Self-learning systems
AI has opened up new possibilities for logistics, says SSI Schaefer.
Electric multidirectional sideloader upgraded
Hubtex has upgraded its MaxX range of vehicles, offering greater visibility and longer operational working hours.
House of Fraser bankruptcy costs XPO Logistics $15 million
In its third quarter results, XPO Logistics reported operating income for the logistics segment decreased to $59.5 million, compared with $67.3 million for the same period in 2017.
High-level protection enhanced with modular design
A-Safe has re-engineered its Height Restrictor product to enhance customer benefits.
Printers to minimise Black Friday delivery bottlenecks
Line matrix devices still the fastest, most reliable technology for managing order processing and picking says Printronix.
Going beyond the truck
Increased demand and diversity in materials handling operations is driving the development of solutions that go beyond trucks, according to Hyster Europe.
Engineering firm opts for LPG forklift from Clark
The company has put the S30L LPG truck S-Series to a practical test, with both drivers and management are pleased with the ergonomic improvements and active safety systems.
Triple accreditation for STILL UK
STILL Materials Handling has been awarded ISO 14001 (Environmental) and ISO 45001 (Health and Safety) accreditations which will sit alongside their already existing ISO 9001 (Quality) certificate.
New director for material handling Europe at Hyundai
HCEE (Hyundai Construction Equipment Europe) has announced the appointment of Peter Verbiest as the new material handling director for the European market.
High performance jackets
Performance and comfort at work are integral features of the new range of winter jackets from Snickers Workwear.
One-stop manufacturing management system launches
TouchPath is launching ‘TouchManufacturer’, a fully integrated, lean manufacturing management system that can be implemented rapidly and at lower cost by both discrete and process manufacturers.
Automated loading
Joloda says automatic loading systems can bring advantages to truck and container loading and unloading.
Handle with care
Loading and unloading goods from a truck is not as simple as it seems, says Joloda.
Mark Durden-Smith to host FLTA Awards 2019
A familiar face to millions of rugby fans, television presenter Mark Durden-Smith, has been announced as host of the Fork Lift Truck Association Awards for Excellence 2019.
Operator crushed by overturned forklift
A scaffolding company has been sentenced for safety breaches after a worker was crushed by a forklift truck.
LMS Bulkscan extended
SICK has extended its LMS Bulkscan laser scanner offering, so that more users can benefit from non-contact, continuous measurement of volume and mass throughput of bulk materials on conveyor belts.
Walk-behind models with durable design
The Tennant T600 family of walk-behind scrubber-dryers are said to deliver strong cleaning performance with durable design and a suite of productivity-boosting features.
Blackvember – IMRG forecast for Black Friday 2018
Andy Mulcahy, strategy and insight director, IMRG has dubbed the Black Friday ‘season’ Blackvember to take into account a sustained period of discounting and marketing around the day. The supply chain needs to take into account the likely pattern of online sales to avoid being swamped.
The trolley is critical for safe load movement in hoists
When specifying a hoist for use in industrial applications that demand beam-traversing motion, attention should also be paid to the trolley on to which the hoist hooks.
Wincanton secures three-year Roper Rhodes contract
Wincanton has secured a three-year contract to create and run a dedicated delivery solution for Roper Rhodes, one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of bathroom furniture and products. The contract demonstrates the company’s commitment to growth in the Home & DIY sector.
