Licenced to practice
The UK Nilfisk sales team is undergoing individual training to achieve the BICSc CPSS qualification. The qualification is designed to ensure the safety of operatives, building users and the sustainability of the facility.
High storage density
Foods and beverage manufacturer, California Natural Products (CNP) has unveiled its new technologically advanced automated warehouse facility.
De-Ioniser system
Specialist supplier of battery accessories for the maintenance and servicing of forklift trucks, UK Powertech has launched PURAFLO, a new water de-ionising system.
Escaping heat prevented
Leeds-based Union Industries, which designs, manufactures, installs and maintains its own range of fast acting doors, has installed two of its Bulldoors at fancy dress experts, Smiffy’s in Gainsborough to prevent heat escaping from its stock room.
Enhanced service offering
Mosca Direct is adding further new features to its comprehensive service and after sales care programme.
Adjustable height ramp
A bespoke 3m wide mobile yardramp from Thorworld Industries has improved loading efficiency and extended capability for tractor and plant dealer RJ & KD McLean.
Sweet success
In partnership with GM Technical Services (GMTS), a South African crane fabricator, Street Crane has completed a major installation at Illovo Sugar’s new 51,000m2, 170,00t capacity, high-bay warehouse.
Robotic cask handling
SCM Handling has supplied a high speed cask handling system to handle beverage casks as part of a washer/racker system which fills casks at a rate of 600 per minute.
Sensor bridges the gap
Helping achieve high levels of accuracy and throughput speeds whilst reducing the risk of pile-ups and stoppages, the DeltaPac from SICK UK is claimed to be the first photoelectric sensor able to detect individual packs on a conveyor without a gap between them.
Bridging the inspiration gap
According to Epicor Software Corporation’s new study of businesses in UK manufacturing – ‘Inspired to Make It’ – success in is being held back in the sector by an Inspiration Gap.
Safe biomass handling
The movement of biomass within power stations and factory environments requires high-quality conveying systems that meet statutory requirements for the safe and dust-free distribution of potentially hazardous materials.
Exhibitor growth at Intralogistics Europe 2014
Intralogistics Europe 2014 will take place from 1st to 4th April in conjunction with SITL Europe 2014, as well as the World Transport & Logistics Forum, Maritime Day, European Rail Freight Day and the Humanitarian Logistics Conference. The trade shows will be held in Hall 6 of the Parc des Expositions, in Paris Nord Villepinte.
Non-contact safety device
Hörmann has developed its safety award winning Light Grille, non-contact safety device, for use with sectional doors. The new element can also be retrofitted into existing sectional door frames or alternatively housed in STL post sets made of weather resistant, anodised aluminium.
Royal visit at Multimodal 2014
HRH The Princess Royal will visit Multimodal 2014 and take part in a seminar session focusing on the work of charity Transaid, which supports transport initiatives in developing countries.
Temperature & voltage monitoring system
Yuasa Battery Sales has introduced a temperature and voltage monitoring system for use with the its industrial battery range.
New name, new premises
Associated with quality engineered groundscare and agricultural equipment, Wessex has changed its name to Wessex International. The brand has been part of the Broadwood International portfolio where focus on the global distribution of Wessex has been rapidly developing.
LED High Bay has long warranty
LED lighting manufacturer Dialight has unveiled the Vigilant LED High Bay offering “industry leading efficiency for maximum return on investment and lower total cost of ownership”.
Skills & experience
Vanriet Rohaco specialises in the design, manufacture, installation and commissioning of automated conveyor and robotic systems. Visitors to MACH can see the company on Stand 4943.
Plug-and-play power
Providing more choice and greater flexibility to specify plug-and-play power sources that can be charged for as long and as often as required to support total operational autonomy EnerSys has extended its range of Hawker XFC batteries with 2V cells.
Active anti-collision system
Despite stringent HSE standards and legislation, each year many workers are still injured or even killed as a result of forklift truck accidents; such accidents can often be attributed to poor driver training, poor visibility or the operator’s distraction.
