Environmental considerations lead 3PL to lithium forklift investment
AKW Global Logistics has committed to purchasing two 2.5 tonne lithium powered forklifts, to replace diesel models.
UK’s first all-electric parcel depot opens
DPD has today opened the UK’s first all-electric parcel depot in the heart of Westminster and announced plans for a further seven all-electric sites in the capital.
No-deal Brexit means ‘five years of turmoil’
UK businesses should be prepared to make significant investment and fundamentally restructure their supply chains in order to survive a no-deal Brexit, warns supply chain experts SCALA.
Covering critical corners
For workplace safety innovators, A-Safe, protecting critical structures is an essential element in the full spectrum of their health and safety and operational efficiency solutions.
Autonomous conveyor technology
Avancon has launched a conveyor system, which allows customers to save costs for controlling and programming.
Versatile sleeve pack
Since its launch almost two years ago, Goplasticpallets.com’s CabCube 1210 9F has been purchased and trialled for storing and distributing a wide range of products across multiple industry sectors, with customer feedback suggesting it could be the most versatile sleeve pack available on the market.
Improved packaging for banners
LP Displays is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of POS and printed signage. Responding to a request for a new presentation LP chose square Jetbox packaging. The challenge was to transport high quality banners so that they were well protected, easy to open and the outer container be reusable.
Prevent slips, trips and falls with reliable identification solutions
Slips, trips and falls can result both in fatal and non-fatal workplace accidents and they are one of the most frequently occurring accident types. 36% of EU companies acknowledge an increased risk of slips, trips and falls in their workplace according to EU-OSHA.
Responding to change in e-commerce fulfilment
When you look at a line chart of e-commerce growth over the last five years, it has been remarkably consistent. In the U.S. alone, there’s an average growth rate of more than 13 percent per year.
Over 400 exhibitors expected at IMHX 2019
Supply chain issues are predicted to top the post-Brexit agenda.
Translift senior management makes key transition
Translift has developed from its manufacturing heritage to a dealership offering professional added value. It offers the Bendi and Landoll range, as well as complementary products.
Commitment to sustainability
LPR and Euro Pool System, market leaders in the field of reusable packaging in the European fresh supply chain are supporting and exhibiting at three high profile international events this Autumn.
Creative space solution as eComm firm installs spiral conveyor
When having to build or upgrade production lines in tight quarters, spiral conveyors are the perfect way to keep the layout compact. However, sometimes space constraints get even more severe, and creative solutions have to be found.
Drinks firm deploys CHEP pooled pallets
One of the UK’s leading suppliers of branded soft drinks AG Barr is using CHEP pooled pallets within its supply chain.
Kite launches mobile packaging test facility
Kite Packaging’s challenge to reduce plastic usage by 120 tonnes is supported by its plastic focused white paper and mobile packaging test facility.
Semi-automated storage for food firm
AR Racking has a pallet storage system across different temperature zones for multi-user warehouse.
Businesses reliant on smooth border will pay price says NAO
There are risks to UK border operations if the UK leaves the EU without an agreement on 29 March 2019. Even with a withdrawal agreement, significant challenges lie ahead to ensure the UK border is fully functioning, says the National Audit Office (NAO) in a report published today.
Pharma firm expands warehouse storage
Smart-Space has completed the construction of a permanent, steel-clad building and two extensions to existing facilities for Cultech, at the company’s Port Talbot location.
