articlePallet racking is a crucial part of any warehouse or distribution facility. An efficient pallet racking system will maximise storage – making the most of the available space by utilising the height and floor of an area effectively.
articleThe Government has published its Brexit White Paper, following last week’s cabinet meeting at Chequers. The logistics industry has welcomed the Paper’s emphasis on ‘frictionless trade’, but has been underwhelmed by lack of detail on other key areas.
newsThe 19,000 sq ft warehouse is part of a £2.5m investment to the Hill’s Panel Products (HPP) manufacturing operation in Oldham.
articleThe installation was completed in days during the most extreme heatwave the country has seen for many years.
productA warehouse is the heart of many businesses, churning out orders and continually processing the flow of incoming and outgoing goods. It is arguably the most valuable area – not just in monetary terms but also in productivity.
productBi-colour crates are the latest addition to the Goplasticpallets.com website, highlighting how ingenious design can simplify storage handling.
productFollowing an extensive test and evaluation period, Warrington-based Warehouse Partners has secured the exclusive worldwide patent licence to use the Gripple cabling systems for its proprietary RackNets back-of-rack safety system.
productA manufacturing firm in Worcestershire has been fined after a worker suffered crush injuries when wooden panels fell onto him.
productSEMA, The Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association has launched a new publication called The SEMA Guide to the Conduct of Racking and Shelving Inspections which comprises a major revision to its predecessor.
productA corrugated packaging solutions provider has upgraded its storage layout to introduce operational efficiencies.
productAR Racking has designed and installed an adjustable pallet racking system for Gabol, a company that makes suitcases, bags, purses, wallets and backpacks.
articleA leading fireman told a seminar at the Talent in Logistics conference how the fire service freed a forklift operator who had been buried under tonnes of cheese after a catastrophic racking collapse at a warehouse in Shropshire.
productThe packaging zone is one of the vital components of a fulfilment operation. Edward Hutchison, MD of BITO Storage Systems says a one-stop-shop supplier can help integrate this area.
productSports Direct has acquired the business and assets of House of Fraser from administrators for £90 million.
newsThe staff fell and broke their backs at the Manchester warehouse within months of each other.
articleCautious firms looking for flexible storage solutions.
articleThese are uncertain times at House of Fraser for staff, customers, and suppliers. HSS editor Simon Duddy says it’s a setback for collaboration.
blogMike Vaughan is a fully qualified SEMA Approved Racking Inspector (SARI) and he says most businesses need educating on rack safety.
productMultiSUITE has released the latest version of its software for the design of mezzanine floors.
productWestgate was approached by textile manufacturer Don & Low to supply walling that could create a dust and weather tight seal on either side of a drive through area, which was between two production buildings at its site in Forfar, Scotland.
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