Whistl invests in parcel sortation
Whistl’s first automated parcel sortation machine has been installed, over three months, at its depot in Bolton, located on the Logistics North site.
Fits to anything
Fitting around the base of powered pedestrian trucks, the ACKBelt from Weston Handling Consultancy connects directly to its existing Tiller Arm Anti-Crush Stomach Button.
Warehouse manager gets handle on stock availability
A leading supplier of beauty and hairdressing products has smartened up its customer fulfilment after choosing the Snapfulfil cloud warehouse management system (WMS).
Minimise manual handling on site
A UK engineering company is launching a new range of remote-controlled tracked goods carriers to help with manual handling on site.
Helping Ocado with a key challenge
Online grocery specialist Ocado is a key innovators in the food market, but an early challenge they faced was keeping chilled and frozen products cold and in safe conditions but, importantly out of the warehouse space, to keep the warehouse free for the new products constantly coming in.
Growing manufacturer opts for Picadoor
Union Industries is helping a growing Berkshire manufacturer to keep its new facility extension properly segregated.
Check certificates with certainty
AITT reveals the key certificate features employers must examine when verifying forklift operator qualifications.
Aerospace firm saves cash through better warehouse lighting
LED lighting brand Goodlight has helped Pattonair, a global aerospace and defence supply chain provider, to reduce lighting energy costs by 40% by replacing the fluorescent tubes at its 3,400 sq m European hub in Derby with long life, energy efficient G5 LED Battens from the Goodlight range.
Improved multi-trip pallet box launches
Four years since the original launch of its multi-trip pallet box – the Trip Box – Goplasticpallets.com has introduced a new, improved version to its range, which promises to deliver superior strength, better security and enhanced performance for large volume goods handling and distribution.
Southgate drives new E-Type to market
Digital technology increases impulse heat sealing productivity with the new E-Type from Hacona.
No-deal Brexit could increase red tape
A new UK safety mark designed to replace the EU’s CE mark following a no-deal Brexit will cost British manufacturers and exporters millions of pounds in product stamping, testing and red tape, warns courier ParcelHero.
Agile warehouse solutions for a post-Brexit world
In the run up to leaving the EU, businesses have been facing great uncertainty over what the future might hold. In the event of ‘Deal’ or ‘No Deal’, many UK businesses are increasingly looking for facilities with agility and flexible storage space.
Maximise omnichannel opportunities
For retailers to maximise omnichannel opportunities, the IT solutions have to be in place and they have to fit warehousing and logistics operations seamlessly.
Amazon Logistics growing fast but so are costs
Consultancy Transport Intelligence analyses Amazon Logistics which launched last year.
Combi-PPT wins IFOY nomination
Combilift has been nominated as a finalist in one of the most prestigious and hotly contested international awards in the materials handling industry.
Driver comfort
As the driving experience is an essential element of success in high intensity applications, Hyster Europe is focussing on enhancing the operator environment.
Expanded base
UPM has reported a record year for 2018/2019 resulting in further expansion of its manufacturing base in Langley, Berkshire.
New semi-trailers with better cargo control
Irregular consignment specialist, Tuffnells, has partnered with rigid truck body manufacturer, Lawrence David and commercial vehicle trailer and rigid bodywork specialist, Don-Bur to roll out a fleet of rebranded semi-trailers.
High polish
Service provider Kaizen has added Beoscan to its range of services. Beoscan is a high-polished finish to keep concrete floors dust-free.
Data loggers track damage during transit
Cargo often suffers damage during transport, whether as a result of jolts and shocks or fluctuations in temperature, pressure or humidity. Proof of causation and damage is usually extremely difficult.
