Improved differ code
Castell’s new and enhanced version of its Iso-Lok padlock range features a more complex differ code system, increasing the overall safety level offered to customers.
Push back system
Enabling an increase in storage of 30% and a reduction in energy consumption of 20% Interroll’s Push Back system (LIFO) is running successfully in one of Dole Food’s workshops in Korea.
BITO goes multimedia
Guidance demonstrations of the latest innovations in picking, storage and materials handling systems can be viewed on BITO’s own YouTube channel.
Intelligent shuttle with a mission
Designed and manufactured in the USA, the PAS Voyager is a pallet transfer vehicle that solves many deep storage racking problems.
Impact Handling acquires Abex
Providing a foundation from which to grow into one of the UK’s largest industrial areas, Impact Handling has acquired Birmingham-based Abex.
PowerCell extends coverage
As part of its nationwide expansion programme, industrial battery specialist PowerCell has acquired a 50% stake in Sheffield-based Motive Power Services (MPS), enhancing its sales and service capability into Lincolnshire, Lancashire, Yorkshire, the North East and Scotland.
Diamond standard
During the first half of the year, Wilmat reports soaring sales of its Diamond Stacker Trucks.
Double-sided label printing
Guernsey-based CheapSmells, one of the first companies to use the Duotherm double-sided label print system from Forms Plus, is predicting an annual saving of £20,000 on printing alone.
Logistics tender exercise
Logistics consultancy, Davies & Robson, has completed a successful logistics tender exercise for food manufacturer, Hain Daniels Group, following its acquisition of a number of brands from Premier Foods last year.
DX Group launches DX Freight
UK & Ireland independent logistics and parcel distribution company, DX, has announced the launch of ‘DX Freight’.
RUD Exhibiting New Offshore Product Range at Offshore Europe 2013
RUD Chains Ltd is a leading manufacturer of high-quality chain components and systems, is ISO 9001 certified and retain an impressive product portfolio delivering high performance chain products to suit the most demanding applications.
Ultimate Safety with the RUD Tool-Mover Manipulation Device for Safe Handling
The innovative Tool – Mover is one of RUD’s latest innovations, a manipulation device for the safe turning and tilting of heavy and awkward plant items such as plastic injection moulding tools.
Increased demand
Online packaging supplier, Kite Packaging, has reported a significant increase in online machinery sales.
UTi Worldwide opens new London facility
Global supply chain services and solutions company, UTi Worldwide, has officially opened its new London operations located in Heathrow.
Side-plate chains
Available from chain specialist, iwis drive systems, are side-plate chains for use in material handling systems.
Off road solid tyres
Being rolled out by Trelleborg Wheel Systems, the Brawler range of large off-the-road solid tyres includes models for the most demanding environments of waste, recycling and underground mining.
Expanded shuttle carrier fleet
Kalmar has won an order to supply two shuttle carriers to a long-standing customer, Total Terminal International (TTI) Algeciras SAU.
New route to market
Mitsubishi Forklift Trucks has a new distribution strategy which will enable it to establish even closer links with the market whilst ensuring absolute continuity of supply and service.
Reusable box solutions
Pallet pooling specialist, FHG IPP Logipal, has launched a range of reusable box solutions comprising the FHG Bulk Box, FHG High Protection Box, plus handling and packaging accessories including liners, flexible textile inserts and a smart pocket frame.
Rotating cradle arms
Packline Materials Handling’s new ‘rotating cradle arms’ lifting attachment enables rolls of material, handled by the roll’s internal mandrel, to be lowered in to a shrink-wrap machine.
