NetDespatch has helped Indigo Herbs to speed up its order processing and despatch procedures with the implementation of a web-based solution that integrates with the company’s eCommerce system – XSellco. The solution is said to have eliminated input errors and expedited overall order fulfilment.
When tropical produce importer, Fyffes, wanted to automate a banana ripening and distribution centre in Normanton, West Yorkshire, it turned to LB Foster Materials Handling of Leicester for a solution. The £520,000 project included the manufacture and installation of production lines and an accumulating pallet conveyor which is over 100m long.
At its Annual Awards for Excellence, the Fork Lift Truck Association (FLTA) has awarded its prestigious ‘Services to the Industry Award’ to Chas Day of Consolidated Fork Truck Services (CFTS).
ez-Wheel, which designs and sells an innovative and autonomous electric wheel, has been raising funds of € 5.3 million, mainly through the French Environmental Technologies Fund.
In June 2015, the transition period ends for mandatory CLP (Classification, Labelling and Packaging) chemicals labelling in the European Union.
North West manufacturer Sovex has renewed a major servicing agreement with DHL Express UK & Ireland, the express delivery services and international shipping experts.
The German manufacturer has launched its new C series reach trucks. The ETV C16 and ETV C20 models can transport loads of up to two tonnes and are equally suited to indoor and outdoor operations.
When Seton conducted a study to gain a deeper understanding of PPE from a customer perspective. Ensuring PPE is in good, serviceable condition was ranked the second most important factor in PPE management due to the impact on employee safety.
Permaban, manufacturer of armoured joints for industrial and warehouse floors, has launched a new repair system for damaged floor joints.
Lloyds Somers, the manufacturing division of national lifting equipment specialist Lloyds British, has designed, manufactured and supplied a massive 80t, 23m rail vehicle turntable, as well as a bogie test turntable, for Hitachi Rail Europe’s new train manufacturing facility in Newton Aycliffe, County Durham.
With Samson Nano’s free auditing service, companies wishing to review their pallet wrapping operation can call on the Samson Nano team to come in, consult on their requirements, and conduct a full audit of their current operation to see how the Samson Nano would stack up against it.
Integrated logistics provider, Partner Logistics, is continuing to improve its health and safety procedures by increasing the robustness of height safety and rescue training at its automated cold stores.
After completing successful trials of a safety fifth wheel from Fontaine Europe, Somerset-based distribution and warehousing operator, Massey Wilcox Transport, has fitted a further eight wheels with LED sensor systems which, says the company, provide a fail-safe for drivers when coupling tractor units to semi-trailers.
Part of ongoing commitment to running the latest and most efficient vehicles, Meachers Global Logistics has invested almost £1/2 million in its fleet, with the introduction of 20 new trailers operating out of its Nursling headquarters.
Industrial door manufacturer Hörmann has strengthened its maintenance and repair team with the appointment of industrial service manager Phillip Clark.
Leading manufacturer of deep-cycle batteries, Trojan Battery Co. has expanded its research and development (R&D) capabilities with the opening of a new R&D centre in Sligo, Ireland. Known as Trojan Battery Ireland, a wholly owned subsidiary of Trojan Battery Co., LLC, the facility is located on the campus of the Institute of Technology, Sligo at its Innovation Centre.
Leading safety company, Arco is highlighting the need for sun protection for logistics workers.
City of London Corporation has recently taken delivery of a pedestrian controlled PFB500 from Bradshaw Electric Vehicles.
Curtiss-Wright Corporation’s Industrial division has launched a new website containing the full portfolio of products, services and capabilities offered by its Industrial Group, which comprises its four brands – Arens Controls, Penny & Giles, PG Drives Technology and Williams Controls.
In warehouses, storage and distribution centres it is vital that the correct flooring is chosen for maximum safety and efficiency around the workplace.
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