Engineered emboss
New from Polyflor, Polysafe Verona PUR safety flooring offers a clean and fresh look that is completely carborundum-free, containing no visible dark aggregate, unlike traditional safety flooring.
Single source solutions
The Walsall Engineering Group will be attending PPMA 2014, displaying details of its comprehensive specialist engineering services that can provide ‘a single source solution’ to the food, beverage, pharmaceutical and packaging industries.
Standalone speed zoning
For situations where forklifts travel at speed in congested areas, the innovative speed zoning technology created by the Davis Derby team at TruckLOG is now available as standard option on the existing TruckLOG TK5 System and can also be purchased as a stand-alone product.
Long term durability
For a new production area at a food factory in Leeds, where a hard-wearing and fast-applied flooring system was needed that offered long term performance durability, Sika delivered a proven high strength screed that would be able to withstand constant traffic and heavy pallet loads.
Beyond productivity & accuracy
According to Voiteq the benefit of Voice technology in terms of of productivity and accuracy are well established. However, say the company, more is possible when Voice is used as an enabler for further process change.
IP video surveillance solution
New from AD Network Video, the Virtual NVR IP video surveillance solution combines unlimited scalability with three tiers of distributed storage, offering complete security and resilience for users.
Highly visible column protectors
To date Addgards has supplied over 1000 Column Protectors to retail distribution centres throughout the UK and Ireland. Customers include ALDI, Primark, NEXT, TK MAXX and Harrods.
Soft start technology
MacGregor, part of Cargotec, has introduced a new electric starter cabinet for hydraulic hatch cover power units on bulk carriers and general cargo ships. It features an intelligent ‘soft-start’ function that avoids starting current peaks and reduces stresses on mechanical and hydraulic components.
Compact & maneuverable
Terex Port Solutions has sold two TFC 46 M reach stackers to Brazilian terminal operator Bandeirantes for its port in Santos.
Fleet truck of the year
The new DAF XF Euro 6 has been named ‘Fleet Truck of the Year 2014’ by a panel of 12 experts in Ireland’s annual Export & Freight Transport & Logistics Awards.
Boots wins forklift driver challenge
Linde Material Handling (UK) held its annual Forklift Ultimate Operator Challenge on Saturday 16th August at Linde Sterling in Bolton.
Modular bench systems
Peak trading periods place a heavy strain on packing operations, but intelligently-designed systems can increase operational efficiency by maximising use of space and creating a more ergonomic working environment, improving productivity by removing potential bottlenecks and facilitating rapid restocking and efficient use of packaging materials.
Hovercraft get a lift
Liifting equipment specialist, Lloyds British, has lifted a 55t hovercraft from its transport wheel blocks onto its stand for final fitting. Due to the limitations to the work area, the lift was set up for a maximum radius lift of 26m.
Two-year contract
Integrated cold store and logistics provider Partner Logistics has signed a two-year contract with global bakery supplier Dawn Foods to manage storage for its range of frozen confectionary products at its super-sized frozen food warehouse in Wisbech, Cambridgeshire.
Improved functionality
To complement its range of storage systems and controls, KASTO has upgraded its warehouse management software from KASTOlvr to KASTOlogic and in so doing has further improved its functionality.
Labelling software
New from Brady, Codesoft 2014 labelling software provides flexibility and efficiency when designing and printing barcode labels for identification purposes.
Hooked on heavy-duty joysick controllers
Curtiss-Wright Corporation has announced that its Industrial division is supplying Penny + Giles JC8000 joystick controllers to Netherlands-based VDL Containersystemen, a designer and manufacturer of container handling systems including hooklifts, skiploaders and cable systems.
Super strength transport dolly
Designed to facilitate the safe and easy movement of stacked crates, Goplasticboxes.com has added a new colourful transport dolly to its expanding range of box accessories.
Try before you buy
Double deck specialist Transdek UK is offering two loading bay trial options to transport and logistics operators considering investment in double deck trailers.
Safe ops from fast palletiser
Robots from ABB have helped systems integrator RM Group create a mobile packaging system.
