Fund acquires John Lewis Enfield DC
Hines, the international real estate firm, has acquired the 85,000 sq ft urban logistics centre in Enfield, Greater London, on behalf of the Hines Pan-European Core Fund.
Big issues to be tackled in TCS&D conference programme
Key industry figures will be presenting on a range of hot topics at the Temperature Controlled Storage & Distribution Exhibition & Conference on 25th and 26th June at the East of England Arena, Peterborough.
Wincanton deploys loading pod to speed double deck loading
The 3PL has introduced a bespoke loading solution from Transdek to increase efficiencies at the Screwfix’s Lichfield distribution centre which opened in 2018.
Transporting abnormal loads
Empteezy recognised the need for a delivery partner of esteemed reputation which they found in Dyce Carriers.
Apprenticeship standard raised
In a major new development for the sector, a Level 3 Lift Truck and Powered Access Engineering Technician apprenticeship standard and end point assessment (EPA) have been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships & Technical Education.
New version of fleet management software boosts safety
I.D. Systems, the well-known specialist for intelligent fleet management has launched the next smart solution for the management of forklifts and other material handling equipment. PowerFleet Expert is an OEM-neutral system was presented for the first time at this year’s LogiMAT.
Service offering boosted
Managing director of Fuel Card Services, Denise Frost, has continued her drive to deliver “a one-stop solution for complete fleet management” by launching MyService.Expert.
Excellent contrast delivered
A Linx 8900 Continuous Ink Jet (CIJ) printer featuring the company’s specially-developed Linx Yellow pigmented ink 1039 has proved the ideal coding solution for a leading Slovenian rubber profiles manufacturer.
Card Factory invests in voice picking
Wakefield-based Card Factory has selected VoiteQ to implement its new VoiceMan warehouse execution system.
Tamper-proof access
Independent Heating & Cooling (IHC) is launching an industry-first at the London Facilities Show.
Evidence gathered via GPS
Bakery equipment company Bakers Basco has used evidence gathered through GPS tracking to assist with a claim against a Birmingham-based company, Capital Waste Management, which was in possession of Basco equipment without authorisation.
Industrial cleaning hire service
Armed with the largest spot hire fleet of cleaning equipment, Clean Sweep Hire offer a cleaning equipment solution to organisations of all sizes.
Hazel 4D becomes a registered EUMOS firm
The European Safe Logistics Association (EUMOS) has certified that Hazel 4D has shown a strong commitment to increasing transport and logistics safety and demonstrated sustainable efforts towards the EU objectives to achieve 0 fatalities on the road by 2050.
Hyster adds models to rider tow tractor range
Two new models have been added to the Hyster tow tractor range to support operations in the automotive and engineering industries. Built to enhance productivity, the new Hyster rider tow tractors are suited for any type of line feed operation.
Linkx Packaging Systems acquired
WestRock Company, a leading provider of differentiated paper and packaging solutions, has expanded its portfolio of automated packaging system offerings with the acquisition of Linkx Packaging Systems.
Intelligent packaging unit set up
Stora Enso has formed a new unit to focus on intelligent packaging to speed up the pace of development in multiple applications and market sectors.
Conversion machines installed
bpi. stretchfilms, a leading producer of pallet stretchwrap, has announced a multi-million pound investment in its manufacturing facility at Brigwater, Somerset.
Switching on to Light as a Service
Graeme Shaw, technical application and academy manager at Zumtobel Group explains that many of today’s manufacturers are switching to Light as a Service (LaaS).
Robust trailers to handle logistics contracts
Hedges Distribution has specified two Krone Cool Liners because a more robust design was needed to handle its temperature-controlled logistics contracts.
Theme announced for National Forklift Safety Convention 2019
The FLTA has revealed the theme for this year’s event.
