Food firm selects Swisslog for new automated distribution centre
The leading Norwegian retailer Coop Norway has selected Swisslog as partner for an extensive development of its distribution centre in Langhus, south of Oslo, Norway.
Yorkshire Water Services deploys Hako machines
Briggs Equipment supplies scrubbers and sweepers to help keep the water firm’s warehouse clean and tidy.
Order picker performs to 14m
Jungheinrich has released a new generation of its successful EKS medium/high level order pickers.
WMS improves visibility for beauty products supplier
A leading supplier of beauty and hairdressing products has smartened up its customer fulfilment after choosing the Snapfulfil cloud warehouse management system (WMS).
Decathlon invests in robots for eComm picking
Scallog has installed 60 robots and eight picking stations for sports retailer Decathlon.
Dachser to build new UK site
Dachser in the UK is to build a new 5,175 sq m logistics centre in Rochdale to replace its existing distribution facility. The development of the 3.7 hectare site represents a £14.4 million investment.
Long and heavy
As a manufacturer of storage and racking systems, OHRA specialises in the storage of long and heavy warehouse goods.
Lift truck inspections need clarity
Logistics managers are being urged to seek absolute clarity over forklift Thorough Examinations, after it was revealed lift trucks are involved in 50% more serious accidents than HGVs.
Packaging plays a key part
When setting up a new brand or adding a product to your portfolio, don’t overlook the importance of the packaging.
One million logistics robot shipments predicted by 2022
A growing number of warehousing and logistics companies are incorporating robots, says research from Tractica.
New Interroll UK MD
Hilton Campbell has been appointed as Interroll UK MD. He was a founding partner of Interoll’s operations in South Africa and previously serving as managing director of Interroll South Africa.
Choosing the right loading system
Joloda provides a wide variety loading systems to suit a broad range of operations.
Critical cranes examined
Konecranes investigates the hoisting gears of the critical overhead cranes at the Palm paper factory.
Automotive firm introduces anti-fatigue floor matting
A successful trial of Strata anti-fatigue floor matting at Pilkington Automotive in Birmingham has led to the company specifying the flooring as a standard across its whole site.
Controller for electric power steering
The new Curtis Model 1220E brushed DC permanent magnet motor controller for electric power steering and steer-by-wire systems fully meets EN1175 1:1998+A1: 2010 standards.
Expanded CNG fleet
Howard Tenens has taken delivery of two 26 tonne 340 BHP dedicated CNG (compressed natural gas) rigids from Scania, bringing the total number of dedicated gas vehicles to four.
Scheme saves more than 100,000 trees
Pregis, supplier of Easypack, announced year on year growth in sales of green packaging technology in 2018, resulting in 122,125 new trees being saved in the 12-month period, its highest ever annual figure.
Furniture retailer enhances routing and scheduling
Barker and Stonehouse, the UK’s largest independent family-run furniture retailer, has invested in a logistics solution from Paragon to provide customers with a superior delivery service with more choice.
Expect Pushback at the Health & Safety event
A notable new innovation from Safety Unlimited is the Pushback system, which the company will showcase at the upcoming Health & Safety Event from April 9-11.
New LED floodlights promise maintenance costs are virtually eliminated
The new LED Arcturus luminaires from lighting specialists Fitzgerald Lighting are an innovative range of LED floodlights that are compact, robust and built for both indoor and outdoor environments.
