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.
Thinking outside the box with Racking Collapse Prevention
Check out the innovative method to help protect racking from collapse developed by Racking Collapse Prevention. You can meet the team at The Health & Safety Event from April 9-11 at the NEC in Birmingham.
Pallets provider urges firms to embrace the circular economy
Goplasticpallets.com – The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company – is urging customers to reuse their plastic pallets and boxes, recycle them, and then repeat the process to help create a circular economy.
Coping with rise in toy orders
JLM Transport has deployed a cloud-based transport management system from TrackTrans.
Ocado says model is sound despite catastrophic Andover fire
The online grocer and automated technology leader updated investors today in the wake of the fire in February which destroyed its automated DC in Andover.
Robust and innovative pallets on trial with LPR
Major European pallet pooler LPR has taken delivery of 1,200 UPALL protected wooden pallets, as the company begins a ‘real world’ trial of the innovative new UPALL pallet guard system, developed by James Jones & Sons (Pallets & Packaging).
Böwe Systec acquires majority stake in Red Ledge
Böwe Systec has taken a majority stake in UK software engineering and automation supply chain specialist Red Ledge, which has joined the Böwe Systec Group.
SICK releases ‘physical marker free’ navigation software for AGVs
The all-in-one NAV-LOC localisation solution from SICK enables AGVs to navigate more reliably and efficiently around shop floor and warehouse environments, without the need for reflectors or other physical markers.
Apprenticeship success continues for KNAPP
As another two apprentices – Corey Seagrove and Andy Rogers – approach the completion of their four-year training programme, KNAPP UK is preparing to recruit more young people to start in September.
A-SAFE presented with second Queen’s Award
A-SAFE has been presented the Queen’s Award for International Trade for the second time. The company welcomed the Lord-Lieutenant of West Yorkshire to its manufacturing headquarters to unveil the commemorative plaque and Queen’s Award crystal bowl in recognition of A-SAFE’s outstanding achievement.
Toyota extends its T-motion towing range for item handling
Toyota has extended its tow tractor line-up with a wide range produced by Simai, specialist in the towing business and part of the Toyota group. This update to the existing T-motion range – tow solutions for effective item-handling – will provide an even stronger offer to ensure customers can benefit from a continuous flow of goods.
EU outlines its plan for ‘no deal’ Brexit
The European Commission says no deal will be disruptive and has outlined measures it will adopt on April 12, if no deal is reached in Westminster by March 29.
Quick stop for electric chain hoists
Liftket has developed the first electronically controlled chain hoist with quick stop function.
Samuel Grant praises French take on pallet wrapping
The French government has introduced a scheme to encourage businesses to invest in compliant pallet wrapping machines.
Mantra Learning opens Reverse Logistics Training Centre
Specialist logistics training provider Mantra Learning has opened a £1million Reverse Logistics Training Centre in Manchester.
The case for pneumatic hoists
Pneumatic hoists offer numerous advantages over their electric counterparts, says JD Neuhaus.
Modular solutions for automated pallet conveyance
Interroll has introduced a modular platform for driven pallet conveyance.
Handling varied products
AmbaVeyor is a modular conveyor system designed for the internal transport of a wide variety of products.
Canopy covers loading operations
Global-MSI has completed a loading bay canopy for The Box Factory in Leamington Spa.
