Hybrid straddle & shuttle carriers
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has introduced what is claimed to be the world’s first real hybrid straddle and shuttle carriers consuming up to 40% less fuel than existing machinery.
IPAF and PASMA training
Mentor has announced that IPAF and PASMA training is now available at its Bromsgrove and Livingston training centres.
Dynamic storage clean up at Abena
Hygiene and paper company Abena contracted Dynamic Storage Systems to project manage an expansion to a new 50,000 sq ft warehouse near Coventry.
Ergonomic terminals
Multi-channel home shopping store, QVC UK, has selected mobile solutions company Peak-Ryzex to overhaul its Knowsley, Merseyside, distribution centre (DC) auto ID equipment.
Loadhog’s first South American deal
Transit packaging innovator, Loadhog, has secured its first deal in South America after creating a bespoke solution to meet the needs of one of the country’s largest chains of pharmacies, which wanted to improve the efficiency of its goods transport.
Fragment retention lamps
Manufacturer of fragment retention lamps, GlassGuard, will be showcasing its new SB luminaires range at UK Grain 2013.
Acquisition in the bag
Producer and supplier of flexible packaging materials, Cliffe Packaging, has acquired the UK based subsidiary of Bag Supplies Canada for an undisclosed sum.
Meachers extends contract with Huhtamaki
Meachers Global Logistics has extended its contract with one of the world’s largest packaging companies, Huhtamaki, by a further three years and has also taken on all of the organisation’s UK external warehousing.
Addtional strappers
Scotland’s largest independent manufacturer of cardboard boxes, The Boxshop, has installed two additional Mosca strappers following expansion at its facility in East Kilbride.
Better battery management
The new Hawker BSI40 battery status indicator provides users with a cost-effective solution to manage battery fleets for warehouse trucks and other mechanical handling equipment.
London Gateway development continues apace
DP World London Gateway has been honoured by rail freight operator DB Schenker Rail UK in a locomotive naming ceremony which took place at the rail terminal at the UK’s newest deep-sea container port and logistics park.
Free safety posters
Adding to its suite of free safety resources, Toyota Material Handling UK has launched two new safety posters that provide simple tips and guidance on working safely with reach trucks and powered stackers.
RFID storage lockers
The latest addition to Keytracker’s range of key and asset management systems is a series of innovative RFID storage lockers.
Mobile racking options
SSI Schaefer provides a large range of Mobile Racking Systems that enable efficient space utilisation for optimum warehouse logistics.
Thorworld fashions a bespoke solution
Thorworld Industries has designed and manufactured two bespoke mobile yardramps for recycling expert BCR Global Textiles, to help manoeuvre the increasing number of clothing containers being processed by the organisation.
Warehouse cleaning
When it comes to warehouse and depot work, cleaning must carried out around fast moving stock, in some cases as part of a 24/7 operation.
Terminal tractors roll into action
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, has supplied five TR618i terminal tractors to Solent Stevedores at the Port of Jersey, replacing existing equipment in fleet at the port and creating significant capacity in RoRo operations.
Three months free
Thanks to the new ‘Lift Free for 3’ deal from Doosan Industrial Vehicle, customers signing up for a five year lease purchase or contract hire deal will get the first three months’ use completely free of charge – typically worth £1500.
Racking aid for Ethiopian health initiative
Following the successful delivery of $35,000 worth of plastic tote containers to Ethiopia on behalf of an international aid agency, Raxel Storage Systems tendered for a major adjustable pallet racking project worth £1.1m.
Checks barcode quality
In a bid to ensure that only barcodes meeting the highest ISO standards find their way in to the supply chain, Toshiba TEC is now offers the world’s first integrated barcode verification system as an add-on to its industrial printer range.
