Minister praises Proseal success
The UK Trade and Investment Minister, Lord Livingston, has opened a new factory for food industry heat sealing specialist Proseal, and praised the contribution such investments make to the UK economy.
Different door types
Throughout the year, BID Group installs hundreds of different door types in many different locations and can offer a solution whatever the application requirements.
Maximum convenience – logistics automation for Migrolino
Migrolino AG, headquartered in Suhr (near Zurich / Switzerland), is a 100% subsidiary of the MIGROS-Genossenschafts-Bund. Since 2008, it has been operating smaller and larger convenience stores under the brand “Migrolino” through individual franchise enterprises.
RUD ABA Weldable Load Ring – Ultimate Safety in Lifting
Check damage & wear with the innovative RUD patented wear marking indicator:
Perfect combo for auto marking
Specially designed for use close to the production line, TSC’s German partner, Dalektron, offers a flexible solution for fully automatic marking and labelling of parcels and pallets. Industrial thermal transfer printers from TSC Auto ID are the preferred choice for this practical system.
Growth in SaaS bookings
Voice software provider, Voxware, reports significant growth in overall bookings during the first half of FY 2014, including a marked growth in SaaS bookings.
Self standing bags
Reported to be ideal for the storage and transport of recycling, laundry, removals and void fill, self standing bags are now available from Packer.
FSDF launches health & safety leadership programme
The Food Storage and Distribution Federation (FSDF) has launched a Health and Safety Leadership Programme. It is designed to provide a visible declaration of the FSDF’s leadership for members who are committed to providing a safe and healthy work environment for all involved in the food storage and distribution industry sector.
Cost effective cartesian robot
West Midlands-based industrial robot manufacturer, Armstrong UEN, has launched two new models, claims the company, which are set to revolutionise the market by eradicating reliance on second-hand equipment and helping manufacturing businesses increase profitability
Near silent hydraulics
Addressing demand for for quieter materials handling equipment, Hiab Moffett set to work creating the world’s quietest Truck Mounted Forklift.
HC boosts network
HC Forklifts UK has increased its dealer coverage adding 24 strategic partners to its network, only 12 months after launching the company.
Innovation in action
From more accurate measurement, to improved factory communications interfaces, connectivity and machine safety, SICK UK is showing a broad portfolio of innovations to achieve improved process and production efficiency for manufacturers at MACH 2014.
Feeding stops reduced
New from ESAB Welding & Cutting Products, the Jumbo Marathon Pac 2 is a GMAW bulk wire drum system that offers a high-productivity solution for continuous, high-volume welding applications.
Highly flexible links
Unlike standard energy chain systems, which are not designed to accommodate lateral or torsional movements, the latest System Allround energy chains from M Buttkereit are manufactured utilising a flexible link material, enabling varied movement possibilities without any substantial design, layout or operating alterations.
Lightweight aluminium rollers
Developed in response to industry concerns about the health and safety risks of using standard heavy steel trough and return rollers, which often weigh up to 90kg, aluminium conveyor rollers from Horizon Conveyor offer robust strength at around half the weight of their steel counterparts.
Stock processing times reduced
Managers at the Port of Tyne have reported a significant reduction in stock processing times, after installing the latest version of OpenWMS, a warehouse management system from Advanced Business Solutions (Advanced).
A taste of RTP
Manufacturer of plastic crates and pallets, Schoeller Allibert will be giving visitors to Foodex 2014 a taste of the cost savings, environmental benefits and efficient performance that returnable transit packaging (RTP) can offer the industry.
Answers in integration
In a Supply Chain Management (SCM) survey conducted for Access Group, 45% per cent of companies (rising to 53% of larger firms) identified meeting demand whilst minimising stock levels as a leading issue. This is further examined in an accompanying white paper: ‘Supply Chain Nirvana’.
Smart communication solutions
To provide guidance on the selection of hearing protection which feature integrated communication capabilities and to advise on the different types of communication solutions available in the marketplace, Arco has created an Expert Guide on communication solutions.
Covering key industries
The appointment of Chris Parr as business development manager for the South West region has strengthened the sales team at Mosca Direct.
