food should inspire with taste and quality” is the motto and driving force behind the apetito group, whose headquarters are located in the Westphalian city of Rheine.
productLogistics train set informs and entertains in Manchester
The Warehouse Technology Group (WTG) seminar and live demonstrations event held on the 21st May generated much interest and attracted bumper attendance from professionals from across the logistics industry.
productBack of store space management
As back of store areas need to accommodate increasing volumes of stock for rapid access for shop floor replenishment, maximising holding capacity in this area has become a prerequisite for many store managers.
productAutomated high bay
Flooring manufacturer IVC has awarded Egemin Automation a contract to supply a complete warehouse and distribution system.
articleComplete storage solution for beauty products distributor
When distributor of professional hair and beauty products SBH UK & Ireland wanted a complete storage solution for its new NDC in Walker Park, Lancashire, it turned to BITO Storage Solutions.
articleMajor storage deployment part of LG’s growth plans
Storage solutions company AR Racking has fitted out new warehouses for LG in Spain.
productToyota MHE to offer racking
Toyota Material Handling Europe (TMHE) is extending the scope of its offer by providing a full range of racking solutions.
productWarehouse expansion
Work to create new warehouse facilities for Import Services in Southampton is on schedule for a summer opening following the traditional topping-out ceremony.
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productBuilding on economic recovery
Portakabin reports that in the last nine months the upturn in UK manufacturing has resulted in a 19% rise in orders from the manufacturing sector for its modular buildings.
productPartner Logistics keeps its cool
Partner Logistics provides state-of-the-art, highly automated warehousing, primarily for frozen foods. It currently operates six large-scale deep freeze warehouses – two in the UK (of which one is the UK’s largest), three in the Netherlands and one in Belgium.
articleThe composite revolution in material handling
Modular handling systems took a major step forward recently with the launch of the new Graphit system from Trilogiq.
articleDoosan Ice for sub-zero warehouses
Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK is launching a range of trucks designed for use in cold stores and other sub-zero working environments.
productArgos warehouse staff strike
About 1,000 warehouse staff employed by Argos at five distribution centres went on strike for 24 hours on Friday, 4 July in a dispute over weekend working.
articleCML invests £400,000 in new fleet from Crown
Core Management Logistics has invested £400,000 in updating half of its fleet of mechanical handling equipment.
productHot-rolled racking
For many years, German company OHRA has specialised in the design, manufacture and provision of heavy duty, cantilever and pallet racking systems. The first OHRA cantilever rack was welded in several parts and the next generation was simply punched to enable the arms to be adjusted.
