Smartphone first for forklift fleet management
Elokon has released the first smartphone based forklift fleet management system on the market.
Combi-PPT to showcase at LogiMAT
One of Combilift’s newest products, the Combi-PPT, will make its global trade fair debut at LogiMAT 2019.
Online greater than 20% of UK retail spend for first time
Recent Office of National Statistics (ONS) retail figures defied many analysts’ gloomy predictions with overall spending up 5% YOY in November. Online spending continued to drive retail growth as e-commerce sales soared by 13.1% over November 2017.
No deal plans won’t keep trade flowing
The European Union’s contingency plans for the event of a No Deal Brexit, released this week, do not alleviate the UK logistics industry’s concerns, according to the Freight Transport Association (FTA).
Induction failure as agency worker at courier hit by forklift
A courier service company has been fined after an agency worker was hit and run over by a fork lift truck.
DC conveying platform launches
Interroll will use the upcoming LogiMAT show to debut its new DC conveying platform.
Joint repair milestone
CG Flooring Systems has completed 72 linear metres of its concrete joint arris repair detail in one working day.
Option for SMEs
The UR e-Series cobots allow RARUK Automation to provide highly cost-effective systems – often in combination with other automation products – that promise long term productivity gains.
Label printer for IoT era
SATO has launched a connected, touchscreen label printer to boost productivity in the IoT Era.
CFTS strengthens technical support
CFTS, the body behind a national standard for the Thorough Examination of lift trucks, has appointed a new technical manager, Adrian White.
Temporary building delivered within ambitious schedule
Smart-Space has completed the construction of a 250-pallet packaging store for Cranswick at the food producer’s cooked chicken facility in Hull.
Hoppecke launches HF premium chargers
The new trak | charger HF premium series from Hoppecke Industrial Batteries is said to deliver high quality reactive current compensation to accommodate precise charging times.
KNAPP making complexity simple at IntraLogisteX
The team from KNAPP will be explaining the group’s philosophy of ‘Making Complexity Simple’ at IntraLogisteX 2019.
Double-girder bridge crane
Konecranes designed a double-girder bridge crane with 2 x 5 tonnes capacity, electric chain hoists, as well as a 10-tonne heavy-duty forklift for the Pletschacher Group, which builds pavilions for Oktoberfest.
Store and convey
Interroll will showcase its proven space-saving, energy-efficient solutions for both the handling of pallets and cartons at IntraLogisteX.
Ocado invests £3m in alternative fuels for HGVs
Ocado opened its first natural gas refuelling station at its Hatfield Customer Fulfilment Centre.
Interroll expanding production
Interroll is creating additional capacities in order to be well-equipped for growing customer and user demand for conveyors and sorters, as well as for additional products.
Customs delay fears driving demand for STR forklifts
Narrow Aisle – manufacturer of the Flexi range of articulated forklift truck-based intralogistics solutions – is experiencing unprecedented levels of demand for its range of short-term rental (STR) trucks.
The path to success: make 2019 the year to automate
For warehousing and distribution operations that still rely on manual processes, there has never been a better time to introduce automation. With the future on our doorstep, it’s important to be prepared for further digitalisation and changing customer expectations.
ATEX-certified drum pump
Motor-driven drum emptying pumps are recognised as a safe, clean and efficient method of transferring liquids from small drums, buckets and IBCs.
