Take back 85% of floor space with automated storage
Facilities using shelving to manage stock often find themselves squeezed for space.
Award for BÖWE SYSTEC
At the end of November 2019, BÖWE SYSTEC was awarded with the certificate “Quality – Made in Augsburg” by the city of Augsburg.
Last mile software
HERE Last Mile is expected to be available for selected customers at the end of Q1. It will pull out data and services from the HERE platform to assist urban delivery drivers.
Dual storage solution proposed to post-Brexit challenge
Companies can seek to mitigate against post-Brexit supply chain disruption by adopting a dual storage solution that splits inventory between the UK and mainland Europe, says William Walker, sales director of Walker Logistics.
Mentor launches flexible e-learning option for managers
The Managing Forklift Operations online course is available from January 2020.
DC of the future
The East Midlands Gateway building is being billed as one of the most advanced of its kind in the world.
Truck for city centre multi-drops
Guest Truck and Van has worked with chassis manufacturer IVECO and other suppliers over 12 months to create a bespoke prototype vehicle for Brakes Foodservice, with the aim to make deliveries easier and more efficient for drivers who are frequently working on multi-drop schedules in busy city centres.
SynQ WMS to orchestrate entire warehouse
Broman Group has appointed Swisslog to provide automation at its logistics centre in Kerava, Finland.
E-Grocery fulfillment
Automating e-grocery processes has suddenly become essential, says Swisslog.
New winter jackets and gilets
These new ALLroundWork Jackets and Gilets are said to deliver ‘great all-round performance’ with a Ripstop water-resistant outer fabric and a coated inner fabric for extra durability.
Warehouse spreads cost of sweeper over three years
Beaches Logistics is a busy warehouse and distribution site in Carlisle, a brand new 40,000 square feet facility that only closes for 5 hours every night.
Hoval launches compact boiler
Hoval has extended the upper range of its popular UltraGas condensing boilers with the launch of the UltraGas (1550) – a 1550kW boiler that features a small footprint for its output.
Outstanding Business of the Year
At the Sheffield Business Awards, Loadhog won two awards. The company was named The Outstanding Business of the Year, and also lifted the Excellence in International Trade award.
ERP System of the Year
For the second time, industry-specific software from food and drink IT specialist CSB-System has been awarded the “ERP System of the Year” prize in the Food category.
Walmart launches picking robots at US DC
The robots are produced by startup Alert Innovation and are working alongside pickers at the facility in Salem, New Hampshire.
Exide awarded battery partnership for JCB’s electric teletruks
Under the partnership, Exide’s GNB batteries and high-frequency chargers will be supplied with each new E-TEC forklift rolling off the production line. Exide will also provide exclusive service and support across Europe.
ASRS deal signed
The Ferretto Group has signed an agreement for the construction of an automated storage system for NKBK, a Russian paper and packaging firm based in Naberezhnye Chelny, Republic of Tatarstan.
For long chain service life
Regular maintenance and lubrication are essential to ensure low wear and extend the service life of a chain drive.
Printers pledge to banish hassle of relabelling
Brother UK has launched two new thermal transfer printers to help retailers produce reliable labels and tags for goods that mitigate the problems caused by damaged or faded documentation.
Linde lays out plans for LogiMAT
Occupying several exhibition areas totalling around 875 sq m, Linde Material Handling will be showing visitors to LogiMAT 2020 how to further optimise their intralogistics processes and make them fit for the future.
