Ensuring customers get the greatest return from the batteries they rely on for the reliable operation of their fork trucks and other warehouse equipment, is the cornerstone of the VERTU package offered by ECOBAT Battery Technologies (ECOBAT Industrial).
Sectors handling goods have a particular headache with both customs and space concerns. Any delays with getting components or finished goods across the border will have an enormous effect on logistics operations with the need for secure, weatherproof storage rising quickly.
Rubb Buildings has a long-standing working relationship with local North East company Barrier Group. Their latest request was for Rubb to support them with a new bespoke oil and gas project for their Fire Protection division.
Transdek, the leading manufacturer of specialist loading equipment for double deck trailers, recently fitted a modular loadhouse and goods transit lobby at A.F. Blakemore’s Tipton distribution centre.
ASG Services has provided line marking and clatter bar, traffic safety protection systems for Ocado at its Erith DC.
Its recently acquired FP International’s European operations will be combined with UK based, Pregis.
When you take the time to consider which industry poses the highest risks to health and safety, there are certain types of work that immediately come to mind.
A foundry client in the UK recently invested in a Nilfisk CR1500 ride on combination machine, providing heavy duty scrubbing and vacuum sweeping functions.
ABI Research predicts busy warehouses will use digital tools as a stand-in for more expensive automation to help fulfil higher order volumes.
A Cheshire-based woodworking company has been sentenced after a worker was struck by a fork lift truck (FLT) at Woodford Park Industrial Estate, Winsford.
The manufacturer has updated its modular development platform for electric multidirectional sideloaders with the PhoeniX range.
It has been proved that sitting for prolonged periods of time is damaging to health. Problems can arise such as cardio vascular disease, muscular skeletal problems, obesity, diabetes and even some types of cancer.
Goplasticpallets.com has launched a range of open fronted Euro stacking containers designed to simplify retail storage and speed up order picking.
Tools are used across a wide range of industries and are used to process materials of all kinds, whether forming machines are to process steel, aluminium, or plastics, or cutting machines are used for processing materials such as wood, special high-performance tools are constantly required during the manufacturing process.
Potential disruption from advances in robotics is prompting many facilities services providers to consider their business models, skillsets and operations, says Diversey.
The fulfilment cart from Synergy is designed to boost pick rates without a major operational overhaul.
Contact Attachments’ range of Telehandler attachments was launched in 2016 and continues to grow.
The British Industrial Truck Association (BITA) – the UK trade association for manufacturers and suppliers of fork lift truck and associated components and services – has revealed volumes of forklift trucks sold across the UK increased 2.5% during 2018, to just over 35,000 units.
Haulier CM Downton, part of EV Cargo, has completed the signing of business contracts worth £30 million annually after securing a number of contract extensions and new business wins.
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