productRacking installed
AR Racking has designed and installed an adjustable pallet racking system for Gabol, a company that makes suitcases, bags, purses, wallets and backpacks.
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articleEmergency response to racking collapse
A 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.
productEnter the packing zone
The 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.
productDistribution strategy unclear as Sports Direct buys House of Fraser
Sports Direct has acquired the business and assets of House of Fraser from administrators for £90 million.
newsTwo workers suffer broken backs at the same warehouse
The staff fell and broke their backs at the Manchester warehouse within months of each other.
articleTemporary buildings could address Brexit risks
Cautious firms looking for flexible storage solutions.
articleHouse of Fraser impasse highlights limits of collaboration
These are uncertain times at House of Fraser for staff, customers, and suppliers. HSS editor Simon Duddy says it’s a setback for collaboration.
blogThe way of the SARI
Mike Vaughan is a fully qualified SEMA Approved Racking Inspector (SARI) and he says most businesses need educating on rack safety.
articlePipe processing firm implements automated storage
Koenig Metall has integrated an automation and storage solution by Remmert to meet the increasing customer requirements, and boosting productivity by 40%.
articleFulfilment specialist doubles storage capacity with VNA
The introduction of a very narrow aisle storage layout and Flexi articulated truck technology has allowed H2Ecommerce to increase the capacity of its site in Crewe by 100%.
productTemporary loading canopy wins business for 3PL
3PL Mars-Jones has seen its business grow significantly thanks to the installation of a temporary loading canopy.
productUnipart bags NHS logistics contract worth £730m
The government has agreed a 5-year contract as part of the new NHS Supply Chain, which aims to save billions of pounds and simplify the NHS goods-buying process.
productPharma wholesaler invests in plastic totes
Sigma Pharmaceuticals has taken delivery of 34,000 SSI Schaefer plastic totes at its distribution centre in Watford.
articleTravis Perkins and Wickes create space on site
Travis Perkins and Wickes both faced space issues on site when eCommerce changed their distribution operations. They turned to CopriSystems for solutions. Managing director Rafe Colenso explains further to HSS editor Simon Duddy.
articleNew container promises to maximise storage and cut freight costs
BITO has added a new container series to its product portfolio: the BITO U-Turn Stack & Nest Container maximises storage capacity and minimises occupied space on empty return transport to cut freight costs.
newsAganto appoints Andrew Robinson
Aganto has added to their sales team with the appointment of temporary building expert, Andrew Robinson.
articleExtensive wide-aisle pallet racking
Metal component stockist F. H. Brundle recently fitted-out its Burton-on-Trent distribution centre with an extensive wide-aisle pallet racking solution by storage specialists, Apex.
productBetter use of space
Paper Bags Packaging recently renovated its 1,000m2 warehouse at its facilities in Valencia, Spain with the goal of making a better use of the space available.
product‘Mission Possible’ on safe storage
Speakers at The Storage Equipment Manufacturers’ Association Annual Conference and Exhibition Storage Safety Conference on 1st November at the National Motorcycle Museum Solihull explain why attendance is a must.
articlePoll says warehousing now ‘most appealing asset class’
74% of real estate asset controllers say distribution and logistics is now the most appealing property asset class, according to research from law firm CMS.
