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.
Plug & play biomass
Leading biomass heating specialist, Rural Energy, has launched the AIRMatic Biomass Space Heater – an innovative new compact solution said to pack a big punch, that is ideal for warehouses and large industrial units.
DPD to open 10 new depots in £150m splurge
DPD has announced plans for a new £150m investment which will create over 750 new jobs.
Semi automatic baler
In contrast with a previous throughput of 2t of cardboard per day, using a CB65X semi-automatic Durapac baler from Compact and Bale, Medway Drums can now process 2t of cardboard per hour, fork-lift feeding.
Fit-and-forget safety light curtain
By designing an explosion-proof enclosure for its leading light curtain technology to ATEX and UL Listed hazardous area standards, SICK is offering what is says is unprecedented safety protection for high risk flammable gas, vapour and dusty industrial environments.
Discounts for FORS members
Members of FORS – the Fleet Operator Recognition Scheme – can now enjoy exclusive offers on fleet management systems and more, with Fuel Card Services appointed as a FORS Associate. Over 3000 FORS accredited companies nationwide now have access to significant cost savings on fuel, emissions monitoring and other services.
Beam smoke detectors
To ensure the safety of its players and staff, the Detroit Lions NLF team has selected FFE’s optical beam smoke detectors to provide the fire protection for its 8500 square metre, full-size indoor practice field.
Tug meets hospital’s requirements
New Cross Hospital has recently taken delivery of an additional tow tractor from Bradshaw Electric Vehicles to work in the Receipts and Distribution Centre, carrying out deliveries of medical consumables around the hospital site.
Bags for building
The first in a range of bags to benefit the building, construction and landscaping industry, Kite Packaging’s FIBC bags are made from woven polypropylene and can be loaded with up to 1t of product. Most suited to dry, free-flowing products, they have strong lifting handles to be used with a crane or forklift.
PowerStor 4000 unveiled
Power Automation Systems (PAS) has released the latest in its PowerStor line with the PowerStor 4000.
On track to deliver
Rail freight facilities at the Port of Felixstowe, the Port of Britain, have expanded further with the commissioning of two new Rail Mounted Gantry cranes (RMGs) at the port’s North Rail Terminal.
