High density storage part of automation revamp
KB Components, one of Scandinavia’s leading manufacturers of plastic components, has chosen Swisslog as its partner for automation and logistics development.
Coping with rise in toy orders
JLM Transport has deployed a cloud-based transport management system from TrackTrans.
Platform for nesting ospreys
Goplasticpallets.com – The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company – has donated seven plastic pallets for use in the Rutland Osprey Project which aims to return the previously extinct bird of prey to England.
Fruit and veg grocer goes green
T.G. Fruits is a family-run wholesaler who supply the food service sector in Brighton and the surrounding areas. Working with fresh fruit and veg, the company were after a cleaner alternative to IC engine trucks.
Free guide
A free technical guide from coding and marking specialist Clearmark Solutions (ICE) helps to explain the importance and relevance of Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) in ensuring an efficient production line and the key role coding can play in its successful implementation.
Huge robot warehouse
E-logistics company Prime Cargo has invested in a huge robot warehouse from AutoStore to ensure faster deliveries. Element Logic delivers the system.
Look for SEMA badge of integrity
Rack collapses are rare but they tend to be catastrophic when they happen. Simon King and Jonathan Bennett presented at The Health & Safety Event on how The Storage Equipment Manufacturer’s Association’s independently audited distributor group members can help to maximise rack safety.
Rent-a-ramp
Interfloor’s busy warehouse facility had been operating two, regularly serviced, rented Thorworld mobile yardramps; positioned to safely load and offload raw materials to and from trailers using a fork lift truck.
Familiarity – the unfamiliar hazard
In an interesting presentation, the Fork Lift Truck Association has warned about the dangers of familiarity in forklift operations.
The benefits of longevity
After 34 years of operation a Hart Speedor Super high-speed door, is being replaced by Hart’s latest version, a Speedor Storm.
High-visibility
Engel Workwear offers a comprehensive collection of water and wind resistant, high-visibility, protective outer-clothing.
Operator safety a priority
TCM’s electric counterbalance range has been designed to balance operator safety, comfort, and efficiency for optimum warehouse performance.
Transporting lithium-ion batteries
Lithium-ion batteries are used in Formula E racing for a number of reasons; safety, response time, and flexibility of packing options to fit into cars.
External training key
The Association of Industrial Truck Trainers has reaffirmed the importance of external providers for forklift operator training and warned companies of common risks when using potentially non-accredited internal instructors.
Business growth expert joins Weston
Business growth expert Tony Webster has joined Weston Handling Consultancy, with a brief to increase overseas sales and to build a network of global distributors.
Step-by-step automation
One of the most complex tasks in the intralogistics sector is handling long loads. That’s why for manufacturers of forklift trucks and special-purpose vehicles, vehicle automation is a top priority.
Free up space with worktop packing systems
Optimising warehouse space is a challenge for manufacturers and distributors of all sizes. Not only does stock need to be stored efficiently, it also needs to be easily accessible for fast picking and packing.
Quick to respond
When Leigh Kirkpatrick of Kirkpatrick Carriers needed a replacement Roller Shutter door Stanair was the first company he called.
Sort out the back end
E-commerce customers are offered an ‘omnichannel’ user experience, but many online vendors do not enjoy a similar backend UX. Multiorders’ all-in-one automated solutions promise to counter this.
