newsKASTO opens subsidiary in Singapore
The German company, which specialises in the development and manufacturing of metal sawing and storage equipment, opened a subsidiary in Singapore on 26 October.
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articleAdvice on safe loading of racking
Racking and storage solutions are a vital part of many operations across the UK, making the issue of good housekeeping and safe loading, paramount.
newsWarehousing and logistics is booming says BNP Paribas
Warehousing and logistics businesses have grown by 24% in just one year, with turnover hitting £11.8 billion, up from £9.5 billion last year as the online shopping revolution picks up pace, according to BNP Paribas Leasing Solutions.
productReview, refurbish, regenerate
The UK MoD has been using Rubb Military buildings for more than 35 years and has more recently seen the benefits of the company’s EFASS post-use storage, assessment and refurbishment service.
news18 warehouse complex for Scotch whisky manufacturer
John Dewar & Sons has opened a blending and maturation facility in central Scotland that features a complex of 18 warehouses across the 100-acre site.
articleA busy year in logistics
UKWA’s Peter Ward became CEO of UKWA in January 2015. He takes a look back at the last year in logistics – the first year of his tenure.
articleWhittan signs agreement to buy Apex Linvar
Whittan, owner of Link51, has agreed to acquire Apex Linvar from funds managed by Chamonix Private Equity.
productOff the shelf learning support
Way Ahead Support Services, part of Mid-Warwickshire Mencap, supports people with learning disabilities in remaining independent and has recently expanded its day services to the local community to include opening during evenings and at weekends.
articleWarehousing dynamics shift as eCommerce kicks in
A leading think tank has recommended owners and occupiers future proof their warehouses in the face of massive market disruption from eCommerce.
productWhittan to acquire Apex
Whittan Intermediate a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Whittan Group, has signed an agreement to acquire Apex Linvar from funds managed by Chamonix Private Equity LLP.
articleMajor food retailer invests in large system from AR Racking
AR Racking, an integral supplier of industrial storage equipment, installed a new distribution centre in England for a major UK food retailer. This warehouse is one of the largest distribution centres in the United Kingdom.
articlePharma warehouse keystone of new Grifols Dublin facility
Grifols is the world’s third-largest plasma product manufacturer and opened the Bioscience Division of its new worldwide operations facility in Ireland.
productAganto contingency buildings for fire damaged facility
Paper packaging firm Grantham Manufacturing turned to Aganto in extreme circumstances – its existing warehouse had extensive fire damage.
productBespoke structure for kitchen manufacturer
Temporary building specialist Smart-Space has provided bespoke kitchen manufacturer Sigma 3 with a permanent steel structure to house raw materials at its 50,000 sq ft factory in Llantrisant, Wales.
articleCinram carries out warehouse clearance and transition
When Delta Leisure Group, the UK-based music and home entertainment distributor, went into administration and ceased its operations at the end of September, all physical stock was acquired by publisher and distributor Reader’s Digest.
productMade to be reconfigured
The Tube and Bracket Company designs and supplies modular Graphit solutions that are easier to move and handle, allowing rapid reconfiguration of production line and storage systems.
articleSkyscraper warehouses if online retail boom continues
Future of retail will include super ports and showrooming as well as massive demand for warehouse space.
productSafer loading on mezzanine floors
When protecting a workforce in hazardous and high level environments, Ajax Safe Access has the optimum handling and protection solution.
newsJungheinrich makes key appointment in racking business
Jungheinrich UK has announced the appointment of Matthew Hing to the role of project manager within the company’s Systems & Projects Division.
productDreaming of rubber sided warehousing?
A warehouse manager for one of Britain’s leading household DIY stores sighed, and said ‘what I need is a rubber sided warehouse’. He was facing a delivery of three lorries from a logistics provider, bearing stock which had to be stored the next day. Robert Alvarez of De Boer takes up the story.
