Automated guided vehicles for heavy loads
Engineered products in the manufacturing sector are getting larger and heavier.
Lenders need to rise to the challenge
Lenders must stick to the spirit of the Coronavirus Business Interruption Loan Schemes, not the letter, says ParcelHero.
Beverages firm opts for heavy duty door
The installation of a three-tonne insulated roller shutter manufactured by Hart Door Systems completed a work package which has seen a total of 40 doors installed over the last year for Taylors of Harrogate, the independent family tea and coffee company.
Beverages firm opts for heavy duty door
The installation of a three-tonne insulated roller shutter manufactured by Hart Door Systems completed a work package which has seen a total of 40 doors installed over the last year for Taylors of Harrogate, the independent family tea and coffee company.
FREE facility signs to help stop COVID-19
Safety and identification specialist Brady Corporation offers signs for download to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Anyone can freely download the print-ready files from Brady websites.
Konecranes wins order for S-series cranes
The crane manufacturer won an order for its innovative S-series overhead models from a new customer, häuselmann metall.
Clipper establishes new NHS supply chain for PPE
Clipper Logistics, a 3PL best known for retail, has been contracted to provide services to establish a new supply chain for NHS Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) products – delivering to NHS Hospital Trusts and other healthcare providers across the country.
High-end lifting unit for AGV
Columbus McKinnon Engineered Products is now supplying Pfaff-silberblau HEK10.1 lifting units as standard equipment to KUKA for integration into the KMP 1500 Mobile Platform.
Yodel to deliver free meals to NHS staff
Businessman Ron Dennis CBE has launched a not-for-profit initiative to feed thousands of critical NHS workers with meals over the next three months.
HSE warns firms over social distancing
The safety watchdog made a joint statement on coronavirus with the TUC and the CBI.
Maximise space and productivity
Avanta has celebrated 20 years of business. The Leeds-based storage equipment and interior fit-out specialist was formed in 2000 following the merger of two West Yorkshire based businesses – Castleford’s Abacus Storage and Bradford’s Pennine Storage, with the new business relocating to the vibrant Northern Powerhouse of Leeds.
FTA urgently requests clarity on furlough scheme
FTA, the business organisation which represents the logistics industry, has written to government to request urgent clarity on the COVID-19 furloughing scheme, as well as other financial arrangements for businesses facing hardship and collapse as a result of the current pandemic.
Smooth docking for pallets and dollies
A 3D camera and SensorApp solution from SICK has enabled rapid, damage-free guidance of automated and driver-assisted high-bay forklifts into pallet pockets, as well as the precise and efficient pick-up of dollies by automated guided vehicles (AGVs).
Protective face visors provided for the NHS
Kite Packaging has taken just a week to devise, design and supply a new protective face visor for the NHS – with 10,000 units dispatched within seven days.
Royal Marines get a lift
Stertil Koni has supplied a heavy duty vehicle lift to support a wide range of workshop operations at the Royal Marines’ Stonehouse barracks in Plymouth.
Performance-driven system
US-based Mitsubishi Caterpillar Forklift America Inc. (MCFA) has implemented international supply chain solutions provider TouchPath’s ‘TouchMES’ manufacturing execution system, integrating it with the company’s ERP system to increase production capacity and support expansion.
Robust technology
Yale Europe Materials Handling has launched four new trucks for low-intensity applications.
Enhanced forks boost safety
Bolzoni has launched Easy-Forks, camera fitted forks, to improve safety in the storage area.
Warehouse tracking tech wins Arco award
ARCO has announced the winner of its Health and Safety Innovation Award, which aims to bring new technology to protect workers and assets in logistics and warehousing.
Z-frame conveyor launches
Dorner is adding the 2200 Series LPZ (Low Profile Z-Frame) Conveyor to its lineup of conveyor platforms.
