Bottling line upgrade
The Walsall Engineering Group recently upgraded an existing bottling line for John Dewar & Sons, part of the Bacardi Group in Glasgow, which has resulted in record levels of output.
Post lift in loading bay
Providing an effective solution for loading bays where the site does not allow a pit, or where only a shallow pit can be built, Tecmach post lifts are available in capacities up to 3000kg and platforms up to 3 x 2m, using 240V single phase power supply.
Aim high for space efficiency
According to Atlet, while many warehouse designs consider the best use of the width and depth of a building, far less make the best use of the height, especially in warehouses where a wide aisle storage configuration is required.
Omni-channel fulfillment
Retailer Hat World has commissioned Swisslog to install a state-of-the-art Omni-channel order fulfillment and storage system, at its central distribution centre in Indianapolis.
Drum motor makes the cut
A leading company processing salmon delicacies is exploiting the capabilities of the new Interroll Synchronous Drum Motor in its latest slicing production line for premium quality smoked salmon.
Rugged handhelds on show
Rugged handheld computer manufacturer, Juniper Systems, will showcase its latest mobile computing products for industrial and outdoor use at Geo Business, which takes place in London, 28th-29th May.
Boosted pick performance
International hydraulics component manufacturer and distributor I.M.M. Hydraulics (UK) has taken delivery of three Modula storage systems from Couzens Storage Solutions.
Samsung handset draw
Everyone who orders a Doosan diesel counterbalance forklift (1.5-3.5t) before July will be entered into a prize draw to win one of three Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini handsets, worth over £200 each.
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.
