High-density storage
A telescopic cantilever racking system that provides high-density storage in a small footprint and allows one-man handling of long materials is now available from Pro-Dek Storage Systems.
Strong & hygienic
Thirty one extra plastic pallets available in the UK only through Goplasticpallets.com will be revealed over the next few months as the company launches its new CABKA-IPS pallet range.
Benelux partnership
Brownhills based distribution specialist, Twente Express, has announced a new European partnership with UPN, one of the UK’s leading pallet networks.
Asda chooses Star Refrigeration for chilled and frozen DC
The green credentials of Asda’s new chilled and frozen distribution centre in the North West have been bolstered by an environmentally conscious cooling system from Star Refrigeration.
Chess WMS for Kuehne + Nagel
Chess Logistics Technology has completed implementation of a new WMS for Kuehne + Nagel.
Increased throughput
The PROTEUS WMS Voice Solution talks people through their daily tasks, replacing paperwork, the inherent errors associated with it, and traditional data capture methods, with hands free personal voice instructions and confirmation.
Drive-thru shopping
Commenting on the Selfridges’ new ‘drive-thru’ shopping offering, Darrel Williams, regional director, Northern Europe & South Africa for Vocollect, said:
Automated baling
Compact & Bale has been appointed UK distributor for German manufacturer Strautmann’s automated baling machinery range and will have an AutoLoadBaler on its stand at the Total Processing and Packaging Exhibition.
Beware of inadequate servicing
As the economy continues to bite hard, companies are understandably thinking of cutting costs by not investing in new equipment, and relying on existing machinery.
ASRS for cold storage
Frozen logistics service provider, Yearsley Logistics, has selected Power Automation Systems (PAS) to provide the PowerStor system solution for its new Heywood Facility.
Get a grip!
Visitors to The Total Processing & PackagingTotal Processing & Packaging will be able to get grips with the elevation of liquid containers with the wide range of the SpiralVeyor BottleLifts (SpiralVeyor Portal) on the Ambaflex stand.
Linde to offset carbon footprint of forklift’s first year
The Eco-Lease solution is designed to now allow customers to offset 100% of the carbon footprint generated in the first year of a fork lift truck’s life.
Repeater has 1km range
Signatrol has introduced a high power repeater accessory for its spYdaq temperature and humidity monitoring system which enables distances of up to a kilometre between the transmitter and base station to be achieved.
Aerial services
AFI has licensed Aerial and Handling Services of Betchworth, Surrey, to further develop and sell the WorkZone range of safety and security devices.
White paper on forklift automation
Crown has released a white paper on the state of forklift automation, which reviews the current state of the technology and outlines the considerations to be addressed prior to adoption.
Guernsey harbour crane
Terex Port Solutions has delivered and commissioned a Terex Gottwald HMK 170 E Mobile Harbour Crane to St. Peter Port Harbour in Guernsey, UK. This represents the first phase of the project, with another HMK 170 E crane scheduled for delivery during November 2013.
Heavy duty model
Having proved the performance and resilience of its PREMIA power pallet truck family through several pedestrian and platform models, Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has now added a heavy duty, fixed platform version.
Shining a light on safety
An LED light guide for reversing trucks is the latest addition to the range of safety features that Hörmann can equip loading bays with.
Interlock devices launched
Thorworld Industries has launched a new range of interlock devices designed to improve operator safety and prevent drive-offs when using mobile yardramps and loading bays.
Heaters for large spaces
Powrmatic’s TE range of gas and oil fired free-standing air rotation heaters deliver highly efficient heating with excellent temperature control for large spaces such as warehouses, factories, retail ‘sheds’, leisure facilities etc.
