newsMan trapped for four hours after racking collapse
Fire crews rescued a man after racking collapsed at a warehouse in Halesowen.
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articleHigh-density automated storage for steel firm
Automated systems streamlines the storage and handling of bar and tube to assist just-in-time operations.
productFurniture manufacturer boosts pallet gate safety
The manufacturer turned to NSI Projects when self-built pallet gates proved too high-maintenance.
articleSafeguarding storage
When choosing a new storage system, the three key criteria to look for are a safe working environment, accessibility to assets and minimising potential damage to products stored, says Jaap Vos, President of SEMA, the Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association.
articleSpace: the final frontier for same-day delivery
The demand for fast online delivery is changing the configuration of warehousing needed, says Steve Purvis, operations director at Bis Henderson Space.
productCold store king
The West Country’s leading independent food service supplier, M. J. Baker Foodservice, has recently taken delivery of its second Aisle-Master articulated forklift with a cold store specification to keep pace with its busy schedule of deliveries of ambient, chilled, frozen and confectionery products.
productThe only way is up
Flowtechnology UK (FTUK) is a major supplier of fluid power components and associated services in the UK. With so many new products being added to the company’s portfolio, warehouse expansion was required.
newsStorage system users share best practice in safety
End users, including office supplies multinational ACCO, packaging firm Skymark and Coca-Cola shared their safety best practice at the latest SEMA Safety Conference.
productBudget 2017 reaction: ‘land banking’ to be tackled
We’ve rounded up some key industry responses as Philip Hammond delivered his 2017 Budget.
articleHow automation changes the warehouse workforce
Bis Henderson Recruitment has released a white paper exploring human resources issues amid the growing use of automated solutions for efulfilment. HSS editor Simon Duddy pulls out a few key thoughts.
productStorage space for slow-moving SKUs reduced
Implementing a Storeganizer solution enables range extension and offers extra possibilities for bulk storage.
productBITO launches new online shop
The www.bito.com website has a range of over 5,000 products including bins and containers, shelving, racking and accessories manufactured by BITO as well as non-BITO manufactured products such as trolleys, lockers and pallet trucks.
articleWarehousing take-up by online retailers grows 731% in decade
According to Savills, take-up of industrial & logistics space by online retailers has grown by 731% since 2008, as occupiers continue to build their supply chains to keep up with consumer demand.
newsTalent in Logistics conference to tackle key industry issues
The agenda for the Talent in Logistics Conference 2018 has been revealed, featuring sessions that tackle the challenges around recruitment, safety, training and funding within the transport and logistics industries.
product£1m fine for Poundstretcher after warehouse safety breaches
The retailer was prosecuted by Swindon Borough Council for health and safety failures in one of its warehouses and a number of its stores.
newsWarehouse REIT acquires Plymouth warehouse for £4.3 million
The 66,000 sq ft warehouse was built in 1985 and sits on a 3.9 acre site within the Parkway Industrial Estate.
productAssociated British Ports fined after 600kg bag falls on employee
The port company was sentenced for safety breaches and fined £666,000.
productDynamic storage solutions on show at IntraLogisteX
Interroll will present a comprehensive range of dynamic storage solutions that can save up to 50% space and reduce travel distances by up to 80%. These include pallet live and carton live buffer and order picking solutions.
articleEfficient intralogistics allow warehouse consolidation
A move to a new storage unit and the introduction of some of the latest intralogistics technologies, allowed bathroom products specialist Roper Rhodes to make immediate supply chain cost savings.
articleRegistration opens for IntraLogisteX
The show takes place in Ericsson Exhibition Hall 1 of the Ricoh Arena in Coventry on Tuesday 27th and Wednesday 28th February 2018.
