Talent in Logistics 2019 awards finalists announced
The shortlisted finalists for the 2019 Talent in Logistics Awards have been announced.
Reel rotator with straddle legs
Packline Materials Handling has launched the Reel Rotator with Straddle Legs, which is suited to handling heavy reels to and from all types of pallets.
Linde Trolley Supply Truck launches
Linde’s Trolley Supply Truck is a new vehicle concept from Linde Material Handling that combines the features of Linde logistics train with a forklift truck.
Daisy-chained sensors
SICK has reinvented the lightgrid as a versatile ‘light chain’ of cascading photoelectric sensors. The FlexChain detection system is a new way of configuring light grids that offers freedom for automated plant and machinery applications.
Small grabbing crane works with conveyor
Grabbing cranes are usually large machines with wide spans and high lifting heights. Not so the Condra grabbing crane installed in February at the railhead serving Sishen Iron Ore Mine, near Kuruman, South Africa.
Space heating system for warehouses launched
Hoval has launched a modular, scalable solution for heating and ventilating warehouses and other ‘shed’ type buildings.
Rapid recharge batteries
Espex Batteries’ parent company, Exide India, has announced the 2019 launch of a new lead-acid traction battery range, designed specifically to offer rapid recharge and ‘opportunity charging’, rivalling lithium-ion batteries in multi-shift operation while being significantly more economical.
Nisa pioneers new pallet tracking technology
Nisa Retail, the national retailer and groceries wholesaler, is looking to significantly reduce costs associated with supply chain challenges, by being the UK’s first company to use a new pallet-tracking technology offered by CHEP.
Floor-cleaning robot firm raises cash
Avidbots has raised $23.6 million in Series B funding led by returning investor True Ventures. To date, Avidbots has raised $36 million in venture capital financing.
Fast joint repair
CG Flooring Systems has completed 72 linear metres of its concrete joint arris repair detail in one working day.
UK distributor illuminates three sites with Goodlight LED lighting
Goodlight, a leading LED lighting brand has announced that FWB, an established supply chain partner has replaced the outdated fluorescent lights across its three strategic sites in Stoke-on-Trent, Wrexham and Truro with Linear LED High Bays, LED Battens and Eco LED Ceiling Panels.
High-rebound safety shoe
U-Power has launched the Red-Up collection of stylish, high energy-return, work safety shoes.
Packaging division leader
Lorien Engineering Solutions has appointed a senior engineer to its UK team based at Burton-upon-Trent.
Formula 1 uses K470 battery box
Formula 1 and Formula E racing are using the K470 battery box from Zarges to transport lithium-ion batteries.
Process optimisation
Werma exhibited retro-fit intelligent systems for process optimisation at IntraLogisteX.
Successful mobilisation
Since early January 2019, TC Security Services, part of TC Facilities Management (TCFM), have been providing guarding and mobile patrol services to Avison Young (formerly GVA).
Nexen Lift Trucks announces ambitious investment and expansion plan
Lowestoft-based Nexen Lift Trucks has unveiled an £8.5m investment in its UK-based headquarters and manufacturing facility.
Train-care depot gets new Hart roller shutters
The large rail depot in Wimbledon demonstrates investment necessary for the integration of the rail with city life providing essential maintenance to keep the network moving.
Amazon says fully automated warehouse ‘at least 10 years away’
Scott Anderson, director of Amazon Robotics Fulfillment, told reporters during an Amazon warehouse tour in the USA that technology is at least 10 years away from fully automating the processing of a single order picked by a worker inside a warehouse.
Dealing with disruption
Shippers don’t want to sink in an ocean of uncertainty, rather they seek to ride the waves of global mega trends. Multimodal’s seminar programme points out the swells and the rip currents.
