Genuine parts discounts
Commercial vehicle manufacturer, Isuzu Truck, is running a campaign to promote genuine Isuzu parts that are available exclusively to members of the Isuzu Genuine Parts Club that was launched earlier this year at the CV Show.
Product selection simplified
Securikey has launched a new website featuring a striking design that is said to be both enjoyable and easy to navigate, allowing visitors speedy access to the wealth of product, installation and lock programming information.
Temporary showroom
Structure specialist Neptunus created a temporary showroom, which incorporated an indoor driving circuit, in the centre of Frankfurt/M for the launch of the new Audi TT.
Transdex joins SRF
As part of its drive to champion supply chain efficiency, Transdek UK, the total solutions specialist for the double deck sector, has become a new industrial member of The Centre for Sustainable Road Freight (SRF).
Surveillance robot
ID Logistics, a leader in contract logistics, and EOS Innovation, the award-winning French robotics service company, have announced a partnership to roll-out the e-vigilante robot at ID Logistics warehouses. The e-vigilante mobile surveillance robot is said to deliver optimum security, as well as increased reactivity and mobility.
New PCR control system
Menzies Aviation, which uses the Joloda Hydraroll powered cargo roller (PCR) system for moving ULDs at Heathrow Airport Aircargo Centre, has had five rigid 8.1m long vehicles delivered for airside distribution tasks.
Semi-permanent loading solutions
Thorworld Industries has enjoyed a year of growth in 2014, citing its ability to offer small to medium enterprises (SMEs) with a cost-effective alternative to dedicated loading bays as a notable success for the business.
Four-wheeled side loaders
Timber and building materials supplier, Stamco has recently installed a sizeable fleet of new Combilift sideloaders at its main facility at St Leonards on Sea.
Manoeuvrability & efficiency
GR Lane Health Products has replaced its ageing fleet of articulated forklifts with two Aisle-Masters at its manufacturing facilities in Gloucester.
Anti-slip floor products
COBA Europe, a leading manufacturer and supplier of workplace matting, also offers a range of heavy-duty GRP anti-slip floor safety products for use on factory/pedestrian walkways, ramps and stairs.
Parts ordering system
BMW main franchised dealership, Sussex-based Vines of Gatwick based in Crawley, Sussex, has implemented the T Cards Direct Parts Ordering System to ensure the management and track back ordering of parts in a clear and precise way.
Easy integration of RFID data
Ha-VIS Middleware from Harting offers easy and flexible integration of data from UHF RFID readers into production management systems.
Future-oriented design
A futuristic logistics centre is taking shape in Bodelshausen, Germany, at the state-of-the-art headquarters of international women’s fashion brand, Marc Cain. Marc Cain is investing around 34 million euros in its logistics capacity, including automated warehouse systems from KNAPP worth 12 million euros.
Enable tight turnaround time
Kalmar, part of Cargotec, will deliver two Gloria reachstackers to the Hams Hall Rail Terminal in Birmingham, operated by Associated British Ports (ABP). The deal will enable ABP to continue to meet key performance indicators for its blue chip customers, including a tight 30-minute turnaround time.
Jungheinrich Benchmast shortlisted for safety
Jungheinrich’s Benchmast has been shortlisted in the Safety category of the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence 2015. The Fork Lift Truck Association’s prestigious awards ceremony, now in its 21st anniversary year, will take place on Saturday, 28th February 2015 at The International Centre in Shropshire.
Optimum availability
Automated warehouse solutions provider TGW has installed a materials handling solution for shoe manufacturer LLOYD in Germany.
Yale reach truck shortlisted for two top awards
Yale Europe Materials Handling has been shortlisted in two categories in the prestigious Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) Awards.
Bendi Order Picker up for FLTA Award
The world’s first Order Picking Articulated Forklift Truck has been shortlisted in the Innovation category of the FLTA Annual Awards for Excellence 2015.
Racking transport solution
Leading manufacturer and supplier of workshop equipment, in-vehicle equipment and workplace systems, Bott, has extended its fleet of electric line delivery vehicles with the recent purchase of a new Tow Tractor T800 from Bradshaw. The tow tractor is being used to transport racking between assembly and workshops.
German design award winner
The German Design Council has awarded Crown its German Design Award 2015 in the ‘Industry, Materials and Health Care’ category – in honour of the company’s semi-automated QuickPick Remote order-picking system.
