‘Northern Powerhouse’ logistics park gains approval
Wigan Council has approved strategic logistics scheme Symmetry Park Wigan, on Junction 25 of the M6.
Lineage Logistics tops global chart for refrigerated logistics
The 3PL has capped the Top 25 list compiled by the International Association of Refrigerated Warehouses (IARW).
Safety and productivity go hand in hand with ELOKON
Improving safety can lead to much higher levels of productivity: this is one of the messages that ELOKON will be promoting at this year’s LogiMAT show in Stuttgart (Hall 10, Stand F09).
Manufacturer takes Manchester spec build
DTZ Investors has let the 65,000 sq ft site at Ashburton Point on Trafford Park to construction product manufacturer Lindab.
Fine after customer crushed by lift truck
A man was killed while collecting a lift truck he purchased from a salvage company.
Stevedore paralysed after fall in ship
A shipping company was fined for safety breaches after a worker was paralysed from the waist down when he fell 3.4 metres to the bottom of a ships hold.
Kelloggs confirms North West mega shed
The cereal giant has signed an agreement with developer Bericote for Haydock525, a 525,600 sq ft speculative warehouse.
SnapCart AMR and Tier 1 WMS on show
At IntralogisteX, warehouse management technology leader, Synergy Logistics, is showcasing its solutions-driven approach to maximum efficiency, via an innovative portfolio that provides completeness of vision and ability to execute.
Advanced safety shoe
Italian safety footwear manufacturer U-Power has launched what it calls the most technologically-advanced safety shoe on the market.
Qimarox Prorunners are multi-purpose and can fit any layout
More and more companies are taking advantage of the opportunity to give their Prorunner mk5 a second life.
Smaller footprint but powerful performance
There is a new ‘baby’ in the extensive and successful Attached Lid Container (ALC) family at Loadhog which can do everything its bigger ‘brothers’ can do and more within a smaller footprint.
Nissan car plant takes eight Hart doors
Hart Door Systems, the leading designer and manufacturer of both commercial doors and industrial doors, has completed another contract for Sir Robert McAlpine at Nissan Manufacturing UK’s car plant, Sunderland.
Swivel castors have integrated lifting feet
New from Aldershot-based machine element experts FATH Components is a range of precision engineered swivel castors with integrated lifting feet that are stated to provide effortless movement together with safe, positive positioning once in place.
Goplasticpallets.com to debut at IntraLogisteX
Goplasticpallets.com – The Responsible Plastic Pallet Company – has chosen the 2020 IntraLogisteX (31 March-1 April, Ricoh Arena) show to make its debut appearance.
EN CertifiedWork gloves
There’s one thing workers can’t do without if they want to get their jobs done properly – healthy hands.
Full weather protection
Street-smart, stylish looks and market-leading GORE-TEX and 37.5 fabric technology make a range of jackets and trousers from Snickers Workwear a solid option for winter.
Carriers invest in flexible mobile conveyor
Hermes, DPD, and DHL have placed orders for the mobile line shaft conveyor from L.A.C.
KNAPP to present next-gen robot at LogiMAT
KNAPP will showcase innovations at LogiMAT in Germany in March and later at IntraLogisteX in the UK.
Happy employees work harder
A recent blog from Mark Wheeler at Zebra Technologies stated that keeping warehouse workers comfortable at work is a challenge and that’s even more reason why it should be your priority.
Managing service operations
The importance of effectively managing your service operations cannot be understated.
