Safety access control
The subject of successful field trials with Nationwide Platforms, the Kosran Safety Access Control (SAC) system was specifically designed and developed to help prevent unauthorised use of access equipment on job sites.
Fleet management streamlines operations
Crown has been presented with the prestigious IFOY Award in the Forklift Truck Solutions category.
Quay crane height increased
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has completed the heightening of six quay cranes at MSC Home Terminal, which is the largest container terminal in the port of Antwerp, Belgium.
Reachstacker order
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has been awarded an order for 25 reachstackers by the Algerian port procurement company, Groupament D’Interêt Commun Des Entreprises Portuaires (GICEP).
High-end imaging system
New from Travtec, the Lixis PVS is a high-end OCR/OCV imaging system that offers reliability, accuracy and speed for a wide variety of inspection requirements throughout the packaging process.
Rugged atex-certified tablet
Designer and manufacturer of rugged computing technology, Getac, is launching the what is said to be world’s first rugged Android 4.1 tablet with explosive protection.
Wet & dry vacuums
Offering performance, usability and long life, Nilfisk-Advance Group has launched a new range of wet and dry vacuums.
Acquisition and expansion for Conveyor Networks
Factory and logistics automation company Conveyor Networks has acquired control systems company Capley Marker Systems.
Faster and easier installation
Qimarox says it has made the installation of vertical conveyors faster, easier and cheaper.
New pallet circulation conveyor
Aimed at demanding materials handling applications, MiniTec’s new UMS pallet circulation conveyor takes full advantage of the high-quality modular machine building components that are readily available in its modular Profile System range.
Temporary factory
Temporary structures specialist, Neptunus, has provided Volvo Trucks with additional workspace at its manufacturing plant in Oostakker near Ghent, Belgium.
Packaging feels the squeeze
Bio Group, a company which turns food waste into renewable energy, operates a Greenbank SC2000 Screw Compactor at its plant in Southwold in Suffolk.
Logistics service underpins bathroom supplier’s success
Delivered’s logistics service is a big part of Towelrads’ success…
Wireless lighting
The slim wireless design of the Mr Beams EasyFit light allows it to be unobtrusively installed on racks.
£2m fleet investment
Simpson Bros, a founder member of Palletforce, has invested more than £2 million in its fleet so far this year.
Site survey service
Based on a full review of a customer’s supply chain from inbound supply, warehousing and on-site handling, to vehicle fill and outbound supply, Schoeller Allibert is offering site surveys tailored to individual specifications in order to meet cost saving, carbon reduction and health and safety targets, amongst others.
Corrugated character
Confederation of Paper Industries (CPI) Corrugated Sector is backing an innovative and high-profile Europe-wide campaign promoting the major economic and environmental advantages to the supply chain of Corrugated Packaging.
New appointment for FHG IPP Logipal
FHG IPP Logipal appoints Dan Cronin as European WEEE Manager…
