Manbat acquires Powercell
With its recent acquisition of PowerCell, Manbat Industrial Power Systems added the final piece in its current expansion programme.
Reach trucks that are better by design
In any reach truck, the element with the biggest impact on safety, performance and running costs, is also the most expensive – the operator. Here, Stewart Gosling of RDD, UK importers for Mitsubishi Reach Trucks, spells out how this was a strong influence in developing SENSiA, their latest family of reach trucks.
Bristol Storage gets SEMA seal of approval
Bristol Storage has qualified as a member of the SEMA Distributor Group: The British Trade Association of the Storage Equipment Industry. According to the company, membership of the independent body is a further sign of its high quality service and brings many benefits to its customers.
For bulky & out of gauge loads
Specialist in the packing, securing and export of large and heavy products weighing up to 35t, Rotterdam based QARGO Packer is the first company at the port of Rotterdam to operate a Combilift Straddle Carrier (Combi-SC), which was designed to ease the handling of containers and other oversized loads.
Security roller shutter
Hart Door Systems has launched its new Terror Screen door, the security roller shutter which meets standard LPS 1175 SR4, Issue 7, and has full third party certification from BRE/LPCB.
Bigger magnetic holders
Beaverswood offers wide range of identification products which includes many sizes and types of label holder. Magnetic label holders are manufactured from brown magnetic rubber and can be applied to any steel surface offering the user the benefit of a holder that can ‘lift off’ and be relocated as and when required.
Two new ranges debuted by Kite
Kite Packaging has launched two new ranges on its website – pallet wrapping machines and gummed paper tape dispensers.
CHEP makes first inroad into construction sector
Travis Perkins has signed a five-year contract with CHEP, seeking to reduce carbon footprint.
New Standard has arrived
Pilz is advising that the new standard “EN ISO 14119:2013 Safety of machinery – Interlocking devices associated with guards – Principles for design and selection” has arrived and will replace EN 1088 as from 30th April 2015, with a one year transition period.
Inspection made easy
Said to be ideal for the warehouse handling and storage industry, Spectrum Industrial offers a comprehensive range of monitoring and inspection tagging solutions.
Seawater pump handling
When the seawater pump on an offshore rig needed replacing, an air hoist supplied by materials handling specialists J D Neuhaus, was on hand to provide safe lifting of the components.
Customised loading
Manufacturer of automotive lighting and electronics, Hella, is using a bespoke loading and unloading solution from Thorworld Industries at its new UK premises.
Sustainable lighting solution
New from Luxonic, the industrial die-cast Hi-Max LED luminaire is designed for all high level open area applications, including warehouses, factories and sports halls.
Winning combination
The TERGO URS turret truck from UniCarriers – a hybrid of narrow-aisle and reach truck – has won the International Forklift Truck of the Year (IFOY) award in the category of ‘storage technology equipment’, beating four other entries in the category. The award was presented on 5th May at the BMW museum in Munich, on the edge of the CeMATtransport logistics trade fair.
Efficient LED lighting
When PPS relocated to larger premises, the leading supplier of returnable transit packaging installed an efficient and environmentally friendly LED lighting system.
Antalis makes packaging acquisitions
Antalis has acquired 1st Class Packaging, Donington Packaging Supplies and Parkside Packaging from PaperlinX UK. These companies, that have continued to operate as normal since PaperlinX UK was placed into administration on 1st April, are established, successful packaging distributors.
Modernisation for construction supply chain
Travis Perkins has signed a landmark five-year contract with CHEP, the leading provider of pallet and container pooling solutions, which it is claimed will significantly modernise the supply chain of the construction industry in the UK.
Managing medical supplies in Mozambique
MACS Software is working with the Ministry of Health in Mozambique to perfect a system for the effective storage and distribution of essential surgical supplies and medical equipment for hospitals in Mozambique. The project, now in its sixth year, has already greatly improved the supply of medical supplies to local people.
Embroidery & embellishment
Workwear brand, Dickies can help customers achieve a professional look with its personalised embroidery service for all types of workwear. The Dickies embroidery team will provide expert advice on the colour, size and placement of embroidered logos.
