productDemand for rack protection increasing
Brexit is prompting firms to hold more stock, driving up warehouse utilisation, which in turn is leading to an increased demand for rack protection products, says A-Safe.
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productFunding for North East logistics facility
Tritax Big Box REIT has completed contracts for the forward funded development of a new logistics fulfilment centre at Integra 61, near Durham, pre-let to a financially robust world leading retailer, which is thought to be Amazon.
articleNew canopy improves safety and work flow
Chemicals firm Johnson Matthey needed a canopy structure to create a covered loading area for trailers due to concerns that the wind around the trailer posts could cause whiplash and become a safety risk for employees.
productHelping Ocado with a key challenge
Online grocery specialist Ocado is a key innovators in the food market, but an early challenge they faced was keeping chilled and frozen products cold and in safe conditions but, importantly out of the warehouse space, to keep the warehouse free for the new products constantly coming in.
productAgile warehouse solutions for a post-Brexit world
In the run up to leaving the EU, businesses have been facing great uncertainty over what the future might hold. In the event of ‘Deal’ or ‘No Deal’, many UK businesses are increasingly looking for facilities with agility and flexible storage space.
productLoading bay canopy built
Global-MSI has completed a loading bay canopy for The Box Factory in Leamington Spa.
productNo deal fear underlines need for business flexibility
Over the past 18 months, businesses have been advised to prepare for a ‘no deal’ Brexit outcome to preserve supply chains. Aganto MD Andy Butters recommends taking advantage of the flexibility of temporary industrial buildings.
articlePoorly planned lift leads to fatality at manufacturer
Two companies were fined following the death of a 37-year-old worker, Andrew Bowes in 2012.
newsColliers International takes on Axis J9 instruction in Bicester
Albion Land has appointed global real estate advisor Colliers International along with VSL & Partners and White Commercial to market a major new commercial property development in Bicester.
newsConsultancy says more time needed to prepare for no-deal Brexit
With just over a month until the 29 March deadline, concerns are beginning to grow around the implications of a possible no-deal Brexit.
productPaints firm builds clad rack warehouse
SINTEPLAST, leading company in the Argentine market of paints and coatings, has automated its facilities in Ezeiza (Buenos Aires) thanks to a storage solution designed jointly by the logistics engineering ULMA Handling Systems and the storage systems company AR Racking.
articleRoom to live
A mezzanine floor covering three units helps mannequin manufacturer manage space efficiently.
productIndustry 4.0 process optimisation
Werma has developed smart systems such as StockSaver and Andonspeed.
productVR for warehouse planning
Unitechnik’s Ingolf Mix explains the benefits of virtual reality when planning warehouse processes.
productTilbury2 could lead to 8500 new jobs
The Port of Tilbury received development consent from the Secretary of State for Transport to build Tilbury2 – a new multimillion pound port terminal adjacent to the current 930 acre site in Thurrock, on the outskirts of Greater London.
articleTrain to gain
SEMA delivers training on Rack Safety Awareness and Managing Rack Maintenance. Get to know your responsibilities.
productShuttle system supports building structure
In addition to in-house shuttle systems, TGW offers silo warehouse solutions, meaning that the shelf itself is the supporting structure for the roof and wall elements of the building’s shell, which can provide a considerable reduction in construction costs.
articleArco adds bulk storage facility
Logistex has signed a £2.3m contract with Arco, the UK’s leading supplier of safety equipment, which will link a newly constructed bulk storage warehouse (NDC2) to the existing NDC1 facility.
newsHilton Campbell appointed new Interroll UK MD
Hilton was a founding partner of Interoll’s operations in South Africa and previously serving as managing director of Interroll South Africa.
productLong and heavy
As a manufacturer of storage and racking systems, OHRA specialises in the storage of long and heavy warehouse goods.
