Worker fatally struck by lorry
A grain store company has been fined following the death of a worker at its site in Linton, Cambridgeshire.
Liebherr upgrades automated metal storage
Robotic handling has been added as steel bar and tube storage systems were upgraded.
McKinsey paints painful picture on warehousing costs
The painful truth about warehousing—across virtually all industries and geographic markets—is that most companies don’t really know what their true costs should be, says consultancy McKinsey.
App allows remote optimisation of charging
ECOBAT has developed a charger app that allows customers to connect their chargers to any mobile device – android or iPhone – and remotely undertake numerous actions to ensure the charging procedure is optimised to its full potential.
Are UK warehouses full? Or is it a question of utilisation?
The warehouse and logistics industry took centre stage in the news this week, reporting that UK warehouses are already “full” due to Brexit stockpiling and a lack of available stock.
Aganto to showcase on-site storage solution at IMHX ahead of Brexit deadline
For 2019, visitors have plenty to try out on the Aganto stand; 3D buildings will be brought to life with augmented reality (AR), and you can take a look inside a temporary warehouse with a virtual reality experience.
Forklift Operator Challenge
UniCarriers will search for the most talented forklift operator attending IMHX. Together with Talent in Logistics, UniCarriers will host the first ever Forklift Operator Challenge at the exhibition from September 24th to 27th 2019.
Smart tech for a safer warehouse
Elokon, the developer and supplier of safety and assistance systems for industrial vehicles, forklifts, AGVs and cobots will be showing two of its flagship products at IMHX as well as unveiling new developments in its production pipeline.
Small parts picking one of three key product areas
At IMHX 2019, BITO Storage Systems will be displaying its ability to provide a comprehensive set of products and solutions.
Cimcorp partners with Conveyor Networks in UK
The manufacturer and integrator of turnkey robotic order fulfillment and tire-handling solutions has signed an agreement with Conveyor Networks for the company to represent Cimcorp in the UK market.
Rolling discount on rugged mobile hardware
Renovotec is addressing anticipated 2019 and 2020 demand trends with a rolling 25% discount on rental rates for its rugged mobile hardware.
Improved level control for lifting equipment
The Logitrans products are designed to provide constant working height and relief for the back and shoulders of the operator.
Connected driver-centric long-haul truck launches
The on-road Iveco S-WAY is the first vehicle in the new Iveco WAY heavy range developed to deliver a complete package of features and services focused on the driver, on sustainability and on an advanced level of connectivity enabling new customised services.
Go green: pallets
Goplasticpallets.com, dubbed the ‘responsible plastic pallet company; will be exhibiting a variety of its long lasting, recyclable plastic pallets and pallet boxes, as well as a selection of its versatile Euro and stack and nest crates.
Crossbelt sorter boosts parcel throughput
Courier Skynet Worldwide Express deployed a vertical crossbelt sorter to achieve sorting rates of 4,000 parcels per hour at its Hounslow hub.
AutoStore on Demand live in six months
Swisslog’s AutoStore on Demand is speeding up the deployment of warehouse automation implementations.
Fashion group to double eComm capacity
Varner, one of northern Europe’s largest fashion groups, has chosen Swisslog as its partner to expand its European warehouse in Vänersborg, Sweden. The automated warehouse was built in cooperation with Swisslog and was put into operation in 2016. Three years later, the warehouse will be expanded with additional automation.
KION Group engineers joint venture for lithium-ion batteries
The provider of intralogistics solutions will share equity with BMZ in the new JV which will be known as KION Battery Systems.
Fowler Welch helps frozen food firm expand into ambient
Food brand Quorn has expanded its range into the ambient market with Fowler Welch providing an end-to-end supply chain solution.
JCB to showcase new electric Teletruk
On its stand at IMHX 2019 JCB will showcase models from the multi-award winning Teletruk range of telescopic lift trucks, including the newly launched JCB 30-19E – the first electric-powered machine in the Teletruk range.
