Pallet price rise warning
The Timber Packaging & Pallet Confederation (TIMCON) says pallet prices will increase.
New Baumann era begins
CONSTRUCTION WORK has been completed on Baumann’s latest expansion at the company’s HQ in Cavaion, Italy. The expansion has modernised and tied together production halls developed over five decades.
High volume FMCG contract won
Kinaxia Logistics has won a contract with marketing and distribution group Robinson Young to provide warehousing and transport services for fast-moving consumer goods across the country.
AI team sets sights on supply chain
Kallikor has launched to provide automation and robotic solutions to tackle complexity and productivity challenges across supply chains.
The environmental impact of the misuse of grocery delivery equipment
UK bakers are urging wholesale market managers and traders to be in tune with the environmental impact of the misuse of grocery delivery equipment.
Key partnership for fashion logistics and fulfilment
Elanders Group businesses, Kammac and Bergen Logistics, have formed a new partnership to deliver a comprehensive range of logistics and fulfilment services for the UK’s fashion and lifestyle industries.
RAVAS launches Ergo-Truck 2
THE RAVAS Ergo-Truck 2 offers significant improvements over its predecessor.
Picking robot launched
THE ROBOT is designed for a wide variety of applications such as pick and place, kitting, sorting, warehouse and eCommerce.
Retailer Babydump augments Autostore with AGRs
THE RETAILER uses an Autostore ASRS to manage many orders, and uses robots from Prime Vision to transport empty boxes from box erectors to picking stations, conveyors and chutes, depending on order profile.
Tool brings precision to brick orders
BRICK MANUFACTURER Forterra has launched a load selector calculator to allow customers to tailor their brick orders to the precise mix of products they require.
Explosion proof lifting
LIFTING EQUIPMENT specialist Konecranes has launched its range of EX C-series electric chain hoists, engineered for explosion proof lifting in hazardous environments.
Better workforce management and significant cost saving
TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED logistics firm Buffaload has achieved 1% off payroll cost with the implementation of HFX’s Imperago Time & Attendance and Rostering system, representing a saving of around £105,000 per annum.
Robotic dog spots problems in brewery
ANHEUSER-BUSCH InBev is using a robot for predictive maintenance as part of its Brewery of the Future programme.
Plastic-free strapping
COTTON TWINE machines from Antalis Packaging offer a natural alternative to traditional strapping.
UKMHA’s David Goss takes key role at BMHF
The UK Material Handling Association (UKMHA) is pleased to announce that its technical director David Goss has been appointed president of the British Materials Handling Federation (BMHF).
Automation intelligence since 1983
Warehouse automation is not one size fits all, as Rocla highlights its considered approach.
Five reasons you should hire from Briggs Equipment
There are plenty more than just five reasons why you should be hiring your industrial equipment from Briggs, but we thought it would be a good idea to focus on some of the most pertinent ones, says the MHE and asset management expert.
Portable generators launched
BOBCAT HAS launched the PG40 and PG50 portable generators, providing a leap forward in portable generator design.
SkateHut ramped up for 2024 Olympics
THE SKATEBOARDING retailer invested in warehouse tech ahead of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
Kite Packaging expands options
THE PACKAGING leader has expanded its range of gummed tape paper dispensers.
