Redirack enters administration
The well known warehouse storage company Redirack was placed into administration yesterday (Wednesday 15 January).
Patented track design
New multi-purpose sliding doors complement the fire and smoke tight sliding doors already available from Hörmann. Sharing the same precision engineering is reported to mean these doors offer value for money and long term reliability.
10,000 pallet storage locations created
Automated warehouse provider TGW is installing a materials handling solution for car battery manufacturer Banner in Linz, Austria. The new warehouse solution will create 10,000 new pallet storage locations for car batteries.
New FlexiEdge fast-action industrial doors – just £90 a month
Stertil Stokvis has introduced a special offer alongside the launch of its FlexiEdge range of fast-action industrial doors. Offering exceptional safety plus unrivalled resistance to wind, weather and impact damage, the new doors are available from just £90 a month.
Biscuit company returns to CSL
A leading biscuit manufacturer contacted Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) to provide a handling solution that involved transporting sealed cases of product up to high level on an inclined belt and merge with an existing CSL conveyor system that had been installed back in 2008 as part of a major £0.5 million handling project.
Speedor Super installed
This Speedor Super was installed by Hart Door Systems at HLC Wood Products’ plant at Upwood Air Park, Peterborough, where the south facing side of the aircraft hangar was sometimes subject to extreme weather due to the exposed position on this former RAF airfield.
Specialist resin flooring for Walkers Snacks
John Lord, the specialist flooring company that will be exhibiting at Maintec 2014, Stand M6G, was recently commissioned by the Walkers snack food factory in Coventry.
Logistics expertise showcased
Warehouse automation provider, KNAPP UK, will be promoting its innovative solutions and logistics know-how at both the Packaging Innovations show in February and the Internet Retailing Expo in March, both of which take place at the NEC, Birmingham.
Operating profit up 20%
BITO UK increased operating profit by over 20% compared to 2012 while quantity of orders increased by almost a third (32%) within the same 12 month period.
High capacity shoe sorter
Warehouse solutions integrator, Logistex, has partnered with VanRiet Material Handling Systems to bring VanRiet’s High Capacity Shoe Sorter to the UK market.
Bespoke system
Warrens Warehousing & Distribution has seen massive growth following its investment in warehouse management software Access Delta from the Access Group.
Delivery system streamlined
The installation of a bespoke platform and ramp loading bay system from Thorworld Industries has brought greater efficiency, flexibility and cost savings to the manufacturing facility of The London Taxi Company.
Linde plays it safe
When it comes to safety Linde Materials Handling is reported to be at the forefront of the industry. In an example of this, Linde was approached by CRH, a leading building materials supplier, to help it improve the safety within its busy manufacturing facilities.
Semi-electric stacker
New from European Handling Equipment the Warrior semi electric counterbalanced stacker is compact and versatile with the ability to handle safely all types and sizes of pallet.
Curtis gains ISO 14001:2004
Curtis Instruments (UK) has been awarded ISO 14001:2004, a certification by BSI in acknowledgment of the company’s successful implementation of an Environmental Management System.
Safe drum transport
Contact Attachments has provided waste management company for the veterinary sector, Vetspeed, with a forklift attachable drum grab to help safely transport and empty 205 litre industrial drums used onsite.
Helps reduce lost working hours
Lift Safe Ltd has supplied more than 650 FurniBox systems, which are specifically designed to safely and efficiently store and move furniture and other bulky high value items, to a major fashion and furniture retailer.
Picking & packing trolley
The flexible nature of the MiniTec system means it is possible to design and build bespoke picking and packing trolleys that perfectly fit any warehouse operation.
Low weight truck crane
Birmingham Crane Hire have taken delivery of a Boecker AK44/4000 Truck Crane, which is being used on work that had previously been undertaken by 25/30T truck cranes and 2 axle all-terrain cranes.
