UKMHA hopes for lessons learned after fatal incident
THE UKMHA has highlighted the importance of proper forklift maintenance and safety procedures following a fatal industrial accident.
ELOKON invests in autonomous transport robot start-up
THE COMPANY has invested in the Munich based start-up Filics, which has developed an innovative autonomous transport robot.
Flexible. Reliable. Profitable
WHEN YOU order a product online, Daifuku’s world-class material handling solutions kick into action, helping ensure that you get your order when you want it.
Product Launch: High Speed Steerable Mirror
COGNEX CORPORATION has released the High Speed Steerable Mirror, a patented technology designed for use with the DataMan 470 barcode reader that supports large field of view applications with a single compact system.
Glove scanners boost productivity
GXO LOGISTICS has deployed nearly 400 wearable scanners with displays in warehouses in the UK, France and the Netherlands, Italy and Spain.
Micro-fulfilment promises four-fold efficiency boost
DEMATIC HAS signed a new contract with Finnish grocery retailer Kesko.
Rotate stock as required
PACKAGING SUPPLIER United Caps acquired a site and needed to fit out the new facility with a storage solution that would allow them dense product storage with good stock utilisation.
Robot provider acquisition broadens Locus portfolio
AMR SUPPLIER Locus Robotics has acquired Waypoint Robotics, an industry leader in industrial strength, autonomous, omnidirectional mobile robots, for an undisclosed sum.
High capacity storage for online retailer
AR RACKING has achieved a storage capacity of 36,960 positions for Nelly.
Extra-large holders for heavy duty racks
NEW EXTRA-LARGE 125mm ticket holders from visual communication solutions specialist Beaverswood, have been introduced for heavy-duty warehouse, storage and logistics racking systems.
Faster global expansion
LOCUS ROBOTICS has secured $50 million in additional funding from existing investor Tiger Global Management to facilitate continued growth and expansion into new markets around the globe, and more effectively meet the needs of its growing customer and partner ecosystem.
Wincanton acquires eFulfilment business
THE 3PL has agreed to acquire 100% of the shares in Caledonia Bidco Limited, the holding company of Cygnia Logistics, a specialist mid-market eCommerce and multichannel eFulfilment provider, from Crescent Capital for a consideration of up to £23.9m on a cash free, debt free basis.
Electric progress towards green fleet
DHL EXPRESS has launched 50 new electric vans, taking to roads across the country as part of its UK fleet. A further 50 electric vehicles will be introduced before the end of the year, with 220 more in its UK-wide fleet before the end of 2022.
£300m fourth berth to come for London Gateway
DP WORLD will begin work next month on the new berth at its London Gateway logistics hub.
Curtis Instruments – your electrification partner
FOR THE electrification of warehouse equipment, think Curtis.
Indigo Software launches QuickStart for rapid ROI WMS
QUICKSTART ADDRESSES the 5 key challenges in today’s warehouse.
Quality on demand with Yale’s short-term rental
AS MOST businesses experience peaks in activity or events that demand extra equipment for a small period, short-term rental options allow you to source the right forklift with minimal notice.
Online grocer deepens CNG commitment
OCADO GROUP has reaffirmed its transition to alternative fuels by signing a deal to open a further natural gas refuelling station at its Dordon Customer Fulfilment Centre.
Series 60 sectional doors speed on
THE HIGH speed industrial sectional door, the Hörmann UK Series 60, has been designed and developed to provide a guarantee of quality construction, high security, and easy installation.
Dematic sets out details of innovative virtual conference
The intralogistics player’s 36th Annual Conference will be held virtually, world-wide for the second consecutive year.
