Investment in production
Luxonic has completed a ten-month programme and a £¾ million investment in expanding its production facilities in Basingstoke to allow for increase in demand for LED luminaires.
TomTom tops 400,000 subscribed vehicles
TomTom Telematics continues to strengthen its position as a market leader in fleet management and vehicle tracking in Europe.
Energy efficient cold storage
Yearsley Logistics has begun the second phase of a three-part, £5 million expansion of its freezer “superhub” warehouse adjacent to the group’s headquarters in Heywood.
Pooling Partners launched
Leading pallet and box rental provider IPP Logipal has announced the launch of the Pooling Partners brand by parent Faber Halbertsma Group. All parts of the group, including IPP Logipal, will operate under the single global new brand Pooling Partners and adopt the new ‘PP’ logo.
UPN extending hub
Over the last year UPN has experienced a 30% increase in pallet consignments coming through the network.
Sorter bag system
A sorter bag system from Dürkopp Fördertechnik has helped a French distributor meet its 48 hour dispatch promise.
Customised as standard
tGard from Fortress Interlocks offers a new approach to controlling access to hazardous machinery and equipment.
Reduced emissions
Combining advanced warehouse design, high levels of automation and advanced inventory management, Partner Logistics has reduced CO2 emissions per pallet stored whilst enhancing quality and performance in cold storage applications.
Drumming up support
Contact Attachments has provided a safe and convenient solution to a chemical supplier’s waste disposal issue.
Switch to smarter storage
Southampton City Council’s Corporate Records Management Department and Southampton General Hospital are set to take advantage of the recently launched Sustainable Distribution Centre (SDC), which provides innovative storage and last mile delivery solutions.
Instant chilled space
Supermarket chain Waitrose has worked with Seymour Manufacturing International to develop and refine a new innovation which provides food stores with an instant chilled space, wherever and whenever they need it.
Sortation system handles flat and hanging goods together
SDI Group has introduced a hanging pouch sortation system, called the MonaLisa, to the UK market following successful applications in Germany.
All-in-one safety gate
New from Pilz, the PSENsgate 2 safety gate system combines safety gate monitoring (for prevention of unexpected startup), safe guard locking (to prevent access while hazards are present), various control elements, an emergency stop pushbutton (E-stop) and escape release (for personnel who become trapped in the hazardous area) all in one system, up to the highest category PL e as per EN ISO 13849-1 (BS EN ISO 13849-1 in the UK).
MMS for consumer devices
Peak-Ryzex has launched a fully managed mobile services (MMS) offering for consumer tablets, smartphones (Android, Apple iOS and Windows 8) and other wireless devices.
Sensing innovations
It is reported that sensing technologies from SICK UK launched at PPMA 2014 will help ensure even the most challenging packaging materials, labelling and designs can be detected reliably without compromising production efficiency.
Accreditation achieved
Two Bingley-based storage brands have been awarded ISO 9000:2008 Quality Certification and the CE Mark.
EasyRoller pallet truck launched
European Handling Equipment has introduced the Warrior EasyRoller pallet truck, which has a lifting capacity of 2,500kg.
Combilift in Texan deal
In deal worth in excess of $600,000, TimkenSteel Corporation has acquired five Combilift multidirectional forklifts as a solution for transferring solid bar stock within its facility in Houston, Texas.
The latest flame smoke detection
Fire Fighting Enterprises (FFE) will be showing the latest in flame and smoke detection at Security Essen this September. The company, which manufactures Fireray optical beam smoke detectors and Talentum flame detectors, will be in the UK Pavilion, Hall 3, Stand 502B.
Extended warranties
As part of its multi-brand 24/7 service support, Hörmann provides extended warranties and fixed price servicing, adding to increased ROI that can be achieved with the company’s total preventative maintenance packages which also help with budgetary control and financial planning.
