LPR UK relocates
FMCG pallet pooling provider, La Palette Rouge (LPR), has expanded to modern new offices in Warwickshire, near Stratford-upon-Avon.
Bendi at CeMAT: Save space, time and money
Bendi, the company that brought the articulated forklift truck to market in 1983, is forging ahead with new concepts at CeMAT.
The Intelligent Logistics Solution of the Future at Minus 24°C
“Food should inspire with taste and quality” is the motto and driving force behind the apetito group, whose headquarters are located in the Westphalian city of Rheine.
Picking speeds ahead
An advanced intralogistics system devised by CSB-System International for Swiss cheese producer Züger Frischkäse AG in Oberbüren has automated the company’s stock control process while delivering a 50% time saving in picking speeds.
Relaunched electric tug range
According to materials handling specialist MasterMover, its recently relaunched MasterTug range can deliver enormous benefits to manufacturing plants in terms of lean efficiency.
Inclined to problem solve
Rusmail has solved one of its most challenging handling problems to date using an inclined belt conveyor which reaches from ground level to a height of almost 6.5m for a food processing client.
Curtis appoints speed controller specialist
David Miller, a recognised electronics specialist in motor speed controller technology for electric vehicles, has been appointed to the newly created position of special engineering projects manager – motor speed controllers at Curtis Instruments.
Compact & strong
Offering strength in a compact size, Magnum Smooth Wall has been added to the range of folding large containers (FLCs) from Schoeller Allibert.
Flexible port-centric model
Gadget importer Bunkerbound has switched from running its own warehouse operation to a flexible port-centric model provided by Import Services.
Performance matched to application
The new Hawker LifeTech Modular and Hawker Life IQ Modular high-frequency battery chargers from EnerSys offer increased flexibility, efficiency and reliability with reduced downtime, costs and carbon footprint across a range of materials handling, AGV and motive power applications.
Crane diagnostics
Street CraneXpress has enhanced its overhead crane diagnostic service with a new device that acts as an early warning system for potential crane rope defects, avoiding unexpected faults and costly crane downtime.
More power in less space
The new compact Hawker XFC, powerbloc and powerbloc dry batteries from EnerSys are designed for smaller motive power applications that need high levels of performance and long running times with reduced operating costs and enhanced sustainability. They are suitable for pallet trucks, cleaning machines, small automatic guided vehicles (AGVs) and other electric vehicles.
Simple but effective
Reported to be eradicating reliance on second-hand equipment and helping manufacturing businesses increase their profitability, Armstrong UEN has launched two new industrial robots this year – a gantry-style robot, and a robotic arm, which have both been designed to complement a wide range of sectors.
Energy efficient palletising
Unlike other palletising systems, the EF Werner ecoSTACK palletiser from R. A. Rodriguez is does not require compressed air, therefore power consumption can be less than £20 per year based on single shift operation. It is also designed to power down system components automatically when they are not in use.
Heavy duty pallet released
Established pallet firm Beecraft UK has released a range of heavy duty pallets including logo, RFID tag, barcoding, label sticker area and rubber insert to avoid slip of goods in transit.
Major inspections guidance
IPAF has released new technical guidance on major inspections of mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs) aimed at keeping equipment safe beyond the manufacturer’s design life.
Double girder cranes
Linian has successfully installed two 3.2t overhead cranes in the new hi-tech testing facility of an aerospace company. In this instance, headroom was critical, as was maximising the floor coverage.
Adjusts to changing demands
Schönenberger Systeme has developed a flexible warehousing and distribution concept that can be be adapted to facilitate changing business requirements.
The LPG guessing game
Ever wondered why your average LPG cylinder has only one valve and no fuel level indicator? Exchange too early and risk wasting gas and costing money, leave it too late and risk coming to a complete standstill, disrupting productivity and again, costing money.
High torque at low rpm
The latest generation of Konecranes reach stackers feature a fuel-efficient engine that delivers high torque even at low rpm and a load-sensing hydraulic system with variable piston pumps to ensure optimum balance between engine power and hydraulic demand for any given lift.
