Lutterworth Ecolighting shines at awards
Lutterworth Ecolighting has won the Low-Energy Lighting Installer Award at this year’s Energy Efficiency & Renewables Awards.
Increased stock
Materials handling and process cooling specialist, AB Systems, has made a significant investment in the its Buckinghamshire-based headquarters to increase the volume of parts it is able to stock.
Real-time route visibility
To manage its delivery and collection service of high value hospital medical equipment, Dynamic Despatch has chosen to use the TranSend ePOD, route optimisation, job tracking and delivery compliance solution with real-time communication between the drivers and head office using Android smartphone devices.
Handheld remote control
The handheld Verlinde Digimote radio transmitter is said to be an ideal partner for Verlinde’s range of hoists and overhead crane components.
Concrete floor guidance
Face Consultants have been at the forefront of the development of the 4th Edition of Concrete Society Report TR34.
New US distributors
Noise measurement product specialist, Cirrus Research, is continuing its North American expansion strategy with the appointment of two new distributors for the US, with immediate effect.
Stock optimisation a priority
According to a survey of warehouse operators carried out for WMS provider Access Group by Redshift Research, almost 40% of UK companies with stockholding operations rank stock level optimisation high on their priorities, being keenly felt mostly by larger companies and, surprisingly, by those firms not running a dedicated Warehouse Management System (WMS).
Strapping system
Specialist in end-of-line pack and pallet securement, Gordian Strapping has supplied a new strapping system to Manchester-based Icopal UK.
Modular buildings
Increasing demand for highly flexible, self-contained portable buildings has resulted in a doubling of orders over the past year for supplier of refurbished Portakabin buildings, Foremans Relocatable Building Systems.
PLC controlled
International hydraulics component manufacturer and distributor, I.M.M. Hydraulics, has taken delivery of three Modula storage systems from Couzens Storage Solutions for its Halesowen facility to provide more space-efficient storage and improved pick and replenishment performance.
New product of the year
Svantek’s SV 104 noise dosimeter has been given the US stamp of approval by winning the Industrial Hygiene category of the prestigious Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) magazine’s 2013 New Product of the Year Awards.
Wireless link load cells
A year since introducing intermediate capacities of its Radio Telemetry Wireless Link Load Cells (RILL), load cell manufacturer LCM Systems has seen sales of the product double.
Smart fit shelving
BITO Storage Systems has installed its Smart Slide shelving at the Asda Logistics Clothing Depot in Lymedale, Staffordshire, for the ecommerce operation of clothing retailer George.com.
Dual-height option
Plastic reusable transit packaging (RTP) specialist, Schoeller Allibert, has extended its Maxinest range of produce trays for food and grocery distribution with the launch of the new Maxinest Dual Height Half Tray.
Safety connection advances
The SICK Flexi Loop offers a simple connectivity solution for safety and plant design engineers to meet recent regulatory changes.
PPE lights up in the dark
Leading supplier of PPE, Fhoss Technology has launched a full range of high visibility garments designed to keep workers in outdoor spaces safe.
Comfort & dexterity
Expert in hand protection solutions, Globus, has announced the launch of four new protective gloves featuring a recently developed APG coating.
SDI Group wins contract to maintain DCs for George at Asda
Automated material handling systems integrator, SDI Group, has secured a three year contract to maintain all three of George at Asda’s UK automated distribution centres.
Brewer cleans up with CFM
The Shepherd Neame brewery, founded in 1698 in Faversham Kent, has become one of the oldest buildings in the Country to be fitted with a bespoke centralised vacuum system.
Van racking innovation
Leading manufacturer and supplier of in-vehicle equipment and workplace storage systems, Bott, has announced the launch of a new and affordable innovation in van racking.
