Combilift wins second Red Dot Design Award
The manufacturer was among the winners of the 2020 Red Dot Design Award for its recently launched Combi-CBE4 model – the world’s first compact counterbalance design electric powered multidirectional forklift with its patented traction on all wheels.
Harness AI to protect workers as online shopping booms
A rise in work related injuries to warehouse and delivery staff, as a result of the UK’s biggest spike in online retailing, poses a threat to economic recovery unless there’s an evolution in materials handling practices.
Folding plastic box for multi-trips
Goplasticpallets.com has introduced a cost-effective, folding plastic box to its extensive range that offers a multi-trip alternative to the ubiquitous one-trip cardboard box.
ESR 1000 reach truck wins IFOY Award 2020
Crown has won the International Intralogistics and Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) Award 2020 in the “Warehouse Truck Highlifter” category for the company’s ESR 1000 Series of reach trucks.
Four-pallet yard lift
Transdek UK has launched a four-pallet V2G (Vehicle-to-Ground) yard lift.
Combi-CS pedestrian stacker wins prestigious IFOY Award
Combilift is a winner at this year’s IFOY Awards 2020 – one of the most prestigious and hotly contested international awards in the materials handling industry which honours the best products and solutions of the year.
Mezzanine supplier reaps benefits of going global
Three years on from becoming a global organisation, MiTek Mezzanine Systems reflects on the advantages for the business and its customers.
St Modwen completes final phase at Doncaster Park
Hörmann UK is a key partner at the estate which features 250,000 sq ft of prime industrial warehousing space.
Hand sanitiser here to stay
The BCMPA, the association for contract manufacturing, packing, fulfilment and logistics, has reported that significant increases in enquiries for personal care products are showing no signs of tailing off.
Website offers used Hyster MHE from dealer network
Hyster Europe launches a new website to help end users find high-quality used and refurbished Hyster lift trucks for their specific application needs.
Bundles to assist workers in the pandemic
With more businesses and workplaces across the UK reopening, BiGDUG is responding to research about frustrations around working from home and anxiety about returning to the workplace with safety bundles.
Human rights failure can be ‘existential risk’ to companies
Consultancy issues warning as key UK online retailer is embroiled in a supply chain scandal.
System combines proximity sensing with contact tracing
Bar Code Data outlines the benefits of the innovative Zebra MotionWorks Proximity software, which can help in this challenging time.
Amco Services acquired out of administration with jobs saved
160 jobs have been saved at the logistics company.
Covid-19 and the impact on the consumer goods industry
For order fulfillment facilities to be successful in the future, it’s essential to understand what changes and challenges the industry will face.
Robots-as-a-service deal signed
An integrated US supply chain solutions provider for eComm firms such as eBay has signed a warehouse robots partnership with Geek+.
Thermal cameras to capture elevated skin temperature
FLIR Systems has modified its thermal cameras for fast and safe non-contact elevated skin temperature screening.
Poor lift truck inspections pose risk to life
Thorough Examinations must be completed by qualified engineers, says CFTS.
Thermal packaging range expands
Kite Packaging has added standard insulated box liners to its thermal range.
