productPick bins boost storage for e-tailer
When faced with 10,000 SKUs one of the UK’s largest clothing retailers school uniform range, 3PL Dalepak needed a flexible storage solution.
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productDynamic storage clean up at Abena
Hygiene and paper company Abena contracted Dynamic Storage Systems to project manage an expansion to a new 50,000 sq ft warehouse near Coventry.
productMeachers extends contract with Huhtamaki
Meachers Global Logistics has extended its contract with one of the world’s largest packaging companies, Huhtamaki, by a further three years and has also taken on all of the organisation’s UK external warehousing.
productRacking aid for Ethiopian health initiative
Following the successful delivery of $35,000 worth of plastic tote containers to Ethiopia on behalf of an international aid agency, Raxel Storage Systems tendered for a major adjustable pallet racking project worth £1.1m.
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.
productStorage & picking
SSI Schaefer has been working with orthopaedics specialist, Össur UK, to design and install efficient storage and material handling solutions in its new Stockport warehousing 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
productPLC controlled
International hydraulics component manufacturer and distributor, I.M.M. Hydraulics, has taken delivery of three Modula storage systems from Couzens Storage Solutions for its Halesowen facility to provide more space-efficient storage and improved pick and replenishment performance.
productDynamic pallet-based storage
Available from Lista International Corporation, the STAK System is based on a system of dynamically adjustable pallets (rather than fixed shelves) and a captive lifting and handling device. It helps maximise storage density by minimising the vertical space requirements of each stored pallet and its contents.
newsGreggs merges two storage facilities into a purpose built unit
The baked goods retailer updated its Gosforth bakery and raw materials storage facility by combining two units in one purpose-built site.
productAmazon grants Goodman huge spec warehouse contract
Property group Goodman will develop a 95,000 sq m fulfilment centre in Wroclaw, Poland for Amazon.
articleStorage lift for heavy goods
The Shuttle XP 1000 storage lift from Kardex Remstar can accommodate goods weighing up to 1,000kg per tray.
productCapacity boosted by 25%
Plastic polystyrene sheet and acrylic materials manufacturer, Quinn Plastics, has boosted warehouse capacity by 25% using Lanner’s Witness predictive simulation platform.
articleTrackless mobile shelving easy to relocate
A trackless mobile shelving system that promises to transform high density storage has been launched by Link 51.
articleAsda sources space saving ‘sliding doors’ storage
BITO Storage Systems has installed Smart Slide shelving at the Asda Logistics Clothing Depot in Lymedale, Staffordshire, for the eCommerce operation of leading clothing retailer George.com.
articleMulti-tier shelving a neglected option
SSI Schaefer business development & marketing manager Mike Alibone is amazed at the many warehouses and distribution centres he visits that are still operating small parts storage and picking systems at ground level. Use your air space, not your floor space, he says.
productFacilities expanded
Logistics provider David Hathaway Transport is gearing up for growth following the completion of refurbishment work at its new 35,000 sq ft depot in Royal Wootton Bassett.
productRedirack enters administration
The well known warehouse storage company Redirack was placed into administration yesterday (Wednesday 15 January).
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.
