Returns for reuse
ONLINE ELECTRICALS retailer AO has opened a new ‘rework’ facility to give returned appliances a new lease of life.
Double peel marks out returnable mailing bags
THE RAPID growth of eCommerce has caused an inevitable soar in demand for easy returns. By reusing the original packaging, the environmental impact of a return is reduced by a minimum of half; Kite Packaging has launched sustainable kraft mailing bags to diminish this impact even further.
Influencers recycling solution
REBOUND RETURNS has partnered with beauty specailist agency Seen Group and Handle Recycling to help beauty influencers and media recycle empty packaging and containers produced every month from beauty samples and cosmetic tester pots.
Environmentally friendly void fill
THE NEW Airspeed Renew air bags from Antalis for void fill and block and brace packaging, are made from film containing 50% post-consumer recycled content and are 100% recyclable.
Recyclable tissue paper with dispenser
TRADITIONALLY, TISSUE paper has evoked luxury at the expense of the planet or the efficiency of a packing process, says Kite Packaging.
Manage maintenance safely
Lockout Tagout (LOTO) is an essential tool when dealing with heavy industrial equipment.
Digital transformation for Spar International
THE RETAILER has rolled out an integrated grocery e-commerce platform from Naveo Commerce worldwide.
TR7 series sees new models
T&D CORPORATION has extended the TR7 series with a new Bluetooth and Wireless LAN compatible model that enables temperature and humidity data logging easily with mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
Smartphones on rise in last mile
RESEARCH FROM Scandit has found that across Europe, last mile delivery firms perceive inefficiencies (55%), pressure on costs (50%), and the race to gain competitive advantage through new service offerings (45%) as their most cited current top challenges.
Spare parts for production manufacturing
Often production stores are the largest single application in a manufacturing environment and when you have several different items all being produced on the same production line, downtime just isn’t an option.
Order fulfilment software launches
BREATHE TECHNOLOGIES has launched the order fulfilment software Breathe Fulfil to help e-tailers meet both stringent online marketplace requirements and their own direct customer demand.
Improve thermal insulation
THE HTL2 ISO thermally efficient telescopic dock leveller has been launched by Hörmann UK.
Compliance partnership
EMERGENCY HAZMAT response service provider Chemtrec has partnered with China’s National Registration Center for Chemicals (NRCC) to create a unified global response for chemical emergencies in China.
Chemicals firm implemented industrial doors
INEOS, THE global chemicals company, has had five new Hart industrials doors installed at its Newton Aycliffe, Co Durham site in a project being carried out by Hawkins Construction.
Renovotec acquires wifi gear specialist
HARDWARE, SOFTWARE and services market leader Renovotec has acquired technology specialist WiFiGear and is launching a ‘next generation Wi-Fi campaign’ centred on delivering competitive advantage for supply chain users.
Collision warning system launched
SICK HAS developed a customisable, active collision warning system for manned forklifts, the SICK Backup Assistance System (BAS), which alerts drivers to prevent collisions with people or objects, where their view is restricted for example by blind spots or during reversing.
New website for Exporta
THE WEBSITE has been designed to provide much greater visibility of products.
Get the baselayers right
SNICKERS WORKWEAR has upgraded its ‘Climate Control’ clothing. The range of garments uses socially and environmentally responsible fibre technology such as 100% recycled polyester, as well as others available in high-tech breathable fabrics.
Certified hi-vis clothes
INSTANT RECOGNITION and continuous protection at work is a life-saver in hazardous conditions. That’s why hi-vis working clothes are an integral part of every man and woman’s PPE package – especially in dim, dark or variable light conditions.
Interroll to present smart drive solutions
THE MATERIAL handling solutions provider will exhibit its energy-efficient drive technology for roller and belt conveyors and modular conveyor platform concept at PPMA Show.
