Compact AC traction controller
Curtiss-Wright Corporation’s Industrial division has added a new 36V version of the C3 motor controller to its established and cost-effective range of PG Drives Technology branded AC motor controllers.
Bespoke transport solutions
Efficiency is key for most businesses, as well as health & safety, but how do you tackle a manual handling problem with a better solution that is going to be both efficient and safe, when that problem is a little more different from the standard?
Fewer false alarms
FFE has been awarded a UK patent for the light cancelation technology in its Fireray range of infrared beam smoke detectors.
Anti-slip paint improves performance
Watco has developed the Fastcoat paint series, including Anti-slip paint and says performance has improved because of a switch to Polyaspartic resin technology in preference to the older and more common use of epoxy resin based solutions.
Associated British Ports invests in reachstackers
The leading ports group has bought two Kalmar Gloria reachstackers for its Hams Hall Rail Terminal in Birmingham.
New HQ for Linx
Coding and marking specialist Linx Printing Technologies has moved to new, purpose-built UK headquarters. The 41,000 sq ft development, at Compass Point Business Park in St. Ives, Cambridgeshire, was opened by the Huntingdon MP Jonathan Djanogly.
Manitou accredits to CFTS
Recognising the important benefits of full Thorough Examination, materials handling equipment manufacturer Manitou has chosen to become accredited to Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS).
Maximising capacity
The emergence of e-commerce, with its demands for fast and flexible customer service, means warehouse operations must maximise space and efficiency.
Safer battery handling
According to John Lawton, director of marketing, EnerSys Motive Power, Battery and lift truck suppliers have made great strides in recent years to ensure battery handling – including charging and changing – procedures are carried out quickly, efficiently and above all safely.
Safe container rules
For manufacturers anywhere in the world, the Lloyd’s Register Container Certification Scheme 2015 gives a clear and concise set of rules to ensure offshore and onshore containers are safe and certified correctly.
DEL aquires ZEPRO rights
Manufacturer of column, tuckaway and bin lifts, DEL Equipment (UK) is raising its game after acquiring the rights to supply, build and support the renowned ZEPRO range of cantilever lifts and sliders.
Picks up to 7,000 SKUs
The Tuko Logistics Cooperative is located in Kerava, Finland and serves 40 wholesale stores, 1,000 grocery stores and 5,000 institutional kitchens daily.
Nano wins Gold Award
Samuel Grant Group won the Gold Award for Warehouse Innovation at the 2015 Intralogistics Awards.
Support team strengthened
Linx Printing Technologies has made a number of appointments to its support network in the UK to ensure the company continues to deliver the highest standards of sales and service to its customer base.
Improved stability as demand for high storage increases
Linde Material Handling has presented a new intelligent operator-assist system for reach trucks.
From cargo to combat
Dickies trousers are known worldwide for durability and style, says the company.
Gold for KNAPP
KNAPP UK has scooped another award for the solution it supplied to John Lewis. The company won the Gold Award in the Warehouse Automation category at the inaugural IntraLogistics Awards.
Designed to minimise lifetime costs
Streamline, the latest generation of conveyors from KNAPP, has been designed to minimise maintenance costs through end-to-end commonality of parts and a modular system design.
Forklift safety first
Mentor Training have launched the first IOSH accredited safety management course tailored to the needs of those responsible for overseeing forklift operations.
Home delivery concept vehicle to be unveiled at CV Show
The van from body and trailer manufacturer Cartwright is said to offer an aerodynamic design and ultra lightweight body.
