Article assortment across a wide temperature range
The EDEKA corporate group Nordbayern-Sachsen-Thueringen has selected a logistics and order picking system from general contractor WITRON.
Tight turns & manoeuvring
The name of Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks’ new pedestrian stacker series, the AXIA ES, is based on the word ‘axis’, and has been chosen to reflect the truck’s ability to turn and manoeuvre, even in tight spaces.
SDK for Apple mobile devices
TSC has released a software development kit (SDK) that provides developers with a complete toolset for deploying and running labelling applications on Apple mobile devices.
Voice hardware trio
Offering efficiency and reliability in a robust package the new hardware trio Elite Edition by topVox offers a route to successful voice deployment.
Complies with new code of practice
Earlier this year the Health & Safety Executive released the 3rd edition of the Approved Code of Practice for the use of Rider-operated lift trucks (L117).
State-of-the-art warehouse
Warehousing services company Sumitomo is partnering with automation specialist Savoye to create a state-of-the-art warehouse in Grobbendonk, Belgium.
Track & trace app
Pallet network UPN has announced the launch of its first mobile application, to provide full track & trace facilities to customers and depots.
Bibby targets LST growth
Logistics specialist Bibby Distribution is to utilise its full allocation of 25 longer semi-trailers (LSTs) with the delivery of twelve 15.65m models underway, adding to the 13 identical Don-Bur trailers which joined the fleet in 2012. Each trailer is 2.05m longer than the current maximum permitted length.
Keeping MINI moving
A bespoke conveyor system from LB Foster Materials Handling has been installed at the MINI Plant Oxford.
Improvements pinpointed
Logistics consultancy, Davies & Robson, has completed a warehouse systems and process review for leading bathroom, kitchen and appliances supplier, PJH Group (PJH).
Container management module
Multimodal transportation specialist, Potter Logistics, has enhanced its warehouse management system with new Container Management functionality from OBS Logistics.
Mezzanine saves on relocation cost
West Mercia Supplies (WMS) reconfigured the storage layout at its Shrewsbury facility introducing a 12,000 sq ft mezzanine floor structure which offers over 3,000 small parts storage bins.
New generation reachstacker
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has launched Gloria – a new range of reachstackers. It is claimed that the fifth generation machines will set the benchmark in terms of productivity, operator comfort, safety and cost effective operation.
Tailored vending
With the QuickVend approach to vending in the industrial sector, the system is tailored to the needs of each customer and delivers management information in the form of itemised reports, operator access, product use and cost centre audits.
Container access
New from Thorworld Industries is a range of low-cost ramps specifically designed to allow easier access into standard shipping containers.
Packaging waste cut
Enabling it to send out 750,000 fewer cardboard and wooden boxes to customers and save hundreds of tonnes of cardboard and paper, Reynolds has implemented a reusable transit packaging (RTP) crate scheme with Schoeller Allibert.
Recycling benefits shine out
When Endon Lighting approached Greenbank for help with the excess plastic wrapping and cardboard that is a bi-product of its business, Greenbank recommended the installation of two balers – one for shrink wrap and the other for cardboard.
Skate & track system
Manufacturer of fluid sealing products, James Walker, is benefiting from a Joloda skate and track system normally used for truck loading of pallets.
Marketing promotion
Adam Tovey has been appointed as marketing manager for Powrmatic, having been promoted from a sales support role in the company’s ventilation division.
Space saving website
Materials handling specialist, the Carrylift Group, has launched a new racking & storage website: www.storemoreforklift.co.uk
