Compact scrubber
Tornado’s new BR 16/3 automatic scrubber offers a compact package for use on virtually any hard floor surface.
Essential intralogistics event
IMHX 2016, the essential intralogistics event for supply chain professionals, takes place 13th-16th September 2016 at the NEC Birmingham.
10 Kindle Fire HDs up for grabs
A million men and women working with and alongside fork lift trucks in the UK are being asked to show off their best practice in the new ‘Safety Selfie’ competition, which was launched by the Fork Lift Truck Association at the National Fork Truck Safety Conference.
Double edge stretch film
Packaging film manufacturer Duo Plast is reported to be setting the trend in load unit securing with the development DDK stretch film.
Making the most of available space
When Schuh needed to open a new southern RDC to cope with its rapidly expanding online business the retailer turned to Dexion storage systems via Approved Dexion Distributor, Complete Storage Interiors (CSI Group) and installed a two tier HI280 shelving system.
Report makes ‘grim reading’ for retailers and carriers
Following the recently released Which? report rating the best and worst delivery firms, Stuart Higgins, retail partner at LCP Consulting said last mile fulfilment is the new retail battleground.
ASOS posts surprise upturn in results
Online retailer claims further gains are likely as the major automation projects rolled out by the company come on stream.
Full control & traceability
Installation of a Cimcorp robotic material handling system has made full tracking and tracing of tyres possible at one of Russia’s largest tyre plants, belonging to Cordiant. The Dream Factory concept provides total material flow, from tyre building to tyre finishing and storage in the warehouse.
Outstanding newcomer
The achievements of Amy Coltman, an apprentice engineer for KNAPP, have been recognised in the Leicester College Apprenticeship Awards.
Expanded packaging offering
Following this year’s PPMA Show, which saw Kite Packaging collaborate with Audion Swissvac, the UK supplier has now expanded its packaging machinery range to provide more choice and solutions for its customers.
Modular chargers
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.
Second heavy duty Combilift for Bird Stainless
Bird Stainless, headquartered just north of stainless steel’s home city of Sheffield, has taken delivery of its second Combilift 4-way forklift to enable it to cope with increasing demand for its products.
Conveyor provides product transfer between floor levels
The component division of a leading German automobile manufacturer awarded Conveyor Systems Ltd (CSL) a contract to improve the efficiency in transferring car wheel assemblies between ground and mezzanine floor levels, as the existing vertical platform elevator was both slow and proving to be unreliable.
Winter weather protection
Arco, the UK’s leading safety supplier, has further developed their winter weatherwear layering system, designed to keep workers warm, dry and comfortable in extreme weather conditions.
Getrag Ford Transmissions gear up with Interroll Dynamic Storage
Interroll recently installed a Dynamic Storage system at the Liverpool factory of Getrag Ford Transmissions.
Securyfence simplifies exchanging mesh panels and doors
Qimarox has extended the Securyfence safety fencing system with a new line of hinged and sliding doors.
Testament to quality
Working through SSE Contracting Services, Hart Door Systems has completed the installation of 14 high-speed doors at First Great Western’s Laira Depot, Plymouth.
High bay fixture
New from Dialight is a CE compliant and UL-certified Vigilant LED High Bay fixture with integrated controls and cloud based monitoring for industrial applications, including manufacturing, material processing and other rugged applications.
Protect irregular loads
Pallet collars from Schoeller Allibert are reported to be delivering improved efficiency and time savings for consumer delivery specialist, Hermes.
Contract packer boosts handling system
Colwall Conveyor Systems (CCS) has recently completed a £480K contract for one of the UK’s contract packers, who handle a wide range of drinks including soft drinks, fruit alcoholic beverages and beers.
