Cross belt sorter solution
Centred around its latest generation 3 Crossbelt Sorter, Dematic has provided video game distributor, Centresoft, with a high speed sortation system to increase productivity at its Birmingham warehouse.
Revamped electric tug range
Pedestrian electric tug manufacturer MasterMover has announced a major expansion of its MasterTug range, giving the company increased capability to meet the materials handling needs of a variety of industrial, manufacturing and assembly sectors.
High density cold storage
SSI Schaefer has completed a year-long project to design, manufacture and install automated pallet handling and storage systems at the Spalding-based facility of T F Bowman & Son, which stores meat, food products, fruit and flowers in ambient, chilled, blast-frozen, frozen and tempered conditions.
Compact cleaning trolley
New from Vileda Professional, the VoleoPro cleaning trolley provides a compact workstation for use with a range of Vileda’s cleaning systems.
When you’re in a slurry
Clearing slurry, mud, standing water and sludge is a difficult task, made easier by a SweepEx push broom.
Record sales
Load cell manufacturer, LCM Systems has reported a 33% increase in sales in 2013.
Reduce energy use by 75%
If you’re looking to increase lighting levels in narrow warehouse aisles, the Brighton S LED bay light from Earlsmann is said to be an ideal solution.
Low oxygen protection
In conjunction with Isolcell, fire suppression and safety specialist Nobel Fire Systems now offers the N2 FireFighter oxygen reduction fire prevention system.
G2 wins FLTA award
Doosan Industrial Vehicle UK’s innovative G2 diesel forklift engine has won the Innovation award at the FLTA Awards for Excellence 2014.
ISO accreditation first
Konecranes’ UK parts operation has become the first parts distribution centre within the global Konecranes group to achieve integrated ISO quality, environmental and health and safety accreditation.
Lysanda acquires TRACKER
Lysanda has acquired TRACKER Network, a wholly owned subsidiary of Direct Line Group. The combined companies intend to establish Tantalum Corporation, with approximately £20 million in revenues and some 500,000 telematics installations throughout Europe, and will combine Lysanda’s B2B customer base alongside TRACKER’s long-standing B2C sales reach.
Shock & temperature logging
Major distribution companies come to IMC seeking help when transporting high value, high-risk assets such as heavy-duty equipment across the globe.
Get to grips with unloading
Copal Development has developed a ‘Spidergripper’ for the unloading of jute bags and bales filled, for example, with cacao, coffee, nuts or tea.
Purpose built warehousing
Food companies seeking a prime site for their logistics, including services such as de-containerisation, ‘pick and pack’ and pallet handling, should visit the Onward Holdings stand at Foodex 2014, where the company will be showcasing its portfolio of modern warehouse facilities.
Managed support for mobile
Peak-Ryzex has won a contract with Cheese Cellar to supply and provide managed support for its mobile technology, covering the supply of Intermec CN70E handheld computers, complementary technology and software to automate the company’s warehouse.
Food crates keep going for longer
Offering the advantages of traditional bale arm crates, Goplasticboxes.com’s range of stacking and nesting food crates have the additional benefit of a prolonged life span.
Top ten picking tips
According to Gavin Clark, commercial director of SaaS warehouse management system provider, Snapfulfil: “Companies often think their picking operation is efficient provided all the products are despatched on time and customers are happy. However, many picking processes in warehouses across the UK could benefit from a reorganisation.”
Polyurethane deck coating
A landmark renovation project at one of the world’s largest shopping malls featured the installation of over 500,000 square metres of Flowcrete Group’s polyurethane deck coating materials.
Ultra-gentle handling
Flexicon’s Flexi-Disc Tubular Cable Conveyors handle friable material in a gentle, quiet and dust-free manner.
American PPE specialist sets up in the UK
US-based manufacturer of PPE, Pyramex Safety Products, has opened a warehouse in the UK to service its European customers.
