Helping eComm ops scale up quick
SEALED AIR has launched a new paper void fill system to help E-commerce companies meet the challenges of quickly scaling up and satisfying fast growing demand for orders.
Michelin to build further automated system
IT WILL be the fourth system built in 5 years for the firm by the Ferretto Group.
Safety tips for mezzanines
MEZZANINES ARE an effective way to maximise space but bring new risks. Implementing the right safety measures will help staff stay protected, says SEC Storage.
Mixed fleet for kitchen firm
LUXURY KITCHEN manufacturer, Mereway Group, has taken delivery of 7 Hyster forklift trucks at its Birmingham warehouse hub.
Forklifts upgraded
JUNGHEINRICH HAS revamped its series 2 and 3 battery-powered counterbalanced trucks to improve hydraulic performance and safety.
Low intensity truck deployed
THE LANDSCAPING and horticultural company Ferdinand Wiese & Sohn does not have an application that requires a full fleet of materials handling equipment, but it is suitable for the new UX Series from Yale Europe Materials Handling.
Compact material handlers
SANY HAS launched two compact material handlers – SMHW48G5 and SMHC48G5 – which are said to score highly every time with load capacity.
Smart sorting robots
GEEK+ ROBOTICS has deployed smart sorting robots in the warehouse of Athinaiki S.A., a logistics and transport service provider specialising in last-mile delivery in Greece.
Two kilometres of conveyors
ZEEMAN TEXTIELSUPERS has very recently signed an agreement with system integrator Inther Group to implement a mechanised intralogistics automation system.
Small parcel sorting for Yodel
THE PARCEL firm has partnered with Hexapole, a specialist sortation company based in the Netherlands, to optimise sorting capability for small parcels at its Shaw sortation centre in Oldham.
eComm warehouse demands box storage
NELLY, AN online retailer of fashion and beauty products in the Nordic countries, relied on the expertise of AR Racking and its distributor and strategic partner Rudells, who have designed and installed a narrow aisle racking solution (VNA racking) adapted to the storage of boxes in a 1,360 m2 area of the new warehouse.
Versatile solutions
YOU’D BE forgiven for thinking ‘storage’ when you think of warehousing but Smart-Space supplies warehouses for all kinds of reasons.
Flexible refrigeration
THE AMAZON Effect has shifted grocery buying trends, with the future of grocery storage and distribution lying with flexible refrigeration.
Longer and taller vehicles to tackle driver shortages
THE UK needs around 100,000 more drivers, says the Road Haulage Association.
IKEA implements Micro-Fulfillment concept
IKEA HAS launched a new store concept with an automated small parts system by Swisslog.
On the road again
KITE PACKAGING has invested in a new purpose built, mobile packaging laboratory (MPL). Incorporating a focus on the companies’ green credentials the brand-new mobile facility hosts innovative features, the most up to date equipment, an abundance space and custom-built testing facilities.
Why store and ship fresh air?
SICK IS launching the Master Data Analyzer to the UK market.
Rolling out alternatives
SOUTHGATE GLOBAL plans to replace every packaging product with a sustainable alternative. Additionally, water-based glue is used, to ensure a 100% biodegradable packaging product.
Avoid provoking oversized box rage
A RECENT survey highlighted that nearly 50% of people who shop online consider excessive packaging to be the most annoying thing about the internet retailing experience, says Quadient business development manager Jo Bradley.
New online training options for managers of forklift operations
MENTOR FLT Training is now delivering its popular Managing Forklift Operations course via multiple online formats to allow managers to choose the learning method most suited to them.
