Power range boost for synchronous drum motors
INTERROLL HAS unveiled what it describes as the world’s most powerful synchronous drum motor for belt conveyor systems.
A tidy investment
Packaging distributor the RAJA Group is improving the collection and segregation of waste at its new 260,000 sq ft central warehouse and distribution facility in Brogborough near Bedford.
Reach truck enhancement
A NEW Linde reach truck option could save fleet managers in rack protection costs.
Onboard disinfection for scrubber driers
THE NEW TASKI IntelliSpray system enables ride-on scrubber drier operators to add enhanced floor and surface disinfection capabilities to their machines in a single integrated unit.
Flexible and robust
Linde Material Handling has launched a new electric pedestrian pallet truck with a 1.5-ton load capacity.
Manufacturer ends production of LPG models
Narrow Aisle will no longer offer LP Gas-powered Flexi models, as part of its corporate responsibility towards the environment, the UK-based manufacturer has announced.
Make a switch
A long established logistics specialist has switched to Fronius charging technology for its internal goods handling.
Swisslog announces virtual World Automation Tour 2021
INTRALOGISTICS EXPERT Swisslog is set to host an around-the-world automation tour of some of its most prominent customer sites this year.
Hopeful signs for hospitality and beauty sectors
WEB TRAFFIC to the BiGDUG website has seen a 90% surge from brands in the hospitality industry when comparing February 1st 2021-February 28th 2021 and March 1st 2021-March 28th 2021 – since the government announced the UK roadmap out of lockdown.
Food production site installs 40 rapid-roller doors
PRINCES GROUP UK has installed 40 rapid-roller doors from Union Industries at its food production site in Long Sutton, Lincolnshire.
Logistics Gold EcoVadis awarded
HOWARD TENENS LOGISTICS has been awarded the Gold sustainability rating by EcoVadis for the 4th year in a row, having now placed in the 97th percentile among companies assessed.
Robotics leader takes RaaS a step closer
FORKLIFT ROBOTICS leader Balyo has updated its technological platform with new functions such as a tool for monitoring forklift performance.
Turbine blades weighed
MHI VESTAS needed an accurate way of measuring the weight of its 80m-long turbine blades at both the root and the tip upon completion of the painting process. The blades are made on the Isle of Wight before being transported to Fawley for painting and weighing.
Heavy-duty manipulators
Dango & Dienenthal has received an order from Chinese thyssenkrupp rothe erde (Xuzhou) Ring Mill Co. (XREM) to supply two manipulators for a new ring rolling facility in Xuzhou.
Next-gen straddle carrier for Maritime
MARITIME TRANSPORT will take two next-generation Kalmar straddle carriers for its Birmingham Intermodal Freight Terminal (BIFT) in Tamworth.
Great Bear reconfigures warehouse
3PL GREAT BEAR selected AR Storage Solutions to add new pallet racking and reconfigure its 20,000 sq m warehouse in Nottingham.
Temp building part of £1m investment
CHAUCER LOGISTICS, the dedicated furniture logistics provider, has launched the first stage of its £1 million expansion programme to support its booming home delivery service across the UK.
Enhanced visibility
SNICKERS WORKWEAR takes personal wellbeing at work very seriously. That’s why this range of Hi-Vis protective wear is streets ahead of anything else, says the firm.
Safety eyewear launches
KNOWN FOR its high spec PPE that includes advanced hearing protection products, face protection and communication solutions, Hellberg Safety is launching a new range safety eyewear.
