Applied Automation takes on three new robot lines
The firm is now an official UK distributor of products from OptoForce, On Robot and EasyRobotics.
Clean sweep of quality audits
Following a rigorous 2-day assessment, TC Facilities Management (TCFM) has passed three external management systems audits including the new ISO 45001:2018 standard.
Invention leads to call for review of MEWP Safety
Following the invention of a new Anti-Entrapment System for Mobile Elevating Work Platforms, (MEWPs), a patent application has been filed and the inventors are calling for an industry wide review of current safety devices meant to avoid entrapment.
Review storage of corrosive substances
Chemstore, the hazardous materials expert, is encouraging businesses large and small to review their storage of corrosive substances to ensure that they are keeping staff and members of the public safe.
Robotic tow tractor
At LogiMAT, the intralogistics trade fair in Stuttgart, Hyster demonstrated its intelligent robotics solutions with the Hyster LO7.0T tow tractor.
Need for speed
Ancra Systems offers an automated solution that is said to speed up loading for beverage manufacturers and distributors, compared to forklift based offerings.
Elevator serves pallet conveyor
Clawsons required a system to handle 300kg stillages, double stacked, of unprepared stilton cheese wheels. The brief was to design a lift system to handle the unique stillages and needed to be capable of being reversible between the floors.
Versatile kick rail developed
Boplan has launched the FLIP, the latest product in its range of collision safeguards, and raises the concept of synthetic kick rails to a higher level.
Your questions answered
What is ISO/TS 19837:2018 – Safety of Machinery – Trapped Key Interlocking Devices?
WMS assists with Peak
Maskworld, an eCommerce vendor for costumes and disguises, has deployed the Descartes pixi* WMS to keep pace with peak season spikes in shipping volumes.
Coloured speed ramp
JSP has launched the Ridgeback Speed Ramp – a polymer speed ramp which will keep visitors and employees safe by reducing vehicle speed on site.
Climate control fleeces
These new styles from Snickers Workwear deliver AllroundWork warmth and cooling comfort.
Precision safety and comfort
Solid Gear has released a safety shoe that looks and feels like a trainer.
Stretch shorts for cool comfort
Snickers Workwear has released new work shorts designed to deliver superior comfort and freedom of movement.
Contact tipping skips come with a wealth of options
Keeping employees safe and ensuring the working area is kept clean and tidy are both key priorities for most companies – that’s why the range of forklift tipping skips available from Contact Attachments continue to be hugely popular.
Renovotec acquires Spirit Data Capture
The supply chain technology company is Renovotec’s fourth acquisition since 2013, and the expanded company will have a turnover of £25 million.
‘Race to the bottom’ risk as retail fulfilment demands increase
UKWA conference told that e-Commerce has put retailers on “the road to less and less profit”.
New sales manager for Synergy Logistics
Synergy Logistics – the company behind the award-winning SnapFulfil warehouse management system (WMS) – has appointed a new sales manager in the UK.
Identify and protect against dangerous goods
38% of European enterprises report potentially dangerous chemical or biological goods in their workplaces according to EU-OSHA.
Flexi and Oakland move to space saving strategy
Flexi Narrow Aisle has announced a major Flexi fleet investment partnership with Oakland International, the successful Redditch based food distribution specialist.
